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The Philippines on Sunday accused China’s coast guard of installing a “floating barrier” in a disputed area of the South China Sea, saying it prevented Filipinos from entering and fishing…

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Inside Vietnam’s plans to dent China’s rare earths dominance

September 25, 2023

Vietnam plans to restart its biggest rare-earths mine next year with a Western-backed project that could rival the world’s largest, according to two companies involved, as part of a broader…

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India

Prachanda in China, says Nepal is ready to take BRI project further

September 24, 2023

Prachanda’s assurances to Xi, covered widely by the Chinese press, were in contrast to speculation he would ask Beijing to build the BRI projects in Nepal under a grant mechanism,…

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Sports

China’s Xi opens Hangzhou Asian Games, ceremony dazzles

September 24, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-delayed 19th Asian Games in the Eastern city of Hangzhou during a spectacular and at times raucous ceremony on Saturday (Sep 23), which organisers…

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China sentences Uyghur scholar to life in jail

September 24, 2023

A prominent Uyghur academic has been reportedly jailed for life by China for “endangering state security”. Rahile Dawut’s sentence was confirmed after she appealed against a 2018, according to the…

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Kim Jong Un tells Xi Jinping in letter he hopes to promote cooperation

September 24, 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to promote cooperative relations with China in a letter to President Xi Jinping, the North’s state media KCNA reported on Sunday. The…

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Even China’s 1.4 billion population can’t fill all its vacant homes, former official says

September 24, 2023

Even China’s population of 1.4 billion would not be enough to fill all the empty apartments littered across the country, a former official said on Saturday, in a rare public…

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Science & Technology

China, U.S. and India absent at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit

September 22, 2023

Representatives from 34 states and 7 institutions were given the floor on the day of the summit; all the G-20 governments will be asked to commit to presenting, by 2025,…

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India

China ‘Ridicules’ Nepal Ahead Of Beijing Meet; Derides ‘Nepal’s Pride’ That It Exports To India

September 22, 2023

In recent days, China’s Ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, has been under significant diplomatic and media scrutiny because of a series of overly undiplomatic comments on Nepal’s internal issues and…

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India is not Russia and is different from China: US NSA Jake Sullivan

September 22, 2023

Sullivan said that India is not Russia and is different from China, in response to a question on why the United States is giving a “free pass” on Beijing and…

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Sports

Asian Games Football: China Thrash Under-Prepared And Jaded India 1-5

September 20, 2023

Asian Games: A severely-fatigued and under-prepared Indian team got a rude reality check with hosts China out-muscling them 1-5 in an opening group league encounter A severely-fatigued and under-prepared Indian…

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UN chief puts spotlight on ‘movers,’ excludes US, China at climate summit

September 20, 2023

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday will gather heads of state and business leaders that he has identified as taking stronger action on climate change for a meeting aimed…

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China’s defence minister, ‘missing’ for over 2 weeks, under investigation: Report

September 15, 2023

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu, missing for more than two weeks, is believed to have been placed under investigation, according to US officials. Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu, who has…

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China Becomes First Country to Name New Ambassador for Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

September 14, 2023

China has officially become the first country to name a new ambassador to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. The new envoy, Zhao Xing, presented his credentials at a ceremony in the capital. China…

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China key to preventing possible Russia, North Korea arms deal, expert says

September 13, 2023

China is Kim and Putin’s biggest trade partner and most powerful political patron, and has influence that could prevent North Korean munitions being used in Ukraine. China is the key…

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‘I Am Going to Bed…’: Biden Abruptly Ends Vietnam Presser, Snubs Question on Dialogue With China’s Xi

September 12, 2023

While addressing media in Vietnam following the G20 Summit, US President Joe Biden, in response to a question about why he hasn’t spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping, joked, “I…

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Biden meets Li Qiang, says China economic ‘crisis’ makes Taiwan invasion less likely

September 11, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he held his highest level talks with Chinese leadership in months, adding that Beijing’s economic wobbles would not lead it to invade Taiwan.…

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At G20, Italy Tells China It Plans To Exit Belt And Road Project: Report

September 11, 2023

Italy PM Meloni told the Chinese Premier that Italy plans to withdraw from Xi Jinping’s signature Belt and Road Initiative Giorgia Meloni privately signalled to Chinese Premier Li Qiang that…

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US and Vietnam ink historic partnership in Biden visit, with eyes on China

September 11, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday secured deals with Vietnam on semiconductors and minerals as the strategic Southeast Asian nation lifted Washington to Hanoi’s highest diplomatic status alongside China and…

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India

G-20 Summit | China backs New Delhi Declaration’s focus away from ‘geopolitics’

September 10, 2023

New Delhi Declaration drops references to Ukraine war, which was a sticking point for China and Russia China, which had strongly opposed in the negotiations leading up to the G-20…

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Tropical Maldives heads to polls closely watched by India and China

September 9, 2023

More than a quarter of a million people vote on Saturday for the next leader of the tropical Maldives in a closely contested election seen as a battle for influence … Read more

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Science & Technology

China’s widening iPhone curbs roil US technology sector

September 8, 2023

Beijing’s widening curbs on iPhone use by government staff raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers on Thursday and fanned fears that American tech companies heavily exposed to China could take a … Read more

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‘More important issues’: China’s advice on India-Bharat naming row ahead of G20

September 8, 2023

Amid the India-Bharat naming row, China has suggested that rather than focussing on name change, India should focus on comprehensive economic reforms and global influence. As New Delhi prepares for … Read more

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India or Bharat?: China Wades Into India’s Internal Matter, Mouthpiece Offers G20 Advice To PM Modi

September 7, 2023

At a time when the India-Bharat row is creating political headlines, China has waded into the India-Bharat name-change controversy. Chinese mouthpiece Global Times, on Thursday, published an opinion piece, advising … Read more

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Japan to WTO: China’s Fukushima-related seafood ban ‘totally unacceptable’

September 5, 2023

Japan has told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that China’s ban on Japanese seafood after the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant was “totally unacceptable”, the Japanese … Read more

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China says Premier Li Qiang will lead its G20 delegation, not President Xi Jinping

September 5, 2023

Premier Li Qiang will lead China’s delegation to the G20 summit in India this weekend, Beijing said on Monday (Sep 4), all but confirming President Xi Jinping will snub the … Read more

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China to Its People: Spies Are Everywhere, Help Us Catch Them

September 4, 2023

Beijing sees forces bent on weakening it everywhere: embedded in multinational companies, infiltrating social media, circling naïve students. And it wants its people to see them, too. Chinese universities require … Read more

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India

Air Force To Hold Mega Air Exercise ‘Trishul’ Near Pak, China Border During G20 Summit

September 1, 2023

The Exercise will take place close to the borders of Pakistan and China at the time when India would be hosting the biggest International event, the G-20 Summit between 8-10 … Read more

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Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines & Vietnam Join India To Dismiss Controversial China Map

September 1, 2023

On Monday, China released a “standard map”, which showed Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as parts of Chinese territory. The distorted map also incorporated China’s claims over Taiwan and a … Read more

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China ramps up construction of bunkers, underground facilities near LAC, reveal satellite images: Report

August 31, 2023

China’s inclusion of Arunachal Pradesh, and Aksai Chin in its ‘standard map’ has escalated tensions with India, as satellite images reveal increased construction in the Aksai Chin region. China’s latest … Read more

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Four dead, dozens missing in China rainstorms

August 30, 2023

Four people were killed and dozens are still missing after rainstorms buffeted southwestern China last week, state media reported on Wednesday (Aug 30). Severe downpours hit Jinyang, a mountainous county … Read more

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Chinese county offers ‘cash reward’ for couples if bride is aged 25 or younger

August 30, 2023

A county in eastern China is offering couples a “reward” of 1,000 yuan ($137) if the bride is aged 25 or younger, the latest measure to incentivise young people to … Read more

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Stronger US-India relationship could help America declare independence from China: Vivek Ramaswamy

August 27, 2023

‘The US should also have a stronger strategic relationship with India, including even a military relationship in the Andaman Sea’ A stronger relationship with India would help the US declare … Read more

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Business

‘China Has 10 Years Left, At Most’ — 100 Million Population Drop Could Lead To Economic Disaster, According To Famed Analyst

August 26, 2023

Renowned geopolitical analyst Peter Zeihan recently made a startling prediction during an interview with commentator Joe Rogan. Zeihan believes that China’s collapse is imminent, with only 10 years remaining before … Read more

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Fukushima wastewater released into the ocean, China bans all Japanese seafood

August 25, 2023

Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a polarising move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket … Read more

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US sanctions China over ‘forced assimilation’ of Tibetan children

August 23, 2023

The United States said on Tuesday (Aug 22) it was imposing visa sanctions on Chinese officials pursuing “forced assimilation” of children in Tibet, where UN experts say one million children … Read more

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China, Russia-led bloc wants to dethrone US dollar, upend world order

August 22, 2023

The BRICS bloc of countries led by China and Russia want to upend the U.S. dollar. Indeed, South Africa’s ambassador to the group could not have been clearer last month … Read more

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China Grapples With Rapid Surge In Monkeypox Cases As WHO Urges Swift Action

August 21, 2023

The most recent data from WHO highlights China’s emergence as a major concern. In the last three months alone, China has documented 315 confirmed mpox cases. In recent months, China … Read more

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China surprises with modest rate cut amid growing yuan risks

August 21, 2023

China cut its one-year benchmark lending rate on Monday as authorities seek to ramp up efforts to stimulate credit demand, but surprised markets by keeping the five-year rate unchanged amid … Read more

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Economist Lord Jim O’Neill Calls BRICS Currency Idea ‘Ridiculous’ — Says China and India Never Agree on Anything

August 21, 2023

Lord Jim O’Neill, the British economist credited with coining the acronym BRIC, calls the creation of a common BRICS currency “ridiculous,” emphasizing that the BRICS nations have “never achieved anything … Read more

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Taiwan detects 42 warplanes in Chinese military drills

August 20, 2023

More than 40 Chinese warplanes flew over Taiwan’s air defence zone on Saturday, as part of military drills that Taiwan called “irrational and provocative”. About 26 Chinese aircraft crossed the … Read more

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China pledges to ‘safeguard sovereignty’ after Taiwanese leader visits US

August 19, 2023

Lai is the front-runner to be Taiwan’s next president at elections set for January. China has pledged to take “forceful measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity” after … Read more

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Science & Technology

SpaceX and Blue Origin are being targeted by spies from China, Russia: feds

August 19, 2023

Chinese and Russian spies are looking to steal sensitive technology and data from US space companies including SpaceX and Blue Origin, according to a federal government communique. The National Counterintelligence … Read more

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US, Japan and South Korea agree to expand security ties at summit amid China, North Korea worries

August 19, 2023

President Joe Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea agreed Friday to expand security and economic ties at a historic summit at the U.S. presidential retreat of Camp … Read more

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China watching closely as US, Japan, South Korea aim for ‘de facto Asian Nato’

August 16, 2023

China is said to be on “high alert” as US President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and South Korea at Camp David this week to deepen technological and … Read more

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China: 21 people killed in mudslide – as nearly 1,000 rescue workers search for missing six

August 14, 2023

Footage from the scene showed downed trees and rubble piled up along muddy roads, with rescue teams of nearly 1,000 people with dogs looking for those missing. At least 21 … Read more

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Cheng Lei: Journalist held in China says she misses sunshine

August 11, 2023

An Australian journalist – held in detention in China for three years as of this weekend – has spoken publicly for the first time. “I miss the sun. In my … Read more

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China accuses US of trying to block its development and demands that technology curbs be repealed

August 11, 2023

China accused Washington on Thursday of trying to block its development after President Joe Biden stepped up a feud over technology and security by tightening controls on U.S. investments that … Read more

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‘Who Are They To Tell Us’: Philippines’ Response on China’s Calls for Removing Ship

August 9, 2023

China renewed calls Tuesday for the Philippines to remove an ageing ship from a reef that Manila uses to press its stake in the Spratly Islands in defiance of Beijing’s … Read more

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Ancient Skull Found in China Is Unlike Any Human Seen Before

August 8, 2023

An international team of scientists has described an ancient human fossil in China unlike any other hominin found before. It resembles neither the lineage that split to form Neanderthals, nor … Read more

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Philippines summons Chinese Ambassador over water cannon incident in disputed sea, official says

August 8, 2023

The United States, the European Union and their key allies including Australia and Japan expressed support to the Philippines The Philippine government summoned the Chinese Ambassador on August 7 to … Read more

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Who is Neville Roy Singham, named in NYT report on alleged ‘NewsClick-China links’?

August 8, 2023

Neville Roy Singham’s name surfaced in a report by The New York Times, which accused the US millionaire of spreading Chinese propaganda worldwide. The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday alleged … Read more

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22 die as China battles record-breaking rains; rescue, evacuations intensify

August 6, 2023

China was largely spared by Typhoon Khanun, which on Thursday lashed Japan, damaging homes and knocking out power on Okinawa and other islands. Thousands of people threatened by storm-swollen rivers … Read more

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US invites new Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi to Washington

August 2, 2023

The United States has formally invited China’s newly reappointed foreign minister, Wang Yi, to Washington, the US State Department said on Tuesday (Aug 1), after Wang’s predecessor was abruptly removed … Read more

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Pakistan & China ink six agreements to expedite cooperation under 2nd phase of CPEC

August 1, 2023

The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan’s Balochistan with China’s Xinjiang province, is opposed by India as it is being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Pakistan and China on Monday … Read more

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Politics

Italy seeking ways to break free of ‘atrocious’ BRI agreement with China: Report

August 1, 2023

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto described the decision to join the BRI as ‘improvised and atrocious,’ and the government is now considering how to exit the agreement without damaging relations … Read more

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Biden wants to lift Chinese sanctions to stop fentanyl — instead of just closing the border

July 31, 2023

Team Biden is thinking of lifting some sanctions against China to get President Xi Jinping to reopen talks on efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl, which has been flooding … Read more

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China using families as ‘hostages’ to quash Uyghur dissent abroad

July 31, 2023

China is pressuring Uyghurs living abroad to spy on human rights campaigners by threatening families back home, researchers say. Refugees and activists tell the BBC intimidating tactics are tearing communities … Read more

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Italy minister: joining China’s Belt and Road was ‘atrocious’ decision

July 31, 2023

Italy made an “improvised and atrocious” decision when it joined China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) four years ago as it did little to boost exports, Italian Defence Minister Guido … Read more

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China’s military is leading the world in brain ‘neurostrike’ weapons: Report

July 8, 2023

Technology could be key asymmetric warfare tool for Taiwan military assault China‘s People’s Liberation Army is developing high-technology weapons designed to disrupt brain functions and influence government leaders or entire … Read more

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Yellen criticizes China’s ‘punitive’ actions against US companies, urges market reforms

July 8, 2023

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called on Friday for market reforms in China and criticized its recent tough actions against U.S. companies and mineral export controls, while China’s premier called … Read more

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Fukushima: China extends ban on some Japanese food over wastewater release plan

July 8, 2023

China says it will maintain a ban on some Japanese food imports over the plan to release water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean. China’s customs administration … Read more

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‘China saved Pakistan from default’: PM Shehbaz Sharif on IMF bailout

July 2, 2023

Global lender, IMF, and the South Asian nation have reached a staff-level agreement on a US $3 billion standby agreement just hours ahead of expiry on Friday Hours after Pakistan … Read more

A Kinney County sheriff’s deputy arrests an illegal alien being smuggled from the U.S.–Mexico border, through Kinney County, Texas, on Sept. 10, 2022.

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Rising Number Of Russian, Chinese Nationals At US Southern Border Raises Security Concerns

June 26, 2023

House Republicans stated that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have intercepted an increasing number of foreign nationals from countries not in South or Central America, including Russia, and several high-value … Read more

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Women on Xiaohongshu don’t want kids. They want this monkey plushie from IKEA.

June 21, 2023

A stuffed ape is currently the most popular toy in China. Those who make posts about it on social media are making jabs — self-aware and humorous — at the … Read more

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China launches projects to build ‘new-era’ marriage, childbearing culture

May 15, 2023

China will launch pilot projects in more than 20 cities to create a “new-era” marriage and childbearing culture to foster a friendly child bearing environment, the latest move by authorities … Read more

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China and Russia are increasing their military collaboration, Japan’s foreign minister warns

May 15, 2023

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has expressed concern about Russian and Chinese military cooperation in Asia, saying the security situation in Europe could not be separated from that in the … Read more

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China’s foreign companies on edge after ‘state secrets’ raids

May 10, 2023

Business groups say probes into firms’ handling of information has raised uncertainty about operating in China. Taipei, Taiwan – Foreign companies in China are on tenterhooks following a series of … Read more

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Trudeau points to ‘slave labor’ in China lithium production

April 29, 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday linked the production of lithium in China to “slave labor” as he discussed his own country’s efforts to ramp up production of the … Read more

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Chinese ‘scorpion’ combat drone circles Taiwan

April 29, 2023

A long-range Chinese combat drone capable of carrying a large weapons payload has circled Taiwan, the island’s defence ministry said on Friday. Democratic Taiwan lives under constant threat of an … Read more

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Taiwan activist formally arrested for suspected ‘secession’ in China

April 26, 2023

A Taiwan political activist has been formally arrested on suspicion of “secession” in China, more than eight months after he was detained amid heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Yang … Read more

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Leaked Pentagon docs reveal Taiwan unready for China strike: report

April 16, 2023

Secret military documents reportedly included in the mass Discord leak posted by Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira reveal critical weaknesses in Taiwan’s air defenses. The classified Pentagon assessments of … Read more

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Germany examining Chinese components in its 5G network, interior minister says

April 16, 2023

Germany’s Interior Ministry is examining all Chinese components that are already installed in the country’s 5G network, Minister Nancy Faeser was quoted as saying on Sunday, as Berlin re-evaluates its … Read more

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Chinese dual use facilities in Myanmar and Sri Lanka raises security concerns in India

April 16, 2023

Beijing’s expanding ground stations in the region could potentially be used to intercept sensitive information about Indian assets, say sources The construction of a military facility on Coco Islands in … Read more

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Macron says Europe must not be ‘follower’ of US, China on Taiwan

April 10, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview published Sunday that Europe must not be a “follower” of either the US or China on Taiwan, saying that the bloc risks … Read more

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China CDC urges WHO to take ‘scientific, fair’ position on COVID origins

April 10, 2023

The head of China’s Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to return to a “scientific, fair” position in tracing the origin … Read more

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China simulates hitting ‘key targets’ on Taiwan

April 10, 2023

China has simulated precision strikes against key targets on Taiwan and its surrounding waters during a second day of military drills. The drills – which Beijing has called a “stern … Read more

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Chinese planes cross Taiwan Strait median line as angry China starts drills

April 8, 2023

Forty-two Chinese fighter jets briefly crossed the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait on Saturday as China began drills around Taiwan in anger at President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with … Read more

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China starts drills around Taiwan after US Speaker meeting

April 8, 2023

China began three days of military exercises around Taiwan on Saturday to express anger at Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s meeting with the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, as … Read more

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France’s Macron Begins China Trip With Ukraine, Trade On Agenda

April 5, 2023

Emmanuel Macron in China: The French leader’s aims include preserving and rebalancing China’s trade ties with Europe as well as safeguarding French interests in the Asia-Pacific region French President Emmanuel … Read more

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China fights declining birthrate with ‘Fall in love’ vacation

April 3, 2023

Colleges in China are now allowing students an entire week off to ‘fall in love’ as per a report in NDTV. The move comes amid an active attempt to reverse the … Read more

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Taiwan’s president is in the Americas — and China’s not happy

April 2, 2023

President Tsai Ing-Wen is shoring up allies, but a meeting with Speaker Kevin McCarthy is drawing threats from Beijing Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen is in the midst of a 10-day … Read more

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India To Host SCO National Security Advisors Meet Today; Pakistan, China Likely To Join

March 29, 2023

India will chair the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s National Security Advisors meetig today and Pakistan and China could also attend virtually. As the current chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), … Read more

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World Boxing Championship: Indian boxer Saweety Boora beat China’s Wang Lina to become world champion in 81kg category (watch)

March 26, 2023

Indian boxer Saweety Boora beat China’s Wang Lina 4-3 in the light heavyweight (81kg) to win gold medal for India. It was a neck-and-neck battle between Saweety and Wang Lina, … Read more

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New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan

March 25, 2023

New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta said on Saturday she had expressed concerns over the South China Sea and tensions in the Taiwan Strait during talks with her Chinese … Read more

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China fines Deloitte $31 million for auditing negligence

March 19, 2023

China has fined auditing firm Deloitte 211.9 million yuan ($30.8 million) for failing to perform its duty in assessing the asset quality of China Huarong Asset Management Co Ltd (2799.HK), … Read more

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China-proposed initiative on global civilization hailed

March 19, 2023

Initiative: Cultural diversity emphasized Leaders of political parties and organizations from around the world have hailed the China-proposed Global Civilization Initiative, saying that it has great relevance, together with the … Read more

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China has hundreds of satellites targeting US, Space Force chief says

March 16, 2023

China has launched hundreds of satellites to target US: Space Force chief says Beijing is developing anti-satellite missiles, electronic jammers, lasers and technology that can MOVE rival orbiting platforms • … Read more

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Xi Jinping declared China president for a historic third term

March 10, 2023

Xi Jinping was handed an unprecedented third term as Chinese president on Friday (Mar 10), capping a rise that has seen him become the country’s most powerful leader in generations. … Read more

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Taiwan warns of China’s ‘repeated provocations’, China tells US not to cross red line

March 7, 2023

Taiwan will not allow “repeated provocations” from China, the island’s defence minister said on Tuesday, as China’s foreign minister said Taiwan was the “first red line” that must not be … Read more

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China increases its military budget by $230BN

March 6, 2023

China increases its military budget by 7.1% – $230BN – to ‘boost combat preparedness’ for ‘major tasks’ amid fears it will launch an invasion of Taiwan China plunges $230bn into … Read more

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China expands defence budget 7.2 per cent, marking just .1 per cent increase

March 5, 2023

Along with the world’s biggest standing army, China has the world’s largest navy and recently launched its third aircraft carrier. China on Sunday announced a 7.2 per cent increase in … Read more

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Desperate for Babies, China Races to Undo an Era of Birth Limits. Is It Too Late?

March 2, 2023

In China, a country that limits most couples to three children, one province is making a bold pitch to try to get its citizens to procreate: have as many babies as … Read more

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U.S. to Expand Troop Presence in Taiwan for Training Against China Threat

February 24, 2023

The U.S. is markedly increasing the number of troops deployed to Taiwan, more than quadrupling the current number to bolster a training program for the island’s military amid a rising … Read more

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US Military Swears It’s Not Spying on China With Balloons It Spent Millions Developing

February 15, 2023

The U.S. said it has no high altitude balloons above China, but that doesn’t mean the technology doesn’t exist. Over the weekend, U.S. fighter jets downed three unidentified objects over … Read more

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China has high-altitude balloon programme linked to army, White House says

February 14, 2023

John Kirby, the White House national security council spokesman, said the US has been able to determine that China has a high-altitude balloon programme for intelligence and that the balloons … Read more

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India

New Covid rules from today for flyers to India from these countries

February 13, 2023

As Covid-19 cases have been on a sharp decline worldwide, the Centre has also removed the mandate to upload the ‘Air Suvidha’ form. Almost a month after the pre-boarding RT-PCR … Read more

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In aging China, a call for ‘bold’ steps to cut cost of having babies

February 11, 2023

A Chinese health official has urged local governments to take “bold” steps to lower the cost of having babies and raising children to reduce the burden on families and boost … Read more

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Costa Rica says China apologises for balloon ‘incident’ over its airspace

February 7, 2023

China apologised to Costa Rica for a balloon that flew over its territory, the Central American country’s government said on Monday (Feb 6), after a separate suspected Chinese spy balloon … Read more

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Govt blocks 232 China-linked apps

February 6, 2023

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has blocked 232 apps with links to China for alleged involvement in betting, gambling, money laundering, and unauthorised lending. These apps have … Read more

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