Beijing slams request by US lawmaker for information on Chinese students US congressional panel asks six universities to share data on students enrolled in science and technology programmes. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2025
Taiwan's Existential Battle Against Chinese Spies Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts and deter Taiwanese turncoats. International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025
MH370 search resumes: Timeline of events (and what we know so far) The Boeing 777 disappeared on 8 March 2014 with 239 passengers and crew on board The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
China Says Acted 'In Accordance With The Law' After 4 Canadians Executed China said on Thursday it acted "in accordance with the law" despite condemnation from Canada over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
China executes 4 dual Canadian citizens despite Ottawa’s plea for clemency China’s embassy in Ottawa has confirmed executions of four dual Canadian-Chinese citizens for drug offences. Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2025
Malaysia approves new search for MH370 wreckage after decade-long mystery Renewed search will cover 15,000sqkm in Indian Ocean under ‘no find, no fee’ deal with UK firm Ocean Infinity The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, is in hot water over his company's Panama Ports deal Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s business empire is in the crosshairs after CK Hutchison Holdings chose to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium that includes U.S. investment firm BlackRock Inc., apparently angering Beijing The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025
Canada Canola Farmers Squeezed By Trade Wars On Two Fronts To sow or not to sow? International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
Chinese Tariffs On Canadian Agricultural Products Kick In Chinese tariffs on Canadian products including rapeseed oil and pork come into effect Thursday, with an industry lobby warning the new levies will have a "devastating impact" on farmers. International Business Times · Mar 20, 2025
Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map Popular children’s dolls have been pulled from shops in Vietnam over a facial mark supposedly resembling Beijing’s claims in the South China Sea. Bangkok Post · Mar 20, 2025
Toy Trouble: Vietnam Pulls Dolls Over South China Sea Map Seething international tensions over the South China Sea have struck an unlikely victim in Vietnam: popular children's dolls pulled from shops over a facial mark supposedly resembling Beijing's claims in the flashpoint waterway. International Business Times · Mar 19, 2025
If you’re thinking of snapping up a cheap new Chinese electric car there is something you should know… THE LONGER READ: As the Chinese overtake Tesla for sales and automaker BYD becomes the first in the world to unveil a battery that is capable of charging EV’s in the same amount of time as it takes to fill up a fuel tank, Jonathan Margolis examines the claims that… The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025
China warns Taiwan over 'separatism' as it expands military drills near the island Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the exercises were further evidence that China was a 'troublemaker' endangering peace in the region. Euronews · Mar 18, 2025
China Calls Media Outlets Facing Trump Funding Axe 'Notorious' Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news". International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025 Cambodia says expanded port funded by China opening next month - with first call from Japanese navy A Cambodian naval port expansion funded by China that has raised concerns over Beijing’s growing military reach has been completed and a Japanese vessel will be the first foreign warship to make a port call
International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025 Hong Kong Leader Says Concerns Over Panama Ports Deal Warrant 'Attention' Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday said criticism of city conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of its Panama Canal ports deserved "serious attention", after Beijing authorities repeatedly slammed the deal.
Latin Times · Mar 17, 2025 Markets Start Week On Front Foot As China Unveils Consumer Plan Eyes were on Beijing as officials were set to outline their plans to kickstart spending by the country's army of consumers after years of post-Covid weakness that has been a major drag on economic growth.
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 Taiwan orders deportation of Chinese influencer for advocating unification with Beijing Woman married to Taiwanese national to be deported after 24 March deadline
The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025 Ed Miliband vows to engage with China on climate after Tory ‘negligence’ Energy security and net zero secretary travels to Beijing for countries’ first formal climate meetings since 2017
International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025 Data Shows Patchy Chinese Economy In First Two Months Of The Year China's economy charted an uneven trajectory in the first two months of the year, a slew of key indicators showed Monday, muddying Beijing's drive to boost flagging consumption.
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025 Xi Jinping declines invitation to EU-China anniversary summit Premier Li Qiang set to attend Brussels summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties
International Business Times · Mar 16, 2025 Hong Kong's Hutchison Under Fire Again For Panama Ports Deal Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison is under renewed pressure from Beijing after selling its Panama Canal ports, with Chinese authorities publishing newspaper criticism of the deal for the second time in three days.
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2025 Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economies
Latin Times · Mar 14, 2025 China Urges End To 'Illegal' Sanctions As It Hosts Iran Nuclear Talks The Republican president has called for a new nuclear deal with Iran since his return to the White House in January but Tehran says no such agreement is possible so long as punishing sanctions remain in place.
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025 Russia and China call for end to Iran sanctions as Trump pushes for nuclear deal Beijing hosts talks on Iranian nuclear programme as West pushes for new deal