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In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia

US makes a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost military, diplomatic ties in Asia as it seeks to compete with China.

Al Jazeera

Canada grapples with the effects of deteriorating relations with India and China

As relations sour with India and China, Canada is grappling with how to stand up to powerful or authoritarian nations without sacrificing its longstanding values, such as protecting human rights.

WEKU

China looks for the diplomatic ‘sweet spot’ between panda and wolf

China’s pandas have returned home and its wolf warriors have fallen silent as Beijing shifts its diplomatic approach.

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13 Dead, 46 Injured In Explosion At Indonesia Nickel Plant

The island of Sulawesi is a hub for the mineral-rich country's production of nickel, a base metal used for electric vehicle batteries and stainless steel, and Beijing's growing investment has stoked unrest over working conditions at its facilities.

Latin Times

Beijing sees most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December since 1951

Beijing recorded the most hours of sub-freezing temperatures in December in more than seven decades as a cold wave has enveloped northern and central swathes of China, bringing snowstorms and record-breaking temperatures

The Independent UK

Gao Yaojie obituary

Doctor and Aids activist who uncovered China’s blood contamination scandal despite resistance from health officials

The Guardian - UK

Tibet’s exiled leaders visit Paris as Chinese repression continues

Exiled Tibetan leaders have been travelling to Paris to meet with members of the diaspora as Beijing steps up its forceful integration policies of ethnic minorities. RFI spoke to one of them, exiled foreign minister “Kalon” Norzin Dolma.

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Taiwan spots Chinese warships, aircraft near island ahead of elections

Increased activity along Taiwan Strait comes ahead of January 13 polls.

Al Jazeera

Can China, U.S., avoid war in 2024?

The two presidents stepped back from the brink in San Francisco. But they haven't ended the danger of war

Salon

Shares in Tencent and NetEase plunge after Beijing surprises investors with new spending limits for video game players

“This could be the beginning of the end of the smartphone game business model," warned one analyst.

Fortune

After bumpy recovery, China’s economy faces serious headwinds in 2024

The world’s second-largest economy is heading into 2024 on a precarious footing amid deep-seated structural issues.

Al Jazeera

China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era

A year after Beijing abandoned the policy’s strict lockdowns and endless testing, its failures remain unaddressed.

Al Jazeera

Top US, China Officers Speak After Year-long Halt To Talks

Top US military officer General Charles "CQ" Brown spoke with China's General Liu Zhenli on Thursday, a spokesperson said, after a more than year-long halt to high-level military talks between the two countries.

International Business Times

Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpart as US aims to warm relations with Beijing

Gen. CQ Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has spoken with his Chinese counterpart

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China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute

Tensions between the two nations have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions.

The Independent UK

China emerged from 'zero-COVID' in 2023 to confront new challenges in a changed world

China’s prospects for 2024 look uncertain, as a year that opened free of COVID-19 lockdowns winds down without the dreamed of robust recovery for the world’s No. 2 economy

The Independent UK

Jimmy Lai: Son of Briton jailed in China hits out at ‘textbook show trial’

Jimmy Lai, 76, a life-long critic of Beijing, faces a life sentence under charges described as politically motivated

International Business Times

China's Xi Says Strong Russia Ties A 'Strategic Choice'

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that maintaining close ties with Russia is a "strategic choice", calling for deeper bilateral cooperation during a meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Beijing, state media reported.

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Tentative truce shows China’s influence – and its limits – in Myanmar

Close to the generals and ethnic armed groups behind a major offensive, Beijing brought both to the table – briefly.

Al Jazeera

How Beijing is changing the way it involves itself in Taiwan’s election

Beijing is running a multi-pronged campaign to try and keep the ruling DPP from re-election in Taiwan.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Jimmy Lai: this sham trial is another bleak day for Hong Kong

Editorial: The outspoken media mogul may spend the rest of his life in prison, in a case emblematic of the crackdown on press freedom and other rights

Top News

US-Vietnam Ties Unaffected by Hanoi-Beijing Defence Pledges

Untangling the complex tri-fold of Vietnam, China, and the USA! Despite Vietnam's recent defense commitments to Beijing, US officials express confidence th...

International Business Times

Hong Kong Starts Trial Of Pro-democracy Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai

Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is set to stand trial Monday in Hong Kong, where he faces internationally condemned national security charges that could send him to jail for life.

The Conversation

What we don't understand about China's actions and ambitions in the South China Sea

In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to an Australian ship, injuring its divers.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's activist publisher to stand trial this week under Beijing's crackdown on dissidents

The trial of Hong Kong’s most famous activist publisher who was arrested under China’s crackdown on dissidents will start this week after being delayed for over a year

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