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China vows to take ‘necessary measures’ over $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan

Beijing says latest arms package violates China’s sovereignty, endangers peace in the region.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2024

China promises ‘counter-measures’ after $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan

Arms package is 17th approved by Joe Biden administration

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2024

Myanmar's War Approaches Mandalay A Year After Rebel Offensive

On the outskirts of Mandalay, nervous Myanmar soldiers man a checkpoint just kilometres away from rebels who have set their sights on the former royal capital of 1.5 million people.

International Business Times · Oct 26, 2024

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China Wants Its Automakers To Slow Down In Europe

Most carmakers in China are owned by the state. The Chinese government has a big say in how and where they do business, although they still have some independence. That's posing an issue, now, as the Chinese government isn't happy about the European Union's new import duties on Chinese cars. The…

InsideEVs · Oct 25, 2024

India and China start disengaging at Himalayan border after new pact signalling thaw in ties

Hundreds of Indian and Chinese troops standing eyeball-to-eyeball are moving back from their positions

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Why are some Taiwanese afraid of giving legislators more power?

Critics say changes to government oversight laws could pose a national security risk; supporters of reform disagree.

Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2024

Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is “plagued by systemic racism and hate crimes” after an Australian diplomat led a group of Western nations in renewing concerns about human rights violations in China

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

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Albanese dismisses Beijing’s claim Australia plagued by ‘systemic racism’ and ‘hate crimes’

China’s foreign ministry spokesperson accuses Canberra of double standards after Australia’s top diplomat raises human rights concerns

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2024

China Sees Little Relief From Trade Tensions As US Goes To The Polls

While the outcome of next month's US presidential election remains on a knife-edge, analysts say that for many in China the consequence is the same whoever emerges victorious: more tariffs, more tensions and a trade war that shows no sign of easing.

International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024

Chancellor Scholz leads delegation to India seeking to reduce German reliance on China

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is leading a high-level delegation to New Delhi this week, betting that greater access to the vast Indian market can reduce Germany's reliance on Beijing even if India does not turn out to be the 'new China'.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 23, 2024

Taiwan says blockade would be act of war as China holds more drills

Taiwanese defence chief says a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade.

Al Jazeera · Oct 23, 2024

Taipei Says Chinese Aircraft Carrier Group Sailed Through Taiwan Strait

A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island.

International Business Times · Oct 23, 2024

Uyghur activist accuses Labour of failing to stand up to China

Rahima Mahmut, in exile in the UK, ‘disappointed’ at failure to describe Beijing’s crackdown on minority as genocide

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024

China confirms pact with India to ‘resolve’ conflict over disputed border

Beijing signals ‘positive approval’ for deal as Chinese President Xi and Indian PM Modi attend BRICS summit in Russia.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2024

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The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Taiwan downplays threat as China holds live-fire drills around island

Taiwan downplays the drills, saying Beijing’s exercises were part of routine Chinese training

International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024

China Launches Live-fire Exercise In Taiwan Strait

China's military began a live-fire exercise near Taiwan on Tuesday, maintaining pressure on the self-ruled island after staging large-scale drills and President Xi Jinping called for troops to prepare for war.

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024

TikTok Owner Fires Intern For Sabotaging AI Research, Downplays Damage

Beijing-based ByteDance said the unidentified intern 'maliciously interfered' with a project being conducted by one of its teams.

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024

US, Canada Warships Pass Through Taiwan Strait

A US and a Canadian warship have passed through waters separating Taiwan and China, a week after Beijing held large-scale military drills in the sensitive passage.

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The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

US and Canadian warships transit the Taiwan Strait a week after Beijing’s war games

U.S. and Canadian warships sailed through the disputed Taiwan Strait on Sunday, almost a week after China held massive war games around Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territory

International Business Times · Oct 21, 2024

China's Central Bank Cuts Two Key Rates To Boost Economy

China's central bank on Monday said it had cut two key interest rates to historic lows, in the latest move by Beijing to boost sluggish spending and kickstart the world's second-largest economy.

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2024

UK needs ‘more diplomacy’ with China but will always put security first – Lammy

David Lammy said it had been important to ‘restart dialogue’ with China, adding there had not been ‘sufficient contact’ under the last government.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

GOP lawmakers seek investigation of consulting firm over its work in China

A group of Republican lawmakers is demanding a federal investigation into the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey over its work with the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises

Al Jazeera · Oct 18, 2024

UK’s Lammy visits China for ‘pragmatic’ reset of strained relations

Foreign secretary’s visit aims to shore up trade ties while challenging Beijing on support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2024

I feel the best I have ever been – Katie Ormerod excited for Olympic cycle

Ormerod opens her season at the Big Air World Cup on Saturday.

Latin Times · Oct 18, 2024

Asian Markets Rise As China Economy Tops Forecasts, Gold Hits Record

Investors have been clamouring for Beijing to deliver more concrete plans for the country's stuttering economy since last month's slew of stimulus announcements that had fanned hopes officials would unload the "bazooka" policy many have been calling for.

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