China-backed hackers stepping up attacks on Taiwan, cybersecurity firm says Hacking group RedJuliett compromised two dozen organisations in Taiwan and elsewhere, report says. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2024
There should be a place for Australian art – and artists – in China-Australia diplomacy On the wall to the left of the door to the central hall of the National Museum of China, Beijing, is a panel saying it works “under the guidance of Xi Jinping thought on culture”. Across Tiananmen Square in front of the museum is the gateway to the Forbidden City,… The Conversation · Jun 24, 2024
Xi eyes military supremacy as he reorganises China’s armed forces China’s president stresses need for ongoing reform as he tightens his control over the People’s Liberation Army. Al Jazeera · Jun 24, 2024
Philippines won’t be ‘intimidated’ but won’t start war amid row with China President Marcos says he’s in favour of peaceful resolution but refuses to be intimidated after a navy clash with China. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2024
With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine Behind the pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2024
China's Response To Russia-North Korea Pact Raises Concerns China's cautious stance on Russia-North Korea defense pact and its implications for regional stability and influence dynamics. Top News · Jun 21, 2024
Kim-Putin deal: why this is a coded message aimed at China and how it worries Beijing The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, paid a visit to Pyongyang this week and signed a defence pact with reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, as he looks for new allies who can help him increase Russia’s supply of munitions for the war in Ukraine. The Conversation · Jun 21, 2024
China's Concerns Over Russia-North Korea Defense Pact China faces challenges as Russia and North Korea strengthen ties, impacting regional power dynamics. Beijing navigates its role as a leading power while ba... Top News · Jun 21, 2024
Top German Minister On Peace Mission Amid China EV Tariffs Row If a compromise is not reached between Brussels and Beijing, the European Commission will impose extra tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric vehicles it says have benefitted from unfair subsidies. International Business Times · Jun 21, 2024
Once the pride of Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific becomes government’s punchbag Flag carrier has become a regular target of government criticism as it struggles to recover from the COVID pandemic. Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2024
Chinese Sailors Wield Knives, Axe In Disputed Sea Clash With Philippines Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe and other weapons clashed with Philippine naval vessels near a strategic reef in the South China Sea, dramatic new footage released by Manila showed. International Business Times · Jun 20, 2024
China Coast Guard accused of behaving ‘like pirates’ in South China Sea Philippines says coastguard personnel armed with knives and spears boarded their boats at Second Thomas Shoal. Al Jazeera · Jun 20, 2024
Nancy Pelosi meets with Dalai Lama in latest move expected to anger China The former speaker had previously enraged Beijing by visiting Taiwan The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
Fresh Malaysian durians will make their way to China as trade deals signed during Premier Li's visit Fresh Malaysian durians will soon make their way to China as the two countries inked a slew of trade and economic deals during a visit by Premier Li Qiang to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024 A moment that changed me: I walked into the party, shy and anxious. I walked out a whole new woman When I boarded the train at Beijing I felt timid, a cautious traveller. But a chaotic and vodka-soaked party set me off on a very different path
International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024 Taiwan President Says Island 'Will Not Bow' To China's Pressure Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that China was attempting to force the self-ruled island into submission but that it would not bow to pressure.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024 China has renamed hundreds of Uyghur villages and towns, say human rights groups Report finds that religious, historical and cultural references have been removed by Beijing
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ The Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice
Radio France Internationale · Jun 18, 2024 Turkey set on rebuilding bridges with China to improve trade Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to China earlier this month is the latest diplomatic effort by Ankara to become a strategic trade hub between Europe and China. But Beijing's suspicions over Ankara's support of Chinese Uyghur dissidents is widely seen as an obstacle.
Al Jazeera · Jun 18, 2024 Can Pakistan’s allies help revive its economy through investment dollars? Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif visited China, Saudi Arabia and the UAE recently to seek investments. Will it work?
Wallpaper · Jun 18, 2024 The ZGC International Innovation Center in Beijing is a futuristic addition to China's own 'Silicon Valley' The ZGC International Innovation Center by MAD Architects completes, revealing a new hub for technology and modern ideas that co-exists with its surroundings
France 24 · Jun 17, 2024 Australia, China work to mend torn trade ties amid rush for lithium Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Australia seeking to repair relations after a diplomatic spat between the two countries triggered punitive tariffs. While in Australia, he will visit a Chinese-controlled lithium processing plant, as Beijing eyes more investment in critical minerals. Also in this edition: Muslim pilgrims fill Saudi Arabia as…
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024 China and Philippines face off over South China Sea collision Beijing and Manila blame one another as two vessels collide off the Philippines.
Fortune · Jun 17, 2024 The threat of a Europe-China trade war looms as Beijing launches an anti-dumping probe on pork China’s probe into European pork follows EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
International Business Times · Jun 17, 2024 China Says Launches Anti-dumping Probe Into EU Pork Imports China said Monday it had launched an anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union, the latest step in a mounting trade stand-off between the bloc and its largest economic partner.