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Japan approves biggest military buildup since second world war amid China fears

US welcomes doubling of military spending but critics express unease over abandoning seven decades of pacifism

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

China Sends Ships into Pacific amid Japan Security Moves

A squadron of Chinese Navy ships sailed through straits near Japan into the Western Pacific this week, while Beijing on Friday blasted Tokyo's adoption of a new national security strategy putting itself on a more offensive footing — largely as a result of the perceived threat from China. The destroyers…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 16, 2022

US puts 3 dozen more Chinese companies on trade blacklist

The U.S. Department of Commerce is adding 36 Chinese companies to an export controls blacklist, citing concerns over national security

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

China, Russia are 'destabilizing' Africa, warns United States

The United States warned Tuesday that China and Russia were destabilizing Africa with their growing inroads as it rolled out the red carpet to the continent's leaders and pledged billions of dollars in support.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 14, 2022

China Calls India Border Situation ‘Generally Stable’

Following clash along disputed Himalayan frontier, the two sides disengaged and are in communication, China says

Caixin Global · Dec 13, 2022

China urges citizens to leave Afghanistan after Kabul attack

China advised its citizens in Afghanistan to leave the country "as soon as possible," following a coordinated attack by Islamic State militants on a Chinese-owned hotel in the heart of Kabul.

WEKU · Dec 13, 2022

5 Chinese Nationals Wounded in Kabul Hotel Attack

Five Chinese nationals were wounded in an attack on a hotel in central Kabul on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday. The attack, claimed by ISIS, prompted China to lodge representations with Afghanistan's Taliban-run administration, Wang told a regular news briefing.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 13, 2022

China says situation 'stable' at border with India after clashes

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday that the situation at the India-China border was "generally stable", a few days after troops from both sides clashed at the border.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

China slams US sanctions over alleged rights abuses in Tibet

BEIJING: US sanctions on two senior Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in Tibet were illegal and seriously harmed Sino-US ties, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2022

Senior US officials visit China, hold talks with vice foreign minister

Two senior United States officials held talks with China's Vice foreign minister on Sunday and Monday in Langfang, a city neighbouring Beijing, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Reuters · Dec 12, 2022