Taiwan says China’s military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island after Chinese warships and aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait following U.S. House Speaker …
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Thousands stranded in China resort city amid COVID lockdown
Some 80,000 tourists are stranded in the southern Chinese beach resort of Sanya, after authorities declared it a COVID-19 hot spot and imposed a lockdown. The restrictions came into force on Saturday …
China threat means US-India partnership must grow
A formal alliance with India could benefit the United States in many ways, from a supply chain that is too dependent on China to military cooperation.
China-Taiwan news: Taiwanese jets scrambled as 20 Chinese aircraft cross median line – live
Taiwan also detected 14 Chinese military ships conducting activities around the Taiwan Strait, its defence ministry said …
Taiwan says China making simulated attack on main island
Reports of further incursions over median line in military drills, as US and allies condemn use of missiles …
Beijing Simulates Attack on Taiwan as Chinese Exercises Extend Into Third Day
Chinese military aircraft and ships crossed the halfway mark of the Taiwan Strait, in a simulated land strike on the self-governing island that Beijing claims as its own.
Pelosi in Asia: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there. She made the remarks in Tokyo, the final leg of an Asia tour …
Sunday’s letters: Fatal COVID cover-up, campaign hysteria, China no friend, more
Ron DeSantis has spread disinformation, withheld data and delayed critical care during the pandemic. Nearly 80,000 Floridians have died of COVID.
China-Taiwan news: Beijing carrying out attack drills; senior Taiwanese military researcher found dead in hotel – live
When news of a highly controversial visit by the US speaker, Nancy Pelosi, drew threats of reprisals from Beijing, most citizens shrugged. China frequently fulminates over foreign visits to Taiwan, …
EXPLAINER: On China, US and climate, action, not talk is key
China’s announcement that it’s suspending talks on climate change is not surprising, but it definitely stings,” said Joanna Lewis, an expert on China, energy and climate at Georgetown University. “I …
China lent $21.9 bn in short-term loans to Pakistan since 2018: Report
Data showing the shift in China’s $900 billion Belt and Road Initiative to loans aimed at easing foreign currency shortages since 2018 was compiled by AidData, a research lab at William and Mary, a …
China ends talks after Pelosi visit
China cut off contacts with the United States on vital issues Friday — including military matters and crucial climate cooperation — as concerns rose that the Communist government’s hostile reaction …
Chinese tourist hot spot Sanya imposes COVID-19 lockdown
The lockdown comes into force at 6 am after authorities said the COVID-19 situation was “very severe” and people’s movements were being restricted …
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