One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation’s military has spurred online uproar, a $2 million fine, a police probe, a sweep of cancelled shows and fears for the survival of Chinese stand-up comedy,
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G7 leaders warn China and North Korea against expanding nuclear arsenals as they await Zelenskiy
Despite concern over military buildup, G7 underlined the importance of engaging with world’s second-biggest economy
G7 urges China to press Russia to end war in Ukraine, respect Taiwan’s status, fair trade rules
HIROSHIMA, Japan — HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — The Group of Seven wealthy democracies united Saturday in urging China to pressure its strategic partner Russia to end its war on Ukraine.
EXCLUSIVE-Fidelidade plans IPO of private hospital unit Luz Saude –sources
Fidelidade, majority-owned by China’s Fosun International , is set to name investment banks to arrange an initial public offering (IPO) after recently inviting pitches, three of the people, who spoke …
China Development Bank issues bonds for urban infrastructure construction
Raised funds will mainly be used for major urban infrastructure projects in fields including city facilities and public services, according to the bank. It aims to guide social funds to investing in …
China’s Russian oil imports rise in April but Saudi is top supplier
China’s crude oil imports from Russia rose 8.6 per cent in April from a year earlier, as larger private refiners also embarked on purchases of the discounted fuel. Arrivals from Russia – including …
China’s exports to North Korea surge in April
China’s exports to North Korea soared in April from a year earlier, with wigs and fertiliser among major shipments, Chinese customs data showed on Saturday. Chinese outbound shipments to the isolated …
G7 issues strongest condemnation of China as it intensifies response to Beijing
The G7 is set to issue its strongest condemnation of China, as the world’s most advanced economies step up their response to what they say are rising military and economic security threats posed by Beijing.
White House says G7 will align on shared ‘de-risk, not decouple’ approach to China
The Group of Seven rich nations will issue a statement on a shared approach on China, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said early Saturday, adding that G7 members were looking to “de-risk,
China Blasts G-7’s New Joint Effort Against Economic Coercion
China responded to the Group of Seven nations’ new joint mechanism to counter economic coercion, accusing them of manipulation and interference in its internal affairs.
US and Japan seek to unite G7 against China. Should Beijing be worried?
Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima could be stress test for Beijing’s relations with the West, which have shown signs of a thaw in recent weeks.
China’s April Australian coal arrivals jump, but import profit declines
But Chinese buyers are reluctant to lock in contracts with Australian miners given concerns that coal prices will fall. The price of Australian thermal coal with an energy content of 5,500 …
World leaders warn China and North Korea on nukes as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy travels to G7 summit
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies warned China and North Korea against building up their nuclear arsenals, pivoting to major northeast Asian crises ahead of the arrival later Saturday of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
