Analysts said the display is part of Beijing’s efforts to project strength after an August 11 collision that damaged a coast guard vessel.
Monthly Archives For August 2025
The Real Reason India and China Are Mending Ties
The rapprochement is not about Trump’s tariffs, but easing tensions on the disputed Himalayan border, writes Harsh V. Pant.
China to conduct 600b-yuan MLF operation on Aug 25
BEIJING — China’s central bank on Friday announced that it will conduct a 600-billion-yuan (about $84.13 billion), one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation on Aug 25 to maintain ample …
WHO frustrated by China’s info delays as coronavirus started to spread …
WHO officials were lauding China in public because they wanted to coax more information out of the government, the recordings obtained by the AP suggest. Privately, they complained in meetings the …
Did the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China originate in snakes? Some …
January 26, 2020 The new coronavirus outbreak in China may have originated in snakes Cases of the deadly illness have since spread to several countries, including the United States …
Foreign brands turning back to China for edge in manufacturing
Global brands that once shifted part of their production out of the country are now turning back as they rediscover China’s enduring manufacturing edge.
Beijing Responds as Ukraine Rejects China Peacekeeping Role
China said it is open to playing a “constructive role” in resolving the Ukraine crisis after Russia suggested Beijing could be one of the guarantors of Ukrainian security under a peace deal—a proposal …
Beijing opposes ‘bully’ US for 50% tariffs on India
Earlier this month, Trump imposed a 25% penalty on India in addition to 25% tariffs for buying oil and weapons from Russia. The new rate will come into effect on 27 August. Delhi’s increased imports…
Nvidia’s CEO says it’s in talks with Trump administration on a new chip for China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Friday that the company is discussing a potential new computer chip designed for China with the Trump administration. Huang was asked about a possible “B30A” semiconductor …
China’s internet went dark for an hour after shutdown blocked access to most websites
China’s internet users faced an inusual disruption on August 20 when access to most global websites was cut off for nearly an hour. Here is everything we know about it.
China Finally Ends Coronavirus Lockdown on Wuhan – People.com
China Ends Coronavirus Lockdown in Wuhan — The First Epicenter of the Virus Wuhan first went into lockdown on Jan. 23. Today, schools remain closed and residents are encouraged to stay at home …
Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise
The Philippines and Australia are working towards a new defence agreement to be signed next year, their defence ministers said on Friday, as both nations seek to step up military cooperation to deal with shared…
China reacts to student interrogations in US
China urged the U.S. to welcome Chinese students into its country and “stop the unwarranted interrogations, harassment, and deportations”. Newsweek has contacted the State Department for comment.
