China now allows citizens from 74 countries to enter visa-free for up to 30 days. This policy aims to boost tourism, the economy, and China’s global influence.
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Map Shows ‘Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone’ Backed by Russia and China
Russia and China would be the first nuclear powers to sign a treaty barring use of the weapons in Southeast Asia.
China jumps ahead in the race to achieve a new kind of reuse in space
China’s Shijian-21 and Shijian-25 satellites, known as SJ-21 and SJ-25 for short, likely docked together in geosynchronous orbit some time last week. This is the conclusion of multiple civilian satellite trackers using open source imagery…
Shenzhen authorities issue warning over illegal fundraising
Financial regulators in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, have urged residents to be alert to illegal fundraising activities that amount to fraud.
Who is the Chinese hacker the US is accusing of stealing vaccine secrets?
A Chinese tech worker, Xu Zewei, was arrested in Milan at the request of the US for allegedly hacking American Covid-19 vaccine research during the pandemic. Tied to the Chinese state-linked Hafnium …
US Flexes Air Power With Ally in Contested South China Sea
Washington and Manila support regional and global security by increasing readiness and strengthening deterrence, the U.S. Pacific Air Forces said.
China warns Trump on tariffs, threatens retaliation on supply chain deals
China warned the Trump administration on Tuesday against reigniting trade tension by restoring tariffs on its goods next month, and threatened to retaliate against nations that strike deals with the …
China Grants Visa-Free Entry To Over 70 Nationals In A Bid To Boost Tourism
China expands visa-free access to over 70 countries in an effort to revive tourism and boost its global appeal …
Philippines summons China’s ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator
The Philippines’ foreign ministry has summoned China’s ambassador after Beijing imposed sanctions on a former Filipino senator who has been critical of China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea …
China says US is in ‘no position’ to point fingers over Tibet issues
China’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the United States was in “no position” to point fingers at the country on Tibet-related issues, urging Washington to fully recognise the “sensitivity” of …
US ocean imports from China tumbled 28% in June on tariff hikes
U.S. imports of containerized goods from China tumbled 28.3% year-on-year in June, after higher tariffs on goods from the country’s top ocean trade partner extended a steep drop that began in May, …
China Inc bets Beijing will keep tight grip on yuan as US tariff fears persist
Chinese businesses and investors are primed for the yuan to stay steady for now and eventually depreciate as U.S. trade tensions drag on, and a string of measures and hints from monetary authorities …
Beijing opens up southbound Bond Connect scheme
China’s central bank said on Tuesday more mainland-based institutions would be allowed to invest offshore through the Bond Connect scheme, with …
