How a repatriation flight from Guangzhou to a Pacific island sparked anger over China’s influence — and prompted a province to launch an independence referendum. ( read original story …)
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This Solomon Islands region is so frustrated with China’s presence that it is considering independence
How a repatriation flight from Guangzhou to a Pacific island sparked anger over China’s influence — and prompted a province to launch an independence referendum. ( read original story …)
Fact of the Day: China Has Conquered COVID-19
Ever since China crushed its initial outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, the virus has been all but nonexistent throughout the entire country: China is a country of 1.4 billion people spread over nearly 4 ……
U.S. Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles That Can Hit China
The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier. ( read original story …)
Mark Esper outlines plan for 355-ship Navy, calls for more focus on China
Defense Secretary Mark Esper this week described plans to build out the Navy’s fleet to 355 ships or more and find more funding to counter China’s naval forces. ( read original story …)
Russia Eyes East and West Border Threats, Looks to China for Closer Ties
“China and Russia are united like a mountain, and their friendship is unbreakable,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said. ( read original story …)
China Suffered ‘Far Fewer’ Casualties Than India in June Clash: Global Times Editor
“They (Indian troops) also sent a very strong message by imposing heavy casualties on the Chinese PLA,” Singh was quoted as saying in the Indian parliament on Tuesday in the repor … ( read original…
U.S. House resolution opposes anti-Asian coronavirus rhetoric, including Trump’s “China virus”
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on Thursday denouncing anti-Asian rhetoric related to the coronavirus pandemic, including expressions like “China virus” frequently used by … ( read original story …)
China, Seeking a Friend in Europe, Finds Rising Anger and Frustration
Beijing’s hopes of using Europe as a counterweight to the United States have faltered as country after country confronts China over trade, Hong Kong, human rights and other issues. ( read original story …)
China Threatens U.S. Over Taiwan Visit: ‘Stones May Become Torpedoes’
The trip by Undersecretary of State Keith Krach reportedly to discuss new weapons sales comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and the much larger military on the mainland. ( read original story …)
China Has to Approve TikTok-Oracle Deal Too, ByteDance Says
TikTok owner ByteDance Ltd. and Oracle Corp. are waiting to learn whether President Trump will give his blessing to their deal, but another hurdle remains: Beijing still has to sign off too. ( read original…
Top U.S. diplomat for East Asia calls China ‘lawless bully’
The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia, David Stilwell, said on Thursday China’s recent actions around the world were not those of a responsible global actor, but of a “lawless bully.” In prepared … (…
China to deport U.S. lawyer following ‘unproven’ rape charges
Chinese authorities have decided to deport a U.S. attorney for violating local laws in connection to the alleged rape of his “foster daughter.” … ( read original story …)