A statement from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned what it called China’s “continuing assault on democratic institutions in Hong Kong.” It followed Thursday’s approval by China’s rubber … ( read original story …)
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Why Authoritarian China Loves Woke U.S.
You can’t blame China for exploiting divisions and self-doubt in its primary competitor for global supremacy. ( read original story …)
U.S.-China meeting to touch on Hong Kong, technology concerns: Sullivan
U.S. officials will also address issues raised Friday by Asian allies about China’s “coercion of Australia” and its “aggression on the border with India,” Sullivan said. Trade would not play a central … ( read…
White House says Biden discussed China challenges with leaders from India, Japan, Australia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden discussed challenges posed by China with leaders from India, Japan and Australia in a meeting on Friday, White House national security adviser Jake … ( read original story…
After Biden stimulus, US economic growth could rival China’s for the first time in decades
For decades, China’s economy has grown much faster than America’s. That trend is likely to be broken in 2021 as the US recovery from the pandemic gains momentum. ( read original story …)
Quad leaders will talk Covid-19 vaccines, 5G as well as China: US officials
Washington plays down Beijing focus for agenda of first meeting of government heads in informal alliance “I believe leaders tomorrow will be open about some of the concerns they have,” said one of the ……
China Looks to Get U.S. Ties ‘Back to Right Track’ in First Meeting Under Biden
China is looking to restore a positive tone to its relationship with the United States as representatives from the world’s top two powers are set to meet face-to-face for the first time since U.S. (…
China Built More Than 2,000 New Screens in the First Two Months of 2021
China built more than 2,000 new screens in the first two months of the year despite the uncertainty facing the exhibition sector due to COVID-19, according to the country’s National Film … ( read original…
Biden meets ‘Quad’ leaders as U.S., allies step up efforts to counter China
President Joe Biden is taking part in the first leaders’ summit of the informal international alliance known as the “Quad” as his administration steps up efforts to deal with China’s growing influence … ( read…
Iran Looks to Russia, China As Allies Amid Joe Biden’s Nuclear Deal Push
Iran, bereft of wealthy allies and grappling with U.S. sanctions, sees the two nations as useful counterweights to Washington, D.C. ( read original story …)
India-China border row, Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy fuelling New Delhi’s new embrace of the Quad, say analysts
China is the top producer of rare earths. , was cited as one of the reasons for the Quad’s decade-long hiatus. Australia withdrew from the grouping in 2008 to boost relations with China. between…
The disinformation tactics used by China
In the latest attack, an official falsely claimed a Uighur interviewee on a BBC programme was an actress. So what tactics does China use in the spread of misleading and false information? There have ……
Biden set for first summit with ‘Quad’ leaders as U.S. steps up efforts to counter China
President Joe Biden will take part in the first leaders’ summit of the informal international alliance known as the “Quad” on Friday as his administration steps up efforts to deal with China’s growing … (…
