The American president sent an aircraft carrier strike group into the South China Sea last weekend – despite warnings from China not to question its right to the area. While the US described the patrol…
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Taiwan marks crackdown anniversary amid tensions with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Taiwan is marking the 70th anniversary of a bloody crackdown on anti-government protesters that is widely seen as a rejection of China’s claims to the self-governing island democracy. The protests that began…
Singapore could face choice between US or China, PM says
“We will be coerced to choose between being friends with America and friends with China,” he said. The full HARDtalk interview runs on BBC World on Wednesday 1 March at 0430, 0930, 1530, 2030 GMT;…
China’s top diplomat to visit US this week: state news agency
China’s top diplomat will visit the United States this week, the most senior Chinese official to do so since President Donald Trump took office on January 20, state news agency Xinhua said. State Councilor Yang…
China angrily reacts with threats after South Korean missile defence decision
“If THAAD is really deployed in South Korea, then China-South Korea relations will face the possibility of getting ready to cut off diplomatic relations,” it said. The official Xinhua news agency also said in a…
China considering offering financial incentives for second child – China Daily
SHANGHAI China is considering introducing birth rewards and subsidies to encourage people to have a second child, after surveys showed that economic constraints were making many reluctant to expand families, the state-owned China Daily newspaper…
China says it has received its largest foreign drone order: Xinhua
SHANGHAI An undisclosed buyer has placed the largest overseas order for China’s home-developed military drones, the Xinhua news agency has reported, in a boost for the Chinese arms industry’s efforts to increase export volumes. The…
China’s top diplomat embarks on US visit amid tensions under Trump
“Yang’s visit will coincide with the 45th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s ice-breaking visit to China in 1972, which paved the way for Beijing and Washington to officially establish diplomatic ties in 1979,” official news…
Beijing to stage new performances for travelers
Beijing will stage a series of performances to enhance visitors’ experiences in the capital. The Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development recently summoned performance groups and travel agencies to promote the shows that’ll be staged…
Don't let Beijing push US around, warns 'frustrated' former ambassador
Beijing: The United States needs to stop getting pushed around by China and work out a long-term strategy to deal with the country’s rise, former US ambassador Max Baucus said last week. In an interview…
China sends first senior official to Washington in Trump era
BEIJING — China is sending its first senior official to visit the United States since President Donald Trump took office, amid uncertainties over trade relations and new security tensions in east Asia. The Foreign Ministry…
North Korea Condemns Lone Ally China Publicly for ‘First Time’
North Korea is not a country with a lot of allies. So when its state-run news agency appeared to lash out at key supporter China — alleging it was “dancing to the tune of the…
China’s pledge to keep markets stable derails real reforms: Analyst
Ahead of the National People’s Congress starting on this coming Sunday, China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) chairman Liu Shiyu told a news conference in Beijing at the weekend that the country will focus on stable…
