He became ambassador after three terms as a senator from Tennessee. In 1999, he was made a virtual prisoner in the embassy in Beijing during a siege by protesters.
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India, China may resume direct flights as early as next month
India China Direct Flights Can Start Next Month, After 5 Years
Beijing demands Chinese tech giants justify purchases of Nvidia’s H20 chips
China cuts ties with Czech President Petr Pavel over his meeting with the Dalai Lama
Philippines Condemns China After South China Sea Collision Captured on Video
India, China to resume direct flights soon amid push to reset tense ties, airlines told to start preparations
India, China to Resume Direct Flights after Four Years Ahead of PM Modi’s Tianjin Visit for SCO Summit: Reports
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A $3.1 billion hydroelectric power plant proposed for the Kiamichi River Basin in southeast Oklahoma has ties to the Chinese Communist Party, according to U.S. Rep. Josh Brecheen, a Republican from …
China’s exports grow by 8.7% in August, beating expectations
China’s exports rose more-than-expected in August, while imports missed expectations. Exports grew by 8.7% in U.S. dollar terms in August from a year ago, while imports rose by just 0.5%. The volume of China’s rare…
China and America: The most important relationship in the world
The relationship between China and America is not just a big deal. It’s the deal. With both nations holding the title of the world’s largest economies, their …
China and US to discuss military communication at Beijing security conference
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China Market Update: $400 Million Of Alibaba Buying Today
Asian equities had a rough night. Japan and Malaysia underperformed the region, and the US dollar weakened as investors watched the Trump-Harris debate.
LaLiga broaden Chinese reach with China Media Group rights deal
Spanish soccer’s LaLiga has agreed a broadcast deal with China Media Group (CMG) for the 2024/25 season. Contract: Live LaLiga games to be shown across various platforms operate …
Analysts see options for US despite China’s mineral export controls
China’s Ministry of Commerce will begin implementing export controls on antimony and certain superhard materials starting Sept. 15
Beijing prepares to host global culture form
The 2024 Beijing Culture Forum will be held in a variety of venues across the city from next Thursday to Saturday, attracting more than 800 domestic and international guests from various fields, including politics and…
Ex-CIA Officer Turned China Spy Faces Jail and Lifetime of Polygraph Tests
Former CIA officer Alexander Yuk Ching Ma, who spied for China, has agreed to a plea deal that includes a 10-year prison term.
House GOP maneuvers to portray Democrats as weak on China
With its “China Week” blitz of legislation, the House GOP seeks to bolster the party’s foreign policy credentials ahead of November’s election.
