Today, only 12 countries recognise the island republic. Even this handful of largely poor countries may soon fall into China’s orbit if Beijing comes knocking on their doors with its business cases bulging with multi-billion…
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China expands desert nuclear test site as Trump revives nuclear tension
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Exclusive-U.S. and China Hold First Informal Nuclear Talks in 5 Years, Eyeing Taiwan
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing’s representatives telling U.S. counterparts that they …
German minister’s visit a chance to defuse trade tensions, China state media say
The German economy minister’s visit to China this week will be an opportunity for Europe’s biggest economy to seek consensus rather than confrontation, Chinese state media said, amid trade tensions …
China Is Mixed on Elon Musk—but They Sure Love His Mom
Maye Musk, the enigmatic tycoon’s mother, enjoys a surprising celebrity status across the country. Her autobiography, “A Woman Makes A Plan,” skyrocketed to the top of China’s bestseller lists in …
In China, AI transformed Ukrainian YouTuber into a Russian
Olga Loiek, a University of Pennsylvania student was looking for an audience on the internet – just not like this. Shortly after launching a YouTube channel in November last year, Loiek, a 21-year-old …
Mind matters: China’s provocative push into brain-computer interface technology
China is making significant strides in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, putting its ambition to lead globally to fruition and rapid advancement. This cutting-edge technology, which allows …
Most Japan Firms See No Need to Follow the US with Tariffs on China
Most Japanese companies see no need for their government to follow the US in raising tariffs on Chinese imports, saying excessive production capacity in China’s industrial sector does not affect them,
Japan has no right to meddle in China-Philippines maritime issues, says Chinese embassy in Japan
Japan is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to intervene in China-Philippines maritime matters, a spokesperson for China’s embassy in Japan said on Friday.
China’s third plenum: few ‘bold’ moves in store but analysts watch for structural reforms as Xi’s vision leads the way
The third plenum of the Communist Party of China has been a landmark event since Deng Xiaoping’s groundbreaking reforms in 1978.
Dr. Anthony Fauci writes COVID-19 lab leak is a ‘conspiracy theory’ in memoir — but told Congress it wasn’t
Dr. Anthony Fauci writes in his new “tell-all” that those who argue the COVID-19 pandemic stemmed from a lab leak in Wuhan, China, potentially due to experiments funded by US grants, are promoting a …
Interview: China plays key role to strengthen responsible AI – UN
TORONTO, June 20 (Xinhua) — China is a global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) leader playing an increasingly important and crucial role to promote responsible tech around the world, a United Nations (UN) official told…
US-sanctioned Russian giant Alfa Bank expands in China
Facing Western sanctions, Russia’s largest privately owned bank, Alfa Bank, is expanding its operations in China, the world’s second-largest economy.
China Int’l Import Expo roadshow kicks off in London
LONDON — A roadshow for the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was held here on Thursday, attended by over 100 representatives from British and Chinese business associations, enterprises and media organizations.
