The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) kicked off its first tournament in China in more than three years Monday, ending its boycott over the uncertain fate of tennis star Peng Shuai.
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China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new high of activity the island calls harassment
China’s military sent 103 warplanes toward Taiwan in a 24-hour period in what the island’s defense ministry said Monday was a daily record in recent times. As is customary, they turned back before reaching Taiwan.
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China’s exports of new energy vehicles (NEVs) soared 110 percent year on year in the first eight months of 2023 amid the rapid expansion of the sector, industry data shows. This was reported by The…
U.S. and China officials meet to mend relations
The recent power play between two of the world’s most influential giants, the U.S. and China, took an unexpected turn as they sought to bridge the gap in Malta. Let’s be frank here. With tensions…
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China’s battery makers build plants abroad to benefit local industry
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WHO chief pushes China for ‘full access’ to determine Covid-19’s origins, Financial Times reports
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Nippon Paint targets China expansion despite property market slowdown
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