Following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, China finds itself in a deepening geopolitical quandary over a war that has few benefits for Beijing and is exposing the limits of the Sino-Russia …
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Death toll rises and thousands still missing in Nepal and China after catastrophic floods
China censors videos showing deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border
Hundreds of hydropower workers among the missing after devastating floods in Nepal and China
Close to 3,000 missing in floods in Nepal and China
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China struggles to navigate its partnership with Russia following Ukraine invasion
War in Ukraine is a severe test of China’s new axis with Russia
Beijing will tread carefully, and weigh up whether its strategic alliance with Moscow is worth the cost of this reckless invasion, says Yu Jie of Chatham House’s Asia-Pacific Programme …
Bitcoin Mining Is Even More Polluting Since China’s Crackdown, Study Finds
The share of renewable electricity used to power the Bitcoin network dropped from more than 40% in 2020 to about 25% in August 2021, according to estimates from a study published …
What has the U.S.-China trade war achieved?
The accord specifically identified normalization of trade links as one of its goals. Since then, trade between the U.S. and China has expanded rapidly, but the U.S. buys far more from China than the …
Argentina says improved COVID-19 situation strengthens economy, health system
Improved epidemiological situation against COVID-19 is allowing Argentina to consolidate its economic recovery and strengthen other health areas, said Health Minister Carla Vizzotti on Friday. The …
Swedish Olympic Star Gives Away Gold Medal to Protest Beijing’s Abuses
In a rare rebuke of Beijing, Nils van der Poel, a speedskater, handed one of his gold medals to the daughter of Gui Minhai, a book publisher imprisoned in China.
Beijing closes curtain on ‘closed loop’ Games
Chinese President Xi joins applause at Bird’s Nest Stadium Beijing Olympics held under strict COVID-19 measures Hit by doping scandal involving Russian skater Valieva Chinese freestyle skier Gu …
China’s Xi, in message to N.Korea’s Kim, vows cooperation under ‘new situation’ -KCNA
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un the significance of cooperation between the two countries, North Korea’s state media KCNA reported on Saturday.
The Controversial China Initiative Is Ending, and Researchers Are Relieved
The U.S. Department of Justice announced major changes to the espionage-protection program, but scientists hope for further acknowledgement of the damage done …
China delays new bank disclosure rules after privacy outcry
China has walked back a new rule that would have increased surveillance on cash deposits and withdrawals just over a week before it was to take effect, suggesting a nod to public sentiment ahead of…
In Depth: China Overhauls $23 Trillion Supply Chain Finance Mechanism
China is about to rein in its booming, 167.23 trillion ($23 trillion) market for commercial acceptance bills, a risky, controversial form of business financing that played a role in the 2019 collapse …
US, China ‘sorely need’ to resume trade talks and CPTPP could play role, American lobbyist says
China and the US are still locked in a stalemate over resuming senior-level bilateral trade dialogue despite the expiry of their initial trade deal in December Beijing has submitted its application to …
Roundup: UN General Assembly holds debate to ramp up universal vaccination against COVID-19
The UN General Assembly on Friday held a hybrid high-level debate to ramp up momentum for universal vaccination against the COVID-19 pandemic with participants calling for solidarity, equality and …
