China’s leading diplomat will travel to Russia on Monday for security talks, the latest sign of deepening ties between Beijing and Moscow amid heightened uncertainty from the coronavirus pandemic.
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In setback for China, Lithuania opts out of Beijing-led forum
The country’s foreign minister has even urged other EU member countries to follow suit amid worsening ties between the 27-member bloc and China.
Queen Elizabeth visits UK’s largest warship, as it set sails for South China Sea
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth visited the country’s new aircraft carrier on Saturday, giving the UK’s biggest warship a royal sendoff before it leads a flotilla of British, US and Dutch ships to Asian …
China reports 19 new mainland COVID-19 cases vs 10 a day earlier
The National Health Commission said in a statement that 18 of the new cases were imported infections. The number of new asymptomatic cases, which China does not classify as confirmed cases, was 25, …
At least 15 dead as extreme weather hits mountain running race in China
Hail, freezing rain and high winds hit runners at high-altitude, 100km race in Yellow River stone forest in Gansu province, with five still missing …
21 die in extreme weather in China cross-country race
Twenty-one people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track …
Tiny Lithuania stands up to China as Europe freezes investment pact with Beijing
The announcement had been in the works for some time. Lithuania, like some other countries in the region, has been increasingly suspicious of China for some time.
China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners
At least 20 people have died in north-western China as extreme weather struck a cross-country mountain race. On Saturday high winds and freezing rain hit participants in the 100km (60-mile) race in …
Chinese ‘AI dentist’ developer partners with investment firm
DeepCare, an artificial intelligence dental care support company, has formed a strategic alliance with CareCapital, an investment firm specializing in the dental care industry. The move comes amid …
20 die in extreme weather in China cross-country race
Rescuers in China say at least 20 people running a mountain marathon cross-country race have died in northwestern China after hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the high-altitude track …
In China, 80,000 children were ‘snatched’ in 2019 by parents fighting for custody, report says
When Dai Xiao Lei arrived at her Beijing apartment with her husband and son, after a long flight back from Canada, her mother-in-law and sister-in-law were already waiting inside.
Bitcoin slides below $40k on news that China will crack down on crypto mining
This time around, they will be going after cryptocurrency mining and trading. China’s Financial Stability and Development Committee (FSDC) revealed during its 51st meeting that it intends to tighten …
China posts increase of local brands, products
According to an industrial statement, China has posted an upsurge in interest among young consumers in local brands and goods that fit in traditional Chinese style and culture over the last few years.
