The road to the Louisbourg Lighthouse is one of less travelled roads traversed by columnist Amy Li this winter. – Submitted “The real voyage of discovery consists not of seeking new landscapes, but in having…
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China calls on US to ditch its ‘cold war mentality’ and reduce nuclear arsenal
The US should drop its “cold war mentality”and take action to reduce its nuclear arsenal, China’s defence ministry said on Sunday after the Pentagon described China and Russia as potential threats. Defence ministry spokesman Ren…
China criticizes US for nuclear adversary claims
BEIJING – China on Sunday criticized a U.S. government report that cast Beijing as a potential nuclear adversary and called on Washington to reduce its own much larger arsenal and join in promoting regional stability.…
Report: Blast at China chemical plant kills 4
An explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has killed four people, a state news agency reported Sunday. Six other people were injured in the blast Saturday at the Jinshan Chemical Plant Co., in…
Handled Doklam standoff with ‘restraint’: China
China will firmly uphold the existing international system with … If you have noticed we haven’t put up a paywall unlike many news organisations, – as we want to keep our journalism open. We believe…
China planning to allow gambling on Hainan island
An index of Macau casino stocks tumbled on the news. Sands China and MGM China Holdings dropped as much as 6 per cent, and Wynn Macau fell as much as 6.7 per cent. “I think…
China said to mull legal gambling on Hainan
China is drafting a proposal to allow gambling on Hainan Island, people familiar with the talks said, in what would be an unprecedented move that could reshape gaming in China’s territories and transform the economy…
China, the Vatican and a controversial deal
Under the agreement, the Vatican would be given a say in the appointment of future bishops in China, a Vatican source told news agency Reuters. For Beijing, an agreement with the Vatican could allow them…
With Sri Lankan port acquisition, China adds another ‘pearl’ to its ‘string’
China’s official licensing of the port in December last year … As 2017 wrapped up, the Chinese state news agency Xinhua published a dispatch from Colombo, describing how the Hambantota port was “now racing along…
China carries out first run of unmanned vessel as it seeks to boost maritime security
China has conducted the first run of an unmanned surface vehicle in its latest move to build up a blue-water navy that can support its maritime security. Military mouthpiece the People’s Liberation Army Daily reported…
China: US Disrespects Latin American Countries
He also attacked China’s state-led development model arguing it “is reminiscent of the past,” adding “it doesn’t have to be this hemisphere’s future.” China’s Foreign Ministry defended its economic ties with the region claiming they…
LG Quits the Chinese Smartphone Market, Blames Tough Competition From Local Brands
Now, the latest news from China confirmed the exit of LG from the Chinese smartphone … While LG remained stagnant in Europe, Huawei has grown to become one of the leading smartphone brands. In most…
China wants local investors to have a share of the success of its US-listed tech giants
China’s market regulator is looking into ways to enable domestic investors to trade shares in US-listed Chinese tech firms, as the country looks to spread the benefits of the global success of companies such as…
