China reacted sternly to the Taiwan call … Lee called him a friend of Taiwan and said his appointment as Trump’s chief of staff was “good news” for the island, according to local media. Edward…
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The Great Wall: China takes on the world with new Matt Damon film
Despite a long tradition of movie-making, and much critical acclaim for its directors overseas, China has never yet produced a truly global blockbuster. But this is being billed as the moment when Chinese film finally…
Trump’s Taiwan call sparks anger in China, hope among Chinese rivals
But in China, the president-elect’s willingness to dispense with nearly four decades of studious separation and speak directly with Tsai Ing-wen sparked new anger. White House reaffirms ‘One China’ policy after Trump’s Taiwan call (Reuters)…
China seeks 'strategic composure' in Trump era of diplomacy
but we will surely make ourselves clear if what they say concerns China,” Lu Kang said. Still, state media this week began questioning whether Trump was being steered toward confrontation by his transition team, with…
How China Hides Its Infrastructure Debt
China’s enormous infrastructure spending was often invoked as a model for the U.S. in the campaign speeches of President-Elect Donald Trump. But with debt piling up, Beijing must juggle ever-more furiously to maintain appearances. Photo:…
Trump's Taiwan call could disrupt 'very calibrated dance' between U.S., China
He previously reported for CBC News as an online journalist in New York and Toronto … one of Tsai’s predecessors triggered a scary response from China. One that eventually drew in the American military and…
China systematically using torture in war on corruption: report
The interrogators work in secret, barraging members of China’s Communist Party they accuse of corruption with questions, shouts and more severe measures. Suspects are kept from sleeping, deprived of adequate food and water, and exposed…
Iran nuclear deal: China, Iran make not-so-veiled comments to Trump
The foreign ministers of China and Iran on Monday urged governments not to violate … agreement and Iran has the right to take action against that,” Zarif said at a news conference after meeting with…
Beijing faces decision on how to respond to Trump's tweets
BEIJING — With Donald Trump’s latest tweets touching on highly sensitive issues, China must decide how to handle an incoming American president who relishes confrontation and whose online statements appear to foreshadow shifts in foreign…
U.S., China, EU, others fail to reach environmental goods deal
GENEVA — Forty-six countries including the U.S., China and European Union nations failed Sunday to agree on a list of “environmental goods” like solar-powered air conditioners or LED light bulbs that could be targeted for…
Trump’s call pleases Taiwan but inflames relationship with China
China cut off diplomatic contact with Taiwan in June … Associated Press journalist Isolda Morillo and news researcher Henry Hou in Beijing contributed to this report. ( read original story …)
Trump launches Twitter attack on China
Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump fired a Twitter broadside at China on Sunday, accusing the Asian giant of currency manipulation and military expansionism in the South China Sea. The taunt came two days after Trump…
Trump rants against China in Twitter outburst
which considers Taiwan to be part of China. Vice President-elect Mike Pence has tried to downplay the call. In in an interview with NBC News on Sunday, he said it was a “tempest in a…
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