BEIJING — China’s foreign ministry said on Thursday there was a lot of confrontation at the Sino-U.S. talks in Alaska, and that was not what Beijing was aspiring for. Zhao Lijian, a spokesman … (…
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Concerns over steel output in China’s Tangshan hit coke, iron ore prices
A notice circulating in China’s steel industry that threatens output cuts between 30% and 50% for pollution defaulters in the top steelmaking city of Tangshan spurred concerns on Friday over demand … ( read original…
Friday briefing: US and China share no love in cold climate of Alaska
Officials publicly rebuke each other in first major talks under Biden … the best time for a Covid test … the joy of ‘wee trees’ … ( read original story …)
Canadian envoys denied entry for China spying trial
Canadian diplomats say they have been not allowed to attend the trial in China of Michael Spavor, a Canadian businessman accused of espionage. It is the latest in a diplomatic spat between China and ……
Here are the highlights from the heated exchange between the U.S. and China in Alaska
What was initially meant to be a four-minute photo shoot ended up lasting more than an hour as both sides traded barbs on issues from U.S.-China relations to concerns from Washington’s allies. Talks … (…
Michael Spavor: Canada criticises China after trial held in secret
Canadian diplomat among officials from nine countries denied access to court for espionage trial of Spavor, which ended without a verdict … ( read original story …)
Insults fly as Biden locks horns with Russia and China
President Joe Biden is suddenly waging a bitter two-front confrontation with America’s foe in the last Cold War — Moscow — and the US adversary in a possible next one — China. ( read original…
SMIC teams up with Shenzhen fund for $2.35b wafer fabrication plant
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, the largest chipmaker on the Chinese mainland, has signed a cooperation agreement with a Shenzhen government fund for joint investment in a new $2.35 … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen’s Maritime Museum is a hub of educational experiences that resemble a cluster of glass icebergs!
OPEN Architecture recently revealed the visual concept that made them finalists in the International Architecture Design Competition for the Shenzhen Maritime Museum. OPEN Architecture’s competition … ( read original story …)
Shenzhen introduces airport helicopter shuttle service
A shuttle helicopter completes its maiden flight in a newly introduced airport shuttle service and lands on a helipad in downtown Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong Province, March 18, 2021. The … ( read original story…
Biden’s top diplomats clash with China over human rights and cyberattacks at start of Alaska talks
Tensions boiled over during the Biden administration’s first face-to-face meeting with Chinese diplomats in Alaska, where the global rivals sparred. ( read original story …)
In First Talks, Dueling Accusations Set Testy Tone for U.S.-China Diplomacy
U.S. officials said the two days of discussions would continue, but accused the Chinese delegation of violating the format for meetings that had sought to find common ground between the superpowers. ( read original story…
Beijing hopes for tactical reset with Biden, but prepares for long struggle
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan are in Anchorage in the middle of their first meeting with their Chinese counterparts.The big picture: After the tumult of … ( read original…
