Washington plays down Beijing focus for agenda of first meeting of government heads in informal alliance “I believe leaders tomorrow will be open about some of the concerns they have,” said one of the ……
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China Looks to Get U.S. Ties ‘Back to Right Track’ in First Meeting Under Biden
China is looking to restore a positive tone to its relationship with the United States as representatives from the world’s top two powers are set to meet face-to-face for the first time since U.S. (…
China Built More Than 2,000 New Screens in the First Two Months of 2021
China built more than 2,000 new screens in the first two months of the year despite the uncertainty facing the exhibition sector due to COVID-19, according to the country’s National Film … ( read original…
Biden meets ‘Quad’ leaders as U.S., allies step up efforts to counter China
President Joe Biden is taking part in the first leaders’ summit of the informal international alliance known as the “Quad” as his administration steps up efforts to deal with China’s growing influence … ( read…
Iran Looks to Russia, China As Allies Amid Joe Biden’s Nuclear Deal Push
Iran, bereft of wealthy allies and grappling with U.S. sanctions, sees the two nations as useful counterweights to Washington, D.C. ( read original story …)
India-China border row, Covid-19 vaccine diplomacy fuelling New Delhi’s new embrace of the Quad, say analysts
China is the top producer of rare earths. , was cited as one of the reasons for the Quad’s decade-long hiatus. Australia withdrew from the grouping in 2008 to boost relations with China. between…
The disinformation tactics used by China
In the latest attack, an official falsely claimed a Uighur interviewee on a BBC programme was an actress. So what tactics does China use in the spread of misleading and false information? There have ……
Biden set for first summit with ‘Quad’ leaders as U.S. steps up efforts to counter China
President Joe Biden will take part in the first leaders’ summit of the informal international alliance known as the “Quad” on Friday as his administration steps up efforts to deal with China’s growing … (…
China Regulator Fines Tencent, Baidu, Others Over Investment Deals
The 12 entities, including some of the country’s biggest tech companies, didn’t properly report past deals, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation said. ( read original story …)
African countries are helping China go green. That may have a downside for Africans.
The details of China’s new 5-year plan, released earlier this month, suggest China has put off the difficult steps necessary to become carbon neutral by 2060. President Xi Jinping had announced that … ( read…
China hits back at US criticism of Hong Kong election change
A Chinese official has hit back at U.S. criticism of planned election law changes in Hong Kong, noting the chaos surrounding the recent American presidential election … ( read original story …)
China regulator fines 12 firms over anti-monopoly law
China’s market regulator has fined 12 companies, including Tencent Holdings and Baidu Inc., for not disclosing past deals as authorities step up anti-monopoly scrutiny in the internet sector … ( read original story …)
Olympic host Japan will not take part in China vaccine offer
Japan will not take part in China’s offer — accepted by the International Olympic Committee — to provide vaccines for “participants” in the postponed Tokyo Games and next … ( read original story …)
