Southeast Asian leaders said a 1982 U.N. oceans treaty should be the basis of sovereign rights and entitlements in the South China Sea, in one of their strongest … ( read original story …)
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Storms leave 3 dead, 12 missing in southwest China
Three people died and 12 are missing after overnight rainstorms in southwestern China, authorities said Saturday. Two vehicles fell into a river, killing two people … ( read original story …)
Storms leave 3 dead, 12 missing in China’s Sichuan province
Three people died and 12 are missing after overnight rainstorms in southwestern China, authorities said Saturday. Two vehicles fell into a river, killing two people … ( read original story …)
China opened an embassy on a tiny, remote Pacific island during the pandemic. Here’s why
The picturesque Pacific islands are fast forming into a fault line for geopolitical tensions. As both Canberra and Beijing pour aid into the region, the possibility of a travel bubble between the … ( read…
$129K of Assault Weapon Parts From China Intercepted By Federal Officers
“This smuggler was knowingly trying to avoid detection,” said Louisville Port Director Thomas Mahn in a statement released Friday. ( read original story …)
China’s Luckin Coffee To Delist From Nasdaq
“Luckin Coffee will suspend trading on the Nasdaq on June 29 and file for delisting,” the company said, after abandoning plans to appeal a Nasdaq order to delist. Luckin said its operations would … (…
Asia Today: China, SKorea Report New Cases in Double Digits
China has reported an uptick in new coronavirus cases, a day after the nation’s CDC said it expects an outbreak in Beijing to be brought under control soon. ( read original story …)
Asia Today: India cases cross 500,000; China, Korea also up
India’s confirmed coronavirus cases crossed half a million on Saturday with another record 24-hour jump of 18,552 infections. The Health Ministry also reported 384 … ( read original story …)
China sees uptick in new COVID-19 cases, including 17 in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) – Mainland China reported on Saturday the highest number of new coronavirus cases in four days, driven by a COVID-19 resurgence in the Chinese capital of Beijing. The National Health … ( read…
China Says Testing Surge Contained Virus Outbreak in Beijing
Officials feared infection spike at major wholesale food market could trigger a new COVID-19 wave in the Chinese capital. ( read original story …)
Will a Pacific Island travel bubble give Australia an edge in its rivalry with China?
Last September, it switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing. China considers the self-governed island of Taiwan a breakaway province and has poached seven of its diplomatic allies … ( read original story …)
The China-Russia-Iran Arms Alliance
Beijing and Moscow oppose an embargo extension against Iran. ( read original story …)
Beijing uses mass testing to combat coronavirus outbreak
NBC News Janis Mackey Frayer takes an in-depth look at Beijing’s response to the newest coronavirus outbreak in China, which emphasizes testing over lockdowns. ( read original story …)