The deployment of marines by Taiwan to Pratas Island is supposed to be a temporary mission to train some Coast Guard officers and perform other routine duties. ( read original story …)
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China warns Japan against new military plans
China warned Japan against pursuing a new national security strategy following reports of discussions at Tokyo’s National Security Council. ( read original story …)
China, North Korea trade on the rise, data show
Bilateral trade between China and North Korea may be recovering as the coronavirus outbreak subsides in the region, according to the latest Chinese data. ( read original story …)
Soybean Prices Rally as China Ramps Up Buying
China has ramped up its purchases of U.S. soybeans recently, sparking a rebound in prices and making the crop profitable again for U.S. farmers after the coronavirus pandemic had slammed demand. ( read original story…
Beijing Officials Declare Outbreak ‘Under Control’
Authorities have raced to contain the outbreak linked to the largest wholesale food market in Beijing after the first case was announced on June 11, leading to a partial lockdown of the city. “The ……
Chinese General Ordered India Attack That Backfired, Beijing Censoring Social Media: US Intel
General Zhao’s Zonggi’s decision to “teach India a lesson” has backfired, and the incident that cost 55 lives will be erased from Chinese media sources. ( read original story …)
Stocks Rise After Trump Reaffirms China Trade Deal: Live Updates
Global markets rose on Tuesday, following President Trump’s reaffirmation of the trade war truce between the United States and China after a top adviser’s comments threw it in doubt. European markets … ( read original…
General manager appointed at Hilton Shenzhen Shekou
Hilton recently announced the appointment of Mr. Stefan Schmid as the General Manager of Hilton Shenzhen ShekouNanhai, effective June 1. Schmid started his hospitality career in 1986 and has worked in … ( read original…
Jobs in Nigeria: How the US-China feud can help Nigeria and Africa grow
China feud over trade and corona virus can certainly help grow jobs in Nigeria and other African countries if African politicians brace … ( read original story …)
China blames India for border clash, urges stability
China on Wednesday again accused India of provoking a border clash earlier this month that left at least 20 soldiers dead, but urged New Delhi to “meet China halfway” in … ( read original story…
China Loses Appetite for Salmon, Seafood on Virus Contamination Worries
China’s appetite for salmon and other seafood has crashed this month, after a resurgence in coronavirus infections in Beijing was traced to chopping boards for imported salmon in a wholesale food … ( read original…
U.S.-China Tensions Leave Germany Squirming in the Middle
Germany is struggling to pick sides in the escalating dispute between the U.S. and China over issues ranging from trade to human rights, amid mounting American pressure and Beijing’s authoritarian … ( read original story …)
Meng Wanzhou’s Canadian extradition case will stretch until April 2021, potentially prolonging China’s anger
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou’s Canadian extradition case is set to continue until at least April 30 next year, extending a proceeding that has triggered a crisis in China’s relations with the US and … (…