Australia has pledged to increase defence cooperation with the US in the South China Sea – but stopped short of making any specific new commitment on freedom of navigation operations, despite American … ( read…
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China’s Tencent is now bigger than Facebook after adding around $200 billion to its value this year
Tencent shares have rallied around 43% year-to-date, compared to just over 12% for Facebook. That has added around 1.53 trillion Hong Kong dollars ($197.74 billion) to Tencent’s value. ( read original story …)
U.S. cybersecurity firm says Beijing-linked hackers target Vatican ahead of talks
Hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated Vatican computer networks, including the Roman Catholic Church’s Hong Kong-based representative, a U.S. firm that tracks state-backed cyber … ( read original story …)
Badminton’s China, Japan Opens axed because of coronavirus
Badminton’s prestigious China and Japan Opens were cancelled Wednesday by the Badminton World Federation as it announced that four September tournaments in Asia would not be played because of the … ( read original story…
China’s factories may lose momentum in July amid floods, soft global demand: Reuters poll
China’s factory activity probably grew for the fifth month in July, but at a slower pace, as floods disrupted manufacturing and a resurgence in coronavirus cases around the world threatens to … ( read original…
Cybersecurity firm: Chinese hackers infiltrated the Vatican ahead of Beijing talks
Chinese hackers have infiltrated the Vatican ahead of an anticipated negotiation over a 2018 deal that saw China gain more control over the Catholic church in the Asian country, a private … ( read original…
Japan’s air force faces a ‘relentless’ burden, imposed by China
Japanese fighter pilot Lt. Col. Takamichi Shirota says his country is under increasing pressure from the air. Analysts say it’s a pressure faced by few other nations. ( read original story …)
US, Australia Seek New Military Cooperation In Face Of China
The United States and Australia said Tuesday they will expand military cooperation as tensions soar with China, presenting a common front between the allies. Going ahead in Washington with annual … ( read original story…
China Battles Coronavirus Outbreak in Xinjiang Region
China reported more than 100 newly confirmed cases of coronavirus on Wednesday as the country continues to battle an outbreak in Xinjiang. The northwestern region accounted for 89 of the new cases, … ( read…
Shenzhen housing market gets chilling effect as policy curbs flush out speculative buyers
Nowhere is that more evident than the sudden squeeze this month in Shenzhen, the Silicon Valley of China and a speculative hotbed in the southern province of Guangdong that borders Hong Kong. Some … (…
China reports 101 new coronavirus cases for July 28 vs 68 prior day
China reported 101 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 28, up from 68 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Wednesday. ( read original story …)
Overnight Defense: Senate GOP coronavirus bill includes $29.4B for Pentagon | US, Australia focus on China in key meeting
Happy Tuesday and welcome to Overnight Defense. I’m Ellen Mitchell, and here’s your nightly guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond. CLICK HERE to subscribe … ( read original…
How to Hold Beijing Accountable for the Coronavirus
Why did China cover up the epidemic? The most plausible explanation involves a Wuhan lab. ( read original story …)
