U.S. military support for Ukraine and Taiwan is stretching its thin budget to dangerous levels, and this must change: U.S. allies should do their part to defend themselves, too.
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China accused of using ‘wrecking tactics’ at climate talks
China has obstructed G20 climate negotiations, refusing to debate crucial issues such as methane emissions and reduced use of oil, gas and coal, according to several people familiar with the talks.
Understanding China’s New Measures to Boost Private Investment
New measures to boost private investment in China will seek to promote key projects and provide financial and administrative support.
A rights lawyer who was fleeing China has been arrested in neighboring Laos
A Chinese rights lawyer stripped of his license for taking on sensitive cases has been arrested in Laos while fleeing China
Beijing pushes for Hong Kong’s leader to attend Apec summit in US
China’s foreign affairs ministry last month called on the US to ensure that Lee, who was appointed by Beijing last year, can “attend the summit smoothly”. The former British colony has been an Apec …
AstraZeneca CFO denies geopolitics impacts the company’s China business after spinoff rumors
Aradhana Sarin told CNBC the company was in a “very unique space” regarding impact from rising geopolitical tensions between China and the west.
China Evergrande’s winding-up hearing adjourned to Oct. 30 – Hong Kong court
The hearing for a winding-up petition against China Evergrande Group has been adjourned to Oct. 30 from July 31, a Hong Kong court diary showed.
China’s housing ministry is getting ‘bolder’ about real estate support
The news indicates how different government levels are starting to act just days after Beijing signaled a shift away from its real estate crackdown.
China’s Wang Yi Makes First Statement After Reappointment as Foreign Minister
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s Wang Yi has made his first comments on Friday since his reappointment as foreign minister, promising to deepen partnerships and safeguard sovereignty in a statement posted on his ministry’s website.
Russia-Ukraine war live: China’s economic support for Putin growing – US report; Russia says drone downed over Moscow
China helping Russia evade sanctions according to US intelligence; no damage or casualties caused by drone, says Russian defence ministry
China-Taiwan military balance ‘rapidly tilting’ toward Beijing: Japan
TOKYO (Kyodo) — The military balance between China and Taiwan is “rapidly tilting to China’s favor,” Japan said in its annual defense report released Friday, amid tensions over the self-ruled island …
China Stocks Climb on Signs Beijing Is Acting on Policy Pledges
Chinese stocks rose after regulators were said to have signaled additional support for the technology sector and on speculation the authorities may lower stamp duties to bolster trading levels.
China was once a women’s soccer superpower. This year’s World Cup is a first step in reclaiming that status
With a tied score and two minutes left to play after a stunning second-half comeback, China’s women’s soccer team finally scored the goal that had eluded them for 16 years.