China fears the Philippines plans a continuous coast guard deployment at Sabina Shoal to stake its claim to the disputed feature.
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Lawmakers Urge Probe of TP-Link Router Maker Over China Security Concerns
China-focused legislators seek Commerce Department investigation of popular hardware maker after European political figures were targeted.
China to screen arrivals showing mpox symptoms as cases spread outside Africa
All aircraft and vessels from areas affected by the disease will need to comply with health measures, customs officials said.
Iran seeks China’s help with surveillance satellites, officials say
Tehran is chasing deals with two Chinese companies that specialize in small satellites with powerful cameras. Intelligence assessments worry about military applications.
Don’t pop the champagne yet over China iron ore figures, says SSY research chief
“Perhaps equally interesting is the observation that we are currently at a new all-time-high for iron ore imports over a rolling 12-month period at 1.224bn tonnes,” shipbroker SSY remarked in its …
Crude oil processing in China falls significantly in July – Commerzbank
Last time this happened was at the end of 2022, when oil demand in China recorded a hitherto unprecedented annual decline due to the strict COVID-19 policy. The reasons for the weak processing are …
Beijing issues alerts for heavy rain, torrents
The city’s meteorological service forecast that Beijing will see heavy rain cumulatively exceeding 100 millimeters in some areas from Saturday afternoon to Sunday, which could induce secondary …
Alibaba and Walmart Are Bellwethers. What Their Results Say About China, U.S. Economies.
Alibaba and Walmart, two of the world’s largest retailers, reported earnings this week, with their respective reports revealing starkly different trends about the world’s two largest economies. Less …
China will focus on boosting consumption to improve economy, premier says
China’s Premier Li Qiang told a cabinet plenary session on Friday that great efforts must be made to boost the economy and the country will focus on stimulating consumption, state media reported.
China wants to check travelers for Mpox virus
This brings back memories of the coronavirus pandemic: China’s authorities want to test people entering the country and importing goods for the Mpox virus over the next six months.
Douglas’ quest for ‘city games’ in Shenzhen
For Douglas Dueno, a visitor from the United States, the city of Shenzhen in South China’s Guangdong province is like a massive “game world” brimming with endless possibilities. Here, anyone can …
China Researchers Call for ‘Shadow Government’ in Taiwan Ahead of Takeover
Their paper also calls for “policy experimentation” to simulate reshaping the island democracy in China’s image.
China Responds to Donald Trump’s Nuclear Weapons Claim
China announced that it had stopped arms control negotiations with the U.S. on possible nuclear weapons limitations in July, accusing Washington of undermining its “core interests” by continuing to …
