Lai took office in May, continuing the eight-year rule of the Democratic Progressive Party that rejects China’s demand that it recognize Taiwan is a part of China. China routinely states that Taiwan …
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China Holds War Games in a Warning to Taiwan’s Leader
The drills were seen as a response to a speech by President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan, who said last week that China had “no right to represent” the island.
China Box Office: ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ Rerelease Opens in Second Place
At the mainland China box office, a rerelease of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ landed in second place over the weekend.
Senior Taiwan security official says pressure on Taiwan from China is ‘not light’
A senior Taiwan security official said on Monday pressure on Taiwan from China is “not light”, after China began a new round of war games around the island.
Asia shares await China markets’ response to detail-thin stimulus pledges
Asian stocks hardly budged in early holiday-thinned trade on Monday, with investors nervous as to how markets in mainland China would react to government economic stimulus promises over the weekend …
Oil prices fall by more than $1 on deflation worries in China
Oil prices fell by more than $1 a barrel, losing over 1.5% in early trading on Monday, after disappointing Chinese inflation data and a lack of clarity on Beijing’s economic stimulus plans stoked …
Analysis-Lessons from Iran missile attacks for defending against China’s advanced arsenal
Iran’s missile barrage this month against Israel, after a similar large-scale attack in April, shows the value, as well as the shortcomings, of U.S and allied missile defences in a potential …
Goldman Sachs raises China’s GDP forecast to 4.9% in 2024
Goldman Sachs raised China’s gross domestic product forecast to 4.9% from 4.7% for 2024, according to a research note, citing the government’s latest round of stimulus measures.
Vietnam, China Sign 10 Deals Including Agri Trade to Payment as Leaders Meet
HANOI (Reuters) -Vietnam and China signed 10 agreements ranging from agriculture cooperation to cross-border QR code payments on Sunday, during Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s three-day visit to Hanoi, as the two neighbours seek to boost…
The dangers of China’s cyber-nationalism
For years, posts related to events during World War Two have proliferated on the Chinese internet, with the Japanese invasion during the war remaining a sensitive topic for nationalists on both sides.
Beijing leaves experts wanting more action
SHANGHAI: China has moved to further ramp up support for the economy, promising more aid for the slumping property sector and indebted local governments.
Taiwan spots Chinese ships after Beijing’s ‘prepared for battle’ statements
Taiwan announced that Chinese aircraft carriers were approaching the island, reports Reuters. This happened shortly after the Chinese military released a video about them being “prepared for battle.” Taiwan reported that a Chinese aircraft carrier…
Apple Opens Extensive Research Lab in Shenzhen, China
Apple has opened a new applied research laboratory in Shenzhen, China, marking a significant expansion of its research and development …
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