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US Navy Ship ‘Expelled’ From Disputed Waters, China’s Military Says
The statement comes two days after Chinese ships collided during a confrontation with a Philippine government supply mission.
Shenzhen Port Achieves Full East-West LNG Bunkering Coverage
“The successful first bunkering at the Shenzhen West Port area fills a gap in LNG bunkering services at berths in the western port area, establishing a full-chain “on-site refueling” service, …
Beijing Evacuated Thousands Before Floods, but Not the Most Vulnerable.
The recent flooding that killed 31 in a single nursing home exposed flaws in emergency planning as China braces for more extreme and unpredictable weather.
Exclusive: US embeds trackers in AI chip shipments to catch diversions to China, sources say
U.S. authorities have secretly placed location tracking devices in targeted shipments of advanced chips they see as being at high risk of illegal diversion to China.
China targets 2 Lithuanian banks as EU relations sour over Ukraine
China has imposed sanctions on two Lithuanian banks, in retaliation for recent EU curbs on two Chinese lenders as relations sour over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
China’s Tencent revenue grows 15% in Q2 on strong gaming performance
Tencent reported second-quarter revenue growth of 15% on Wednesday, driven by robust gaming performance and AI-powered business expansion.
China says it ‘drove away’ U.S. warship near the disputed Scarborough Shoal
This comes after a Chinese warship crashed into one of its own country’s coast guard vessels as it chased a patrol boat belonging to the Philippines …
Unwed mother denied childcare subsidies sparks debate in China
BEIJING: A post by a Shenzhen resident claiming she was denied new childcare subsidies because she is unmarried has sparked a wave of debate across social media in China, drawing thousands of comments …
China’s solar power capacity growth to slow in H2 after pricing reforms
China’s new solar power capacity will slow in the second half of 2025 as reforms removing guaranteed pricing create uncertainty for new projects, though full-year additions will still likely reach a …
China subsidises consumer loans as deflation spectre looms
Under the plan, led by the finance ministry, China’s government will subsidise interest rates on some consumer loans for purchases worth up to Rmb50,000 ($7,000). Individuals will receive a 1 …
India and China may resume direct flights next month: Report
Passenger flights between India and China were suspended after the Covid-19 pandemic. Flyers were forced to go through hubs like through Hong Kong or Singapore.
China says it ‘drove away’ U.S. destroyer near the disputed Scarborough Shoal
This comes after a Chinese warship crashed into one of its own country’s coast guard vessels as it chased a patrol boat belonging to the Philippines …
