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Philippine ship, Chinese vessel collide in South China Sea: Beijing
A Philippine ship and a Chinese vessel collided near the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, Beijing’s Coast Guard said.Beijing claims almost the entirety of the South China Sea …
China May retail sales beat expectations, but industrial output and fixed asset investment missed
China’s retail sales beat expectations in May, climbing 3.7% compared with a year ago and beating expectations of a 3% rise. However, industrial output grew by 5.6% year-on-year, missing the 6% …
Beijing seeks ‘elimination’ of Taiwan – Taipei’s new president
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has warned future military officers that Beijing is committed to annexing the island Read Full Article at RTcom …
China cbank leaves key policy rate unchanged as expected
China’s central bank left a key policy rate unchanged as expected on Monday when rolling over maturing medium-term loans, and drained some funds from the banking system. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT The steady …
China coast guard: Philippine supply ship bumped Chinese ship at Second Thomas Shoal
A Philippine supply ship dangerously approached a Chinese ship resulting in a slight collision after it illegally intruded into waters adjacent to the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, the …
China’s Overseas Travel Recovery From Covid Lags Due To Costs, Visa Snags
A recovery in Chinese overseas travel from the COVID-19 pandemic is fading as rising costs and difficulties in securing visas cement a preference for local and short-haul destinations.
Chinese premier and Australian prime minister meet at Australia’s Parliament House
Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior ministers of both administrations are meeting in Australia’s Parliament House to discuss thorny issues. Among those are …
Asia-Pacific markets set for lower open ahead of key China data
The People’s Bank of China is also expected to hold its medium term lending facility rate unchanged at 2.5%. Asia-Pacific markets are set to open lower on Monday as the region looks to key economic…
China pursuing ‘significant’ expansion of nuclear arsenal, report says
China is also modernizing its nuclear arsenal and could have as many intercontinental ballistic missiles as the United States by 2030, a new report says.
Ming Dynasty fortress in Shenzhen collapses due to rain, repair efforts underway
The south gate wall of Dapeng Fortress, a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) walled village in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong Province, recently collapsed. The news was recently announced by the general …
Beijing becoming paradise for birdwatching
Photo: VCG On the recent 24th International Day for Biological Diversity, the Beijing Municipal Forestry and Parks Bureau (Office of Beijing Greening Commission) announced that Beijing has identified …
Australian Writer’s Sentence Upheld Ahead of China Premier’s Visit, Say Supporters
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian writer Yang Hengjun’s suspended death sentence has been upheld by Beijing’s High People’s Court, with the decision relayed to Australian officials two weeks before …
