Oudkirk blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for affecting supply chains but said the delays were gradually unwinding and to “watch this space.” The U.S. in early June approved an $80 million sale of F-16 fighter jet…
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Beijing braces for second heat wave in single week
Beijing on Saturday issued a yellow alert for high temperatures, urging preparations for a second heat wave following a brief respite from extreme conditions. Beijing’s meteorological service has said the capital city will likely see…
Infrared view of Summer Palace in Beijing
This photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows an infrared view of the Summer Palace in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Yin Gang) This photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows an infrared view of the…
China wants a fleet of aircraft carriers for pride and power, and it’s building it at a breakneck pace
China is rushing to build a fleet of aircraft carriers and making major technology jumps. It sees deep value in these powerful assets.
U.S. Military’s Secret War Against Chinese Vaccines During COVID-19
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. military launched a covert campaign to counter what it perceived as China’s growing influence in the Philippines, a country particularly hard-hit by …
Japanese municipalities promote charms in Beijing to attract tourists from China
Over a dozen Japanese municipalities have promoted themselves as tourist destinations in Beijing amid the slow recovery in the number of Chinese visiting Japan.
Renewables chief says Biden’s China tariffs risk slowing green transition
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Major Ukraine peace summit to kick off in Switzerland – but no Russia or China
Dozens of governments are attending a conference in Switzerland dedicated to setting out a path towards peace between Ukraine and Russia. But there will be no delegation from Moscow.
First Beijing-bound overnight high-speed train departs
The first high-speed sleeper train from Hong Kong to Beijing departed on Saturday evening, with the transport minister calling the new overnight …
Beijing E-Town: Autonomous driving area
In Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, also known as Beijing E-Town, drivers and pedestrians have started to get used to a new phenomenon: cars passing by without drivers, only passengers …
COVID-19: Investigation reveals how American military undermined Chinese vaccine
According to the report, the campaign aimed to sow doubt about the efficacy and safety of the Chinese vaccine and neutralise China’s rising influence in Asia and the world.
Map Shows China’s Military Drones Partially Encircling Neighbor’s Territory
China’s military drones partially encircled Taiwan this week in a show of force as part of its full-court press against the island’s democratic government, which has for years rejected overtures from …
China’s reunification is ‘unstoppable’, says Beijing’s top man on Taiwan affairs
Speaking at cross-strait forum, Wang Huning says Beijing has ‘firm determination’ and ‘strong capability’ to destroy Taiwanese separatism.
