Russian President Vladimir Putin held a day of talks Thursday in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a visit meant to forge closer strategic ties and portray the United States as an aggressive Cold…
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China confirms new Covid-19 sub-variant but unlikely to cause infection peak in country, say experts
The KP.2 sub-variant of Covid-19, which has become increasingly prevalent on a global scale, is unlikely to cause a new infection peak in China in the near future, the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration…
Now is the time to talk about vaccines, but Covid-19 leaves polarising legacy
Anti-vaxxers and jab proponents push warring narratives, making rational discussions about medical benefits and risks difficult. But the best time for candour and intensive research is now – before another pandemic hits.
The Cost of Competing With China
The Biden administration is betting that new China tariffs will be politically popular, even if they could slow the transition from fossil fuels.
The U.S. Should Stop Playing the Victim Over China Trade
Comparative advantage is dead, it seems. U.S. President Joe Biden has introduced new tariffs on Chinese imports, moving them to 100 percent on electric vehicles, 25 percent on batteries, and 25 percent on critical minerals.…
China Gives its Economy a New Boost
China will start issuing long-term bonds on Friday in a bid to prime the pump of its cooling economy. The government will begin issuing this year’s total of 1 trillion yuan ($138.23 billion) in “ultra-long…
Biden driving China, Russia into ‘shocking’ partnership, expert warns: ‘Blunder of the highest order’
The Heritage Foundation’s Michael Pillsbury argued Biden made his ‘biggest blunder’ by driving China and Russia into a closer bilateral relationship.
IMF: U.S. should keep open trade, work with China to resolve disputes
The U.S. would be better served by maintaining its open trade system rather than imposing new punitive duties on Chinese goods, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, adding that Washington and Beijing should work…
In talks with Putin amid Ukraine war, Xi calls Russia-China ties a ‘strong driving force’
As Russia’s Vladimir Putin meets with China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing, the pomp and pronouncements are meant to signal a unified alternative to the West.
US Says China Must Choose Between Putin and West
Putin’s first state visit of his fifth term comes as the West seeks to further isolate Russia over its war against Ukraine, now in its third year.
Putin and Xi Jinping claim their ‘unprecedented partnership’ is a stabilising influence at Beijing talks
Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on Thursday aimed at presenting a united front amid the pomp and spectacle of a state visit that was being closely watched around…
Pentagon fears quaint Swiss Alps hotel bought by Chinese couple was Beijing spying post for unsecured airstrip out the back where advanced F-35 jets will park
National Security Agency documents leaked by Edward Snowden revealed that Beijing has been intent on learning the F-35s secrets since details of the weapons program became known. US officials also argued that a 2017 national…
Putin visits Xi in Beijing seeking greater support in Ukraine war
The Hundred Year Marathon’ author Michael Pillsbury joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss his take on Putin’s visit as China vows ‘resolute measures’ in response to Biden’s new tariffs.
