Beijing criticized the U.S.-Philippine drills as “provocative military activities” with the allied forces “flaunting their military might.” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin warned the …
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China’s primary sector workforce sees first increase in decades as migrants back on the farm
For the first time in decades, the share of China’s workforce employed in raw materials industries has gone up – a consequence of a weak job market and a return of rural migrants to their…
My friend Jimmy Lai, a British national, has been jailed by China. This must not stand
In his New Year’s message, China’s dictator Xi Jinping reiterated his promise that Taiwan will “surely be reunified with China”. Yet when the people of Taiwan, due to go to the polls to elect a…
China promises pandas for the U.S. on the 45th anniversary of the two nations’ ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the United States and China must insist on peaceful coexistence and promised that giant pandas would return to the U.S. — specifically California — by year end.
Beijing’s dilemma if DPP wins Taiwan presidential election: what level of response?
After threats, missiles, fighter jets, charm offensives, temporary blockades, trade restrictions and cyber campaigns, the mainland might expand its playbook even further.
Giant pandas set to return to California in 2024, China’s foreign minister says
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced at an anniversary banquet that giant pandas would return to the U.S., specifically California, by the end of the year.
U.S. invented shopping malls, but China is writing their next chapter
These centers look familiar to American eyes, which isn’t surprising: U.S. architectural firms built 170 malls in China during this period. Like their U.S. counterparts, many Chinese malls have fallen …
China calls for peaceful coexistence and promises pandas on the 45th anniversary of U.S.-China ties
China’s foreign minister says the United States and China must insist on peaceful coexistence and transcend their differences like they did when they established diplomatic relations 45 years ago this week.
President of Maldives to visit China Jan 8-12, Beijing says
The president of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, will pay a state visit to China from Jan. 8 to 12, the Chinese foreign ministry said in statement on Friday, in what would be a high-profile snub…
Beijing has ‘a lot of legal weapons’ to challenge Manila’s claims in South China Sea, international law expert says
Beijing still has plenty of countermeasures it could use against Manila if tensions between the two countries continue to escalate in the South China Sea, according to a seasoned legal expert who specialises in the…
Taylor Swift Dragged Into Taiwan Election Fight Amid China Tensions
An opposition party’s vice-presidential nominee in Taiwan has accused the ruling party of letting relations with China fester thereby scaring off Swift.
China’s new super aircraft carrier is a deadly threat to Taiwan – and US Navy prime target
The Chinese navy’s first supercarrier is almost ready for trials. And if it hasn’t already done so, the US Navy must prepare detailed plans for sinking her. The clock is ticking.
China and Europe’s trade spat escalates as Beijing targets French brandy
China is opening an investigation into the price of brandy imported from the European Union in what is widely seen as retaliation for the bloc’s similar probe into the influx of cheap Chinese electric …
