These new and strengthened partnerships are in part aimed at reducing the growing power of China’s spy apparatus.
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US Budget Fight Could Create Opening for China in the Pacific
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A 45-day stopgap measure passed by the U.S. Congress to avert a government shutdown has left potential funding shortfalls for strategic Pacific island states, which analysts and …
After Crackdown, China Sees New Wave of ‘Everyday Feminism’
With Beijing having snuffed out public advocacy, a growing interest in gender issues can be seen in the popularity of books and podcasts.
ExclusiveAustralia concluded China decoupling ‘impossible’ after series of classified studies
That breakdown appeared more imminent than ever in 2020, when the Scott Morrison administration called for an international investigation into the origins of Covid-19. After China responded with a …
Citi Raises China GDP Forecast, Saying Economy Has Bottomed Out
Citigroup Inc. raised its growth forecast for China to 5% this year, as promising data helps build consensus around the nation’s ability to achieve its official government target.
Bird & Bird Opens Office in Shenzhen, China
Bird & Bird has opened an office in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.
5 ways China’s trying to get people to have more babies — from cash incentives to cracking down on the ‘bride price’
China’s population started shrinking for the first time in 60 years, spurring renewed fervor to facilitate marriages and boost birth rates.
Philippines Supplies Sea Outpost Despite China Attempts to Block
The Philippines said it has successfully shipped fresh supplies to a military outpost in a shoal in the South China Sea despite what it described as attempts by Chinese vessels “to block, harass and …
How China is fighting in the grey zone against Taiwan
Beijing, which has long claimed Taiwan, has in the past year repeatedly rehearsed encircling the self-ruled island with fighter jets and navy ships. The military drills have taken an especially …
M1 Abrams Ineffective By 2040 In Fight Against China: Army Study
A report from the Army Science Board recommends moving beyond the M1 Abrams to new, smaller tanks and uncrewed vehicles.
Pope Francis rebukes ‘irresponsible’ US on climate change compared to China, says world’s at ‘breaking point’
Pope Francis issued a new climate change plea scolding the United States on emissions compared to China and deeming the Western lifestyle “irresponsible.”
China Unveils New Measures to Boost Tourism and Attract International Travelers
China has revealed new measures to revitalize its tourism sector and attract a greater number of foreign tourists.
MVRDV transforms Shenzhen skyscraper into colourful women and children’s centre
Dutch architecture studio MVRDV has added a colourful gridded facade to a skyscraper in Shenzhen, to create a hotel and centre dedicated to the welfare of women and children. Aiming to set an example …