China could easily solve this problem … 14’s maximum range with a “large-sized heavy nuclear warhead,” a statement from Pyongyang’s Korean Central News Agency said. It said Washington should regard the launch as a “grave…
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Apple removes VPN apps from China App Store
The Chinese government’s crackdown on the internet continues with the news that Apple has removed all major VPN apps, which help internet users overcome the country’s censorship system, from the App Store in China. China…
Taiwan typhoon injures over 80 people, leaves dozens trapped by floodwaters
As of Sunday morning, the government said about 360,000 households had their electricity restored. In China‘s Fujian province, more than 3,100 people were evacuated to the shore from fish farms to brace for the typhoon’s…
VPN companies say Apple removed their apps from China
WASHINGTON — China appears to have succeeded in eliminating software programs that enable its people to view an uncensored internet. Companies that let people avoid the government filters say their programs have been removed from…
Sri Lanka signs deal on Hambantota port with China
Sri Lanka has signed a $1.1bn (£837m) deal with China for the control and development of the southern deep-sea port of Hambantota. The deal had been delayed by several months over concerns that the port…
China just deployed a fleet of sophisticated submarine drones in the South China Sea
For years, China has considered the South China Sea part of its territory, despite international tribunal rulings stating otherwise. Needless to say, staking claim to these international waters has created quite the rift with the…
Sri Lanka to sign deal on Hambantota port with China
Sri Lanka is due to sign a $1.1bn (£837m) deal with China for the control and development of the southern deep-sea port of Hambantota. The deal has been delayed by several months over concerns that…
UK wants to send ‘colossal’ warships to test Beijing’s claims in S. China Sea
In an interview with the Reuters news agency, UK Defense Minister Michael Fallon said the deployment area was not finalized “but we won’t be constrained by China from sailing through the South China Sea.” Speaking…
‘Panda cruelty’ video goes viral in China
Mr Guo told state news agency Xinhua that what is not shown in the video … The giant panda is regarded as a symbol of China and is a highly-protected species under the government. The…
Ajit Doval visit: Chinese media says no compromise on Doklam
It said a unilateral withdrawal by India was a precondition for dialogue. This comes as National Security Adviser Ajit Doval holds talks in Beijing. As National Security Adviser Ajit Doval holds talks in Beijing, China’s…
China ‘powerless’ on North Korea as Pyongyang slams door on Beijing
A China government-linked think tank has admitted that North Korea has shut the door on Beijing, which is now powerless to negotiate with its rogue neighbour. Australia, the UK and the US are keeping pressure…
Indian national security adviser in Beijing amid border spat
BEIJING (AP) — India’s national security adviser was in Beijing Friday for discussions amid a standoff between Chinese and Indian forces over disputed territory high in the Himalayas that has now entered its second month.…
Beijing Deals Another Blow to Hong Kong’s Autonomy
On Oct. 12, 2016, new lawmaker Edward Yiu Chung-yim stepped onto the floor of Hong Kong’s modern legislative chambers and entered a tempest. A professor and surveyor by training, Yiu squeaked past his sitting opponent…