China has granted a number of airlines, including United Airlines and Qantas, an extension to mid-2018 to change references to Taiwan on their websites. Last month, China sent a letter to 36 foreign airlines demanding…
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Concrete and coral: Beijing’s South China Sea building boom fuels concerns
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – At first glance from above it looks like any clean and neatly planned small town, complete with sports grounds, neat roads and large civic buildings. But the town is on Subi…
In U.S. Soybean Splurge, Beijing Faces Tough Sell to Saturated Market
BEIJING — Beijing’s nod to state-owned companies to start buying U.S. soybeans again to help placate its top trading partner may turn into a test of government will over market forces. A bean buying spree…
Canada still wants to work with China despite blocked Aecon takeover: Bains
On Wednesday, news broke that the federal government had blocked the $1.5 billion sale of Aecon to China’s CCCC International Holding Ltd., also known as CCCI, citing national security. Canada has been pursuing free trade…
China scolds U.S. for pulling invitation to major naval drill
China’s Defence Ministry expressed regret on Thursday after the United States withdrew an invitation to China to attend a major U.S.-hosted naval drill, saying that closing the door does not promote mutual trust and co-operation.…
Beijing regrets US disinviting it from naval drill over militarization of the South China Sea
China’s Defence Ministry expressed regret on Thursday after the United States withdrew an invitation to China to attend a major U.S.-hosted naval drill. The Rim of the Pacific exercise, known as RIMPAC and previously attended…
China’s Li Welcomes German Investment as Merkel Arrives in Beijing
BEIJING — China welcomes German firms and will protect their investments, China’s Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday after meeting visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who said Germany supported Chinese investment there. Merkel faces a…
U.S. employee in China reported strange sounds, pressure
A U.S. employee in southern China reported abnormal sensations of sound and pressure, the State Department said Wednesday, recalling similar experiences among American diplomats in Cuba who later fell ill. In an emailed notice to…
China disinvited from US military exercise
Pompeo said the U.S. has “expressed consistent concern about militarization of the South China Sea. We had a chance to talk about that, and I will leave to our militaries to talk about their efforts…
US disinvites China from military exercises after country continues ‘militarization’ of disputed island
The Pentagon on Wednesday announced it was disinviting China from the Rim of the Pacific Exercises following reports the country was again secretly beefing up its military operation. The move comes after Fox News exclusively…
China’s plan to land on the far side of the moon could be historic, experts say
China’s ambition to soft-land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon later this year faces considerable challenges, but if successful would propel the country’s space program to the forefront of one of the…
Australia’s attempts to rebuild relationship with Beijing run into trouble
(CNN)Antagonistic statements by top media and political figures in Australia and China have undermined attempts by Canberra to rebuild its relationship with Beijing after months of diplomatic tension. Chinese state media tabloid Global Times, known…
Airlines Caving to Beijing Despite White House Protest
SHANGHAI — Global airlines are obeying Beijing’s demands to refer to Taiwan explicitly as a part of China, despite the White House’s call this month to stand firm against such “Orwellian nonsense.” The Associated Press…
