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…
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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…
China to build its first ‘Mars colony’… on EARTH: Simulation base will allow scientists to prepare for missions to the red planet
China is building a ‘Mars village’ in its desert where it will simulate the experience of being on the plant for researchers and tourists. The country is rushing ahead with its plans to send probes…
Why is Beijing afraid of Chinese feminists?
In 1968, Chairman Mao Zedong famously declared that Chinese women ought to “hold up half the sky.” Yet in 2015, the government detained China’s “feminist five” for planning to distribute anti-sexual harassment materials in public.…
Beijing sends conciliatory signals after Doval’s first meeting with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi
The comments released by the official Xinhua news agency made a strong plea to avoid the possibility of a war. “Most economies, including those in the West, will find themselves negatively affected by an India-China…
Wanda sell-off of massive Chinese movie studio is latest retreat from Hollywood
There’s a lot of tire kickers over here from China, but Wang clearly seemed to be a guy who could write checks and do the deal. Now people are scratching their heads.” Wanda declined to…
China Raises ‘Major Problems’ As Ajit Doval Meets His Counterpart
Brazil and India and “set forth China’s position on bilateral issues and major problems”, said news agency Xinhua. China says that last month, Indian troops crossed the border at Sikkim to stop the Chinese army…
