WELLINGTON (Reuters) – China has postponed a major tourism campaign in New Zealand days before its launch and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s visit to Beijing has been further delayed as concerns moun… ( read original…
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Hong Kong’s leader wants to be accountable. Why would Beijing stand in the way?
Frank Ching is a Hong Kong-based journalist. Ever since Carrie Lam became chief executive of Hong Kong on July 1, 2017, she has enjoyed virtually absolute support from the Chinese government, includin… ( read original…
US Navy warships just challenged China with a South China Sea sail-by operation, and Beijing is furious
The US Navy sent two guided-missile destroyers to challenge China in the South China Sea, and Beijing is outraged. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyers — USS Spruance and USS Preble — conducted a freedo… ( read…
US warships again challenge Beijing’s claims in South China Sea
The United States sailed two warships close to disputed islands in the South China Sea on Monday (Sunday night, ET), a move that is bound to draw the ire of Beijing. The guided-missile destroyers USS…
China condemns Turkey over claim of famed musician’s death
BEIJING — China is condemning Turkey over its claim that a celebrated musician from China’s Turkic Muslim Uighur ethnic group has died in custody. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said Monda… ( read original story…
China upbeat on U.S. trade talks, but South China Sea tensions weigh
BEIJING (Reuters) – China struck an upbeat note on Monday as trade talks resumed with the United States, but also expressed anger at a U.S. Navy mission through the disputed South China Sea, casting a…
China says hopes to see good results from U.S. trade talks
China hopes to see good results from trade talks with the United States, the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday, as the the latest round of negotiations began in Beijing. Ministry spokeswoman H… ( read…
US team in Beijing for trade talks
US negotiators were in Beijing on Monday for another round of talks on a trade deal with the clock ticking towards a March 1 deadline set by President Donald Trump. Preliminary discussions by lower-le… (…
Ottawa expects trade interest in China to slow amid tensions with Beijing
OTTAWA—Canada’s trade minister says the government is expecting Canadian business interest in China to slow amid significant tensions between the two countries. However, Jim Carr also says he is confi… ( read original story …)
China, Russia concerns top Pompeo agenda in Central Europe
WASHINGTON — U.S. fears about China and Russia’s growing influence in Central Europe will top Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s agenda as he heads to the region this week, Trump administration officia… ( read original…
U.S.-China Engage on Trade Again in Beijing: Economy Week Ahead
Investors will be hoping the U.S. and China can put trade talks back on the road to a deal after President Donald Trump said he’s unlikely to meet President Xi Jinping before a March 1…
‘Shame for humanity’: Turkey urges China to respect Uighur rights, close camps
ISTANBUL — Turkey has called China’s treatment of its minority Uighurs “a great cause of shame for humanity.” In a statement Saturday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said it’s “no longer a sec… ( read…
China’s Hunger for Capital Is Behind Market Opening
The reality is that China needs the capital to keep the economy going, and the question is whether investors will buy the hype. Authorities doubled to $300 billion the quota for stocks, bonds and othe……
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