SINGAPORE (Reuters) – The United States is considering intensified naval patrols in the South China Sea in a bid to challenge China’s growing militarization of the waterway, actions that could further raise the stakes in…
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Mattis accuses China of ‘intimidation’ in South China Sea
US Defense Secretary James Mattis has accused China of “intimidation and coercion” in the South China Sea, taking a tough stance on Beijing at a security summit in Singapore. Speaking on Saturday at the Shangri-La…
South China Sea dispute: Beijing attacks ‘irresponsible’ US comments
China has branded as “irresponsible” US comments that it is intimidating its neighbours with its military deployment in the South China Sea. A top Chinese general said China had the right to deploy troops and…
U.S. commerce secretary in Beijing for talks on trade surplus
BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross arrived in Beijing on Saturday for talks on China’s promise to buy more American goods after Washington revived tensions by renewing its threat of tariff hikes on Chinese…
China not expected to budge on high-tech exports in trade talks with U.S.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross arrived in Beijing on Saturday for talks on China’s promise to buy more American goods after Washington revived tensions by renewing its threat of tariff hikes on Chinese high-tech exports.…
U.S. Commerce Secretary arrives in Beijing for talks on trade surplus
BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross arrived in Beijing on Saturday for talks on China’s promise to buy more American goods after Washington revived tensions by renewing its threat of tariff hikes on Chinese…
U.S. Defence Secretary slams China’s weaponization as ‘intimidation and coercion’
SINGAPORE – China’s placement of weapons systems on manmade islands in the South China Sea is designed to intimidate and coerce others in the region, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday, laying out a sharp…
Mattis slams China on South China Sea island weaponization
SINGAPORE — China’s placement of weapons systems on manmade islands in the South China Sea is designed to intimidate and coerce others in the region, Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said Saturday, laying out a sharp…
US disregards Beijing’s nonsense, says it can take down South China Sea islands
The US warned Beijing on Thursday that it could take out its islands in the South China Sea as military tensions in the important waterway heat up. China has flatly denied any militarization of its…
China dispatches low-level official to security conference
China’s Defense Ministry on Thursday said it still hoped for a “sound a healthy” relationship with the U.S. military. At the same news conference, ministry spokesman Ren Guoqiang also confirmed China’s development of its latest-model…
China Cuts Tariffs Ahead of U.S. Commerce Secretary’s Visit to Beijing
SHANGHAI — China announced Thursday evening that it would cut tariffs sharply on July 1 for an eclectic array of imported goods, the latest in a series of moves by Beijing to dismantle steep trade…
China invites all UN countries to use its future space station
China announced Monday that all member states of the United Nations (UN) will be welcome to cooperate with China to jointly utilize its future China Space Station. A ceremony took place in Vienna during which…
China hints at retaliation as U.S. says $50B in tariffs are back on
China’s government accused the Trump administration of hurting … “I wouldn’t say we are in favour of, specifically, export controls, investment restrictions,” Zarit said at a news conference. But he said American companies want equal…
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