“It lets the world see our determination and efforts to defend the country’s territory,” President Tsai Ing-wen said. ( read original story …)
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China Says Economy Grew by 3.2% in Second Quarter
The country reported that its GDP jumped by 3.2% from April to June compared to one year ago, China’s National Bureau of Statistics said in a press release on Thursday, beating economists’ … ( read…
A bookstore in Beijing features book tunnels that lead to cozy reading nooks and a café
Elements throughout the new bookstore were inspired by traditional gardens, bamboo forests, and famous Chinese paintings. ( read original story …)
US-China relations are at an all time low, but Trump still seems unsure how to handle Beijing
Throughout his time in office, US President Donald Trump has blown hot and cold on China. © Win McNamee/ President Donald Trump walks into the Rose Garden to make a s … ( read original…
Coronavirus could cause US to lose Iraqi Kurdish region to China
Since the start of the COVID-19 crisis, China has been working to expand its influence over the KRG through medical aid. ( read original story …)
Taiwan Holds Military Drills Against Potential China Threat
Taiwan’s military fired missiles on Thursday in a live-fire drill to demonstrate its ability to defend against any Chinese invasion … ( read original story …)
In Coronavirus Vaccine Race, China Strays From the Official Paths
Beijing is offering several vaccine candidates to employees of state-owned companies and the armed forces, while also conducting clinical trials in other countries. ( read original story …)
Vendor Sells Pork at a Market in Beijing, China
A pork vendor waits for customers at her stall in a popular food market, used by top international hotels and restaurants, in Beijing on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The emergence of a coronavirus cluster ……
A Temple Park Remains Closed in Beijing, China
A historic temple park remains closed in Beijing on Thursday, July 16, 2020. China reported just one new confirmed case of the Covid-19 in the past 24 hours and two asymptomatic cases, as the U.S.…
Coronavirus live news: Israel faces prospect of new lockdown; Beijing Winter Olympics under threat
Israel reports new daily record of cases; if Tokyo Games don’t go ahead, Beijing 2022 also likely to be cancelled; Fauci says US could make end-of-year target; Bolsonaro tests positive again … ( read original…
China Reports Only One New Confirmed Coronavirus Case in 24 Hours
China experienced a slight resurgence of coronavirus cases last month after a cluster appeared around Beijing and spread. The country quickly clamped down around the outbreak, hei … ( read original story …)
China says its economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter this year, rebounding from coronavirus
China says its economy grew 3.2% in the second quarter this year, rebounding from coronavirus This year, China made a rare decision not to set a GDP target due to uncertainties from the impact of…
Explainer: What’s behind rising tensions in the South China Sea?
The United States this week hardened its position on the South China Sea, where it has accused China of attempting to build a “maritime empire” in the potentially energy-rich waters, despite regional … ( read…
