24 h. ago What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

In sending two aircraft carriers to the western Pacific concurrently for the first time, Beijing is learning to coordinate the vessels in open ocean, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, according to defence analysts. The two carriers – the Liaoning and Shandong – were spotted in the waters, having entered the western Pacific via separate courses over the past two weeks. They are believed to have practised dispersing, concentrating and communicating in the...

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3 d. ago Top US envoy in Hong Kong may be headed for senior role in Beijing embassy

The top US diplomat in Hong Kong is likely to be heading north to take up a leading role in the United States’ Beijing embassy, the South China Morning Post has learned. Gregory May, who arrived to serve as the US consul general for Hong Kong and Macau in September 2022, is tipped to be a top candidate for a ministerial role in the US embassy in Beijing, according to sources. It is a critical time in the relationship as Beijing and Washington engage in a series of high-stakes talks to manage...

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8 d. ago Reminder: Please pay close attention to the following (all times are in Beijing time)

Reminder: Please pay close attention to the following (all times are in Beijing time)  longportapp.com

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1 week ago Tiananmen massacre: It’s time to wake up and stand up to the butchers of Beijing

Tiananmen massacre: It’s time to wake up and stand up to the butchers of Beijing  The Independent

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1 week ago New Beijing liaison director meets CE for second time in three days

New Beijing liaison director meets CE for second time in three days  The Standard (HK)

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2 w. ago US visa crackdown echoes Trump’s first term, but China’s reply marks tone shift

Washington’s visa crackdown on Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party closely mirrors restrictions imposed during US President Donald Trump’s first administration, which at the time prompted Beijing to accuse the US of “regime change”. However, this time, Beijing’s response has been notably restrained, with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday denouncing the move as “discriminatory” and lodging diplomatic protests. Despite Beijing’s unease over discussions about party...

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2 w. ago China’s Li Qiang calls for ‘vibrant economic circle’ with Asean, Gulf states

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday urged Asean and Gulf state leaders to increase cooperation with Beijing, his call coming at a time when China is seeking to strengthen global economic ties amid intractable trade tensions with the US. Addressing the inaugural summit involving China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Li said that the three sides could create a “vibrant economic circle” through deeper exchanges to benefit each nation as well as...

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2 w. ago Art World Enters Beijing Time: “Beijing Art Season” Launches at 798 Art District

Art World Enters Beijing Time: “Beijing Art Season” Launches at 798 Art District  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago From Machu Picchu to Beijing, tracing time in stone and shadow

From Machu Picchu to Beijing, tracing time in stone and shadow  news.cgtn.com

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3 w. ago China cuts benchmark lending rates for the first time in 7 months in Beijing's growth push

China cuts benchmark lending rates for the first time in 7 months in Beijing's growth push  CNBC

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3 w. ago The US and China called a truce on tariffs, but is the battleground expanding?

Analysts say Trump is looking to tighten tech restrictions, and this time Beijing has a better ‘toolkit’ to counter ‘long-arm jurisdiction’.

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