51 h. ago China Slams Israel for Joining UN Human Rights Statement Condemning Beijing

China Slams Israel for Joining UN Human Rights Statement Condemning Beijing  Algemeiner.com

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53 h. ago Bessent calls Beijing an ‘ally’ after Trump signs bill on ties with Taiwan

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday described the United States as an ally to both mainland China and Taiwan, while at the same time asserting that its relationships have not shifted, hours after US President Donald Trump enacted legislation deepening US ties with the self-governed island. Asked about concerns among some in Washington about the Trump administration’s approach to the long-held policy of strategic ambiguity on the Taiwan issue at The New York Times DealBook Summit,...

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58 h. ago Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong on Wednesday condemned “external hostile forces” for exploiting the deadly Tai Po fire that killed at least 159 people, as police arrested a man after he allegedly made derogatory online comments about the victims. In a strongly worded post, a spokesman for the Office for Safeguarding National Security condemned “a small clique of external hostile forces” for “stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos” in the aftermath of the fire. The...

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60 h. ago China slams Israel Over UN rights statement, accuses it of 'smearing' Beijing

China slams Israel Over UN rights statement, accuses it of 'smearing' Beijing  Ynetnews

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4 d. ago Chinese Crypto Crackdown Slams Into Gear: Why Beijing is Attacking Crypto Again?

Chinese Crypto Crackdown Slams Into Gear: Why Beijing is Attacking Crypto Again?  Yahoo Finance

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1 week ago Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties

US President Donald Trump’s phone calls with both his Chinese and Japanese counterparts this week suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act over the Taiwan issue. These high-level communications are also intended as a message to Japan, and other US allies, that Taiwan is not a top priority for the Trump administration and should not disrupt the stabilisation of Sino-American ties, according to diplomatic observers. On Tuesday morning, Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...

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1 week ago Xi and Trump discuss Taiwan, bilateral ties in rare call, Xinhua reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping and the US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation on Taiwan and Ukraine issues on Monday, according to the official Chinese news agency Xinhua. The phone call came after a series of fast-changing geopolitics in recent weeks. China has seen an escalating row with Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, and the US has announced a 28-point peace proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which started in February 2022. Xi clarified Beijing’s...

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1 week ago China’s Xi speaks with Trump by phone, discusses Taiwan and bilateral ties

China’s Xi speaks with Trump by phone, discusses Taiwan and bilateral ties  Investing.com

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2 w. ago Japan PM says she wants better China ties but doesn’t withdraw Taiwan comments

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the country had been “consistent” over Taiwan but insisted she wanted better relations with China. Beijing has insisted she must retract her recent comments that Japanese troops might intervene in a conflict over the island because it could be a “survival-threatening situation”. But when asked if she would do so, she did not answer directly but said Tokyo would “make a comprehensive judgment based on all available information regarding a...

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2 w. ago Japan PM says she wants better Beijing ties but doesn’t retract Taiwan comments

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday the country had been “consistent” over Taiwan but insisted she wanted better relations with Beijing. Beijing has insisted she must retract her recent comments that Japanese troops might intervene in a conflict over the island because it could be a “survival-threatening situation”. But when asked if she would do so, she did not answer directly but said Tokyo would “make a comprehensive judgment based on all available information regarding a...

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2 w. ago Japan's Takaichi says she wants better Beijing ties but refuses to retract Taiwan comments

Japan's Takaichi says she wants better Beijing ties but refuses to retract Taiwan comments  Yahoo News Singapore

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2 w. ago Beijing's Hong Kong office slams US report for smearing 'one country, two systems'

Beijing's Hong Kong office slams US report for smearing 'one country, two systems'  The Standard (HK)

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2 w. ago 'Time to stop phantom allegations:’ Beijing slams UK alert over alleged 'Chinese espionage'

'Time to stop phantom allegations:’ Beijing slams UK alert over alleged 'Chinese espionage'  Anadolu Ajansı

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2 w. ago Beijing slams US report ‘smearing’ Hong Kong business environment, achievements

Beijing has lashed out at a US legislative committee for a report urging more sanctions on Hong Kong, saying it smeared the financial hub’s business environment and achievements while blatantly interfering in the city and China’s internal affairs. The Hong Kong government also condemned the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) on Wednesday over its annual report released the previous day, criticising its “groundless attacks, slanders and smears” against various aspects of the...

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3 w. ago Nexperia civil war erupts as Chinese and Dutch arms trade blows

The crisis surrounding the chipmaker Nexperia erupted into a war of words on Friday, with the companies’ Chinese and Dutch arms trading barbs, while Beijing slammed the Dutch minister involved. The fiery exchange, which took place over several hours late on Friday evening, will raise tensions ahead of crunch government talks in the Chinese capital next week aimed at resolving the future of the Chinese-owned, Dutch-based company that makes legacy chips vital to the automotive industry. It shows...

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3 w. ago Beijing slams election smears as 3 arrested in Hong Kong over reposted content

Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong has slammed attacks and smears on the coming Legislative Council election, while the city’s anti-corruption agency arrested three people for allegedly reposting online content inciting others to abstain from voting or to cast invalid ballots. The Office for Safeguarding National Security on Friday condemned acts by some people to disrupt the December 7 election, including inciting others not to vote or to cast “blank ballots” and deliberately damaging...

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3 w. ago Has Takaichi planted a Taiwan ‘time bomb’ in Tokyo’s ties with Beijing?

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s suggestion that Japan could deploy its military in response to a Taiwan contingency has escalated diplomatic tensions and risks further damaging bilateral ties, analysts have warned. According to Beijing, Takaichi “seriously damaged bilateral ties” when she told the Japanese parliament on Friday that use of military force in the Taiwan Strait could be seen as a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, a situation that could allow Tokyo to engage in...

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3 w. ago China and Europe need clear communication on thorny issues, observer says

Brussels and Beijing are both to blame for their strained ties and clear communication is needed to handle sensitive issues like Taiwan and rare earths, according to a veteran business leader and China watcher. Joerg Wuttke, former president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, said the 27-member bloc should also redouble efforts to become more resilient. Wuttke – now a partner at consulting firm DGA Albright Stonebridge Group in Washington – also called for a new Manhattan...

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3 w. ago Why China and Europe need to talk and how they can cope with chaos

Brussels and Beijing are both to blame for their strained ties and clear communication is needed to handle sensitive issues like Taiwan and rare earths, according to a veteran business leader and China watcher. Joerg Wuttke, former president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, said the 27-member bloc should also redouble efforts to become more resilient. Wuttke – now a partner at consulting firm DGA Albright Stonebridge Group in Washington – also called for a new Manhattan...

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3 w. ago Was Hasan Piker arrested in China? Rumors erupt as streamer slammed over holding Chinese flag during Beijing livestream

Was Hasan Piker arrested in China? Rumors erupt as streamer slammed over holding Chinese flag during Beijing livestream  primetimer.com

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