18 m. ago China calls on Niger to tackle disputes with energy firms through dialogue

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Niger’s junta government to resolve disputes with Chinese energy companies operating in the West African nation through dialogue. Wang made the remarks during talks with his Nigerien counterpart Bakary Yaou Sangaré in the central Chinese city of Changsha on Wednesday. “The two sides should properly handle the differences and problems encountered in cooperation through dialogue,” Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry readout of the meeting, which...

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32 h. ago Japan weighs tightening rules on visa popular among Chinese nationals

Japan is considering increasing the minimum investment threshold for its business manager visa in a bid to make it harder for foreigners to obtain residence status and launch commercial operations in the country, as the scheme becomes increasingly popular with Chinese nationals. The visa, which offers relatively accessible entry for foreign entrepreneurs, permits stays of up to five years for those who either invest 5 million yen (US$34,711) or hire two full-time employees while maintaining an...

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64 h. ago Two Chinese Aircraft Carriers Are Operating Beyond The First Island Chain For The First Time

Two Chinese Aircraft Carriers Are Operating Beyond The First Island Chain For The First Time  The War Zone

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3 d. ago Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Iwo Jima for First Time

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Iwo Jima for First Time  USNI News

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4 d. ago Egypt is replacing Cairo – and China is helping build the new capital

Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, located in the heart of the desert just 45km (28 miles) east of the capital Cairo, is taking shape, with China at the centre of its construction, operation and maintenance. Chinese state-owned construction giant, China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), is not only the primary contractor for the central business district of the new city but will now operate and maintain it in a deal between China and Egypt. The new 700 sq km (270 square mile)...

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5 d. ago 8 million Chinese viewers moved by boy, 6, who operates crane for acrobat parents

Massive numbers of people across China have watched in amazement as a thoughtful six-year-old boy operates a crane that is integral to an acrobatic show his parents perform. Xie Yule expertly worked the machine that held his parents in the air to perform in a town in eastern China’s Anhui province on a rainy evening ahead of Children’s Day. As rain fell heavily, the diminutive Xie stood on a stool as his hand never left the crane’s control panel, his eyes locked on his parents. His father, Xie...

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1 week ago China claims breakthrough in robotics software that supports domestic chips

A Chinese company has launched a home-grown operating system for robots, which local media hailed as a “major breakthrough” in robotics software, in the latest move by China to achieve self-sufficiency in advanced technologies. The Intewell operating system, unveiled by Beijing-based Kyland Technology on Thursday, is designed to serve as a foundational software system for embodied intelligent robots – machines capable of physical interaction with the world, according to a report by state-owned...

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2 w. ago Australia, China: Canberra Remains Intent on Port of Darwin Buyback From Beijing

Australia, China: Canberra Remains Intent on Port of Darwin Buyback From Beijing  Stratfor

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2 w. ago China Fights Australia’s Plans to Reclaim Darwin Port Citing U.S. Influence

China Fights Australia’s Plans to Reclaim Darwin Port Citing U.S. Influence  The Maritime Executive

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2 w. ago Beijing defends Chinese firm’s lease of Australia’s Darwin Port

Beijing defends Chinese firm’s lease of Australia’s Darwin Port  Anadolu Ajansı

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2 w. ago Huge blast rocks Chinese chemical plant, authorities launch rescue operation

Huge blast rocks Chinese chemical plant, authorities launch rescue operation  CNN

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2 w. ago Cerberus eyes Darwin Port, says Chinese port operator, amid Australia's local ownership push

Cerberus eyes Darwin Port, says Chinese port operator, amid Australia's local ownership push  Reuters

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2 w. ago Cerberus Eyes Chinese Firm’s Darwin Port, the Australian Says

Cerberus Eyes Chinese Firm’s Darwin Port, the Australian Says  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Senkakus; USS Nimitz Back in the South China Sea

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Operating Near Senkakus; USS Nimitz Back in the South China Sea  USNI News

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2 w. ago China criticises Darwin port plan, train route reopens: SCMP daily highlights

China criticises Darwin port plan, train route reopens: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Beijing warns Canberra over Darwin port takeover from Landbridge, says deal must be honoured

Beijing warns Canberra over Darwin port takeover from Landbridge, says deal must be honoured  Malay Mail

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2 w. ago China invested in a lagging Darwin port. Now profitable, Australia wants it back

China invested in a lagging Darwin port. Now profitable, Australia wants it back  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Chinese ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to Australian ownership

Chinese ambassador criticises plan to return Darwin Port to Australian ownership  Reuters

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2 w. ago China’s Ambassador Warns Australia Over Port of Darwin Lease

China’s Ambassador Warns Australia Over Port of Darwin Lease  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago Chinese aircraft carrier conducts fighter jet operations in East China Sea

Chinese aircraft carrier conducts fighter jet operations in East China Sea  The Japan Times

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