7 h. ago China: International action critical for accountability for “709” crackdown

China: International action critical for accountability for “709” crackdown  fidh.org

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15 h. ago Rare earth dominance: why China still holds the cards despite global pushback

Beijing’s recent export controls on rare earths have spurred a flurry of international efforts to diversify supply chains and reduce China’s long-standing dominance in critical minerals. In June, the Ministry of Commerce announced that it would approve qualified export applications and was open to discussions with other countries regarding the restrictions. But as rare earths emerge as a new front in the US-China rivalry, companies worldwide have announced plans for a string of projects designed...

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29 h. ago PM Modi's birthday wish to Dalai Lama rattles China, Beijing calls it meddling in 'internal affairs'

PM Modi's birthday wish to Dalai Lama rattles China, Beijing calls it meddling in 'internal affairs'  Firstpost

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34 h. ago China protests over Indian PM Narendra Modi’s birthday greetings to Dalai Lama

China has protested to India over birthday greetings sent to the Dalai Lama by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “India should fully appreciate the great sensitivity of Tibet-related issues, recognise the separatist nature, honour the commitments it has made to China related to Tibet-related issues, and act prudently, and stop using these issues to meddle in China’s internal affairs,” Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday afternoon. She added that Beijing had lodged a protest...

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3 d. ago China’s Wang Yi urges new international deal on Iran after US, Israeli attacks

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi has called for a “new international agreement” on Iran while accusing the United States and Israel of destabilising the Middle East through military actions on Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking at a joint press conference with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris on Friday, Wang also voiced deep concerns about escalating tensions in the region and warned of the looming spectre of a “nuclear disaster”. His remarks came as Beijing, a key ally of an...

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4 d. ago Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra members travel to China

Greater Toledo International Youth Orchestra members travel to China  Toledo Blade

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5 d. ago China’s Accelerating Efforts to Internationalize the Renminbi

China’s Accelerating Efforts to Internationalize the Renminbi  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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5 d. ago Veteran Chinese diplomat warns Trump’s policies risk ‘shared destruction’

The Trump administration’s national security mindset could push humanity towards more conflicts and even “shared destruction”, the head of the Communist Party’s diplomatic arm has warned. Liu Jianchao, who leads the International Department of the party’s Central Committee, pitched China’s vision of international relations – a rejection of the ethos reflected in American foreign policy language – as a viable path to lasting global peace on Thursday. The veteran Chinese diplomat rejected...

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6 d. ago Internal records point to FBI playing politics with evidence of China tampering in 2020 election

Internal records point to FBI playing politics with evidence of China tampering in 2020 election  Washington Times

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7 d. ago Digital economy conference in Beijing to highlight international collaboration

Digital economy conference in Beijing to highlight international collaboration  China Daily - Global Edition

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7 d. ago Air China's C909 starts first international commercial flight to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Air China's C909 starts first international commercial flight to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia  Global Times

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8 d. ago New Study from ChinaFile | The Locknet: How China Controls Its Internet and Why It Matters

New Study from ChinaFile | The Locknet: How China Controls Its Internet and Why It Matters  Asia Society

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8 d. ago Xi Jinping's Absence Signals Power Shift? Intel Sources Warn China's Internal Turmoil May Spill Over To LAC

Xi Jinping's Absence Signals Power Shift? Intel Sources Warn China's Internal Turmoil May Spill Over To LAC  News18

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8 d. ago China thief steals 8 cars during travels to avoid cost of air ticket home

A man from northeastern China has shocked the internet after he stole eight cars and drove them on the journey home, one after the other, to avoid paying for an “expensive” flight. According to mainland media outlet New Yellow River, the man, surnamed Chen, is from Liaoning province and had been travelling alone in Changsha, Hunan province, in central China. On May 31, he bought a flight ticket home for 1,500 yuan (US$200) but cancelled it, deciding it was too expensive. An inveterate car thief,...

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9 d. ago China canteen worker’s ‘eat well’ graduation speech evokes feelings of mum’s care

A graduation ceremony speech delivered by a canteen worker at a university in northeastern China has touched both students and millions of internet users. Liu Xiaomei, a canteen cook at Yanbian University in northeastern Jilin province, addressed graduates of the class of 2025 on June 20 as a representative from the logistics support department. Her speech went viral online, racking up 5 million likes on one leading social media platform alone, the Yanbian Daily reported. “As a service worker...

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1 week ago Beijing will take 'reasonable energy security measures' after Trump said China can buy Iranian oil

Beijing will take 'reasonable energy security measures' after Trump said China can buy Iranian oil  AWANI International

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1 week ago China steps up push to internationalise the yuan as global dollar dominance wavers

China steps up push to internationalise the yuan as global dollar dominance wavers  Forexlive | Forex News, Technical Analysis & Trading Tools

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2 w. ago China Cycle releases 2025 International Bicycle Exhibition Analysis Report | thepack.news | THE PACK

China Cycle releases 2025 International Bicycle Exhibition Analysis Report | thepack.news | THE PACK  thepack.news

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2 w. ago Exposed Undersea: PLA Navy Officer Reflections on China’s Not

Exposed Undersea: PLA Navy Officer Reflections on China’s Not-So-Silent Service  Center for International Maritime Security

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2 w. ago Global economy jitters grow after Trump’s Iran strikes, Strait of Hormuz fears

Surging uncertainty in the Middle East has clouded the outlook for global markets, with analysts warning that a potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz could send crude prices higher, intensify US inflation and complicate the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut plans. Gold stands to benefit more directly from geopolitical shocks, while Chinese assets could remain relatively shielded, they added. “Looking ahead, we cannot rule out a rise and recurrence of risk aversion,” the China International Capital...

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