9 h. ago China, UAE to hold third air force drills as defense ties warm: What we know

China, UAE to hold third air force drills as defense ties warm: What we know  AL-Monitor

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35 h. ago Despite Starmer’s ‘China threat’ rhetoric, Britain seeks tighter Beijing ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called China a security threat this week, but analysts said the statement was motivated by domestic politics and did not negate London’s goal of deepening economic ties with Beijing. Meanwhile, disputes around a new Chinese embassy will continue to test this desire for stronger relations as the British leader plans a state visit. Starmer said on Monday that his government would focus on the relationship with China, which would help protect national interests,...

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62 h. ago Russia strengthens financial ties to China with first renminbi bond

Russia strengthens financial ties to China with first renminbi bond  Financial Times

Politics

63 h. ago Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia’s war in Ukraine

Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia’s war in Ukraine  AP News

Politics

64 h. ago Macron begins China visit with EU trade ties and Ukraine war high on the agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron has started a three-day visit to China, where he is expected to confront thorny issues including Europe’s trade with Beijing and the Ukraine war. On Wednesday evening, Macron landed in Beijing at the start of his fourth visit to China, which will also include a trip to the southwestern city of Chengdu. He was given a red-carpet welcome by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, with whom he had a brief exchange of words. The French leader is due to meet Chinese President Xi...

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66 h. ago FISU strengthens ties with member association of Hong Kong, China

FISU strengthens ties with member association of Hong Kong, China  FISU

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3 d. ago UK's Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties

UK's Starmer says China poses security threats, but urges deeper business ties  Reuters

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3 d. ago ‘Malaysian promoting Singapore’: viral video sparks debate over talent use

A high-gloss travel video created by a Malaysian visual-effects specialist to promote Singapore has gone viral, prompting some in Malaysia to ask why their own tourism board has not tapped local talent as effectively. The one-minute film, produced in collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), features Mohamad Sofian Abdullah, better known as Sofyank, weaving his signature special effects into a tightly edited journey across the city state. The video shows the 29-year-old creator –...

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4 d. ago UK's Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties

UK's Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties  Reuters

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4 d. ago Tengku Zafrul: China now keen to deepen trade ties after Malaysia–US pact

Tengku Zafrul: China now keen to deepen trade ties after Malaysia–US pact  MSN

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4 d. ago Macron to visit China as Paris, Beijing seek stronger strategic ties

Macron to visit China as Paris, Beijing seek stronger strategic ties  Yeni Safak English

Politics

5 d. ago Last frontier: Nepal slashes pricey permit but will it boost tourism, economy?

Nepal is preparing to open one of its last untouched frontiers for foreigners by slashing the costly permit to enter Upper Mustang, a rugged plateau of ochre cliffs, hidden valleys and centuries-old Buddhist heritage. The government has announced plans to replace the flat US$500 charge for a 10-day stay with a daily US$50 rate, a shift that tourism entrepreneurs believe will make the destination more accessible and help drive the local economy. “We have been lobbying to reduce the permit fee for...

Economics

5 d. ago Italian film festival returns to Beijing, marking 55 years of diplomatic ties

Italian film festival returns to Beijing, marking 55 years of diplomatic ties  China.org

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5 d. ago Why Xinjiang casts a long shadow over China and Syria’s efforts to rebuild ties

China pledged to “actively consider” helping Syria with post-war reconstruction when its new foreign minister visited Beijing earlier this month. But analysts said the two sides needed to first overcome the major hurdle of militant groups linked to China’s Xinjiang region integrated into the Syrian armed forces. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his counterpart Asaad al-Shaibani on November 17 that the two sides should gradually resume exchanges, adding that Beijing would consider helping...

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6 d. ago Patrick wants Texas Senate to probe solar firms for alleged China ties

Patrick wants Texas Senate to probe solar firms for alleged China ties  Houston Chronicle

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7 d. ago Tourism minister delivers Pezeshkian’s message calling for enhanced ties with China

Tourism minister delivers Pezeshkian’s message calling for enhanced ties with China  Tehran Times

Politics

7 d. ago Macron wants ties based on Europe being ‘a major partner of China’, source says

France hopes to establish a framework for ties between Brussels and Beijing “that serves mutual interests” when President Emmanuel Macron visits China next week, an Elysee Palace source said. “The purpose of [Macron’s] strategic conversation with President Xi Jinping is for Europe to be respected as a major partner of China and not as a variable in tensions,” the source – who chose to remain anonymous, citing professional norms in France – said during a briefing on Thursday. Macron will visit...

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8 d. ago Exclusive: Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm

Exclusive: Huawei, ZTE seal 5G deals in Vietnam after US tariffs, as ties with China warm   Reuters

Economics

8 d. ago National Games underscored ties that bind Hongkongers with rest of China

China’s National Games marked a historic milestone this year: for the first time since the event’s inception in 1959, competitions were held throughout the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area – a clear sign of the region’s increasing connectivity and spirit of cooperation. Hong Kong achieved its highest medal tally, with nine golds, two silvers and eight bronzes, fostering pride in a city discovering a new level of confidence through sport. Behind every medal lies a personal story of...

Sport

8 d. ago Opinion | National Games underscored ties that bind Hongkongers with rest of China

Opinion | National Games underscored ties that bind Hongkongers with rest of China  South China Morning Post

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