56 m. ago Chinese ambassador’s ‘grandstanding’ advice for Australia raises eyebrows

The Chinese ambassador to Canberra has urged Australia not to be “incited” by Nato’s support for demands by the US to raise defence spending sharply and instead should cooperate with Beijing to resolve regional disputes. Analysts say the “unsolicited advice” is unlikely to sway Canberra and could backfire by reinforcing distrust of Beijing, ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China and amid an ongoing debate in Australia over its defence spending. In an opinion article published...

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2 h. ago Hong Kong wants more visitors? Hook them with great food, Cantopop and Bruce Lee

In the second of a two-part series on Hong Kong’s efforts to boost its tourism industry, the Post takes a look at other attractions the city can offer beyond the nine hotspot products the government has floated. Read part one here. Even as Hong Kong has kick-started efforts to promote nine “tourism hotspots” identified by a government working group, industry players and experts say the city has much more to entice visitors. To revive the city’s flagging tourism scene, they suggested tapping its...

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6 h. ago Chinese government officials ban LDS Church activities in Beijing

Chinese government officials ban LDS Church activities in Beijing  ABC4 Utah

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9 h. ago LDS Church suffers setback in China as government shuts down congregations in Beijing and other cities

LDS Church suffers setback in China as government shuts down congregations in Beijing and other cities  The Salt Lake Tribune

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9 h. ago Chinese National Team Kicks Off Training Camp in Beijing in Lead

Chinese National Team Kicks Off Training Camp in Beijing in Lead-Up to World Championships  SwimSwam

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10 h. ago After Russia Recognises Taliban, All Eyes on China: Will Beijing Follow Suit?

After Russia Recognises Taliban, All Eyes on China: Will Beijing Follow Suit?  The Indian Express

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10 h. ago Hong Kong code of conduct would oblige legislators to ‘sincerely support’ Beijing

Hong Kong code of conduct would oblige legislators to ‘sincerely support’ Beijing  Taipei Times

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10 h. ago Beijing spares major cognac makers from new EU brandy dumping duties

Beijing spares major cognac makers from new EU brandy dumping duties  Taipei Times

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11 h. ago Beijing fears Russia's defeat due to nuclear arsenal risks – Chinese expert

Beijing fears Russia's defeat due to nuclear arsenal risks – Chinese expert  Ukrinform

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12 h. ago Dalai Lama urges followers to reject any successor chosen by Beijing

Dalai Lama urges followers to reject any successor chosen by Beijing  The Independent

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13 h. ago Beijing schools to end student utensil requirement by fall semester

Beijing schools to end student utensil requirement by fall semester  Xinhua

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13 h. ago Beijing is enabling Moscow’s crimes: Ukraine finds Chinese parts in Russian drones used in 4 July most massive strike of war

Beijing is enabling Moscow’s crimes: Ukraine finds Chinese parts in Russian drones used in 4 July most massive strike of war  Euromaidan Press

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13 h. ago Beijing Moves to Prop up Solar Panelmakers Hit Hard by Price War

Beijing Moves to Prop up Solar Panelmakers Hit Hard by Price War  Asia Financial

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15 h. ago China tells India to stop using Tibet to interfere in Beijing’s affairs

China has urged India to stop using Tibet issues to interfere in domestic affairs, again spelling out Beijing’s position on the succession of the Dalai Lama. The Chinese foreign ministry made the call on Friday, a day after a senior Indian minister said that only the Dalai Lama and the trust he set up had the authority to identify his successor as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. The comment is in opposition to China’s long-held position that the succession should be in line with...

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15 h. ago 'Beijing will stop at nothing to stall India': Investor slams Foxconn pullout as wake

'Beijing will stop at nothing to stall India': Investor slams Foxconn pullout as wake-up call  MSN

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16 h. ago Turkey accused of complicity in Chinas Uyghur genocide after hosting Beijing propaganda event

Turkey accused of complicity in Chinas Uyghur genocide after hosting Beijing propaganda event  Tribune India

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16 h. ago U Power teams up with Beijing Foton to advance battery swapping

U Power teams up with Beijing Foton to advance battery swapping  Evertiq

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17 h. ago Landmark effort launched at Beijing conference to democratize digital processes

Landmark effort launched at Beijing conference to democratize digital processes  CCTV.com English

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17 h. ago China says welcomes Russian decision to recognise Taliban govt

China says welcomes Russian decision to recognise Taliban govt  The New Arab

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17 h. ago ‘Powerful’: why Shandong’s visit to Hong Kong is geopolitically significant

As Hong Kong celebrates the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule, Beijing has once again deployed a powerful naval fleet, this time spearheaded by the aircraft carrier Shandong, highlighting both symbolic significance and strategic resolve amid escalating geopolitical tensions. China’s first domestically built aircraft carrier and its fleet arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning, embarking on a five-day visit, which is set to include public tours this weekend. The Shandong is...

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