13 h. ago Japan confirms China's aircraft carrier sailed east of Iwo Jima for first time

Japan confirms China's aircraft carrier sailed east of Iwo Jima for first time  Reuters

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59 h. ago Loitering with intent: Beijing’s new silent South China Sea strategy?

When a Chinese coastguard vessel appeared off the coast of Zambales province in late May, it didn’t fire a shot or issue a threat. Instead, it lingered – uninvited, silent and unmoving. To analysts in Manila, the message was loud and clear: Beijing was testing new tactics in the South China Sea, one quiet incursion at a time. The coastguard vessel was detected roughly 76 nautical miles (140km) off Palauig Point – well within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone and about 220km southeast of...

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5 d. ago Exclusive | Trump poised to extend TikTok ban deadline – for third time – as US, China meet for trade talks: source

Exclusive | Trump poised to extend TikTok ban deadline – for third time – as US, China meet for trade talks: source  New York Post

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1 week ago US visa crackdown echoes Trump’s first term, but China’s reply marks tone shift

Washington’s visa crackdown on Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party closely mirrors restrictions imposed during US President Donald Trump’s first administration, which at the time prompted Beijing to accuse the US of “regime change”. However, this time, Beijing’s response has been notably restrained, with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday denouncing the move as “discriminatory” and lodging diplomatic protests. Despite Beijing’s unease over discussions about party...

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1 week ago Trump Accuses China of 'Violating' Trade Agreement With U.S.

Trump Accuses China of 'Violating' Trade Agreement With U.S.  Time Magazine

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1 week ago ‘US troops critical’: South Korean presidential candidate signals turn on China

US troops in South Korea could be “critical” for containing China, and might potentially benefit Seoul’s outreach to the Arctic, according to the front runner for the coming presidential election who has signalled a possible change in his position on China. During an exclusive interview with Time Magazine published on Thursday, the Democratic Party of Korea’s (DPK) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said US Forces Korea (USFK) could play a “critical role for the United States policy of...

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1 week ago Opinion | With urban renewal, China is buying its economy time

Opinion | With urban renewal, China is buying its economy time  South China Morning Post

Economics

1 week ago The Belt and Road Initiative: what impact on China and the global economy?

The Belt and Road Initiative: what impact on China and the global economy?  Economics Observatory

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1 week ago China’s Li Qiang calls for ‘vibrant economic circle’ with Asean, Gulf states

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday urged Asean and Gulf state leaders to increase cooperation with Beijing, his call coming at a time when China is seeking to strengthen global economic ties amid intractable trade tensions with the US. Addressing the inaugural summit involving China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Li said that the three sides could create a “vibrant economic circle” through deeper exchanges to benefit each nation as well as...

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2 w. ago Time for China’s belt and road partners to pony up as debt comes due: think tank

Time for China’s belt and road partners to pony up as debt comes due: think tank  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago For the First Time, China Invests More in Wind and Solar Than Coal Overseas

For the First Time, China Invests More in Wind and Solar Than Coal Overseas  Inside Climate News

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2 w. ago Clean Energy Just Put China’s CO2 Emissions into Reverse for 1st Time

Clean Energy Just Put China’s CO2 Emissions into Reverse for 1st Time  CleanTechnica

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2 w. ago Tesla Has Another Problem In China. This Time It’s a Smartphone Maker.

Tesla Has Another Problem In China. This Time It’s a Smartphone Maker.  Barron's

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2 w. ago Route through Israel proposed as rival to China’s Belt and Road

Route through Israel proposed as rival to China’s Belt and Road  JNS.org

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2 w. ago BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time as battery EV sales jump 169% in April

Shenzhen-based BYD sold 7,231 battery electric vehicles in April versus 7,165 by Tesla, according to data from Jato Dynamics.

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2 w. ago BYD overtakes Tesla in Europe for the first time as sales jump 169% in April

BYD sold more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) than market leader Tesla in Europe for the first time last month, as the Chinese carmaker continued to make inroads despite hefty tariffs on cars imported from the mainland. Shenzhen-based BYD, which also makes plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), sold 7,231 BEVs in April, a year-on-year increase of 169 per cent, according to data compiled by market research firm Jato Dynamics from 28 countries in Europe. Tesla’s sales fell 49 per cent to 7,165 units in the...

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2 w. ago China's BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for first time, report says

China's BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for first time, report says  Reuters

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2 w. ago UFC RETURNS TO MAINLAND CHINA FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019 WITH UFC FIGHT NIGHT SHANGHAI

UFC RETURNS TO MAINLAND CHINA FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 2019 WITH UFC FIGHT NIGHT SHANGHAI  UFC.com

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2 w. ago Chinese investments in Europe have increased for first time since 2016

After a significant cooling in investment activity there was a 47 per cent rise last year to €10 billion, according to a new report.

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2 w. ago Beijing is Using Timber to Build a Belt and Road in the Solomons

Beijing is Using Timber to Build a Belt and Road in the Solomons  Wood Central

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