3 d. ago Chinese and Japanese coastguard ships confront each other near disputed islands

Chinese and Japanese coastguard vessels have been involved in a stand-off near the disputed Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. The two sides gave conflicting accounts of Tuesday’s incident, with the Chinese coastguards saying they had driven a Japanese fishing boat away from the islands, which are known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan. Liu Dejun, a spokesman for the coastguard, said the Chinese vessels took “necessary control measures” and issued warnings to the boat. “The Diaoyu Islands and...

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6 d. ago China gives disputed Scarborough Shoal a clean bill of health

Coral reefs at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea are healthy and resilient to climate change, but growing thermal stress poses a potential bleaching risk, according to a Chinese environmental assessment. The report rated the atoll’s maritime environment as excellent, with no signs of cyanide in seawater, sediment or fish samples. Scarborough Shoal, known as Huangyan Island in China and Panatag Shoal in the Philippines, is claimed by both countries, and Manila has accused...

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8 d. ago China, EU shift Nexperia strategy: let the companies work it out

Both China and the European Union have signalled that a dispute over semiconductor maker Nexperia should be resolved at the corporate level, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce, as affected countries continue to seek a solution to supply-chain disruptions. The push for a corporate resolution came after two separate video conferences that Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao had on Wednesday – with German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche and European Commissioner for Trade Maros...

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8 d. ago Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say

Trump urged Japan's Takaichi not to aggravate China dispute, sources say  Reuters

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8 d. ago Trump urges Japan to soften its rhetoric on Taiwan after call with China's Xi

Trump urges Japan to soften its rhetoric on Taiwan after call with China's Xi  Anadolu Ajansı

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8 d. ago Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say

Trump urged Japan to avoid escalation in China dispute, sources say  Reuters

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9 d. ago Trump Urged Japan PM to Avoid Escalation in China Dispute, Sources Say

Trump Urged Japan PM to Avoid Escalation in China Dispute, Sources Say  U.S. News & World Report

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1 week ago Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Ukraine was ready to advance a US-backed framework for ending the war with Russia and discuss disputed points with US President Donald Trump in talks he said should include European allies. In a speech to allies known as the coalition of the willing, Zelensky urged European leaders to hash out a framework for deploying a “reassurance force” to Ukraine and to keep backing Kyiv for as long as Moscow showed no inclination to end its invasion. US and...

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1 week ago Zelensky ready to advance Trump’s Ukraine plan, urges Europeans be included

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Ukraine was ready to advance a US-backed framework for ending the war with Russia and discuss disputed points with US President Donald Trump in talks he said should include European allies. US and Ukrainian officials have been trying to narrow the gaps between them over Trump’s plan to end Europe’s deadliest and most devastating conflict since World War II, with Ukraine wary of being strong-armed into accepting a deal largely on Russian terms,...

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1 week ago China defends passport checks on Indian woman born in disputed border region

Beijing has rejected claims that Chinese authorities detained and harassed an Indian national born in a disputed border region, after the traveller alleged that she was held for more than 18 hours while transiting through Shanghai. On Sunday, a woman who identified herself as Pem Wang Thongdok said on social media that she had been “held” against her will at a Shanghai airport on Friday. According to the post, Chinese border control officers and China Eastern Airlines declared the woman’s Indian...

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2 w. ago EU set to probe Chinese robotic lawnmowers in escalating trade dispute: sources

The European Union is expected to launch an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese robotic lawnmowers as early as this week, two sources familiar with the matter told the Post on Tuesday, marking another potential escalation of China-European trade tensions. China has been selling more robotic lawnmowers to Europe, and at higher prices. More than 40 per cent of China’s robotic-lawnmower exports, by volume, are shipped to the 27-member bloc, according to Chinese customs data. And in the first...

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2 w. ago Exclusive | EU set to probe Chinese robotic lawnmowers in escalating trade dispute: sources

Exclusive | EU set to probe Chinese robotic lawnmowers in escalating trade dispute: sources  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Hong Kong watchdog urges scrutiny of travel insurance terms amid claims disputes

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has warned residents travelling abroad to carefully compare the scope of coverage and exclusions of different insurance plans, following complaints regarding disputes over travel insurance claims. The Consumer Council said on Monday it had received several cases that reflected discrepancies between consumers and insurance companies’ understanding of coverage terms under different circumstances. In one case, a traveller said she failed to receive compensation for...

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3 w. ago Chinese man stages car crash to kill son, 7, claims payout after dispute with wife

A man in southeastern China, upset after discovering his wife’s affair, conspired with his cousin to kill his biological son in order to claim an insurance payout. The Fujian Provincial Court recently released details of the case, which took place in 2020, drawing widespread attention online. In April of that year, Zhang, from Sanming city in Fujian province, frequently argued with his wife over financial issues and her infidelity. In a fit of rage, he devised a plan to kill their seven-year-old...

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3 w. ago Chinese man stages car crash to kill son, claims payout after dispute with wife

A man in southeastern China, upset after discovering his wife’s affair, conspired with his cousin to kill his biological son in order to claim an insurance payout. The Fujian Provincial Court recently released details of the case, which took place in 2020, drawing widespread attention online. In April of that year, Zhang, from Sanming city in Fujian province, frequently argued with his wife over financial issues and her infidelity. In a fit of rage, he devised a plan to kill their seven-year-old...

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