3 h. ago Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London

Republicans urge Britain to oppose China’s plans for new embassy in London  South China Morning Post

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4 h. ago US lawmakers warn on China’s planned London embassy ahead of Starmer

Letting Beijing build largest embassy in Europe seen as inappropriate reward given its human rights record

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27 h. ago House Republicans to vote on spending deal that could slash Medicaid funding

Budget central to Trump’s agenda might get stalled before 14 March deadline as lawmakers warn of nearly $1tn in cutsHouse Republicans are planning to vote on Tuesday on a spending blueprint central to Donald Trump’s agenda, but the package faces potential derailment over nearly $1tn in Medicaid cuts that could fracture their slim majority.The fiscal year 2025 proposal includes approximately $4.5tn in tax cuts alongside increased spending for defense and border security. To offset these costs, the plan tasks congressional committees with finding about $2tn in spending reductions over the next decade. Continue reading...

Economics

37 h. ago How China plans to eliminate severe air pollution within months

Authorities have ramped up efforts in pollution control and emissions reduction in the ‘battle for blue skies’

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4 d. ago Donald Trump trolled in 'Putin's puppet' banner as thousands support Ukraine in London march

Thousands of people marched on the Russian embassy in London on Saturday - and a person who attended the protest held a banner branding Donald Trump 'Putin's puppet'

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5 d. ago Passenger jets from Sydney 'forced to divert pretty quickly' after China warships start 'live firing' exercise

China and Taiwan clashed earlier this week after a Canadian military ship sailed through the Taiwan Strait

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5 d. ago Passenger jets forced to divert after Chinese warships start live firing exercise amid growing tensions

China and Taiwan clashed earlier this week after a Canadian military ship sailed through the Taiwan Strait

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6 d. ago US Congress sounds the alarm over China's proposed 600,000 square

China's proposed 'mega-embassy' in London raises 'significant security concerns', US politicians have warned.

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6 d. ago US Congress sounds the alarm over China's proposed 600,000 square

US Congress sounds the alarm over China's proposed 600,000 square-foot 'mega-embassy' in London in rare interv  Daily Mail

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6 d. ago In Giant Chinese Embassy in London, Opponents See Long Arm of Beijing

In Giant Chinese Embassy in London, Opponents See Long Arm of Beijing  The New York Times

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6 d. ago US congressional committee warns on new Chinese embassy in London

Plans raise ‘significant’ security concerns for financial services industry, says Washington

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7 d. ago China navy helicopter conducts ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres close to Philippine plane

Footage distributed by the Philippine coast guard shows what it has described as a Chinese navy helicopter performing "dangerous" flight manoeuvres on Tuesday, 18 February, close to a government aircraft patrolling a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

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8 d. ago Grangemouth closure 'part of China fuel plan', warns union chief

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Unite's general secretary has warned that the refinery's closure will allow China to advance it's plan for jet fuel provision.

Events

8 d. ago Philippines accuses Chinese plane of flying ‘dangerously’ close to its aircraft over South China Sea

The Philippine coast guard on Tuesday accused a Chinese Navy helicopter of flying "dangerously" close to its patrol plane on Tuesday in a disputed area of the South China Sea.

Transport

8 d. ago Cook Islands releases terms of deal with China amid protests about lack of transparency

Agreement includes sections on deep-sea mining and education, document shows, as opposition accuses PM of risking relationship with New ZealandA strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships but excludes security ties, a document released by the Pacific island nation’s government showed.Western nations that traditionally held sway in the region have become increasingly concerned about China’s plans to increase influence after Beijing signed defence, trade and financial deals with Pacific countries in the last three years. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Thousands March to US Embassy in London With Message for Trump: 'Hands Off Gaza'

Thousands March to US Embassy in London With Message for Trump: 'Hands Off Gaza'  Common Dreams

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