23 h. ago Chinese model lured to Myanmar with scam job rescued after sister raises alarm

A Chinese model from the southern province of Guangdong has been rescued from Myanmar after he was lured with the pretext of an overseas work opportunity last month, according to the Chinese embassy in Thailand. “The Chinese citizen surnamed Zhong has been rescued under the collaborative efforts of all parties,” the embassy said in a statement on Friday. “We once again warn Chinese citizens to beware of overseas ‘high-paying job’ scams. Foreign nationals need proper work permits for employment...

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52 h. ago 'Oppose Chinese Spies Narrative': Beijing Denies US Espionage Charges After Arrest Of 2 Nationals

'Oppose Chinese Spies Narrative': Beijing Denies US Espionage Charges After Arrest Of 2 Nationals  News18

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53 h. ago Beijing Reacts To Arrest Of 2 Chinese "Spies" In US For Espionage

Beijing Reacts To Arrest Of 2 Chinese "Spies" In US For Espionage  NDTV

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3 d. ago Trump Administration Accuses 2 Chinese Citizens of Spying on U.S. Navy

Trump Administration Accuses 2 Chinese Citizens of Spying on U.S. Navy  The New York Times

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3 d. ago US: Two Chinese citizens arrested for espionage, recruiting soldiers on behalf of Beijing's intelligence

US: Two Chinese citizens arrested for espionage, recruiting soldiers on behalf of Beijing's intelligence  Agenzia Nova

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4 d. ago From mayor to ‘usurper’: Philippine court rules Alice Guo is a Chinese citizen

A Philippine court has ruled that Alice Guo – a former town mayor who rose to national infamy over her alleged ties to foreign criminal syndicates and questions about her true identity – was never qualified to hold office, declaring her “undoubtedly a Chinese citizen” who had “usurped” her post. The Manila Regional Trial Court ruled on Friday that Guo’s election and assumption of office in Bamban, Tarlac, from 2022 to 2024 were “null and void”. Agreeing with a petition by the Office of the...

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1 week ago Texas governor signs bill banning Chinese citizens from buying property in state

A bill to restrict property ownership in Texas by Chinese citizens became law, more than two years after it was first introduced, setting up what could be a prolonged legal and political battle as critics plan to file a suit challenging its constitutionality. Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, announced on Saturday that he had signed the bill, which also targets nationals from Iran, North Korea and Russia, into law. Abbott expressed support for the bill in February, writing on social media that...

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2 w. ago First flight for Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran arrives in Beijing

First flight for Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran arrives in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago China to evacuate citizens from Israel, US brain drain: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China to evacuate citizens from Israel via Egypt border as conflict escalates China’s embassy in Israel said it would begin evacuating nationals via the Egyptian border from Friday. Hundreds have already left the country, while about 1,600 Chinese citizens have left Iran over the last few days. 2. Will US actively join Israel against Iran? Pentagon chief...

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2 w. ago China to evacuate citizens from Israel via Egypt border as conflict escalates

China’s embassy in Israel said it will begin evacuating nationals via the Egyptian border from Friday, after hundreds had already left the country, while about 1,600 others had left Iran over the last few days. In a statement on Thursday, the embassy said it was seeking to register Chinese citizens who wished to evacuate in organised groups, which would leave Israel by bus via the Taba border crossing, about 360km (224 miles) from Tel Aviv. Evacuees must hold a valid Chinese passport or valid...

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2 w. ago Hundreds of Chinese citizens leave Iran as fighting with Israel continues

Hundreds of Chinese nationals have been evacuated from Iran while work is continuing to remove more than a thousand others amid the ongoing conflict with Israel. “As of now, under the organisation and coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy and consulates in Iran, and with the active assistance and support of neighbouring countries, 791 Chinese citizens have been relocated from Iran to safe areas, while over 1,000 more are in the process of being evacuated,”...

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2 w. ago Almost 800 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran, Beijing says

Almost 800 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran, Beijing says  Hong Kong Free Press

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2 w. ago Beijing says almost 800 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran

Beijing says almost 800 Chinese citizens evacuated from Iran  Arab News

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2 w. ago What Chinese citizens hope for as China grows more globally powerful

What Chinese citizens hope for as China grows more globally powerful  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China is organizing swift evacuation for Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel: Chinese FM

China is organizing swift evacuation for Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel: Chinese FM  Global Times

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2 w. ago Chinese embassy urges citizens to leave Israel via land borders

Chinese embassy urges citizens to leave Israel via land borders  India Today

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3 w. ago Embassy urges Chinese in Iran to stay alert after Israeli airstrikes, explosions

The Chinese embassy in Tehran called Iran’s latest security situation “severe and complicated” following Israel’s military strikes early on Friday, while also warning its citizens and businesses to monitor the situation and take precautions. “The embassy in Iran reminds Chinese citizens and businesses in the country to closely monitor the situation, enhance their safety awareness, and strengthen security measures,” it said in a statement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed...

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3 w. ago Chinese citizens in Iran, Israel need to prepare for attacks, embassies warn

The Chinese embassy in Israel warned its citizens on Friday morning to take safety precautions for potential attacks as Tehran considers a retaliation against Israeli strikes targeting its nuclear sites. The Israeli strikes were “significantly escalating the tensions” in the Middle East, the embassy said in a statement that urged Chinese citizens in Israel to closely monitor the evolving situation, remain calm, and stay vigilant. “Citizens are advised to prepare for potential attacks involving...

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3 w. ago Feds charge another Chinese citizen with smuggling biological materials for lab work

Feds charge another Chinese citizen with smuggling biological materials for lab work  Detroit Free Press

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3 w. ago China urges ‘high vigilance’ from citizens in LA as ICE protests continue

China has urged its citizens in the Los Angeles area to stay vigilant and prioritise their personal safety amid “ongoing law enforcement actions” targeting immigration-related protests in California’s largest city. In a safety advisory issued on Monday, the Chinese Consulate in Los Angeles reminded Chinese citizens in the area “to closely monitor official announcements and media reports, stay highly vigilant, strengthen safety precautions, avoid gathering sites, crowded areas, or locations with...

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