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Pompeo Says China Has Deployed 60,000 Soldiers on Indian Border
China has deployed tens of thousands of soldiers on India’s Northern border, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said, in further signs that a deadly military standoff between the world’s two most populous countries is far from cooling down.
October 10, 2020 Source: Bloomberg
China urges U.S. to drop 'Cold War' mentality
China said on Wednesday that the United States should stop its unprovoked attacks and accusations against China, accusing U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of maliciously creating political confrontation and smearing Beijing.
October 7, 2020 Source: U.S.
COVID-19 vaccine may be ready by year-end, says WHO's Tedros
A vaccine against COVID-19 may be ready by year-end, the head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.
October 6, 2020 Source: U.S.
US, Australia, India, Japan to discuss China's growing power
TOKYO (AP) — Foreign ministers from four Indo-Pacific nations known as the Quad group are gathering in Tokyo on Tuesday for talks that Japan hopes will increase their involvement in a regional...
October 5, 2020 Source: AP NEWS
China confirms death of Uighur man whose family says was held in Xinjiang camps
Beijing formally confirmed death to UN but man’s daughter disputes suggestion he died of ‘pneumonia and tuberculosis’ in 2018
October 2, 2020 Source: the Guardian
U.S. puts China at top of forced labor list
The United States on Wednesday identified China as the global hotspot for goods made with forced labor, highlighting growing concern over treatment of Uighur Muslims in the country's Xinjiang region.
September 30, 2020 Source: U.S.
Pompeo to make Japan trip for Indo-Pacific ‘Quad’ meeting in show of unity to China
The group, made up of the US, Japan, Australia and India, is seen as a counter to China’s influence in the region, and will discuss Covid-19 and security issues.
September 29, 2020 Source: South China Morning Post
China bans two Australian 'anti-China' scholars: Global Times
China has barred entry to two "anti-China" Australian scholars, the Global Times newspaper said on Thursday, citing unidentified sources, amid heightened tension between Beijing and Canberra.
September 23, 2020 Source: U.S.
China's surprise climate pledge leaves Australia 'naked in the wind', analysts say
Beijing now has a more ambitious long-term climate goal than Australia – and there are fears that could have a dire impact on our economy
September 23, 2020 Source: the Guardian
Exclusive: Swedish space company halts new business helping China operate satellites
Sweden's state-owned space company, which provides ground stations that help fly Chinese spacecraft and transmit data, said on Monday it would no longer renew contracts with China or accept new Chinese business, because of changes in geopolitics.
September 21, 2020 Source: U.S.
China to lose access to Swedish-owned satellite trackers in Australia due to 'complex' market
China will lose access to two important and strategic space satellite-tracking stations in Australia, with their Swedish owners citing the "complexity" of doing business with Beijing.
September 21, 2020 Source: abcnews
Chinese authorities threatened to detain ABC journalist’s 14-year-old daughter
Official told Matthew Carney she would be taken to undisclosed location over alleged visa breach
September 21, 2020 Source: the Guardian
China says Australia turning away Chinese firms will dent confidence
China's foreign ministry says Australia is "purposely setting up obstacles" to make it harder for Chinese companies to invest.
September 18, 2020 Source: abcnews
Australians would be 'well advised' to return from China, ex-diplomat warns
A former senior Defence official and diplomat is calling for urgent action to protect Australians in China, in response to the ABC's revelations Australian police identified a Chinese consular official in a foreign interference investigation.
September 16, 2020 Source: abcnews
Allegations against Chinese consul in Sydney ‘vicious slander’, mission says
Chinese consulate general says it is ‘committed to promoting friendly exchanges and pragmatic cooperation’.
September 16, 2020 Source: South China Morning Post
Australia eyes trade with India to cut China reliance amid tension
Canberra to increase links with New Delhi to diversify a trade portfolio that currently makes it the developed world’s most China-dependent economy.
September 15, 2020 Source: South China Morning Post
China suspends barley imports from Australia's largest grain exporter
China said on Tuesday it had suspended barley imports from Australia's largest grain exporter, a ruling that threatens to inflame bilateral tensions.
September 15, 2020 Source: U.S.
Canberra says not told why Australian journalist detained in China
Australia does not know why Chinese authorities have detained Australian citizen and television anchor Cheng Lei, Trade Minister Simon Birmingham said on Tuesday, adding to the mystery why the journalist has been taken into custody.
September 15, 2020 Source: U.S.
Chinese Consul named in Australian foreign interference warrants
Australian police accessed the communications of top Chinese diplomats and named a Chinese consular official in a warrant as part of an investigation into political interference, in the months before a crackdown on Australians in China.
September 15, 2020 Source: abcnews
Australia criticises China over treatment of Uighurs and for eroding freedoms in Hong Kong
Chinese diplomats accuse Australia of ‘blatant’ smears after Marise Payne’s speech to UN human rights council
September 15, 2020 Source: the Guardian