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People's Republic of China vs. the West
The People's Republic of China is working on the rejuvenation of China to bring it back to its historical power in the global order.
Coronavirus tests China’s friendship with Russia
Moscow and Beijing have become increasingly close in recent years, but border closures and imported cases have ‘cast a shadow’ over their relationship.
China hits back at America’s ‘unreasonable suppression’ of Huawei
After Washington announces new restrictions on technology giant, Beijing says it will ‘firmly uphold Chinese firms’ legitimate and legal rights and interests’.
From ‘Respect’ to ‘Sick and Twisted’: How Coronavirus Hit U.S.-China Ties (Published 2020)
A sharp escalation of tensions over the handling of the pandemic has raised the specter of a new Cold War.
Beijing has fuelled a huge trade in animal-based remedies. Is that where the pandemic began? - Macleans.ca
Terry Glavin: A study suggesting the coronavirus arose from trafficking in bat-derived concoctions is getting attention. So is the WHO's role in legitimizing the business.
China ramping up bullying and intimidation of activists in Canada, report says
A coalition of human-rights groups also says Ottawa’s timid response to this foreign interference is exacerbating the problem
China asked to explain beef bans as trade row grows
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham is seeking urgent talks with his Chinese counterpart over trade restrictions imposed on beef and barley exports.
Key figure in China luxury villa corruption scandal goes on trial
Former Shaanxi boss accused of taking bribes valued at tens of millions of US dollars.
China tries to calm ‘nationalist fever’ calling for Taiwan invasion
Loud calls on social media urge Beijing to strike while world is busy with coronavirus crisis, but observers say the authorities do not want to be rushed.
China offers to help North Korea fight coronavirus
Pyongyang has not officially recorded any cases of disease, but Xi Jinping tells his counterpart that Beijing is ready to help contain the spread of Covid-19.
Chinese coastguard vessels caught chasing Japanese fishing boat in East China Sea
Incident happened on Friday afternoon in waters close to Diaoyu Islands, which are controlled by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing.
Coronavirus spares China’s armed forces but disrupts PLA modernisation plans
People’s Liberation Army has officially recorded no infections but disease fears have delayed recruitment, training and operations.
The Folly of Trump’s Blame-Beijing Coronavirus Strategy
The relationship between the U.S. and China was already fragile; now the two countries are turning against each other in perilous ways.
Kim Jong-un sends ‘warm greetings’ to Xi over China’s coronavirus success
North Korean state media says leader sent ‘verbal message’, though it is not clear if he and Chinese president spoke directly.
US-China rivalry hampering global efforts to fight Covid-19, EU envoy says
Tensions between Washington and Beijing ‘not conductive to the cooperative spirit we need today’, Nicolas Chapuis says.
Chinese military strategist warns now is not the time to take back Taiwan
Qiao Liang, seen as a hawkish voice in China, makes remarks amid rising nationalistic sentiment, with calls for Beijing to take action on the self-ruled island.
Bombshell dossier lays out coronavirus case against China
China deliberately suppressed or destroyed evidence of the coronavirus outbreak in an “assault on international transparency’’ that cost tens of thousands of lives, according to a dossier prepared by concerned Western governments on the COVID-19 contagion.
China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation (Published 2020)
Beijing has adopted a “no-holds barred” diplomatic push to quash criticism of its handling of the outbreak and to fend off efforts, including by President Trump, to hold it financially accountable.
China says US politicians are lying as Trump calls for coronavirus damages
Foreign ministry spokesman in Beijing says White House is trying to shirk responsibility for the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Diplomacy: How China’s Red Cross Serves the Communist Party (Published 2020)
The Red Cross in China seems like any other humanitarian group. But there is one crucial difference: it is funded and directed by the Chinese Communist Party.
