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Hong Kong to host climate forum for US and mainland China, targeting bay areas
Move unveiled during event hosted by the Institute for Climate and Carbon Neutrality, where California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke during rare visit to city.
US renews warning it will defend Philippines after incidents with Chinese vessels in South China Sea
The United States has renewed a warning that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels in the South China Sea.
China will ‘do anything’ for Mideast peace, but conflict is ‘worrying’: envoy
Envoy Zhai Jun says China is ‘deeply concerned’ about the conflict as he continues his Middle East visit.
Book critical of Ming emperor recalled after prompting online comparisons with Xi
A reprint of a book attributing the end of the Ming dynasty 400 years ago to the ineptitude of a Chinese emperor was pulled from shelves last week, in an apparent purge of a title that had drawn now censored online comparisons with President Xi Jinping.
Amid Climate Goals, China Zones in on AI’s Growing Energy Needs
In a list of scientific challenges for China in 2023, climate change and energy consumption emerge among focus areas.
Mood swing: Global producers in US hunt for China alternatives
Jason Andringa’s company was part of the stampede of U.S. businesses that built factories in China.
China and Philippines trade accusations after collisions in South China Sea
Manila condemns Beijing’s ‘aggressive action’ to block resupply missions to Second Thomas Shoal
Taiwan's Foxconn faces China tax probe, seen as politically motivated -sources
Foxconn , a major supplier of Apple's iPhones, is facing a tax probe in China, two sources close to Foxconn confirmed on Monday, saying they believed it was disclosed by a state-backed paper for political reasons tied to Taiwan's upcoming elections.
China says US statement on collision with Philippine boat disregards facts
China's foreign ministry on Monday said a U.S. statement in which Washington sided with the Philippines regarding a collision between vessels in the South China Sea "disregarded the facts".
China ‘willing to work with Japan to relive spirit’ of 1978 peace treaty
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida exchange congratulatory messages to mark 45th year of landmark pact, as the two countries remain at odds over various issues, most recently the Fukushima waste water release.
China calls for 'fair' gas pipeline damage probe by Finland
China called on Monday for an "objective, fair and professional" investigation into damage to a subsea gas pipeline between Finland and Estonia, saying a Chinese vessel in the area at the time was sailing normally.
Pakistan puts 'blind trust' in China as Belt and Road enters new phase
Countries agree to start major railway project but obstacles remain
China scraps price caps in bid to spark land sales, tweaks land-use rules
Municipalities have been directed to drop a 15 per cent price premium on land sales, which fell 80 per cent in 2022 and 33 per cent this year. The impact on demand ‘might be quite limited’, an analyst says.
China’s stock market drops to pre-pandemic low
Slow growth, property sector woes and geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on shares
Philippines decries Beijing's acts after South China Sea collision
Minor crash during resupply mission is latest in a series of incidents
In northeast China, Russian and Chinese firms ink deals from manufacturing to agriculture
Chinese and Russian companies attending a regional conference in northeastern China signed a raft of cooperation deals on Monday in sectors ranging from manufacturing and logistics to e-commerce and agriculture, Chinese state media reported.
Apple iPhone Maker Foxconn Under Investigation by China
The Taiwan-based Apple supplier, whose founder is seeking the Taiwan presidency, said it is cooperating with Chinese authorities.
How China’s property crisis has unfolded, from Evergrande to Country Garden
Thousands of unfinished homes and a swath of debt restructurings show the turmoil among developers
‘Freewheeling days’ are over? China’s belt and road plan makes financing pivot
Xi Jinping says Beijing will spend less on loans than in previous years while stressing green, low-cost programmes, signalling China is seeking ‘more bang for its buck’ in global infrastructure strategy, observers say.
China’s top diplomat goes on an uncharming charm offensive in Europe
At the Munich Security Conference, Wang Yi urged for a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine as part of a broader effort to mend ties with the EU, but he failed to read the room. He also doubled down on criticisms of Washington, dashing hopes for an ease in tensions after the infamous balloon incident.
Editor’s note for February 21, 2023
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This week on TikTok: Elderly people protest and a new StarCraft champion rises
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China set to approve growing genetically modified corn
China has guarded its large agricultural market against the cultivation of genetically modified crops. While Xi’s push for “rural revitalization” might finally bring its lagging seed industry up to speed, the Chinese public have yet to be convinced.
Visit of top Xinjiang official to London, Paris, and Brussels canceled after uproar
Erkin Tuniyaz, the most senior Uyghur Party official working for the Xinjiang government, was supposed to visit at least three European capitals. The trip was ‘postponed’ after a multinational, cross-party hue and cry.
Editor’s note for February 16, 2023
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Pensioners protest as China’s healthcare system struggles to recover from COVID spending
Crowds of elderly Chinese people took to the streets in Wuhan and Dalian to protest local healthcare reforms. While protests aren’t that rare in China, such public anger at its cash-strapped healthcare system may signal waning trust in the government.
TikTok is hiring lobbyists on Capitol Hill, but it’s still not answering the questions that count
The app that American teenagers love and American politicians hate is in danger of being banned, but it still hasn’t figured out how to navigate K Street.
Editor’s note for February 15, 2023
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China backs up an isolated Iran, but leaves the door ajar
China has been a “lifeline” to sanction-hit Iran through similar worldviews and big oil purchases. Xi reiterated that support in a meeting with Iranian counterpart Raisi today, despite growing pressure from the U.S.
Editor’s note for February 14, 2023
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A Chinese laser and more downed flying objects stoke security fears
Some countries have been scrutinizing their air, sea, and land spaces for traces of the Chinese military ever since “Balloon-gate.” A blinding laser aimed at a Philippines ship and the fourth downing of a flying object in the U.S. will likely fan those security fears, no matter how Beijing explains it.
Editor’s note for February 13, 2023
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Editor’s note for February 10, 2023
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This week on TikTok: A missing person case turned tragic, Hollywood’s new rules, and China’s AI obsession
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