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Low probability of China trying to seize Taiwan in near term -top U.S. general
The top U.S. general said on Thursday there was a low probability that China would try to take over Taiwan militarily in the near-term as Beijing has some way to go to develop the capabilities needed.
Wolf Warrior diplomacy is justified against West’s criticism: envoy
China’s ambassador to France Lu Shaye says striking back embodies the ‘achieve something’ mantra of Deng Xiaoping.
EU and UK say Hong Kong newspaper raid shows China cracking down on dissent
The European Union and Britain on Thursday said a police raid on Hong Kong's pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily showed that China was using a new national security law to crack down on dissent and silence the media rather than deal with public security.
Japan says China's military strategy unclear, of serious concern
Japan said on Thursday China's military intentions are unclear and its armed forces' rapid expansion is of serious concern, circumstances that require Europe, the United States and other Asian nations to come together to stand up to Beijing.
WIDER IMAGE In China's new Xinjiang: patriotic tourism, riot police and minders
As visitors to China's Xinjiang enjoyed new theme park-style tourist centres showcasing the region's Muslim Uyghur culture on a recent national holiday, signs of heavy security and state surveillance were never far away.
China disease expert says COVID-19 origins probe should shift to U.S.- Global Times
A senior Chinese epidemiologist said the United States should be the priority in the next phase of investigations into the origin of COVID-19 after a study showed the disease could have been circulating there as early as December 2019, state media said on Thursday.
EXCLUSIVE China’s IPO-bound Didi probed for antitrust violations - sources
China's market regulator has begun an antitrust probe into Didi Chuxing, three people with knowledge of the matter said, just as the ride-hailing giant is pushing ahead with what could be the largest initial public offering in the United States this year.
HK's Apple Daily raided by 500 officers over national security law
Five hundred Hong Kong police officers sifted through reporters' computers and notebooks at pro-democracy tabloid Apple Daily on Thursday, the first case in which authorities have cited media articles as potentially violating the national security law.
Pushing against China, U.S. lawmakers plan pro-Taiwan bill
Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives will introduce legislation this week seeking to boost U.S. support for Taiwan, part of an effort in Congress to take a hard line in dealings with China.
China regulator approves first wholly foreign-owned money market broker
China's banking and insurance regulator's Beijing office approved to launch the country's first wholly foreign-owned money market broker.
Rusal sees China's recycled aluminium output almost tripling by 2030
China's production of secondary aluminium will almost triple by the end of this decade if all announced recycling projects come to fruition, Rusal said on Wednesday, as the country caps primary smelting capacity and looks to reduce emissions.
Chinese media mocks US donation of 80 vaccine vials to Trinidad and Tobago
Striking a blow for China's so-called vaccine diplomacy, state media have mocked the United States for calling attention to its donation of 80 vials of COVID-19 vaccines to Trinidad and Tobago.
Blackstone to buy out office developer SOHO China in $3 bln deal
Blackstone Group Inc (BX.N) will take control of SOHO China Ltd (0410.HK) in a HK$23.7 billion ($3.05 billion) deal and maintain its stock market listing, the Chinese office developer said in a filing on Wednesday, while the founders will retain a 9% stake.
After massed plane incursion near Taiwan, China says must respond to ‘collusion’
China does not tolerate foreign forces intervening in Taiwan issues and has to make strong responses to such acts of "collusion", the government said on Wednesday after the island reported the largest incursion to date of Chinese aircraft.
China's Ganfeng to pay $130 million for stake in Mali lithium mine
(Corrects paragraph 3 to show Ganfeng has a project in Mexico, not Canada)
Blinken raises COVID-19 origins, other U.S. concerns, in call with Chinese counterpart
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the importance of cooperation and transparency in probes of the origins of COVID-19 in a call with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi on Friday, the State Department said, and also discussed a range of other sensitive topics.
China brands COVID-19 lab-leak theory as 'absurd,' Blinken urges transparency
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed the need for cooperation and transparency over the origins of COVID-19 in a call with Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi on Friday and raised other contentious topics, including China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Virtual keyboard apps removed from Chinese app stores
Chinese app stores removed several apps developed by companies including Sogou (SOGO.N) and Iflytek (002230.SZ) amid increased scrutiny of the technology sector and data protection.
China Still Buys American DNA Equipment for Xinjiang Despite Blocks
The U.S. government has long tried to prevent the sales over concerns about rights abuses and surveillance. Documents show those efforts have failed.
U.S., Taiwan officials discuss trade, plan meeting 'in coming weeks'-USTR
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed trade and investment issues with Taiwan's chief trade negotiator John Deng on Thursday, agreeing to convene a meeting of their Trade And Investment Framework Agreement Council "in coming weeks", Tai's office said.
