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China's Xi to take spotlight at Asia-Pacific summit in Trump's absence
Fresh from the success of creating the world's largest free trade region, China's President Xi Jinping will be among the speakers on Thursday heralding a Asia-Pacific virtual summit that U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to skip.
November 18, 2020 Source: U.S.
Biden says U.S., allies need to set global trade rules to counter China's influence
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden said on Monday the United States needed to negotiate with allies to set global trading rules to counter China's growing influence but declined to say whether he would join a new China-backed Asian trade pact signed on Sunday.
November 16, 2020 Source: U.S.
Asian leaders to sign China-backed trade deal amid U.S. election uncertainty
Southeast Asian leaders start meetings on Thursday that are expected to lead to an ambitious China-backed trade deal at a time the still uncertain election result in the United States leaves questions over its engagement in the region.
November 11, 2020 Source: U.S.
Toyota more than doubles profit outlook as China sales rebound from pandemic
Toyota Motor Corp more than doubled its full-year operating profit forecast on Friday, as vehicle sales rebound in China from a coronavirus pandemic squeeze earlier this year that contributed to a 24% slide in second-quarter earnings.
November 5, 2020 Source: U.S.
Exclusive: GM thinks bigger in China with plan to import full-size SUVs
General Motors Co plans to sell full-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) models in China for the first time, and will import a range of models to beef up its product lineup into the world's biggest car market, its China chief told Reuters.
November 5, 2020 Source: U.S.
Japan’s jetfighter plan to counter China in Diaoyus hits money snag
With Chinese government ships continuing to encroach in disputed territory, retrofitting of F-15s with cruise missiles takes on new urgency.
November 4, 2020 Source: South China Morning Post
Australia sends signal to China as it joins Malabar naval exercise
Show of strength follows a deterioration in ties between the four nations and Beijing and comes as China announces new bans on Australian imports.
November 3, 2020 Source: South China Morning Post
China ships spotted near Japan islands for record number of days
Four coast guard ships become latest to sail near Okinawa's Senkaku islets
November 1, 2020 Source: Nikkei Asia
Japan eases travel curbs for China and eight other locations
South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan on list; government advises caution
October 30, 2020 Source: Nikkei Asia
Japan and U.S. begin major military exercise as concern about China grows
Japan and the United States on Monday began air, sea and land exercises around Japan in a show of force in the face of increased Chinese military activity in the region.
October 26, 2020 Source: U.S.
China says honours its obligations over North Korea sanctions
China said on Friday it honours its obligations on sanctions, after a U.S. justice official accused China of helping North Korea launder money from massive cyber thefts that Pyongyang has carried out to raise funds in the face of international sanctions.
October 23, 2020 Source: U.S.
U.S. urges Sri Lanka to make 'difficult' choices over China ties
The United States will urge Sri Lanka to make "difficult but necessary choices" on its economic relations when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits there next week, a senior U.S. official said on Thursday, apparently refering to China's deepening influence over Colombo.
October 22, 2020 Source: U.S.
U.S.-China Semiconductor Conflict Is About to Get Even Uglier
The ability to make semiconductors for everything from artificial intelligence to smartphones has become a national security issue, and the U.S. election won’t change that.
October 21, 2020 Source: Bloomberg
Huawei, China Firms Said to Seek Curbs on Nvidia’s Arm Deal
Chinese technology companies including Huawei Technologies Co. have expressed strong concerns to local regulators about Nvidia Corp.’s proposed acquisition of Arm Ltd., people familiar with the matter said, potentially jeopardizing the $40 billion semiconductor deal.
October 20, 2020 Source: Bloomberg
'Genshin Impact' revenues soar as China gaming goes global
Free-to-play fantasy game "Genshin Impact" from Shanghai-based developer Mihoyo is proving a hit beyond its home market, raking in money with a controversial payment system and creating a potential breakout moment for China's gaming industry.
October 20, 2020 Source: U.S.
U.S., Japan, Australia conducted naval exercises in South China Sea Monday - U.S. Navy
The United States, Japan and Australia conducted trilateral naval exercises in the South China Sea on Oct. 19, the U.S. Seventh Fleet said on Tuesday.
October 20, 2020 Source: U.S.
India Considers Taiwan Trade Talks as Both Spar With China
Support is growing within India’s government to formally start talks on a trade deal with Taiwan as both democracies see relations with China deteriorate.
October 19, 2020 Source: Bloomberg
Australia to rejoin 'quad' naval exercises in move certain to infuriate Beijing
Diplomatic tensions with China are set to be reignited after Australia is formally invited to take part in large scale military exercises next month involving the United States, Japan and India.
October 19, 2020 Source: abcnews
Japan, Vietnam step up defence and economic ties as China’s influence grows
Prime Ministers Suga and Phuc have agreed in principle on a pact that would see Tokyo export arms and military technology to Hanoi.
October 19, 2020 Source: South China Morning Post