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Intensifying US-China trade war piles pressure on Australia to pick a side
It’s a headache-inducing decision that’s been looming over Canberra for many years, but as an intensifying trade war between the US and China sends shockwaves through the global economy, Australia may soon have to make its mind up.
Japan accuses ethnic Chinese man of spying over sale of 3D map to China
The map was of the sort typically used for infrastructure development and disaster prevention purposes, and is detailed enough to confirm the height and shape of buildings as well as topographical features.
NATO needs to address China's rise, says Stoltenberg
NATO needs to understand the implications of China's rise as Beijing expands its power around the world, including areas that may challenge members of the North Atlantic security body, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Foxconn eyes sale of $8.8 billion China plant amid trade war woes - sources
Taiwan's Foxconn is exploring the sale of its new $8.8 billion display panel factory in China, people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as demand for the product wanes amid an intensifying U.S.-China trade war.
China Buying More U.S. Farm Goods Is a Dead End
Beijing has already started sourcing agricultural products from other countries. Temporary measures like this can end up sticking.
China's Taking Iran Oil Weeks After U.S. Toughens Sanction
China’s still importing oil from Iran weeks after the U.S. imposed sanctions aimed at halting sales of crude from the Persian Gulf nation.
A bot tweeting passages from modern China’s most famous writer has been silenced
China's authorities are leaping the Great Firewall to censor the words of Lu Xun.
China says South Korea's air defense zone not territorial airspace
China's foreign ministry said on Monday that South Korea's air space identification zone is not a territorial airspace and all countries enjoy freedom of movement there.
First Russian-Chinese air patrol in Asia-Pacific draws shots from South Korea
Russia carried out what it said was its first long-range joint air patrol in the Asia-Pacific region with China on Tuesday, a mission that triggered hundreds of warning shots, according to South Korean officials, and a strong protest from Japan.
China takes aim at steel imports from Indonesia, Japan, EU, South Korea
Taxes ranging from 18.1 per cent to 103.1 per cent will be imposed on all stainless steel billets and hot-rolled stainless steel plates from Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia defends letter backing China's Xinjiang policy
Saudi Arabia on Thursday defended signing a letter along with 36 other countries in support of China's policies in its western region of Xinjiang, where the United Nations says at least 1 million ethnic Uighurs and other Muslims have been detained.
China may be courting Japan to allay belt and road controversy
MUFG Bank last month was named as only the second non-Chinese yuan clearing bank, with suggestions it could be the start of improved relations between Beijing and Tokyo.
China's Treasury Holdings Extend Drop Amid Trade-War Escalation
China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries dipped in May to the lowest in two years amid an escalation of the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
Saudi Arabia and Russia among 37 states backing China's Xinjiang policy
(This July 12 story corrects ambassador's name in the final paragraph)
Uniqlo Owner (FRCOY) Profit Falls Short Despite China Gains
Fast Retailing Co.’s profit fell short of analyst estimates as weakness in the Uniqlo owner’s home market of Japan overshadowed a strong showing in overseas markets, particularly China.
Exclusive: West, Japan rebuke China at U.N. for detention of Uighurs
Nearly two dozen countries have called on China to halt its mass detention of ethnic Uighurs in the Xinjiang region, the first such joint move on the issue at the U.N. Human Rights Council, according to diplomats and a letter seen by Reuters.
Japan flexes its military muscle with drills on edge of South China Sea
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has sought to strengthen the country’s military might – despite its pacifist constitution – at a time of prolonged tensions over China’s sweeping territorial claims.
Japan, US and Australia push back on China's South Pacific expansion
Tokyo advocates 'free and open Indo-Pacific' and promises economic aid
Canada 'confident' U.S. raised issue of detained citizens with China
Canada's prime minister said on Tuesday he is confident U.S. President Donald Trump made good on his promise to raise the cases of two detained Canadians during recent discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Pentagon says China missile test in South China Sea 'disturbing'
The Pentagon said on Tuesday a recent Chinese missile launch in the disputed South China Sea was "disturbing" and contrary to Chinese pledges that it would not militarize the disputed waterway.