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Taiwan says may shoot down Chinese drones in South China Sea
Taiwan has spotted Chinese drones circling the Taipei-controlled Pratas Islands in the South China Sea and may shoot them down if they stray too close, a government minister said on Wednesday, a move that could dramatically increase tensions with Beijing.
Tesla tells China car cameras not activated outside North America
Cameras in Tesla cars are not activated outside of North America, the U.S. automaker said on its Chinese social media page on Wednesday, seeking to assuage security concerns in the world's biggest car market.
Taiwan says India helped Paraguay get vaccines after China pressure
Taiwan worked with other democracies to help its diplomatic ally Paraguay get COVID-19 vaccines after China put pressure on the South American country to ditch Taipei in exchange for shots, and India stepped in to help, Taiwan's foreign minister said.
Mexico minister plans visits to Russia, China, India, U.S. over vaccines
Mexico's foreign minister said on Tuesday he planned visits soon to Russia, China, India and the United States as part of his government's efforts to make sure that its supply agreements for vaccines against COVID-19 are honored.
Turkey summons Chinese ambassador over response to Uighur claims
Turkey called in China's ambassador on Tuesday after his embassy said it had "the right to respond" to Turkish opposition leaders who criticised China's treatment of Uighur Muslims when they issued statements referring to violence three decades ago.
Chinese 'limited edition' sneakers soar after Xinjiang backlash
Prices of some Chinese limited edition sneakers soared among collectors and speculators following calls for local consumers to boycott global brands that have said they don't source products or yarn from China's western Xinjiang region.
Philippines' Duterte calls for peaceful resolution of China boats impasse
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is committed to peacefully resolving a diplomatic row with China over the disputed South China Sea, his spokesman said on Tuesday, in a measured response after days of strong rebukes by his ministers and generals.
U.S. Navy strike group entered South China Sea on April 4: U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy's Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the South China Sea on April 4 to conduct routine operations, the U.S. Navy said on Tuesday.
Global Brands Find It Hard to Untangle Themselves From Xinjiang Cotton
Under pressure to renounce cotton harvested in a Chinese region marked by gruesome repression, they face a backlash from nationalist Chinese consumers.
China says carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular
A Chinese carrier group is exercising near Taiwan and such drills will become regular, China's navy said late on Monday in a further escalation of tensions near the island that Beijing claims as its sovereign territory.
China warns Japan against sanctions over Xinjiang, Hong Kong
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Japan to not get ‘carried away’ by the US’ bias against China.
China reports biggest daily COVID-19 case jump in over 2 months
China reported its biggest daily jump in new COVID-19 cases in more than two months, as a city on the border with Myanmar in southwestern Yunnan province accounted for all new local cases.
China to donate 150,000 Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine doses to El Salvador
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said on Sunday that China will donate 150,000 Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Central American nation, on top of the 2 million Sinovac jabs his government already purchased.
Swelling Anti-Asian Violence: Who Is Being Attacked Where
Using media reports from across the country, The Times found more than 110 episodes since March 2020 in which there was clear evidence of race-based hate.
Kerry: U.S. 'hopeful' it can work with China to tackle climate change
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said the United States was hopeful it could work with China to tackle climate change, despite longstanding disagreements that have affected the bilateral relationship.
South Korea to invite Chinese President Xi when COVID-19 stabilises: Yonhap
South Korea's foreign minister said on Saturday the government will prepare for a visit to South Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping, local news outlet Yonhap reported.
S.Korea minister expects China to play role in N.Korea peacemaking
South Korea's foreign minister said on Saturday he expects China to play a role in peacemaking between South and North Korea, inviting China's president to visit as the United States and its allies agreed to continue pushing Pyongyang to denuclearise.
Huawei rival Xiaomi ramps up chip ambitions amid US pressure
Smartphone maker's investments reflect China's push to reduce foreign dependence
China Sinovac says it reached two billion doses annual capacity for COVID-19 vaccine
China's Sinovac Biotech said on Friday its third production plant for its COVID-19 vaccine was ready and had started manufacturing procedures for bulk vaccine ingredient, doubling its annual capacity to 2 billion doses.
As WHO highlights COVID animal origins, China wildlife crackdown needs more teeth - experts
China and its neighbours must not only crack down on wildlife trade but also shut legal loopholes that allow disease-prone species to be farmed, experts said after an investigation team concluded that COVID-19 most likely originated in animals.