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Opinion | China Didn’t Want Us to Know. Now Its Own Files Are Doing the Talking. (Published 2019)
More disclosures reveal the full impact of the government’s repression of ethnic minorities — well beyond re-education camps.
Leaked China Files Show Internment Camps Are Ruled by Secrecy and Spying (Published 2019)
A secret document reflects leaders’ struggle to manage Xinjiang sites swelling with Muslim detainees.
US launches new Mandarin network in battle with China for global influence
Voice of America and Radio Free Asia join forces on a new service called ‘Global Mandarin’, which will focus on softer content to reach younger Chinese.
In Warning to Hong Kong’s Courts, China Shows Who Is Boss (Published 2019)
China’s legislative body criticized a court ruling overturning a ban on wearing masks, signaling that it was the final arbiter of law in Hong Kong.
Stalled U.S.-China Trade Talks Raise Threat of Another Impasse
Trade talks between the U.S. and China are in danger of hitting an impasse, threatening to derail the Trump administration’s plan for a limited pact this year as both sides stand firm on key issues including tariffs and agricultural purchases.
China Defends Crackdown on Muslims, and Criticizes Times Article (Published 2019)
The Foreign Ministry said an article based on government records had smeared China’s war on terrorism, but did not dispute the documents’ authenticity.
Ghana goes ahead with US$2 billion Chinese bauxite barter deal
Beijing will supply infrastructure funds, grants and debt forgiveness, while ore will be mined close to source of rivers that provide water for five million people.
Japanese ‘spy’ detained in China allowed to return home
The man, identified by China’s foreign ministry as Nobu Iwatani, reportedly confessed to collecting a large amount of ‘classified information’.
China part of Brazil’s future, Bolsonaro says as he and Xi Jinping meet
Latin American leader under pressure from beef, farming and mining sectors to stay on good terms with Beijing after nearly torpedoing relationship last year.
Deal or no deal? Trump warns China of ‘substantial’ tariff increases
In a speech in New York, US President Donald Trump reiterates that scheduled 15 per cent tariffs will be imposed on December 15 if a deal is not reached.
Nepal protesters burn Xi Jinping’s effigy in protest against Chinese encroachment
The protestors held play-cards, banners and chanted slogans such as “Go back China and Return Nepali land” during the protests.
Trump Rules Out Complete Rollback of China Tariffs as Talks Continue (Published 2019)
The president indicated he has not yet decided which tariffs he might eliminate as part of an initial trade agreement.
U.S. and China Agree to Roll Back Some Tariffs if Deal Is Struck (Published 2019)
The development suggests progress toward an interim agreement that would provide relief to businesses and consumers.
90 Minutes a Day, Until 10 P.M.: China Sets Rules for Young Gamers (Published 2019)
Officials say regulations are meant to curb video game addiction, which they blame for a rise in nearsightedness and poor academic performance.
Xi Jinping’s Brazil trip ‘may be too soon’ to ink partial US trade deal
China has not agreed for Xi Jinping to a stopover in US on way to a summit in Brazil, source says, with details of an agreement not yet finalised and removal of US tariffs still a sticking point on the Chinese side.
Macron and Xi confirm mutual support of 'irreversible' Paris agreement
The French and Chinese presidents have issued a joint statement to reassert their mutual support for the Paris climate accord.
Xi Jinping’s meeting with Carrie Lam ‘was to quash rumours of firing’
Xi Jinping also took a measured approach in giving his assessment of the political crisis roiling the city, analysts said.
Will resolve outstanding issues raised by India for not joining RCEP:China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed India’s decision not to join the RCEP deal at a summit meeting of the 16-nation bloc, effectively wrecking its aim to create the world’s largest free trade area having half of the world’s population.
China’s Xi Praises Free Trade. Striking Deals Is Another Matter. (Published 2019)
A setback with India and continuing negotiations with the United States test Beijing’s talk of lowering global barriers.
‘Like a movie’: In Xinjiang, new evidence that China stages prayers, street scenes for visiting delegations
China has staged intricately managed scenes filled with pedestrians, street vendors and drivers played by people – police officers, teachers, retirees – who have been screened by the authorities and assigned their role
