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Hong Kong uses new national security law against exiled activists

Hong Kong's Security Bureau said on Wednesday it would use powers in a new national security law against six self-exiled activists residing in Britain, including cancelling their passports, after they…

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China hit by searing temperatures as Asia braces for extreme summer

Temperatures are hitting record highs in parts of north and central China this week while a severe drought in the east is also threatening crops, as countries across Asia brace…

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China urges greater BRICS role as Western sanctions mount

China has urged the BRICS bloc of nations to take on greater responsibilities and establish itself as being inclusive to the world, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday, in…

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China’s defence ministry says Dutch ship incident ‘heinous’

China's Ministry of Defence on Tuesday warned the Netherlands to restrain actions of its naval and air forces after the Netherlands' defence ministry said that Chinese fighter jets approached a…

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Hong Kong starts hearing for 16 democrats in landmark national security case

Hong Kong's High Court kicked off a hearing against 16 democrats on Thursday ahead of verdicts in a landmark subversion trial that will be closely watched by diplomats, human rights…

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Xi says China wants to work with Arab states to resolve hot spot issues

China wants to work with Arab nations to resolve hot spot issues in ways conducive to upholding fairness, justice and achieving long-term peace and stability, President Xi Jinping said in…

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China, US agree to manage maritime risks through continued dialogue

China and the United States held consultations on maritime affairs in which both countries agreed to maintain dialogue and manage risks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday. China said…

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Xi lauds China-Russia ties as Putin lands in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to work with counterpart Vladimir Putin to "rejuvenate" their countries as the pair started a day of talks in Beijing, saying China would "always be…

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China military says it ‘drove away’ US destroyer in South China Sea

China's military said it closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on May 10, the Southern Theater…

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China set to launch high-stakes mission to moon’s ‘hidden’ side

China will send a robotic spacecraft in coming days on a round trip to the moon's far side in the first of three technically demanding missions that will pave the…

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In Beijing, Blinken confronts China over ‘powering’ Russia’s war

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised concerns on Friday about China's support for Russia's military, one of the many issues threatening to sour the recent improvement in relations between…

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China’s foreign minister says Iran able to ‘handle situation’ and spare Middle East more tension

China said it believed Iran could "handle the situation well and spare the region further turmoil" while safeguarding its sovereignty and dignity, referring to an attack on Iran's embassy in…

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Taipei replica in remote Chinese province fans Taiwan invasion fears

China seems to have created a mock-up of Taipei’s presidential district to use the site as a training ground to prepare for a future invasion of Taiwan. Satellite images verified…

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China’s Xi tells Dutch PM cutting supply chains would lead to confrontation

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday that creating technological barriers and cutting off supply chains would only lead to division and confrontation, according to…

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US, UK accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions

U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges, imposed sanctions, and called out Beijing over a sweeping cyberespionage campaign that allegedly hit millions of people - including lawmakers, academics, journalists…

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New Hong Kong security law comes into force amid fears for freedoms

By James Pomfret, Jessie Pang and Greg Torode HONG KONG, March 23 (Reuters) - A new national security law came into force in Hong Kong on Saturday despite growing international…

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Russia, Ukraine see crisis eventually resolved through talks, China’s special envoy says

By Joe Cash BEIJING, March 22 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine both believe the conflict will end through negotiations, China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs said on Friday, even though…

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China’s military, state media slam U.S. after Reuters report on SpaceX spy satellites

BEIJING, March 18 (Reuters) - Chinese military and state-run media on Sunday accused the United States of threatening global security, days after a Reuters report which found Elon Musk's SpaceX…

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China warns citizens in Singapore to stay away from gambling

BEIJING, March 18 (Reuters) - China's embassy in Singapore on Monday urged its citizens in the city-state to stay away from all forms of betting, saying gambling overseas violates Chinese…

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China’s defence ministry says it held military staff dialogue with NATO

BEIJING, (Reuters) - China and NATO held an eighth military staff dialogue on security policy in Beijing on Wednesday, according to a statement from the Chinese defence ministry. The two…

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More Chinese women choosing singledom as economy stutters

By Laurie Chen XIAN, China, (Reuters) - Freelance copywriter Chai Wanrou thinks marriage is an unfair institution. Like many young women in China, she is part of a growing movement…

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More Indian troops at border won’t ease tensions, says China foreign ministry

BEIJING, March 8 (Reuters) - China believes that India's move to add more troops at their disputed border is "not conducive to easing tensions", a foreign ministry spokesperson said on…

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Hong Kong issues new national security law bill with tougher jail terms

Hefty jail terms proposed for range of offences Rights concerns raised over new security law HK trying to fast-track bill as legislature begins debate Some lawmakers say bill could pass…

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China’s Xi urges preparation for military conflicts at sea

BEIJING, March 7 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping on Thursday called on the armed forces to coordinate preparations for military conflicts at sea, protect the country's maritime rights and…

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US has a wrong perception of China, says foreign minister

By Bernard Orr and Ethan Wang BEIJING, March 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. is clinging to wrong perceptions of China and has yet to fulfill its "promises" despite some progress…

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China’s Parliament to meet as economy clouds linger

By Yew Lun Tian BEIJING, (Reuters) - China's parliament, the National People's Congress (NPC), will kick off its annual session on Tuesday, with all eyes on plans to support growth…

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China urges largest nuclear states to negotiate a ‘no-first-use’ treaty

BEIJING, Feb 28 (Reuters) - States with the largest nuclear arsenals should negotiate a treaty on no-first-use of nuclear weapons against each other or make a political statement in this…

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China’s “dragon” baby boom may boost population in 2024- report

HONG KONG, (Reuters) - More babies are being born in hospitals across China in the Year of the Dragon, financial news outlet Yicai reported, an increase which could soften the…

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China sees Europe as increasingly ‘rational’ about its development, says foreign minister

BEIJING, Feb 22 (Reuters) - China said it sees Europe as increasingly viewing the country with a "rational perception," and that Europe should "not be afraid of it," Chinese Foreign…

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Hong Kong scientists seek good fortune for endangered horseshoe crabs

By Joyce Zhou HONG KONG, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Hong Kong conservationists on Wednesday began underwater tracking of endangered horseshoe crabs, which date back to before the dinosaurs, in a…

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China to send coast guard ships as tensions rise over Taiwanese islands

BEIJING, Feb 18 (Reuters) - China's coast guard said on Sunday it will strengthen its law enforcement activities and carry out regular patrols around a small group of Taiwanese-controlled islands…

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China opens Antarctic station south of Australia, New Zealand

BEIJING, Feb 7 (Reuters) - China on Wednesday inaugurated its Ross Sea scientific research station, the official Xinhua news agency reported, starting operations in an outpost in a part of…

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China reports death of woman from combined H3N2, H10N5 bird flu

By Mei Mei Chu BEIJING, Jan 31 (Reuters) - China on Wednesday reported the death of a woman due to an infection of combined H3N2 and H10N5 strains of bird…

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Chinese military continues to train, prepare for war -defence ministry spokesperson

BEIJING, Jan 25 (Reuters) - China's military is continuing to train and prepare for war, and will continue to organise relevant military operations on a regular basis, a defence ministry…

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EU draws up economic security plans, with mind on China

The European Commission will set out plans on Wednesday to bolster the European Union's economic security through closer scrutiny of foreign investment and tighter controls on exports and outflows of…

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China undergoes rare scrutiny of rights record at UN meeting

China underwent scrutiny of its human rights record at a key U.N. meeting on Tuesday, with Western countries calling for more protections for Xinjiang Uyghurs and greater freedom in Hong…

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Earthquake strikes China-Kyrgzstan border

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck the Kyrgyzstan-Xinjiang border region on Tuesday with reports of several injuries and collapsed houses, Chinese state media reported. The epicentre of the quake struck at…

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 rocks southern Xinjiang, China – GFZ

Jan 22 (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck southern Xinjiang, China on Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ)said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km…

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Taiwan reports first major Chinese military activity after election

By Ben Blanchard and Michael Martina Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 18 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols" with Chinese warships…

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China’s population drops for 2nd year, raises long-term growth concerns

China's population drops 0.15% y/y in 2023 Birth rate at new low, death rate at highest since 1974 Total new births drop 5.7% to 9.02 mln Total deaths rise 6.6%…

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China’s military ready to ‘smash’ any ‘Taiwan independence’ plot

BEIJING, Jan 12 (Reuters) - China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) remains on high alert at all times and will take all needed steps to "smash" any "Taiwan independence" separatist plot,…

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Artillery shells from restive Myanmar region hit southwest China town

BEIJING, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Five people in a Chinese town near Myanmar were wounded on Wednesday by stray artillery shells from across the border, according to China's state-controlled Global…

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China calls on Taiwan’s people to promote ‘peaceful reunification’

The head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office on Tuesday called on Taiwan's people to promote the process of "peaceful reunification", saying it was the common desire of people on both…

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Xi urges Chinese envoys to create ‘diplomatic iron army’

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged Chinese ambassadors to forge a "diplomatic iron army" loyal to the Communist Party, reviving the…

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China expects searing heat, more weather extremes in 2024

China - grappling with one of its coldest Decembers on record - will likely have to brace for another round of scorching heat and an increase in extreme weather next…

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China’s cold snap reaches Shanghai with chilliest year-end in 40 years

By Casey Hall and Ryan Woo SHANGHAI, Dec 21 (Reuters) - China's financial hub Shanghai was set to record its chilliest period in December in four decades, spurring authorities to…

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China warns Philippines not to ‘miscalculate’ situation in South China Sea

BEIJING, Dec 21 (Reuters) - China warned the Philippines that if the latter "miscalculates" the maritime situation, is bent on having its own way or colludes with "ill-intentioned" external forces,…

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Chinese rescuers brave freezing cold to find earthquake survivors

131 dead, 980 injured, 16 missing in earthquake-hit area Sub-zero conditions imperil trapped victims High-altitude, complex terrain challenges rescuers By Liz Lee BEIJING, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Braving sub-zero conditions,…

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Magnitude-6.2 quake kills 118 in northwestern China’s Gansu, Qinghai provinces

A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted a remote and mountainous county on the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau just before midnight on Monday, killing at least 118 people and injuring hundreds,…

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China, North Korea hold high-level meeting amid missile launches

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with a senior North Korean official in Beijing on Monday, coinciding with Pyongyang's launch of a missile capable of reaching anywhere in the…

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Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China

By Andrew Silver SHANGHAI, (Reuters) - With more than a full year past since China eased restrictions and let COVID-19 sweep its households, scientists are worried a unique opportunity may…

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China pressures Taiwan with trade accusations and warplanes month before election

China on Friday pressured Taiwan with a trade barrier probe and warplanes in the Taiwan Strait a month before the island holds key elections, as Taipei called on Beijing to…

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Second cold wave encases China’s Beijing in snow, ice

By Ryan Woo and Liz Lee BEIJING, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Snow, blizzards and plunging temperatures swept northern China in what could be one of its most severe cold snaps…

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Snowfall shrouds north China in prelude to even colder weather

BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The first snowfall of winter arrived in Beijing early Monday, covering the Chinese capital with a mantle of white overnight and plunging the city into…

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China issues action plan to improve air quality

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will "strictly and reasonably" control total coal use and curb high-emissions projects to improve air quality, China's state council said in an action plan released .…

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U.S monitoring reports of Chinese warships at Cambodian base

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The United States is monitoring reports of Chinese warships docking in Cambodia and has serious concerns about Beijing's plans to have exclusive…

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Belarus President Lukashenko returns to China, seeks stronger ties

By Joe Cash and Liz Lee BEIJING, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko met China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday for the second time this year,…

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