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China in contact with WHO on respiratory diseases

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization (WHO) on respiratory diseases, when asked about the rising cases of the…

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Taiwan reports first Chinese ‘combat patrol’ of the New Year

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out the first "combat patrol" around the island of the New Year, after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te…

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Xi says no one can stop China’s ‘reunification’ with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that no one can stop the "historic trend" of China's "reunification" with Taiwan. Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to "one and…

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Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

The World Health Organization has urged China to share data on the origins of the Covid pandemic, five years on from its start in the city of Wuhan. "This is…

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US Treasury says Chinese hackers stole documents in ‘major incident’

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department's computer security guardrails this month and stole documents in what Treasury called a "major incident," according to a letter to lawmakers that…

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EU slaps new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet, Chinese dronemakers

European Union ambassadors agreed a 15th package of sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting its shadow tanker fleet and Chinese firms making drones for Moscow, diplomats said.…

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China says it takes ‘necessary measures’ to defend sovereignty over Taiwan

China's government said on Wednesday that it takes "necessary measures" to defend the country's sovereignty and will not tolerate "separatist" activities, as Taiwan reported another rise in Chinese warplanes near…

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China sends largest naval fleet in decades to region, threat level severe, Taiwan says

China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades, posing a threat to Taiwan that is more pronounced than previous Chinese war games, the Taiwanese…

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UPDATED: Taiwan raises alert as China deploys 90 ships in likely exercises

Taiwan raised its alert level on Monday, saying China had reserved airspace and deployed naval and coast guard vessels in what a security source called the first military drills across…

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Chinese, Russian military planes enter South Korea’s air defence zone

Eleven Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered South Korea's air defence identification zone on Friday over a period of four hours, prompting South Korea to launch fighter jets, South Korea's…

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China defence minister Dong Jun under investigation for corruption

China Defence Minister Dong Jun has been placed under investigation as part of a wide-ranging anti-corruption probe that has roiled the top ranks of the People's Liberation Army, the Financial…

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EU proposing to sanction Chinese technology firms for supporting Russia in its war on Ukraine – draft documents

The European Union is proposing to sanction several Chinese technology firms for aiding Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to draft documents seen by the Guardian. The EU is targeting seven…

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China expands visa-free access to Japan, Bulgaria and other countries

China will expand its visa-free arrangements to include Japan, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro and other countries, effective from Nov. 30, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2025, a foreign ministry spokesperson said…

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What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden last year to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence, according to two U.S.…

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EU slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs

The European Union has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles to as much as 45.3% at the end of its highest profile trade investigation that has divided Europe…

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Taiwan warns Chinese blockade would be act of war,

A real Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday after drills by China…

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Xi tells Putin the world is in chaos but friendship with Russia will endure

Chinese President Xi Jinping told Russia's Vladimir Putin that the international situation was gripped by chaos but that Beijing's strategic partnership with Moscow was a force for stability amid the…

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China says it has extended agreement with Vatican on bishops

China and the Vatican have agreed to extend an accord on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China for a longer period of four years, Beijing said on Tuesday. The…

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IMF’s Georgieva says China can no longer rely on exports for growth

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters on Thursday that China is too large to continue relying on exports to drive its economy and faces dangerously slower growth…

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China says it will not renounce use of force over Taiwan

China will not promise to renounce the use of force over Taiwan but this is aimed at external interference and a small minority of separatists, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said…

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Taiwan details record surge in planes in China’s war games, flags risk to region

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday it had detected a record number of 153 Chinese military aircraft participating in China's war games around the island the previous day, detailing a…

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China launches war games around Taiwan

China's military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the "separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces", drawing condemnation from the…

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Most Taiwanese believe China unlikely to invade in coming five years

Most Taiwanese believe China is unlikely to invade in the coming five years but do see Beijing as a serious threat to the democratic island, a poll by Taiwan's top…

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Russian, Chinese ships conduct joint drills in Pacific, Russia’s agencies report

Russian and Chinese navy warships have practiced anti-submarine missions in the northwestern Pacific Ocean as part of a joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday.…

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Japan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait for first time

Japan's Self Defense Force patrolled the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday for the first time in an attempt to send a message to China, the Yomiuri newspaper reported, citing multiple government…

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Taiwan reports surge of Chinese warplanes off its coast

Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday it had detected a surge of Chinese warplanes flying off its east, west and south coasts in what a security source said was China…

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German navy makes rare transit of sensitive Taiwan Strait

Two German navy ships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday in the first such transit in two decades, demonstrating Berlin's resolve to stand with Western allies at a…

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Economic relationship with China “unfair”, “imbalanced”, India foreign minister says

India's economic relationship with neighbour China has been very "unfair" and "imbalanced", Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Thursday. Jaishankar, speaking at an event in Geneva, also said about…

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EU, China should build bridges, avoid trade war, says Spanish prime minister

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday there does not need to be a trade war between the European Union and China, and the two sides should seek to…

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China announces joint naval and air drills with Russia

China’s Defense Ministry announced on Monday that joint naval and air drills with Russia will begin this month, emphasizing the growing military ties between the two nations as Russia continues…

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NATO chief urges China to stop supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Friday called on China to stop supporting Russia's war in Ukraine and said Beijing's assistance has been a significant factor in the continuation of…

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China stops foreign adoptions of its children

China will no longer send children overseas for adoption, the government said, overturning a more than three-decade rule that was rooted in its once strict one-child policy. More than 160,000…

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China offers Africa $51 billion in fresh funding, promises a million jobs

President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to step up Chinese support to Africa, the world's second fastest-growing continent, with funding of nearly $51 billion, backing for more infrastructure initiatives and…

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China will not impose anti-dumping measures on EU brandy for now

Beijing announced it would refrain from imposing provisional tariffs on brandy imported from the European Union, despite determining that it had been sold in China at prices below market value.…

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China decides not to impose tariffs on EU brandy

Beijing said on Thursday it would not impose provisional tariffs on brandy imported from the European Union despite finding it had been sold in China below market prices, giving both…

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China holds 2nd day of talks on Taiwan, fentanyl with top Biden aide

U.S. President Joe Biden's national security adviser Jake Sullivan started his second day of meetings with top Chinese officials in Beijing on Wednesday, aimed at quieting tensions between the two…

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Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, including Teslas

Canada, following the lead of the United States and European Union, said it would impose a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese electric vehicles and announced a 25% tariff on…

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Chinese military plane reportedly carries out first violation of Japanese airspace

Japan has condemned a reported violation of its airspace by a Chinese military aircraft as “utterly unacceptable” and a threat to its security. The incursion, described by Japanese media as…

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China’s military conducts armed patrols, joint police patrols near China-Myanmar border

China's military said on Monday it had organised army units and joint air-ground police patrols near the Myanmar border to maintain security and stability as fighting between Myanmar's ruling junta…

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China’s probes on EU products following EV tariffs

China has opened an anti-subsidy probe into imported dairy products from the European Union, stepping up tension with the bloc a day after Brussels released its revised draft decision related…

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EU probes into Chinese subsidies and imports

The European Commission on Tuesday proposed final duties of up to 36.3% on imported electric vehicles made in China, as part of the highest profile EU probe of alleged Chinese…

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German warships await orders on crossing Taiwan Strait

Two German warships await orders from Berlin, their commander said, to determine whether next month they will be the first German naval vessels in decades to pass through the Taiwan…

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Foreign airlines lose interest in China as domestic carriers expand abroad

Chinese airlines are gaining market share on international routes, industry data shows, as foreign rivals are deterred by weak China travel demand and rising costs and extended flight times because…

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British Airways to pause flights to Beijing

British Airways (BA) is to halt flights to the Chinese capital. BA saidit will pause its route to Beijing from 26 October, but continue daily flights to Shanghai and Hong…

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US to increase military force in Australia

Australia will begin co-manufacturing guided weapons with the US next year to boost supply for allies in the Indo Pacific and increase a US military presence in the country, including…

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China records hottest month in recent history

China had its hottest month in observed modern history in July, Chinese state media reported, mirroring record hot weather seen around the world last month. Temperatures averaged 23.21 degrees Celsius…

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Meloni seeks better terms for Italian firms operating in China

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni came to China to boost co-operation with the world's second-largest economy and even out trade ties, she told reporters on Tuesday, during a visit to…

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U.S. upgrades military command in Japan, warns of China threats

The United States announced plans for a major revamp of its military command in Japan to deepen coordination with its ally's forces, as the two countries labelled China the "greatest…

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UPDATED: Palestinian factions sign declaration to end divisions after talks in China

Various Palestinian factions have agreed to end their divisions and strengthen Palestinian unity by signing the Beijing Declaration on Tuesday morning in China, according to Chinese state media. The declaration…

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China pledges industrial modernisation, raft of other reforms

Chinese leaders pledged this week to modernise the country's industrial complex, expand domestic demand, curb debt and property sector risks, as well as implement financial and fiscal reforms, state media…

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Taiwan must rely on itself for defence, foreign minister responds to Trump

Taiwan must rely on itself for defence and is likely to keep increasing spending and modernising its military given the threat it faces from China, Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said…

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The few can beat the many, Taiwan president says ahead of annual war games

There are many examples in history of smaller militaries beating larger opponents, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told air force officers in comments released on Tuesday, offering encouragement ahead of annual…

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China, Belarus start joint military drills near Polish border

China and Belarus started joint military exercises on Monday, the Belarusian and Chinese defence ministries said, holding the drills just few miles (km) from the border of NATO-member Poland and…

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Hungary’s Orban arrives in China on Ukraine peace mission

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived in Beijing on Monday after talks on a potential Ukrainian peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin that angered some EU leaders. Orban, whose…

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China unveils next steps in EU brandy probe as EV tariffs take effect

China announced the next step in its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports on Friday, ramping up tensions on the same day the European Commission's provisional tariffs on Chinese-made electric…

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Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity

Taiwan on Friday reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby with another "combat patrol" as the government called on Beijing not to escalate tensions after the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing…

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China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet

The European Union will impose tariffs of up to 37.6% from Friday on imports of electric vehicles made in China, EU officials said, ratcheting up tensions with Beijing in Brussels'…

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