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Norway says cyber attack on parliament carried out from China

Norway said on Monday that a March 10 cyber attack on parliament's e-mail system was carried out from China, calling on authorities there to take steps to prevent such activities.…

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Coronavirus escaped from Wuhan lab – US and China agree on exit strategy: “Beijing will admit the mistake” – TgCom

The SARS-CoV-2 virus would have accidentally escaped from the Wuhan laboratory where it was being studied. TgCom reports that this new development will be admitted in a version of agreement…

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UPDATED: US, allies accuse China of global cyber hacking campaign, Four Chinese nationals charged by U.S.

The United States and a coalition of allies accused China on Monday of a global cyber hacking campaign that employed contract hackers, specifically attributing a large Microsoft attack disclosed earlier…

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WHO proposes fresh mission to China and lab audits

The World Health Organization has proposed a second phase of studies in China into the origins of the coronavirus, including audits of laboratories in Wuhan, but there is no sign…

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U.S. Air Force to send dozens of F-22 fighter jets to Pacific amid tensions with China

The United States Air Force is sending more than two dozen F-22 stealth fighters to an exercise in the western Pacific this month, an unusually large deployment of the powerful…

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U.S. to sanction Chinese officials and warn companies over Hong Kong

The United States is preparing to impose sanctions on Friday on a number of Chinese officials over Beijing's crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, and warn international businesses operating there…

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Germany calls on China to allow further investigations into COVID origins

German Health Minister Jens Spahn called on China to make it possible for investigations into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic to continue, saying more information was needed. Speaking during…

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Japan warns of crisis over Taiwan, growing risks from U.S.-China rivalry

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's government approved Japan's annual defense white paper in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday (July 13), which pointed to China as their main national security concern. Growing military…

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Handful of cities driving urban greenhouse gas emissions – study

Just 25 big cities – almost all of them in China – accounted for more than half of the climate-warming gases pumped out by a sample of 167 urban hubs…

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China says it ‘drove away’ U.S. warship from Chinese waters

China's military said it "drove away" a U.S. warship that illegally entered Chinese waters near the Paracel Islands on Monday, the anniversary of an international court ruling that held Beijing…

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U.S. repeats warning to China against attack on Philippine forces

The United States repeated a warning to China that an attack on Philippine armed forces in the South China Sea would trigger a 1951 U.S.-Philippines mutual defense treaty. Secretary of…

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Leaders of N.Korea, China vow greater cooperation in face of foreign hostility

The leaders of North Korea and China traded messages vowing to strengthen cooperation on the anniversary of their treaty of friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance between the two countries, North…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Wuxi, China

A general view of the Turtle Head Park in Wuxi city, Jiangsu Province, China. Cherry blossoms in China represent love and the female mystique such as beauty, strength, and sexuality.…

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Livzon’s COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, triggers antibodies -study

A potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by a subsidiary of China's Livzon Pharmaceutical Group Inc appeared safe and able to elicit antibodies in healthy adults in a mid-stage clinical trial, Chinese…

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U.S. blacklists 34 entities, including more than 10 from China -Commerce Dept.

The Biden administration on Friday added 14 Chinese companies and other entities to its economic blacklist over alleged human rights abuses and high-tech surveillance in Xinjiang. The Commerce Department said…

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China marks 25% of its territory for environmental protection

China has designated 25% of its onshore territory "ecological conservation" areas, limiting development and human activities in order to improve the environment and conserve resources. The Ministry of Ecology and…

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China reports highest cases of coronavirus since January

China reported 57 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for 6 July, up from 23 cases a day earlier, the national health authority said on Wednesday. It was the highest…

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China’s Xi tells Macron, Merkel he hopes to expand cooperation with Europe

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday told French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel he hoped China and Europe would expand cooperation to better respond to global challenges, state broadcaster CCTV reported.…

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China urges nations to build ‘Great Wall of Immunity’ against coronavirus

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community on Saturday to build a "Great Wall of Immunity" to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. "We should face the imminent challenges together,"…

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U.S. calls build-up of China’s nuclear arsenal ‘concerning’

The United States said China's rapid build-up of its nuclear forces was concerning and called on Beijing to engage with it "on practical measures to reduce the risks of destabilizing…

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UPDATED: China’s Xi pledges ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, gets stern rebuke

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged on Thursday to complete "reunification" with self-ruled Taiwan and vowed to "smash" any attempts at formal independence, drawing a stern rebuke from Taipei, which lambasted…

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A hundred years on, how the Communist Party dominates China

China's ruling Communist Party celebrates the 100th anniversary of its founding on July 1. WHAT ARE THE ORIGINS OF THE PARTY? The Communist Party of China (CCP) was founded in…

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WHO declares China malaria-free after 70 years of efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) declared China malaria-free on Wednesday, after a 70 year old effort to eradicate the disease. "We congratulate the people of China on ridding the country…

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Russia, China extend friendship and cooperation treaty -Kremlin

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday announced the extension of a 20-year-old friendship and cooperation treaty between their countries, both of…

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Italy says its relations with U.S. far more important than with China

Reuters - Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Monday that Rome's relations with the United States are much more important than its ties with China. The United States…

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China’s ban forces some bitcoin miners to flee overseas, others sell out

China's sweeping ban on cryptocurrency mining has paralysed an industry that accounts for over half of global bitcoin production, as miners dump machines in despair or seek refuge in places…

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Antibodies triggered by Chinese COVID-19 shots less effective on Delta variant

Antibodies triggered by two Chinese COVID-19 vaccines are less effective against the Delta variant compared with other strains but the shots still offer protection, a Chinese disease control researcher told…

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First COVID-19 case could have emerged in China in October 2019

The virus that causes COVID-19 could have started spreading in China as early as October 2019, two months before the first case was identified in the central city of Wuhan,…

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Fire tears through martial arts training centre in China, killing 18

A fire tore through a martial arts training centre in China's Henan province on Friday killing at least 18 people, Chinese state media reported. The blaze at Shangqiu city also…

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China says it will take necessary measures to safeguard Chinese firms’ interests

China said on Thursday that it would take all necessary measures to safeguard legitimate interests of Chinese companies after the United States blacklisted five Chinese firms over alleged human rights…

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China’s COVID-hit Shenzhen suspends direct flights to Beijing

Direct flights from the southern city of Shenzhen to Beijing have been suspended until at least July 1, booking apps showed, ahead of celebrations for the Chinese Communist Party's founding…

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Germany must confront China on human rights despite trade, says industry

Germany needs an honest discussion about how to deal with trading partners such as China and must not duck confrontation if red lines on human rights are crossed, the head of the influential…

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Closure looms for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy Apple Daily after raids

The pro-democracy Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily looked set to close for good by Saturday following police raids and the arrest of executives - a move that critics say undermines the city's status…

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Bitcoin tumbles 10% in wake of deepening China crackdown

Bitcoin tumbled almost 10% on Monday as recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market showed no signs of dampening down, with market players citing jitters over China's expanding crackdown on bitcoin mining in thin…

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China’s cryptocurrency-mining crackdown spreads to Sichuan

China's crackdown on cryptocurrency "mining" has extended to the southwest province of Sichuan, where authorities ordered cryptocurrency mining projects closed in the major mining centre. Cryptomining is big business in…

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Shenzhen airport tightens COVID-19 measures as China logs 30 new cases

The airport in China's southern city of Shenzhen said on Saturday that anyone entering the premises must show a negative virus test taken within 48 hours before entry. The instruction…

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Microsoft plans massive China expansion in Asia-wide cloud push

Microsoft Corp. plans to add four new data centers within China by early 2022 in a wider effort to expand its service capacity across Asia, according to people familiar with…

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White House considering talks between Biden and China’s Xi

The White House will consider arranging talks between President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as the two countries spar over issues including human rights, a top U.S.…

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China disease expert says COVID-19 origins probe should shift to U.S.

A senior Chinese expert said the United States should be the priority in the next phase of investigations into the origin of COVID-19 after a study showed the disease could…

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China launches crewed spacecraft Shenzhou-12 in historic mission

China launched a spacecraft on Thursday carrying three astronauts to part of a space station still under construction for the longest stay in low Earth orbit by any Chinese national.…

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Proposed changes to S.Korea citizenship law face anti-China headwinds

South Korea is trying to increase its future working population by making it easier for children of foreign residents to become citizens, but its plans have run into trouble in…

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Covid outbreaks in Chinese ports could cause global goods shortages

An outbreak of Covid-19 in southern China has combined with the rapid reopening of the world economy and a shortage of shipping containers to cause a surge in transport costs…

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Photo Story: At least 28 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan air defence identification zone (ADIZ)

A handout photo made available by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defence shows PLA H-6 bomber flies in an undisclosed location. On 15th June, 28 Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's…

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China says no leak at nuclear plant, no change to detection standards

China said on Wednesday that there was no radiation leak at the Taishan nuclear power station and it had not raised acceptable limits for radiation levels around the plant, responding…

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Australia’s top exporting state calls for reset in China ties

Australia's biggest exporting state on Tuesday urged Canberra to stop antagonising China, the country's top trade partner, in remarks that came amid escalating criticism of Beijing led by the United States, Australia's…

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UPDATED: China’s CGN says nuclear station meets safety rules amid reports of leak

State-run China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) said on Sunday that operations at its nuclear power station in south China meet safety rules and the surrounding environment is safe, shortly…

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China denounces G7 statement, urges group to stop slandering country

China denounced on Monday a joint statement by the Group of Seven leaders that had scolded Beijing over a range of issues as a gross interference in the country's internal…

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China cautions G7: ‘small’ groups don’t rule the world

China on Sunday pointedly cautioned Group of Seven leaders that the days when "small" groups of countries decided the fate of the world was long gone, hitting back at the…

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UPDATED: Gas pipe explosion kills 12 in central Chinese city

A gas pipe explosion in a residential community in a central Chinese city killed 12 people and injured 138, state media CCTV reported Sunday. One hundred-fifty people were evacuated following…

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China’s cryptocurrency-mining crackdown spreads to Yunnan in southwest – media

China's crackdown on cryptocurrencies has spread to the country's southwest with a campaign against misuse of electricity by bitcoin miners in Yunnan province, local media reported on Saturday. In addition…

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EU vows to shield itself from Chinese security threats, Michel says

European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday that the European Union was ready to stand up to aggressive actions by China and Russia, offering support to U.S. President Joe…

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China arrests over 1,100 suspects in crackdown on crypto-related money laundering

Police in China arrested over 1,100 people suspected of using cryptocurrencies to launder illegal proceeds from telephone and Internet scams in a recent crackdown, the Ministry of Public Security said.…

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U.S. Senate passes sweeping bill to address China tech threat

The U.S. Senate voted 68-32 on Tuesday to approve a sweeping package of legislation intended to boost the country's ability to compete with Chinese technology. The desire for a hard…

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China’s Guangdong steps up COVID-19 testing as infections mount

China's southern Guangdong province, spooked by a rise in novel coronavirus infections since May, stepped up mass testing this week in a handful of cities, including those that have yet to report…

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WHO official says can’t force China to give more information on COVID-19 origins

A top World Health Organization official said on Monday that the WHO cannot compel China to divulge more data on COVID-19's origins, while adding it will propose studies needed to take understanding of where the virus emerged to the "next…

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China blocks several cryptocurrency-related social media accounts amid crackdown

A slew of crypto-related accounts in China's Twitter-like Weibo platform were blocked over the weekend, as Beijing stepped up a crackdown on bitcoin trading and mining. More actions are expected,…

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Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine gains China approval for emergency use in children, adolescents

China has approved emergency use of Sinovac Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine in people aged between three and 17, its chairman Yin Weidong told state TV late on Friday. China's mass vaccination…

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