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Taiwan urges China to stop ‘destructive’ military activities

By Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee TAIPEI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday urged China to stop "destructive, unilateral action" after reporting a sharp rise in Chinese…

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China trying to headhunt British nationals in key positions, UK says

By Andrew Macaskill and Kylie Maclellan LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Chinese spies are targeting British officials in sensitive positions in politics, defence and business as part of an increasingly…

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Chinese gold demand soars on economic worries and weaker yuan

BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Chinese gold prices hit record highs this week, extending a months-long rally as consumers snap up the safe-haven asset to offset a depreciating yuan. The…

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China to manage monkeypox as disease on par with COVID-19

BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - China plans to manage monkeypox in the same way it handles infectious diseases such as COVID-19 starting from Sept. 20, health authorities said on Friday,…

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UPDATED: China defence minister under investigation, being removed from post

By Yew Lun Tian and Yukiko Toyoda BEIJING/TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Suspicion over the unexplained weeks-long absence of Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu deepened on Friday, as some media…

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Beijing blasts EU probe as protectionist as China EV maker stocks slide

Investigation ramps up EU-China tensions Probe will set tone for upcoming bilateral talks China's EV market share in Europe has been growing Analysts warn of China retaliation if EU levies…

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China says it has not banned purchase, use of foreign phone brands

BEIJING, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China has not issued a ban on the purchase and use of foreign phone brands, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday, in response to…

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China confirms Papal envoy’s visit for Ukraine talks

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Papal envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will visit China for talks on resolving the conflict in Ukraine, despite the lack of formal bilateral…

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Taiwan reports 28 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Taiwan's defence ministry said it spotted 28 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone on Wednesday morning,…

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UK man, accused of spying for China in parliament, says he’s innocent

A researcher in Britain's parliament denied he was a Chinese spy on Monday, saying he was 'completely innocent' of media allegations of working for Beijing and had only ever tried…

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Biden meets China leader Li, says economic woes make Taiwan invasion less likely

By Nandita Bose and Trevor Hunnicutt HANOI, Sept 10 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden said on Sunday he held his highest-level talks with Chinese leadership in months, adding that Beijing's economic…

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UPDATE: US, Russia praise G20 summit declaration as meeting heads to close

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan praises declaration U.S. President Joe Biden leaves for Vietnam, misses summit's last session White House says not aware of any talks…

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China’s widening iPhone curbs roil US technology sector

Apple shares down after Beijing restricts iPhone use iPhone maker set for biggest two-day drop since Nov Tensions between US and China have risen in recent months US House panel…

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UK PM Sunak raises concern over interference in UK democracy with China’s Li

Sept 10 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he had raised his concern over any Chinese interference in Britain's parliamentary democracy during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at a G20 summit in India, after the…

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G20: Xi Jinping’s snub of summit the latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers

It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently when China released an “official…

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Hong Kong’s heaviest rain in at least 140 years floods city streets, metro

By Tyrone Siu and Farah Master HONG KONG, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Torrential rain deluged Hong Kong on Friday leading to widespread flooding across the densely packed city, submerging streets,…

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China says 90 countries have confirmed attendance for Belt and Road Initiative

BEIJING, Sept 7 (Reuters) - China said on Thursday that 90 countries have confirmed attendance for its Belt and Road Initiative conference being held in October, The third Belt and…

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China wants to ban clothes that ‘hurt nation’s feelings’

A draft law banning speech and dressing "detrimental to the spirit of Chinese people" has sparked debate in China. If the law comes into force, people found guilty could be…

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China bans govt officials from using iPhone for work -WSJ

Sept 6 (Reuters) - China has ordered officials at central government agencies not to use Apple's iPhones and other foreign-branded devices for work or bring them into the office, the…

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China to launch new $40 billion state fund to boost chip industry, sources say

China is set to launch a new state-backed investment fund that aims to raise about $40 billion for its semiconductor sector, two people familiar with the matter said, as the…

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Russia proposes joint navy exercise with N.Korea, China – Yonhap

SEOUL, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Russia's defence minister has proposed to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that their countries hold a naval exercise, along with China, South Korea's Yonhap…

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In overture to China, Pope sends greetings to a ‘noble’ people

ULAANBAATAR, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Sunday sent greetings to China, calling its citizens a "noble" people and asking Catholics in China to be "good Christians and good…

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in Hong Kong, China’s Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears

HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hundreds of flights were cancelled in China's Guangdong province and Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Saola moved closer to the mainland on Friday, forcing…

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Super typhoon heads towards Hong Kong, China issues highest warning

BEIJING/ HONG KONG Aug 31 (Reuters) - China issued its highest typhoon warning on Thursday as Super Typhoon Saola, packing winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph), headed towards…

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China, Britain make tentative steps to repair ties

UK foreign secretary Cleverly visits Beijing First visit by senior UK minister in five years China's Wang says both should move forward with 'respect' Cleverly says important to maintain lines…

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Taiwan warns of ‘sharp increase’ in tensions as Chinese planes cross median line

Taiwan's defence ministry warned on Tuesday of a possible "sharp increase" in military tensions after reporting renewed Chinese military activity including fighter jets crossing the sensitive median line of the…

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Saudi Arabia considers Chinese bid for nuclear plant -WSJ

Saudi Arabia is considering a Chinese bid to build it a nuclear power plant, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, a decision that could derail U.S. plans in the…

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Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity, planes in ‘response’ zone

Taiwan's defence ministry reported renewed Chinese military activity around the island on Friday, including 13 aircraft entering Taiwan's "response" zone and five ships carrying out combat readiness patrols. China, which…

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China condemns release of Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean

China again voiced strong opposition and condemned Japan's decision to start releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, the Chinese foreign ministry said on…

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China urgently needs to address economic uncertainty – EU business group chief

The head of an influential European business lobby in China said Beijing needs to send a clear message on how it plans to revive its economy and provide clarity on a…

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German Foreign Minister says China a challenge to ‘how we live together’

Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday China posed a challenge to the "fundamentals of how we live together in this world" and Germany would work with mid-sized nations…

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Hong Kong freedoms continued to erode in 2022, despite promises, EU says

Hong Kong's democratic principles, freedoms and autonomy continued to erode in 2022, despite China's obligation to protect them, the European Commission said in an annual report. Hong Kong returned from British…

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China, India agree to maintain peace, tranquillity on the ground in border areas

China and India agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity on the ground in the border areas, China's defence ministry said in a joint statement on the 19th round of China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting on Tuesday.…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Ordos, China

An aerial photo shows wind turbine blades at Zhuzhou Shidai New Material Technology Co., Ltd in Ordos city, China . Zhuzhou Shidai New Material west Inner Mongolia branch produces turbines…

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China uncovers alleged Chinese spy for CIA – state broadcaster

China has uncovered a Chinese national suspected of spying for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), state television said on Friday, highlighting what it said were the risks and dangers…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Yangzhou, China

An aerial photo taken shows people playing at a water amusement park in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Via EPA-EFE/XINHUA / Meng Delong

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Fourteen dead in floods in northeastern China

BEIJING, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Fourteen people were reported to have died over the weekend in the Chinese city of Shulan due to flooding caused by Typhoon Doksuri. Northeastern China,…

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US dispatches warships after China and Russia send naval patrol near Alaska

The US dispatched four navy warships as well as a reconnaissance airplane after multiple Chinese and Russian military vessels carried out a joint naval patrol near Alaska last week. …

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EU’s Borrell says he wants to strengthen EU-China relations after call with China’s Wang Yi

Aug 7 (Reuters) - The European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said both he and China's Wang Yi want to strengthen EU-China relations, after a call with the Chinese…

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Twenty-one injured in east China magnitude 5.5 earthquake

Recasts, adds details throughoutAug 5 (Reuters) - Twenty-one people were injured and 126 buildings collapsed after an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the eastern Chinese province of Shandong on Sunday,…

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China curbs exports of drone equipment amid U.S. tech tension

BEIJING (Reuters) - China announced export controls on some drones and drone-related equipment, saying it wanted to safeguard "national security and interests" amid escalating tension with the United States over…

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What caused the record rainfall in Beijing and northern China?

By Ethan Wang and Ryan Woo BEIJING (Reuters) - Extreme rain battered Beijing, Tianjin and the province of Hebei in the wake of Typhoon Doksuri in late July, causing widespread…

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China looks to limit children to two hours a day on their phones

By Josh YeHong Kong, Aug 2 (Reuters) - China's cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday children under the age of 18 should be limited to a maximum of two hours a…

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Maximum precipitation during recent rainfall in Beijing was a 140-yr high

BEIJING, Aug 2 (Reuters) - The maximum precipitation recorded during the rainfall in the Chinese capital of Beijing between 8 p.m. (1200 GMT) Saturday and 7 a.m. Wednesday was a…

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Typhoon Doksuri: Thousands flee homes as rain lashes China’s capital

By Liz Lee and Ethan Wang BEIJING, July 31 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from their homes in Beijing as the remnants of Typhoon Doksuri dumped…

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Italy minister: joining China’s Belt and Road was ‘atrocious’ decision

By Alvise Armellini Italy entered pact in 2019 under a previous government Current administration is considering how to pull out PM Meloni says a decision will be taken by December…

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A familiar face for the US as China’s Wang returns as foreign minister

By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - China's decision to reappoint its top diplomat Wang Yi as foreign minister one month after former rising star Qin Gang disappeared…

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China hopes France can help take heat out of relations with EU

By Joe Cash BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - China hopes France can "stabilise the tone" of EU-China relations, vice-premier He Lifeng told his French counterpart in Beijing on Saturday, as…

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Foreign ships, aircraft in East and South China Seas escalating tensions – China’s defence ministry

BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - The frequent dispatch of ships and aircraft by certain unnamed countries to "show off their military force for self-interest" has raised tensions in the East…

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China’s Wang Yi makes first statement after reappointment as foreign minister

BEIJING, July 28 (Reuters) - China's Wang Yi has made his first comments on Friday since his reappointment as foreign minister, promising to deepen partnerships and safeguard sovereignty in a…

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China to step up policy adjustments amid tortuous recovery

China's top leaders pledged on Monday to step up policy support for the economy amid a tortuous post-COVID recovery, focusing on boosting domestic demand, signalling more stimulus steps. The world's…

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Chinese cities brace for floods as heat scorches inland regions

By Ryan Woo and Liz Lee BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) - Beijing and other cities braced for severe flooding on Friday as summer storms rolled across many parts of China,…

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US envoy Kerry says climate cooperation could redefine US-China ties

China and the United States could use climate cooperation to redefine their troubled relationship and lead the way in tackling global warming, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told senior Chinese…

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China logs 52.2 Celsius as extreme weather rewrites records

BEIJING, July 17 (Reuters) - A remote township in China's arid northwest endured temperatures of more than 52 Celsius (126 Fahrenheit) on Sunday, state media reported, setting a record for…

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China-Russia June trade value at highest since Ukraine war

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's two-way trade with Russia rose in June to its highest level since the Ukraine war started, Chinese customs data showed this week, at a time that…

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China flexes military muscles ahead of Taiwan’s war games

By Yimou Lee and Roger Tung TAIPEI (Reuters) - China's military has been flexing its muscles this week around Taiwan practicing joint force operations far out at sea, ahead of…

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Pope approves Shanghai bishop but Vatican chides China for not consulting

VATICAN CITY, July 15 (Reuters) - Pope Francis has approved the new bishop of Shanghai on mainland China but the Vatican chided Beijing for transferring him there without first consulting,…

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