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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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Wang Yi urges EU to ‘clarify’ its position on partnership with China

BEIJING, July 15 (Reuters) - The European Union must further "clarify" its position on its strategic partnership with Beijing, China's top diplomat Wang Yi told European Union foreign policy chief…

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China’s exports fall most in three years as global economy falters

By Joe Cash and Ellen Zhang BEIJING, July 13 (Reuters) - China's exports fell last month at their fastest pace since the onset three years ago of the COVID-19 pandemic,…

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U.S. Navy plans flies through Taiwan Strait after Chinese drills

TAIPEI, July 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy patrol plane flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, following two days of Chinese military exercises to the south of the…

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Kremlin says Putin trip to China is ‘on the agenda’

This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine. MOSCOW, July 12 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that a visit…

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Taiwan says Chinese air force, navy stage mass drill to island’s south

TAIPEI, July 12 (Reuters) - China's air force and navy staged another large-scale drill involving fighters, bombers and warships to Taiwan's south and southwest, the island's defence ministry said, as…

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Yellen urges US-China cooperation on economy, climate

BEIJING, July 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday urged closer communication between China and the United States to improve economic decision-making, and challenged China to join global initiatives…

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China aims to sap Taiwan morale with ‘escape plan’ misinformation – sources

China has launched a misinformation campaign that includes news reports Taiwan's president has an "escape plan" in the event of a Chinese invasion, aiming to sap morale as Beijing presses…

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EU will respond to new Chinese export rules – Dutch Foreign Ministry

AMSTERDAM, July 4 (Reuters) - The European Union must respond to new rules introduced by China requiring a license to export two metals widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, the Dutch government said…

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US set to restrict China’s access to cloud computing

The Biden administration is preparing to restrict Chinese companies' access to U.S. cloud-computing services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the situation. The new rule,…

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China’s deadly weather from heat to hailstorms take its toll

BEIJING, July 3 (Reuters) - Torrential rain triggered flash floods in northern China killing one person and sweeping away two, state media reported on Monday, the latest victims of weeks…

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Chinese navy makes rare foray into West Africa with Nigeria visit

BEIJING, July 3 (Reuters) - A naval fleet of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) led by the destroyer Nanning arrived in Nigeria on Sunday, in a rare visit by the…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Rongcheng, China

A photo taken with a drone shows fishermen harvesting kelp in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province. Via EPA-EFE/XINHUA / Li Xinjun

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Taiwan says 11 Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line

TAIPEI, June 30 (Reuters) - Eleven Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday morning, an unofficial barrier between the two sides, Taiwan's defence ministry said,…

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Russian diplomat flies to Beijing as Putin faces challenge to his power

BEIJING, June 25 (Reuters) - Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko flew to Beijing for talks with China on "international" issues, amid a major challenge by Russian mercenaries to President…

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US intelligence report says no direct evidence COVID started in Wuhan lab

By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence agencies found no direct evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic stemmed from an incident at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology, a report declassified said.…

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EU-backed green auditor cracks down on China island biofuel trade

By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) - An auditing company empowered by the European Union to verify sustainable fuel has suspended the certification of three Chinese biofuel exporters after an audit…

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US Coast Guard ship transited Taiwan Strait after Blinken’s China visit -US Navy

TAIPEI, June 22 (Reuters) - A U.S. Coast Guard ship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said on Thursday, transiting the sensitive waterway a…

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Germany’s Scholz: I warned China on using force against Taiwan

BERLIN, June 22 (Reuters) - Chancellor Olaf Scholz told the German parliament on Thursday that he had warned China during talks earlier this week against using force to achieve territorial…

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UPDATED: Beijing breaches 40 degrees Celsius for first time in 9 years

BEIJING, June 22 (Reuters) - The temperature in Beijing soared above 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday for the first time since 2014 as the Chinese capital warned of blistering hot…

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Strong relations between BMW and China a ‘win-win’ -CEO

June 21 (Reuters) - BMW's strong ties with China are a "win-win" as the car industry shifts towards greener, more connected vehicles, said CEO Oliver Zipse after Chinese Premier Li…

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Slowing Chinese economy of more concern to EU firms than geopolitics – survey

By Joe Cash BEIJING, June 21 (Reuters) - A slowdown in both the Chinese and global economies is the biggest issue affecting European firms in China, beating political tensions with…

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Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through strait

TAIPEI, June 21 (Reuters) - A Chinese aircraft carrier group led by the vessel Shandong sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence ministry said, amid heightened military…

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EU starts debate on economic security with eye on China

The European Union executive on Tuesday launched its bid to convince the bloc's 27 member states to agree to stronger controls on exports and outflows of technologies that could be…

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Xi, Blinken agree to stabilize US-China relations in Beijing talks

China and the United States agreed on Monday to stabilize their intense rivalry so it doesn't veer into conflict but failed to produce any major breakthrough during a rare visit…

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China takes next step in currency globalization

By Samuel Shen and Georgina Lee SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, (Reuters) - China's gradual internationalisation of its currency will shift to its next leg on Monday when about two dozen Chinese companies…

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China calls European Parliament’s Hong Kong resolutions ‘publicity stunt’

By Farah Master HONG KONG, June 16 (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong said resolutions passed by the European Parliament on Thursday related to the Chinese…

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Chinese cities break heat records, stressing electricity grid

BEIJING, June 16 (Reuters) - Several cities in northern China broke heat records for June this week, with soaring temperatures straining the country's electricity supplies and leading authorities to hold…

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Alibaba aims to expand local business in Europe, president says

Alibaba Group will make Europe top priority as it focuses on building local businesses and online platforms outside China, the president of the e-commerce giant said on Thursday. "What we…

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Taiwan says 10 Chinese warplanes cross strait’s median line

TAIPEI, June 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's air force scrambled into action on Sunday after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as the island's…

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STMicroelectronics and Sanan plan silicon carbide venture in China

PARIS (Reuters) - Semiconductor supplier STMicroelectronics and Sanan Optoelectronics plan to set up a silicon carbide manufacturing joint venture in Chongqing, China, they said this week. The companies said the…

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Heavy rain drenches southwest China, some cities flooded

BEIJING, June 9 (Reuters) - Non-stop heavy rain lashed parts of southwest China on Friday, triggering floods in some cities, engulfing roads and partially submerging buildings. A particularly harsh first…

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Japan protests Chinese navy ship entering Japanese waters

TOKYO, June 8 (Reuters) - Japan has conveyed "strong concern" and lodged a protest against China after the Chinese Navy entered Japan's waters near Yakushima Island on Thursday, Chief Cabinet…

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China’s air force stages new mass incursion near Taiwan

TAIPEI, June 8 (Reuters) - Taiwan activated its defence systems on Thursday after reporting 37 Chinese military aircraft flying into the island's air defence zone, some of which then flew…

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Germany triggers EU investigation into Chinese biofuels

By Noah Browning and Philip Blenkinsop LONDON, June 6 (Reuters) - The European Commission is investigating the flow of allegedly fraudulent biofuels into the EU following a complaint from Germany,…

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UK to remove Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites

LONDON, June 7 (Reuters) - Britain has committed to the removal of Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites as part of its latest plans to address national security concerns…

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China, Russia launch joint air patrol, alarms South Korea

BEIJING (Reuters) - China and Russia conducted a joint air patrol on Tuesday over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea for a sixth time since 2019, prompting neighbouring…

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Newly approved US flights by Chinese airlines avoid Russian airspace

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chinese airlines are avoiding flying over Russian airspace in newly approved flights to and from the United States, according to flight tracking website FlightAware…

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Arrests and tight security in Hong Kong on Tiananmen anniversary

By Jessie Pang and Ben Blanchard HONG KONG/TAIPEI, June 4 (Reuters) - Hong Kong police said on Sunday they had detained eight people near a park, four of them for "seditious intention…

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China objects to NATO labelling it a “threat”

SHANGHAI, June 3 (Reuters) - China "strongly opposes" NATO repeatedly labelling it a threat, China's embassy to Norway said on Saturday, referring to remarks by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg…

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U.S. defence chief tells China talks essential to avoid crisis

Secretary Austin calls for China to open dialogue US-China talks key to avoiding conflict - Austin Austin: Taiwan conflict not imminent or inevitable Chinese colonel says US destabilising Asia-Pacific By…

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Southern China swelters, power grids struggle under ‘relentless’ heatwaves

Hot weather arrives sooner than normal in southern China Temperatures to be 1-2 degrees higher than year ago in June - official High temperatures spur demand for air-conditioning, test power…

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Neither Ukraine nor Russia have shut door to talks – China envoy

BEIJING, June 2 (Reuters) - China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, said on Friday that he believes neither Ukraine nor Russia have "firmly" shut the door to talks,…

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China will launch Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station on May 30

BEIJING, May 29 (Reuters) - China will send three astronauts to its now fully operational space station on Tuesday as part of a crew rotation, in the fifth manned mission…

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Photo Story: China’s C919 kicks off its first commercial flight from Shanghai to Beijing

A view of the C919, China's self-developed large passenger aircraft, getting ready for its first commercial flight in Shanghai, China, 28 May 2023. C919 kicked off its first commercial flight…

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Italy PM says good ties with China possible without Belt and Road

MILAN, May 28 (Reuters) - Good relations with China are possible even without being part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) deal, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in…

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U.S. warns China could hack infrastructure, including pipelines, rail systems

By Raphael Satter, Zeba Siddiqui and James Pearson (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department warned that China was capable of launching cyber attacks against critical infrastructure, including oil and gas…

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China says NATO’s plan for Japan office not welcomed in Asia-Pacific

BEIJING, May 24 (Reuters) - The Asia-Pacific region does not welcome NATO's plan to open a liaison office in Japan, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a press…

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Russia, China sign economic pacts despite Western criticism

By Andrew Hayley BEIJING (Reuters) - Russia's prime minister signed a set of agreements with China on Wednesday during a trip to Beijing, describing bilateral ties at an unprecedented high,…

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Taiwan excluded from WHO annual assembly following Chinese opposition

GENEVA, May 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan failed in its efforts to gain an invitation to the World Health Organization's annual assembly despite the island's claims that support was growing for…

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‘War is not an option’, Taiwan president says amid China tensions

TAIPEI, May 20 (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China,…

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China’s Xi unveils grand development plan for Central Asia

By Andrew Hayley XIAN, China (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday unveiled a grand plan for Central Asia's development, from building infrastructure to boosting trade, taking on a…

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EU’s Michel calls for ‘stable and constructive’ cooperation with China

By Katya Golubkova HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 19 (Reuters) - European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday it was in the EU's interest to maintain "stable and constructive" cooperation with…

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Central Asia forges ties with China as Xi touts ‘enduring’ friendship

By Andrew Hayley XIAN, China, May 18 (Reuters) - Central Asian heads of state converged in China's historic city of Xian on Thursday for one-on-ones with Chinese leader Xi Jinping…

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U.S., China look to move beyond balloon incident to stabilize ties

By Steve Holland, Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's national security adviser met China's top diplomat this week and both sides recognized the need to…

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EU and US to pledge joint action over China concerns

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, May 13 (Reuters) - Washington and the EU will pledge joint action to tackle concerns focused on China about non-market practices and coordinate their export controls on semiconductors…

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