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China freezes Taiwan contact fuels as tensions buildChina freezes Taiwan contact fuels as tensions build

China freezes Taiwan contact fuels as tensions build

In August, when Chinese authorities detained a Taiwanese citizen in China for an alleged violation of security rules, officials in…

November 17, 2022
Marcos stresses South China Sea Code of Conduct “urgency”Marcos stresses South China Sea Code of Conduct “urgency”

Marcos stresses South China Sea Code of Conduct “urgency”

When Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was asked about the status of the long-awaited Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China…

November 14, 2022
US confirms Biden-Xi meeting in Indonesia next weekUS confirms Biden-Xi meeting in Indonesia next week

US confirms Biden-Xi meeting in Indonesia next week

The long-awaited meeting between US Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, scheduled for Monday in Indonesia, is…

November 11, 2022
SHEIN unveils a permanent location in TokyoSHEIN unveils a permanent location in Tokyo

SHEIN unveils a permanent location in Tokyo

SHEIN, a Chinese fashion eCommerce company, intends to create a permanent facility to complement its internet brand with a physical…

November 8, 2022
Apple warns of China COVID-19 disruption impacting iPhone shipmentsApple warns of China COVID-19 disruption impacting iPhone shipments

Apple warns of China COVID-19 disruption impacting iPhone shipments

As a result of a large production decrease at a virus-infected plant in China, Apple Inc anticipates lower shipments of…

November 7, 2022
China and Russia can halt North Korea’s nuclear test, says USChina and Russia can halt North Korea’s nuclear test, says US

China and Russia can halt North Korea’s nuclear test, says US

A senior US administration official stated on Thursday that the United States believes China and Russia have influence they may…

November 4, 2022
Xi wins historic third term, announces new top party officialsXi wins historic third term, announces new top party officials

Xi wins historic third term, announces new top party officials

On Sunday (Oct. 23), Xi Jinping achieved a historic third term as China's leader and promoted several of his closest…

October 23, 2022
After Truss resigns, yen falls to 1990 low, pound fallsAfter Truss resigns, yen falls to 1990 low, pound falls

After Truss resigns, yen falls to 1990 low, pound falls

On Thursday, October 20, the dollar crossed the symbolic milestone of 150 yen for the first time since 1990, while…

October 21, 2022
Xi’s call to win tech race suggests more Chinese state-led spendingXi’s call to win tech race suggests more Chinese state-led spending

Xi’s call to win tech race suggests more Chinese state-led spending

Analysts believe that President Xi Jinping's call for China to "win the battle" in core technologies could herald a change…

October 18, 2022
Philippines not on China’s tourist blacklist, says ZubiriPhilippines not on China’s tourist blacklist, says Zubiri

Philippines not on China’s tourist blacklist, says Zubiri

China on Tuesday evening, October 11, disputed allegations that it had listed the Philippines on a blacklist for Chinese tourists…

October 12, 2022