China

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Russia Accused of Hacking, Interfering in UK Politics

The UK Foreign Office has summoned the country’s Russian ambassador and has sanctioned two alleged members of the Russian Security Service’s (FSB) 'Star Blizzard' group, following accusations that Moscow had hacked the private conversations of British politicians and civil servants....

Science & technology

Pentagon: US Struggling to Keep Up With China in Arms Production

According to an unpublished report from the Pentagon obtained by Politico, the US arms industry isn't able 'to satisfy the full range of military production needs at speed and scale' — a 'mismatch' the report warns poses risks as the US tries to support 'active combat operations' and 'the larg...

Military

Europe: Increase in Child Pneumonia Cases Amid China Outbreak

An outbreak of infections that were first noted in China has grown into an uptick of pneumonia cases in children across Europe, with at least six European countries having reportedly seen an increase in cases....

Health

Hong Kong Activist Agnes Chow Forgoes Bail, Stays in Canada

27-year-old Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow posted on social media Sunday night that she would violate her bail conditions and not return to the city over fears for her safety. Chow first received a 10-month jail sentence — under China's national security law implemented the prior year — in 202...

Social issues

Taiwan President Says China Too 'Overwhelmed' to Invade

During an interview at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Taiwanese Pres. Tsai Ing-wen said China is too 'overwhelmed' to think about invading the island, citing its 'internal economic and financial as well as political challenges' and adding that the 'international community has made it loud an...

Politics

Supply Chain Expo: China Criticizes West's De-Risking Strategy

At the opening ceremony of the first China International Supply Chain Expo on Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said that the PRC opposes protectionism and intends to strengthen 'industrial supply chain partnerships with all countries.'...

World

Chinese Navy Ships Arrive in Myanmar Amid Heightened Tensions

Three Chinese navy ships, including the destroyer Zibo and the frigate Jingzhou, docked at ports in Yangon, Myanmar, on Monday afternoon, with a 700-strong naval task force on board to conduct joint naval security drills....

Military

China to Allow Visa-Free Travel to Citizens From 6 Countries

China's Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that citizens of France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Spain will be exempt from visas for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or transiting for up to 15 days from Dec. 1 until Nov. 30 next year....

Social issues

China Pneumonia Outbreak: WHO Says No New Pathogens Found

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that China has detected no unusual or novel pathogens connected to the recent spike in respiratory illnesses and child pneumonia infections across the country....

Health

Report: China Closing Mosques in Northern Regions

According to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report released Wednesday, the Chinese government is closing mosques in the Muslim-majority northern Ningxia region as well as Gansu province as part of an official process known as 'consolidation.'...

Social issues

BRICS: PRC Supports Expansion; Argentina Likely to Withdraw Application

A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry reiterated Beijing's support for the expansion of the BRICS ('Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa') grouping of developing nations on Monday, stating a news briefing that any country interested in becoming a member will be welcomed....

World

Australia PM Calls Chinese Navy Incident that Injured Diver 'Dangerous'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized China for acting dangerously and damaging ties after an incident in international waters off Japan on Tuesday between a Chinese warship and an Australian navy vessel....

Military

Report: Vietnam Increasing South China Sea Expansion

Washington-based think tank the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said in a report that Vietnam has heavily expanded its acres of land in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea through dredging and landfill efforts....

Politics

China: Fire at Coal Mining Company Kills 26

At least 26 people have been killed and dozens injured after a fire broke out at a coal company's office building in China's northern Shanxi province, state media reported on Thursday....

Social issues

Biden and Xi Meet, Agree to Resume Military Communication

US Pres. Joe Biden and Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping met for the first time in a year on Wednesday, as the two held talks for approximately four hours in California before attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in an attempt to revive relations between both countries....

Military

Chinese Chip Maker YMTC Suing Micron

It was revealed this week that Chinese chip maker Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC) filed suit Nov. 9 against Micron Technology, accusing the US company of infringing on eight of its patents....

Science & technology

Report: Biden, Xi to Announce Deal to Crack Down on Fentanyl

US Pres. Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will reportedly announce a new deal to crack down on the manufacturing and trade of fentanyl-producing chemicals at their summit meeting in San Francisco on Wednesday....

Politics

Biden to Seek Resumption of Military Ties with China

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan has stated that Pres. Joe Biden will push to reestablish military-to-military ties with China — from senior leadership to the tactical operational level and “on the water and in the air in the Indo-Pacific” — when he meets with Chinese P...

Politics

Biden, Xi to Meet in San Francisco

The highly anticipated face-to-face meeting between US Pres. Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have been confirmed for next Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay Area, with both sides reportedly setting modest expectations for the summit....

Politics

US Treasury's Yellen, Chinese Vice Premier He Set to Meet

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to host Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Thursday for two days of meetings in San Fransisco, ahead of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit....

World

China Urges Estonia Not to Allow Opening of Taiwan Office

China's Foreign Ministry has urged Estonia not to allow Taiwan to open any official organizations in the Baltic nation, following reports that Chinese Ambassador Guo Xiaomei has threatened to leave the country if a representative office is opened....

Politics

The China Project Media Company Shuts Down

The China Project, an independent media organization renowned for its impactful coverage of Chinese politics and society, announced on Tuesday that it will shut down due to a lack of funding brought on by 'politically motivated attacks.'...

Media

China Plans to Mass Produce Humanoid Robots Within Two Years

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released plans to mass-produce humanoid robots by 2025, claiming that such a development will 'reshape the world.'...

Science & technology

China Urges Myanmar to Cooperate on Border Stability

Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong has called on Myanmar to 'cooperate' to 'maintain stability' along both countries' borders after a Myanmar rebel group claimed the trade town of Chinshwehaw last week....

Military

China Evergrande Granted 5 Weeks to Negotiate or Face Liquidation

The Hong Kong High Court gave the crisis-hit China Evergrande Group a five-week reprieve to negotiate a deal with creditors or face liquidation, adjourning a liquidation hearing until Dec. 4. This comes after the property developer announced Monday that it has been working on a revised debt restr...

Money