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Taiwan's Lai Set To Depart On Pacific Island Tour

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will leave Saturday on a week-long tour of the Pacific that includes a stopover in Hawaii, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing.

International Business Times

China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage

A court in Beijing has sentenced a prominent Chinese journalist to seven in years in prison for espionage

The Independent UK

Top Stories of the Month: How Trump’s Return Could Impact China’s Economy and Tech

U.S. economic policy is likely to get more hostile, and Beijing must take steps to mitigate the damage

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China sentences journalist to seven years on spy charges, family says

Dong Yuyu was detained in 2022 after meeting Japanese diplomats named agents of ‘espionage organisation’

The Guardian - UK

Travel back to the Ming dynasty at Beijing’s new Mandarin Oriental hotel

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen merges traditional culture with contemporary needs in a 600-year-old historical building complex

Wallpaper

Taiwan Detects 41 Chinese Military Aircraft, Ships Ahead Of Lai US Stopover

Taiwan said Friday it detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and ships around the island ahead of a Hawaii stopover by President Lai Ching-te, part of a Pacific tour that has sparked fury in Beijing.

International Business Times

China's aging population fuels 'silver economy' boom, but profits can prove elusive

Many older Chinese are looking beyond traditional care homes, worried about abandonment and quality issues

The Independent UK

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Drawing lines in the South China Sea: what Beijing’s new claims over a disputed coral reef mean

Earlier this month, China declared new “baselines” around Scarborough Reef, a large coral atoll topped by a handful of rocks barely above sea level in the South China Sea.

The Conversation

China Says Top Military Official Miao Hua Suspended, Under Investigation

A top Chinese military official has been removed from office and is suspected of "serious violations of discipline", Beijing said Thursday, the latest senior apparatchik to fall in a sweeping crackdown on graft in the country's armed forces.

International Business Times

Taiwan's Lai To Stop Over In Hawaii, Guam During Pacific Trip

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during a trip to three Pacific island nations, the Presidential Office said Thursday.

International Business Times

China releases three US citizens held for years in prisoner swap

Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung freed after Biden administration forges rare agreement with Beijing

The Guardian - US

China Is Its Own World And These 50 Pics Prove It

China is a country of striking contrasts. The post China Is Its Own World And These 50 Pics Prove It first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Volkswagen Says To Sell Operations In China's Xinjiang

German car giant Volkswagen said Wednesday it would sell its operations in China's Xinjiang region, where Beijing has been accused of widespread human rights abuses including forced labour.

International Business Times

After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical

While sales of electric vehicles surge in China, the spread of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling in the United States and Europe as carmakers and governments struggle to meet years-old promises about affordability and charging stations

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The Independent UK

Trump's sharp tariff hikes could speed up China's shift to new markets and offshore factories

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to sharply raise tariffs on all Chinese imports and close some loopholes Chinese exporters currently use to sell their products more cheaply in the U.S. If enacted, his plans would likely raise prices in America and squeeze sales and profit margins for Chinese exporters

The Guardian - AU

Trump’s incoming ‘border czar’ promises secure southern US border – as it happened

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AAP

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

A Trump presidency doesn't have to impact how Australia and China co-operate, Beijing's ambassador says, amid a spate of hawkish cabinet picks.

Fortune

Beijing’s internet censors have a new target: Echo chambers on social media

Chinese internet giants will get about three months to adhere to Beijing’s new directive against “information cocoons.”

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The Guardian - UK

China unnerved by Russia’s growing ties with North Korea, claims US official

Comments part of debate over whether Beijing backs Kim Jong-un’s decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Former Taiwan leader was due to visit UK for two days in October, leak shows

Exclusive: letter reveals dates for visit that was planned by Tsai Ing-wen before Foreign Office intervened

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer played the China card in Rio – and sent a message to a hawkish Donald Trump

The PM and other western leaders are cosying up to Beijing. If the president-elect imposes punitive tariffs on Chinese imports, he will give Xi the upper hand

The Independent UK

‘My father stayed to defend his people’: Jimmy Lai’s son condemns ‘show trial’ in Hong Kong

INTERVIEW: Exclusive: Sebastien Lai tells Namita Singh about pro-democracy icon’s deteriorating health in dire prison conditions

International Business Times

Western Leaders On Their Guard With China Ahead Of Trump Return

Chinese President Xi Jinping pitched his country as a font of stability at the G20 summit this week as a second Trump term looms, but analysts say wary Western nations are likely to hold Beijing at bay.

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China’s Role at the G20: A Practical Approach to Global Development

The 19th G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro (November 18–19, 2024) unfolded against a backdrop of economic stagnation, rising inequalities, and geopolitical tensions. While leaders from the world's largest economies gathered to discuss critical issues, China's participation garnered significant attention for its emphasis on practical solutions to global challenges…

The Independent UK

Who are ‘Hong Kong 47’? Pro-democracy activists at centre of largest national security trial

Key figures in ‘Hong Kong 47’ represent cross-section of city’s pro-democracy movement

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