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Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeover

Macao has grown from a monopoly-driven gambling enclave into the world's biggest gaming hub, packed with Chinese tourists, since Beijing took control of the former Portuguese colony 25 years ago

The Independent UK

TikTok's Rise From Fun App To US Security Concern

As the US Supreme Court considers whether to uphold a law that could get TikTok banned in the United States, here is a look at the rise of the video-snippet social app.

International Business Times

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says

A Pentagon report says China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year

The Independent UK

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Xi visits casino hub Macao to mark 25 years of its return to Chinese rule

Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun a three-day visit to Macao to mark the 25th anniversary of the casino city’s return to Chinese rule

The Independent UK

US, Chinese Ships At Cambodia Bases As Washington Navigates Diplomatic Currents

When a US warship docked in Cambodia this week, it moored just a few kilometres from a base where China has built an extended new pier and two of Beijing's own vessels have been berthed for about a year.

International Business Times

Xi Hails Macau 'Success' In Visit For 25th Anniversary Of Chinese Rule

Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Macau's "world-recognised success" as he arrived in the city on Wednesday, kickstarting a three-day trip as the casino hub prepares to celebrate 25 years of Beijing rule.

International Business Times

What does the China ‘spy’ row show? That Starmer can’t just muddle through on foreign policy

The PM’s attitude to China exposes the void where there should be a strategic concept of Britain’s place in the world, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

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Ex-Taiwan Leader Says China Visit To Foster Cross-strait Peace

Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou headed to China on Wednesday for a trip he said was aimed at building "a bridge for peace", after Beijing last week intensified military drills around the island.

International Business Times

Labour’s review of UK-China relations on hold until after chancellor visits Beijing

Exclusive: Despite calls for more scrutiny in light of Prince Andrew spy allegations, Starmer’s instinct is not to do anything to hamper growth

The Guardian - UK

Markets Mostly Down As Fed Gears Up For Interest Rate Decision

Investors are keeping tabs on Beijing after Chinese leaders' latest measures to kickstart the economy fell short of expectations, with weak retail sales data Monday reinforcing the need for more support.

Latin Times

China Says Spying Claims Involving UK's Prince Andrew 'Preposterous'

China on Tuesday said claims that a businessman had used his links with Britain's Prince Andrew to spy for Beijing were "preposterous", after the UK government voiced mounting concerns over the allegations.

International Business Times

Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island

The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan's capital, Taipei, has called for less confrontation between the sides even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets near the self governing island democracy

The Independent UK

China, US Can Achieve 'Great Things', Says Beijing Foreign Minister

China's foreign minister said Tuesday that Beijing and Washington can achieve "many great things" if they work together, ahead of next month's inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump.

International Business Times

Embassy Plans Add To UK Headaches In Resetting China Ties

As Britain's new Labour government bids to reset long-fraught ties with China amid a suspected spy scandal, another issue could mar relations: Beijing's controversial plans to open the largest embassy in the UK. China has for several years been trying to relocate its embassy, currently in the British capital's upmarket…

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Chinese alleged spy’s identity revealed as MPs raise fears over Beijing’s reach in Britain

Yang Tengbo is named in court as Iain Duncan Smith warns such ‘agents’ are the ‘tip of the iceberg’

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer defends UK engagement with China amid Prince Andrew revelations

Prime minister ‘pleased with progress’ on ties with Beijing as Tory MPs warn of China’s attempts to infiltrate UK

The Independent UK

Concerns at Westminster that Chinese spy suspect able to ‘slip through the net’

Critics of the Beijing government warned that the activities of the suspect known as H6 were the ‘tip of the iceberg’.

The Guardian - UK

Alleged Chinese spy who befriended Prince Andrew is ‘tip of iceberg’, Tory MP says

UK ministers face pressure over Chinese spy scandal as MPs consider naming banned businessman

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Asian Markets Struggle After More Weak China Data

Asian markets mostly fell Monday after an unexpected slowdown in retail sales reinforced worries about China's economy, with the latest batch of weak data compounding the disappointment of Beijing's latest stimulus pledges.

The Conversation

Trump wants China’s help in making peace in Ukraine. He’s unlikely to get it

US president-elect Donald Trump has invited China’s president Xi Jinping to his inauguration on January 20 in a surprise move which appears to be part of a plan to involve Beijing in ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine.

Latin Times

Markets Retreat As China Pledges Fail To Spark Excitement

Hong Kong and Shanghai both tumbled as investors shrugged at Beijing's pledge to introduce measures aimed at "lifting consumption vigorously" as part of a drive to reignite growth in the world's number two economy.

International Business Times

Trump Invites China's Xi To Inauguration But Here Is Why He's Unlikely To Attend

President Xi Jinping isn't expected to attend Donald Trump's Inauguration Day even if the latter reportedly sent a personal invite to the Chinese leader.

The Independent UK

China breaks silence on apparent military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan says Beijing has removed nine coastguard ships from around the island’s waters, possibly signalling the end of its latest round of drills

The Independent UK

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy

International Business Times

Taiwan Says Chinese Ships Have Left, Signalling Drills Over

Chinese navy and coast guard ships have returned to China, signalling the end of a massive maritime exercise, Taiwanese authorities said Friday.

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