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China eyes Olympic glory and global sporting power status with sweeping basketball reforms
BEIJING: China has announced ambitious goals to further promote and develop basketball in the country following the NBA’s recent successful return…
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Taiwan ‘very moved’ by Japanese prime minister’s support, premier says
TAIPEI: Taiwan has been “very moved” by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments last month on peace and stability even…
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Taiwan to suspend access to Chinese app Xiaohongshu over fraud
TAIPEI: Taiwan will temporarily block access to the popular Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu after detecting hundreds of online shopping…
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China should focus on economy, not ‘territorial expansion’, Taiwan president says
TAIPEI: China’s economy is in a bad way and President Xi Jinping should focus on improving the lives of his…
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France’s Macron meets Xi for Ukraine, trade talks
TRADE TALKS Macron is also due to discuss trade with his Chinese hosts, with the European Union facing a massive…
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South Korea shouldn’t take sides in China, Japan spat: President
SEOUL: South Korea’s leader said on Wednesday (Dec 3) that his country wouldn’t take sides in an escalating war of…
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Commentary: Hong Kong must demand accountability to rebound after deadly fire
DEMAND FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Ironically, embracing the group’s four demands could fortify Hong Kong’s post-crisis footing. The government has already acquitted…
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China slams Britain’s Starmer after ‘security threat’ speech
BEIJING: China accused Britain’s Keir Starmer of making “groundless accusations” on Tuesday (Dec 2), a day after the prime minister…
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China, Japan in fresh incident around disputed islands
TOKYO: Japanese and Chinese vessels engaged in a fresh standoff around disputed islands on Tuesday (Dec 2), the two countries’…
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No room for compromise on Taiwan’s security, president tells reservists
YILAN, Taiwan: There is no room for compromise when it comes to Taiwan’s security, while freedom and democracy are core…
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