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China sanctions two US defence firms for selling Taiwan weapons
BEIJING:Â China has banned the senior executives of two United States defence companies from entering the country and frozen their properties…
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Cambodia to push forward with plans to build US$1.7 billion canal, says PM Hun Manet
PHNOM PENH:Â Cambodia will push forward with controversial plans to build a US$1.7 billion canal, linking its capital Phnom Penh to…
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China says US comments on Taiwan and AUKUS are ‘dangerous’
BEIJING:Â China’s government on Wednesday (Apr 10) labelled as “dangerous” comments by a senior US diplomat that the AUKUS submarine project…
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China’s Xi says nobody can stop ‘family reunion’ with Taiwan
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping told former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Wednesday (Apr 10) that outside inference could not…
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US aims to boost ties with Asian allies Japan, Philippines amid tensions with China
US, JAPAN TO RENEW AGREEMENTS IN DEFENCE, TRADE AND AI Mr Kishida’s visit is expected to lead to renewed agreements…
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Fitch downgrades China sovereign credit outlook on debt fears
BEIJING: Ratings agency Fitch said on Wednesday (Apr 10) it had downgraded China’s sovereign credit outlook to negative, citing increased…
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China says US comments on Taiwan and AUKUS are dangerous
BEIJING: China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday (Apr 10) called remarks made by US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell…
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US considers easing warnings for Americans travelling to China
WASHINGTON: The United States is considering easing advisories against its citizens traveling to China, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell…
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Taiwan war games to simulate repelling a Chinese drill that turns into attack
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s annual war games this year will practise “kill” zones at sea to break a blockade and simulate a…
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Beijing says to ‘strengthen strategic cooperation’ with Moscow as Lavrov visits
“Beijing and Moscow will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation on the world stage and provide each other with strong support,”…
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