UN Security Council votes down both US and Russia’s resolutions on Gaza war
UNITED NATIONS, United States, Oct 25, 2023 (AFP) - The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed again to take action…
2 years ago
china
Hong Kong’s new national security laws could target “soft resistance”
By Xinqi SU and Holmes CHAN HONG KONG, Oct 25, 2023 (AFP) - Hong Kong leader John Lee used his…
2 years ago
China removes defence minister Li Shangfu, ousts ex-FM from cabinet
China on Tuesday removed defence minister Li Shangfu and ousted former foreign minister Qin Gang from its cabinet, state media…
2 years ago
Taiwan defends Foxconn over China tax probe
TAIPEI, Oct 23, 2023 (AFP) - Taiwan defended tech giant Foxconn on Monday after China launched an investigation into several…
2 years ago
Manila says Chinese vessels ‘intentionally’ hit Philippine boats
MANILA, Oct 23, 2023 (AFP) - Manila said Monday that Chinese vessels "intentionally hit" Philippine boats at the weekend, escalating…
2 years ago
Maritime spat escalates: Philippines and China lodge protests after South China Sea collisions
By Pam Castro with Peter Catterall in Beijing MANILA, Oct 23, 2023 (AFP) - Manila summoned Beijing's ambassador and China…
2 years ago
China says nuclear weapons only intended for ‘self-defence’
BEIJING, Oct 20, 2023 (AFP) - Beijing on Friday stressed its nuclear programme was only intended for self-defence, insisting nations…
2 years ago
China tightens export controls on key graphite materials for EV batteries citing ‘national security’
BEIJING, Oct 20, 2023 (AFP) - China on Friday announced new curbs on exports of certain types of graphite, key…
2 years ago
US says China building up nuclear capacity faster than expected
WASHINGTON, Oct 19, 2023 (AFP) - China is developing its nuclear arsenal faster than US projections had previously anticipated, according…
2 years ago
Presidents Xi, Putin to freshen decade-long friendship at Beijing summit
By Peter CATTERALL, Matthew WALSH BEIJING, Oct 16, 2023 (AFP) - Ten years after toasting a budding friendship, Xi Jinping…
2 years ago
Canada slams China for “dangerous” intercept of maritime patrol aircraft
OTTAWA, Oct 16, 2023 (AFP) - Canada's defense minister on Monday slammed Chinese fighter jets' "dangerous and reckless" intercept of…
2 years ago
After China, Russia suspends Japanese seafood imports
MOSCOW, Oct 16, 2023 (AFP) - Russia on Monday followed its ally China in suspending all Japanese seafood imports over…
2 years ago
This website uses cookies.