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China gears up for China’s Belt and Road Initiative forum amid Israel-Gaza conflict shadow

BEIJING, Oct 16, 2023 (AFP) - China prepared on Monday to host representatives of 130 countries for a forum that…

Former Bank of China chairman arrested for corruption

BEIJING, Oct 16, 2023 (AFP) - The former chairman of the Bank of China has been formally arrested for suspected…

Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin expected in Beijing, more dependent than ever on China

By James Edgar and Oliver Hotham BEIJING, Oct 14, 2023 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to China next…

US extends China chip waiver for Taiwan’s TSMC: minister

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct 13, 2023 (AFP) - The United States has extended a waiver to Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC to…

Taiwan’s defense minister warns of increased ‘military intimidation’ by China

TAIPEI, Oct 12, 2023 (AFP) - Taiwan's defence minister said Thursday China has stepped up "military intimidation" this year by…

Hong Kong man jailed for importing ‘seditious’ children’s books

HONG KONG, Oct 6, 2023 (AFP) - A Hong Kong man was sentenced to jail on Friday after importing "seditious"…

Chinese firm sold satellites for intelligence to Russia’s Wagner: contract

PARIS, Oct 5, 2023 (AFP) - Russian mercenary group Wagner in 2022 signed a contract with a Chinese firm to…

Fukushima wastewater release resumes, despite China’s condemnation

By Tomohiro OSAKI TOKYO, Oct 5, 2023 (AFP) - Japan began releasing the second batch of treated wastewater from the…

Taiwan to probe firms over Huawei chip plants in China

TAIPEI, Oct 5, 2023 (AFP) - Taipei has said it will investigate if Taiwanese firms that helped Huawei build semiconductor…

US cracks down on fentanyl trafficking with sanctions on China-based network

WASHINGTON, Oct 3, 2023 (AFP) - The United States announced sanctions Tuesday on a China-based network for producing and distributing…

US, Philippines begin annual drills in disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Oct 2, 2023 (AFP) - The United States and the Philippines launched annual joint naval war games on Monday,…

Philippines’ EJ Obiena wins Asian Games pole vault gold

By Andrew MCKIRDY HANGZHOU, China, Sept 30, 2023 (AFP) Philippines pole vaulter EJ Obiena cruised to gold in an Asian…

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