Strong earthquake in southwest China kills 21
Beijing, China (AFP) by Matthew WALSH At least 21 people were killed when a strong earthquake struck southwestern China on…
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China accuses US of ‘tens of thousands’ of cyberattacks
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Beijing on Monday accused the United States of launching "tens of thousands" of cyberattacks on…
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Seven dead in SW China earthquake: state media
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- At least seven people were killed when a 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday,…
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Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes southwest China: USGS
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck southwestern China on Monday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake…
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China’s No. 3 leader to visit Russia next week
Beijing, China (AFP) China's top legislator Li Zhanshu will visit Russia next week, state media reported Sunday, becoming the highest-ranking…
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US approves $1.1 billion in arms for Taiwan, angering China
by Shaun TANDON Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Friday announced a $1.1…
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Chinese city of 21 million shuts down over Covid outbreak
Beijing, China (AFP) Around 21 million people in the Chinese city of Chengdu effectively went into lockdown on Thursday as…
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Russia kicks off large-scale military drills in Far East
Moscú, Russia (AFP) Russia on Thursday launched large-scale military exercises involving several Kremlin-friendly countries, including China, with tensions soaring between…
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Taiwan shoots down ‘civilian’ drone over tiny islet off China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwanese soldiers on a tiny islet just off China's mainland shot down an "unidentified civilian…
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Taiwan vows ‘counter-attack’ if China breaches airspace, territorial waters
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan said Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defence and "counter-attack" if Chinese fighters…
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China’s Communist Party Congress to open October 16
Beijing, China (AFP) by Laurie CHEN China's ruling Communist Party will begin its 20th Party Congress on October 16, state…
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Solomon Islands suspends all naval visits
Honiara, Solomon Islands (AFP) Solomon Islands has suspended visits from all foreign navies, citing a need to review approval processes,…
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