China imposes Covid-19 lockdowns for millions around Beijing
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Millions of people in areas surrounding China's capital were ordered into lockdown Tuesday, with authorities doubling…
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Taiwan, China trade barbs over island drone incursions
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taipei and Beijing have traded barbs over a recent string of drone sorties that have flown…
3 years ago
China arrests hundreds over banking scandal that sparked rare protests
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese police have arrested more than 200 suspects linked to one of the country's biggest-ever…
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Heatwave-hit Chinese province resumes power to factories
Beijing, China (AFP) The southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan downgraded emergency energy supply measures on Monday, restoring power to some…
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Student protester shot by Hong Kong police convicted
Hong Kong, China (AFP) An unarmed Hong Kong man who was shot by police during democracy protests three years ago…
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Two US Navy warships transit through Taiwan Strait
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Two United States warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the American navy…
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US senator lands in Taiwan for fourth political visit this month
by Amber WANG Agence France-Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- US Senator Marsha Blackburn landed in Taiwan late Thursday, the fourth…
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Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills
Taipei, Taiwan (AFP) Taiwan announced plans for a record increase to its defence budget on Thursday after huge military drills…
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Storm leaves 3 dead in PHL; NDRRMC says nearly 12,000 families in 5 regions affected by “Florita”
Storm, with int'l name Ma-on, makes landfall in Guangdong, China after hitting Hong Kong (Eagle News) – Storm “Florita”…
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Half of China hit by drought in worst heatwave on record
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- A crippling drought exacerbated by a record heat wave has spread out across half of…
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Typhoon approaches Hong Kong, Macau and southern China
Hong Kong, China (AFP) A powerful typhoon was approaching southern China on Wednesday evening, prompting Hong Kong to issue its…
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China warns of ‘severe’ threat to harvest from worst heatwave on record
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's autumn harvest is under "severe threat" from high temperatures and drought, authorities have warned, urging…
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