China has been making headlines due to various incidents, including a flotilla of Filipino fishing boats challenging Beijing's presence in the South China Sea, new tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Chinese goods, and the impact of reduced aerosol emissions on weather patterns in the Northeast Pacific. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the whereabouts of a Chinese citizen journalist and the aggressive response of lower-level military authorities possibly leading to a skirmish.
China, officially known as the People's Republic of China, is the world's most populous country with around 1.4 billion people. Located in East Asia, China is known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and rapid economic growth in recent decades. The country is governed by the Chinese Communist Party and has a socialist system with a market economy. China plays a significant role in global affairs, with a strong focus on technology, trade, and military capabilities.
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World Anti-Doping Agency says meeting will allow members to question experts over approach to incident involving 23 athletes who tested positive for heart drug trimetazidine.
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A flotilla of about 100 fishing boats led by Filipino activists has sailed to a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, where Beijing’s coast guard and suspected militia ships have used powerful water cannons to ward off what they regard as intruders
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New tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and batteries, solar cells, medical equipment and other goods are intended to protect U.S. jobs and manufacturers
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A Chinese high-speed railway line in Indonesia has been open for six months – and is popular enough that new trips have been added – but high debt levels are raising questions about its long-term utility.
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Researchers say reduced aerosol emissions in China have led to rising sea temperatures and extreme weather in Northeast Pacific, from Alaska to California, affecting biodiversity and causing toxic algae blooms and drought.
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Concerns about an Asian currency war and what it would mean for the world economy have been underpinned by a strong US dollar. Some economies may choose to intervene in currency markets, but the big question is whether China will devalue the yuan or proce
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Agile says it ‘will not be able to fulfil all payment obligations under its offshore debts’ because of liquidity pressure. Presales declined 68 per cent year on year to US$905 million from January to April.
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What is black and white and constantly in flight?
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The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about the threat posed by UAS.
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The platform and parent company ByteDance have filed a similar lawsuit, arguing the law violates the US Constitution and runs afoul of free speech protections.
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NATO should use air defenses in eastern Europe to intercept Russian airstrikes on Ukraine, a former NATO chief said.
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The defence secretary says new ships will be more flexible and able to carry out a wide range of tasks.
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Premier Li Qiang tells a State Council meeting that ‘digital, smart and green’ development of the sector would help make the economy more efficient.
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The port deal could help India strengthen trade ties with Central Asia. But a US sanctions threat clouds the pact.
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Anne Keast-Butler said China has an ‘advanced set of cyber capabilities’, and also has commercial hacking outfits and data brokers at its disposal.
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Asian advocacy organisations worry the rhetoric could encourage further harassment and violence toward the Asian community.
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International flight numbers to and from China are down, leading to a route shake-up at Australia's national flag carrier.
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The mainland’s e-commerce sector achieved a 12 per cent overall growth in the March quarter, according to data from JPMorgan.
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In a wide-ranging interview with Sky News, JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon urges a collaborative approach to tackling economic challenges posed by China.
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UK foreign office says China’s pattern of behavior ‘is not acceptable.’