Beijing has been making headlines due to its involvement in various international affairs, including alleged hacking incidents, diplomatic meetings, and territorial disputes. Reports have suggested China's involvement in hacking a third-party database, while Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been engaging in diplomatic talks with countries like Serbia and the Philippines. Additionally, Beijing has been urged to help address global issues, such as the conflict in Ukraine, by European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen.
As the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing holds significant political and cultural importance. With a population exceeding 21 million, it is the world's most populous capital city. Beijing is known for its rich history, ancient landmarks like the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and its modern developments, including the impressive skyline and advanced technology sector. The city serves as a major political and economic hub in China, hosting government institutions, international embassies, and headquarters of various corporations. Beijing's influence extends globally through its diplomatic relations, trade partnerships, and participation in international organizations.
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The Chinese embassy in Manila had said China and the Philippines earlier this year agreed on a ‘new model’ for the Second Thomas Shoal.
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Also, Israel cracks down on Al Jazeera and Myanmar’s rebels get creative with drones.
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Ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith said China was ‘a malign actor, supporting Russia with money and military equipment, working with Iran and North Korea in a new axis of totalitarian states’
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Ursula Von der Leyen, the European Commission president, pushed Beijing to help rein in Russia’s war in Ukraine after meeting with the Chinese and French leaders in Paris.
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The fierce price war sweeping China’s EV market is likely to persist for years, with the impact to be felt by foreign carmakers which will see their market share shrink, Leapmotor co-president Michael Wu says.
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The Chinese leader is visiting on the 25th anniversary of Nato’s bombing of the country’s embassy in Belgrade and is expected to pay his respects on Wednesday
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The comments made by the spokesman of the Philippine Coastguard follow this week's confrontation in the South China Sea.
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Eric Schmidt, the former chief executive of Google, said he had explored a possible purchase of TikTok but has moved on from the idea of trying to acquire the video-sharing app from its Chinese owners.
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Rival Palestinian parties met in Beijing for an ‘in-depth and candid dialogue on promoting internal reconciliation’, according to ministry spokesman.
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Antony Blinken is the latest senior US official to visit China, but some analysts believe Washington needs to set out a clear vision for future relations.
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Elon Musk's cancelled India trip contrasts with Tesla's growing presence and high-level relationships in China.
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The incident was the latest to occur between the two countries at the disputed atoll in the South China Sea.
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China has publicized for the first time what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands
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Elon Musk's weekend trip to Beijing resulted in a deal that brings the rollout of Tesla's autonomous driving technology in China one step closer.
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A flurry of arrests this week reflect the continent’s newly toughened response to Beijing’s espionage activities and political meddling.
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Top US diplomat is set for fraught discussions with foreign minister Wang Yi and possibly president Xi Jinping
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A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China says that simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for U.S. companies operating in China
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Cambodian Foreign Minister Chenda Sophea Sok tells Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that Phnom Penh opposes ‘troublemaking in the region by extraterritorial forces’.
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American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing
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American and Filipino forces have launched their largest combat exercises in years in a show of allied firepower that will include joint sails with the French navy and a ship-sinking drill near the disputed South China Sea that has alarmed Beijing