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China presses Europe for anti-US alliance on trade
Business

China presses Europe for anti-US alliance on trade

  China is putting pressure on the European Union to issue a strong joint statement against President Donald Trump’s trade…
China firm develops ‘laser gun’
Science

China firm develops ‘laser gun’

  A Chinese firm has developed a laser gun designed for police use that can set fire to protesters’ hair…
Taiwan’s Tsai urges world to stand up to China: AFP interview
World

Taiwan’s Tsai urges world to stand up to China: AFP interview

  Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen called on the international community to “constrain” China by standing up for freedoms, casting her…
HBO website and comedian John Oliver censored in China
World

HBO website and comedian John Oliver censored in China

  It was one Winnie the Pooh joke too far. After mocking censors working over time to delete comparisons of…
North Korea’s Kim visits Beijing; South Korea, US halt military drill
World

North Korea’s Kim visits Beijing; South Korea, US halt military drill

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, where he will likely brief Chinese President Xi…
Global poll ranks Egypt safer than US, UK
Egypt

Global poll ranks Egypt safer than US, UK

The latest annual Gallup Global Law and Order poll ranked Egypt as the safest country in Africa, giving it a…
‘iPal’ robot companion for China’s lonely children
Science

‘iPal’ robot companion for China’s lonely children

  It speaks two languages, gives math lessons, tells jokes and interacts with children through the tablet screen in its…
Huh? China stumped by Ivanka Trump’s ‘Chinese proverb’
World

Huh? China stumped by Ivanka Trump’s ‘Chinese proverb’

  Chinese social media users are scratching their heads over a “Chinese proverb” US President Donald Trump’s daughter and advisor…
US fears of ‘mystery weapon’ revived by new China diplomat cases
World

US fears of ‘mystery weapon’ revived by new China diplomat cases

A US health alert issued for China over a mysterious illness has revived fears of a rumoured sonic weapon that…
Facebook says Chinese phone makers got access to data
Science

Facebook says Chinese phone makers got access to data

  Facebook on Tuesday confirmed that a Chinese phone maker deemed a national security threat by the US was among…
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