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China’s Xi visits South Africa in just his second trip abroad this year as domestic woes bubble back home
World
August 22, 2023
China’s Xi visits South Africa in just his second trip abroad this year as domestic woes bubble back home
CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping heads to South Africa Monday on a trip intended to bolster Beijing’s influence among…
A key Russia-friendly bloc may decide to expand. Who stands to benefit?
World
August 22, 2023
A key Russia-friendly bloc may decide to expand. Who stands to benefit?
CNN — Members of the BRICS economic group of major emerging economies are meeting this week in South Africa for…
China accuses government worker of spying for the CIA in second public espionage claim
World
August 21, 2023
China accuses government worker of spying for the CIA in second public espionage claim
CNN — Chinese authorities on Monday publicly accused a government worker of spying for the CIA, the second high-profile espionage…
Japan vows to strengthen ‘strategic collaboration’ with US and South Korea at historic meeting
World
August 19, 2023
Japan vows to strengthen ‘strategic collaboration’ with US and South Korea at historic meeting
CNN — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed to strengthen “trilateral strategic collaboration” with the United States and South Korea…
China launches military drills around Taiwan as US wraps up landmark summit with South Korea and Japan
World
August 19, 2023
China launches military drills around Taiwan as US wraps up landmark summit with South Korea and Japan
CNN — China’s military launched joint air and sea patrols around Taiwan this weekend as leaders from the United States,…
Russian and Chinese warships sail close to Japanese islands on eve of Biden’s trilateral summit
World
August 18, 2023
Russian and Chinese warships sail close to Japanese islands on eve of Biden’s trilateral summit
Tokyo CNN — Japan expressed “grave concern” after Chinese and Russian warships sailed close to its southern islands on Thursday,…
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
World
August 16, 2023
China’s defense minister warns against ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan during Russia meeting
CNN — China’s defense minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday warned against “playing with fire” when it comes to Taiwan in…
In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
Middle East
August 15, 2023
In the shadow of US-China rivalry, Arab allies tread delicate ground
Abu Dhabi, UAE CNN — As oil-rich Gulf states seek to diversify their military partnerships, they are finding themselves ensnared…
Taiwan will ‘never back down’ to China threats, island’s presidential hopeful says during US transit
World
August 14, 2023
Taiwan will ‘never back down’ to China threats, island’s presidential hopeful says during US transit
CNN — Taiwan will never back down in the face of growing threats from China, the island’s vice president and…
Heavy rains bring deadly flash flood and landslide to northwest China
World
August 14, 2023
Heavy rains bring deadly flash flood and landslide to northwest China
CNN — At least 21 people are dead and six others missing after a flash flood and landslide following torrential…