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China assures Russia it remains ‘impartial’ on Ukraine war after attending Saudi peace talks
World
August 8, 2023
China assures Russia it remains ‘impartial’ on Ukraine war after attending Saudi peace talks
Hong Kong CNN — China’s top diplomat Wang Yi told his Russian counterpart that Beijing remains “impartial” on the war…
China praises Ukraine talks in Saudi that Russia said were ‘doomed to fail’
Middle East
August 8, 2023
China praises Ukraine talks in Saudi that Russia said were ‘doomed to fail’
CNN — Beijing on Monday praised ongoing talks aimed at finding a formula for peace in Ukraine, after a Chinese…
Deadly floods hit China’s major grain-producing region, fueling food security concerns
World
August 7, 2023
Deadly floods hit China’s major grain-producing region, fueling food security concerns
CNN — Days of heavy rain have caused severe flooding in China’s leading grain-producing region in the northeast, killing 14…
21 injured after 5.5 magnitude earthquake in China
World
August 6, 2023
21 injured after 5.5 magnitude earthquake in China
CNN — A magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit Pingyuan county in eastern China’s Shandong province early on Sunday morning, injuring 21…
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships in South China Sea
World
August 6, 2023
Philippines accuses China of firing water cannons at its ships in South China Sea
CNN — The Philippines has accused Chinese Coast Guard ships of firing water cannons and making “dangerous maneuvers” at its…
More than a million displaced as China’s Hebei region reels after record rains
World
August 4, 2023
More than a million displaced as China’s Hebei region reels after record rains
Hong Kong CNN — More than a million people have been relocated from their homes in China’s Hebei province following…
China spy agency’s social media debut calls for ‘all members of society’ to combat espionage
World
August 2, 2023
China spy agency’s social media debut calls for ‘all members of society’ to combat espionage
Hong Kong CNN — China’s highly secretive civilian spy agency has launched a public account on a major social media…
Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan’s Okinawa
World
August 2, 2023
Heaviest rainfall in 140 years drenches Beijing while Typhoon Khanun hits Japan’s Okinawa
CNN — Severe flooding in Beijing was caused by the heaviest rainfall in 140 years, according to local meteorologists, and…
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications
World
August 1, 2023
Hong Kong removes requirement to flag China risk in listing applications
Hong Kong’s stock exchange will no longer require companies to spell out China-related business risks in listing applications from Tuesday,…
China curbs drone exports over ‘national security concerns’
World
August 1, 2023
China curbs drone exports over ‘national security concerns’
Hong Kong CNN — China will place export controls on drone and drone equipment in order to “safeguard national security…