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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…
Taiwan’s vice president is passing through New York. And China isn’t happy
World
August 13, 2023
Taiwan’s vice president is passing through New York. And China isn’t happy
CNN — China’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the transit of Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate William Lai through…
Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
World
August 12, 2023
Western leaders welcomed China’s presence at Ukraine peace talks. But Beijing’s relationship with Europe is still testy
CNN — European officials took some small comfort when China attended a summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last weekend. The…
Chinese propaganda slogans turn London street art wall into a protest site against Beijing
World
August 9, 2023
Chinese propaganda slogans turn London street art wall into a protest site against Beijing
London CNN — A graffiti wall in London’s bustling street art hub of Brick Lane has become an unlikely canvas…
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…