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Beijing likens Capitol storming to Hong Kong protests, hopes US can enjoy ‘peace, stability and security as soon as possible’
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has branded the “thugs, extremists and villains” who stormed the US Capitol Building on Wednesday a “disgrace,” adding that Beijing hopes Americans can experience stability in the near future.
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Billionaire missing after China remarks
A Chinese billionaire who gave a speech slamming China’s regulators and its state-owned banks hasn’t been seen in months.
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North Korea to revive deadly $1b resort
North Korea plans to transform an abandoned mega resort – where a tourist was once shot dead – into a glitzy international holiday destination.
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Stealth fighters and long-range missiles: Japan’s cabinet greenlights record-breaking military budget
Japanese government has approved a hike in military spending to address an “increasingly tough” security environment, as the country struggles under the world's largest debt and the pandemic-induced economic slump.