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November 21, 2023

Asia

China closing hundreds of mosques in northern regions, rights group says

HRW says other mosques altered, for example through removal of minarets, as part of sinicisation campaign

By Editors Desk

Satellite imagery shows altered mosque buildings in China, rights group says – video

November 17, 2023

World

China hails Xi-Biden meeting despite 'dictator' remark

The picture of Xi Jinping and Joe Biden on a stroll in a Californian country estate continues headlining Chinese media a day after what Beijing has hailed as a "historic" summit.

By Editors Desk

Reuters | Beijing has hailed the meeting between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden as "historic" and "constructive"

November 16, 2023

Foreign Policy

Video shows the moment Antony Blinken winces after Biden calls China's Xi a dictator, upending months of careful diplomacy

President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping sought to smooth relations at a meeting Wednesday.
Yet hours after the carefully choreographed event, Biden described Xi as a "dictator."
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's reaction told its own story.

By Editors Desk

Antony Blinken appeared to be taken aback by President Joe Biden's description of Xi Jinping as a dictator at a press conference on November 15, 2023. NBC

November 16, 2023

World

Xi Jinping and Joe Biden working to ‘enhance trust’ between US and China, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi after summit

The two presidents announced deals on resuming military communications and tackling the US fentanyl crisis at their meeting in California

By Editors Desk

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to reporters after the Xi-Biden summit. Photo: CCTV

November 15, 2023

World

Xi Jinping arrives in US as his Chinese Dream sputters

When Xi Jinping stepped off his plane in San Francisco for the Apec summit, it was in circumstances very different to the last time he landed on American soil.

By Editors Desk

GETTY IMAGES | Mr Xi faces a host of problems at home as he arrives in San Francisco

November 15, 2023

Asia

Taiwan’s opposition parties join forces for crucial presidential poll

Deal sharply increases odds that ruling Democratic Progressive party will lose election closely watched by China

By Editors Desk

Hou Yu-ih, second left, candidate for the main opposition Kuomintang; Ma Ying-jeou, centre, Taiwan’s former president; and Ko Wen-je, right, of the Taiwan People’s party on Wednesday © Sam Yeh/AFP/Getty Images

November 10, 2023

World

Biden, Xi Set to Meet Nov. 15 on Sidelines of APEC Summit

Leaders to speak for first time since meeting at G-20 in 2022

By Editors Desk

Biden, Xi Set to Meet Nov. 15 on Sidelines of APEC Summit

November 08, 2023

Americas

Uruguay Reflects Latin American Drift From U.S., Turn to China

A democratic, pro-trade country in a region governed by populists strengthens ties with China after struggling to secure a free-trade deal with the U.S.

By Editors Desk

China’s ambassador to Uruguay, Wang Gang. Uruguay is negotiating a free-trade deal with China. MARIANA GREIF/REUTERS

October 25, 2023

Asia

China sacks ‘missing’ defense minister

The government official had made no public appearances since late August

By Editors Desk

FILE PHOTO: Then-Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu salutes before delivering a speech at an event in Singapore, June 4, 2023. © AP / Vincent Thian

October 23, 2023

National Security

Top Republican lawmaker backs Biden’s Ukraine aid plan

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has argued that US support for Kiev and Israel is “interconnected”

By Editors Desk

US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters last week at the US Capitol in Washington. © Getty Images / Drew Angerer

October 19, 2023

World

Why China-Russia Ties Worry America

As Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin grow ever closer, their mutual distrust of the US may be their strongest bond.

By Editors Desk

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing on Oct. 17.Photographer: Sergei Savostyanov/AF

October 18, 2023

World

New Global Divisions on View as Biden Goes to Israel and Putin to China

Washington’s strong support for Israel against Hamas is contrasted with Russian and Chinese efforts to align with the Palestinian struggle.

By Editors Desk

President Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday to show solidarity with Washington’s close ally in the Middle East.Credit...Kenny Holston/The New York Times

October 17, 2023

World

Putin meets EU-defying Orban in China

The prime minister of the EU state has snubbed Western attempts to isolate Russia diplomatically

By Editors Desk

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet on the sidelines of the third Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China. © Sputnik / Grigory Sysoev

October 16, 2023

Business

It’s official: The era of China’s global dominance is over

We've reached the end of an era for the Chinese economy.

By Editors Desk

China has reached the end of its economic boom. What comes next should worry every American business — and the rest of the world. Tyler Le/Insider

October 16, 2023

World

How the Israel-Hamas War Is Tilting the Global Power Balance

The war is stretching American and European resources while relieving pressure on Russia and providing new opportunities to China.

By Editors Desk

An Israeli armored personnel carrier heads toward the Gaza border. OHAD ZWIGENBERG/ASSOCIATED PRESS

September 07, 2023

Tech

How China Demands Tech Firms Reveal Hackable Flaws in Their Products

Some foreign companies may be complying—potentially offering China’s spies hints for hacking their customers.

By Editors Desk

How China Demands Tech Firms Reveal Hackable Flaws in Their Products

September 05, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

‘Ukraine can’t win’: Horror new deal emerges

A renewed relationship between two global military powers has raised alarm, with Vladimir Putin proving he will “go to any length” to achieve victory.

By Editors Desk

A renewed relationship between two global military powers has raised the alarm, with Vladimir Putin proving he will ‘go to any length’ to achieve victory.

September 02, 2023

Business

New phone sparks worry China has found a way around U.S. tech limits

Huawei, which has been under U.S. sanctions for years, released the phone pointedly during Gina Raimondo’s visit to Beijing.

By Editors Desk

Chinese chip stocks surged in value after Huawei Technologies introduced its latest Mate 60 Pro phone. According to AnTuTu, a Chinese benchmarking website, the phone features a Kirin 9000s CPU designed by HiSilicon that supports 5G.

September 01, 2023

Asia

In China, artificial intelligence extends its hold on daily life

China's artificial intelligence (AI) market is currently worth €20 billion, but that figure could more than double within two years. Beijing aspires to overtake the US to become the world leader in the sector by 2030.

By Editors Desk

August 27, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

US senator cheers hurting Russia at cost of only Ukrainian lives

Ex-presidential candidate Mitt Romney has claimed that sending weapons to Kiev is Washington’s best defense investment in history

By Editors Desk

US Senator Mitt Romney speaks during a March 15 committee hearing in Washington. © Getty Images / Tom Williams