national political overview of China
Will we ever see another pandemic lockdown?: Four years ago, a mystery illness forced the residents of Wuhan into quarantine. As the WHO raises concerns about ...
thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2024/01/23/covid-19-pandemic-wuhan-disease-x-who/
Estée Lauder missed out on much of the post-lockdown boost from China last year because of “serious inadequacies in its supply chain,” the UK fund manager said ... Show more
No plans to revive mask mandate or border tests as Hong Kong braces for flu season peak and rise in coronavirus infections, health chief says
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3247511/no-plans-revive-mask-mandate-or-border-tests-hong-kong-braces-flu-season-peak-and-rise-covid
Wuhan residents can't view documentary about COVID-19 lockdown trauma: The film's producers compiled material while still in China, then fled the country to edit ...
rfa.org/english/news/china/wuhan-covid-documentary-01022024101839.html
Red Wall: Inside China’s zero-COVID world - The lockdown and the sudden end: "There were only two things on my mind, to find food and to not go crazy ...
channelnewsasia.com/listen/red-wall-inside-chinas-zero-covid-world/lockdown-and-sudden-end-3522366
China's economy is heading deeper into deflation: It could drag down other parts of the global economy with it.
axios.com/2023/12/12/china-economy-deflation-inflation-consumer-prices
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Shanghai for the first time since 2020, when the city was under lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more: sc.mp/wqie
Xi Set to Visit Tech Companies in Shanghai, SCMP Says: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Shanghai on Tuesday in his first trip to the financial hub since a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-27/xi-to-visit-shanghai-futures-exchange-tech-firms-scmp-says
China's COVID Trauma Returns As Hazmat Workers Disinfect Streets: Netizens have wondered aloud whether the ongoing wave of respiratory illnesses will usher in a ...
newsweek.com/hazmat-suits-seen-northern-chinese-city-amid-pneumonia-outbreak-1846980
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from China store under pressure from Beijing: Internet regulator orders delisting of two Meta-owned apps over ‘national ...
ft.com/content/17b0059b-14b5-42fa-a84f-7de7a05ac08a
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
- Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.
- Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.
- Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.
- Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
San Francisco mayor announces the city will receive pandas from China: San Francisco is the latest U.S. city preparing to receive a pair of pandas from China ...
apnews.com/article/china-san-francisco-zoo-pandas-2657e35111579b2a4cba8b5915a71bd1
G7 countries slam Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s defence industry: Ministers say transfer of weapons components is enabling Russia to ‘reconstitute and ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/19/g7-countries-slam-chinese-firms-support-for-russias-defence-industry
China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452020/
Chinese steelmakers, struggling with overcapacity, are seeking to expand exports. The move comes amid U.S. efforts to push for higher tariffs on their products ... Show more asia.nikkei.com/Business/Materials/China-steelmakers-show-overcapacity-strain-as-U.S.-battens-import-hatches
Indonesia Calls On China to Help Cool Middle East Tensions: Indonesia urged China to use its influence to prevent an escalation of tensions in the Middle East ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/indonesia-sees-china-using-influence-to-cool-middle-east-tension
China Market Trouble: Beijing Aims to Curb Speculation With Reform Plan: China is seeking to end the years of speculator driven boom-and-bust trading by pivoting ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/china-aims-to-end-age-of-froth-that-has-plagued-its-stock-market
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Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with Japan, US a 'sovereign choice': The Philippines' decision to ramp up ties with Japan and the United States is a ...
reuters.com/world/philippines-says-decision-strengthen-ties-with-japan-us-sovereign-choice-2024-04-18/
EU seeks to close production gap with China and US - Latest News: European Union leaders have debated a new “European Competitiveness Deal” aimed at helping the ...
hurriyetdailynews.com/eu-seeks-to-close-production-gap-with-china-and-us-192651
A Trove of ByteDance Records Mistakenly Went Public. Here’s What They Say.: The records briefly surfaced in a lawsuit involving the Republican megadonor Jeff ...
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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is set to retain his seat in elections, local media reported, paving the way for the pro-China leader to try ... Show more www.barrons.com/news/pro-china-pm-retains-his-seat-in-solomon-islands-election-fb555ab1
China foreign ministry welcomes Blinken's visit to China as tensions simmer: China's foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
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'ILL-FATED MOVE': GOP senator grills Biden’s energy secretary on release of US oil reserves, explains how it's putting national security at risk. www.foxbusiness.com/politics/gop-senator-grills-bidens-energy-secretary-release-us-oil-reserves-historically-low-levels
South China Sea: will Beijing hold back during the US-Philippine Balikatan military drills?
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3259653/south-china-sea-will-china-hold-back-during-us-philippine-balikatan-military-drills
Taiwan says new Chinese air routes threaten Taiwanese islands' flight safety | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/15235284
At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China: CAPRI: The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/g7-blinken-seeks-european-support-pressure-china-4276471
Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store on Government Orders: China’s cyberspace officials cite national-security concerns for targeting the Meta ...
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Apple removes Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from iOS store as China flags security concerns | Mint
livemint.com/technology/apps/apple-removes-metas-whatsapp-threads-from-ios-store-as-china-flags-security-concerns-11713495889424.html
Philippine universities defend mainland Chinese students on Taiwan-facing province: ‘blatant racism, Sinophobia’
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3259636/philippine-universities-defend-foreign-students-taiwan-facing-province-blatant-racism-sinophobia
Apple Takes Down WhatsApp And Other Popular Messaging Apps From Chinese App Store
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/04/19/apple-takes-down-whatsapp-and-other-popular-messaging-apps-from-chinese-app-store/
China’s cities are sinking – because there are too many people in them: Severe subsidence will affect around a third of China's urban population ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/chinas-cities-sinking-many-people-20674871/
China mother and son, 27, jailed for kidnap of stranger girl, 11, they wanted as ‘perfect’ wife after child’s family rejected advances
scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3258232/china-mother-and-son-27-jailed-kidnap-stranger-girl-11-they-wanted-perfect-wife-after-childs-family
Visiting UK minister to press Hong Kong authorities over ‘erosion’ of rights in city after Article 23 law passed
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3259709/visiting-uk-minister-press-hong-kong-authorities-over-erosion-rights-city-after-article-23-law
Ricciardo says new RB F1 chassis brings "peace of mind": Daniel Ricciardo says his new RB chassis for the Chinese Grand Prix brings "peace of mind" and ...
motorsport.com/f1/news/ricciardo-says-new-rb-f1-chassis-brings-peace-of-mind/10599977/
Beijing slaps anti-dumping tariffs on Taiwan’s polycarbonates after protracted probe
scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3259703/beijing-slaps-anti-dumping-tariffs-taiwans-polycarbonates-after-protracted-probe
Philippines, New Zealand to Boost Trade, Maritime Security Ties: The Philippines and New Zealand are working on agreements on military visits and logistics ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/philippines-new-zealand-to-boost-trade-maritime-security-ties
Time for animal abusers in China to face proper justice: A video posted on
scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3259151/time-animal-abusers-china-face-proper-justice
Argentina Central Bank Chief Among Top Officials Headed to China: Argentina’s top government officials are preparing to visit China in the next few weeks as ...
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Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders: Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app ...
apnews.com/article/china-apple-app-store-whatsapp-threads-c93227644ea310c1179071cdf14ec05d
Chinese navy is operating out of Cambodia's Ream base: US think tank: The prolonged presence of 2 Chinese vessels suggests a deeper involvement than Phnom Penh ...
rfa.org/english/news/cambodia/china-ream-04192024043619.html
Malaysia is unfazed by China, U.S. semiconductor competition, minister says: Malaysia appears to be benefitting from U.S.-China trade tensions ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/malaysia-is-unfazed-by-china-us-chip-competition-minister-says.html
Some honey dates from China recalled over undeclared sulphur dioxide allergen: SFA
straitstimes.com/singapore/honey-dates-from-china-recalled-over-undeclared-sulphur-dioxide-allergen-sfa
1,906 pass April 2024 physician licensure exams: The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Thursday that 1,906 out of 3 ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/18/1-906-pass-april-2024-physician-licensure-exams-1922
Tasneem Kawoos, J&K Civil Services Judiciary Exam topper leading the way in Kashmir #jammukashmir #civilservices #srinagar
Court decision in Austria: Swingers club was allowed to reduce rent because mask requirements made sex more difficult
spiegel.de/panorama/oesterreich-swingerklub-durfte-miete-mindern-weil-maskenpflicht-sex-erschwerte-a-dc3098a1-3078-497a-9b2f-737b270ded67
Taiwan CDC considers ending mask mandate at medical institutions | Taiwan News | Apr. 19, 2024 17:34
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5669357
James Comer's Hearing Erupts Into Chaos: Wednesday's House Overnight Committee hearing on China was derailed by bickering about President Joe Biden's impeachment ...
newsweek.com/james-comer-hearing-erupts-chaos-1891421
Inside the military’s response to the Baltimore bridge collapse: Inside a Baltimore cruise terminal last week, dozens of military personnel were spread out ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4601227-military-response-baltimore-bridge-collapse/
China: Biden wants higher tariffs on steel and aluminum: Joe Biden is even tightening the measures taken by his predecessor Donald Trump ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mehr-wirtschaft/china-biden-will-hoehere-zoelle-auf-stahl-und-aluminium-19661321.html
Philippines: China is ‘source of tension,’ not trilateral summit: China earlier said the US-Japan-Philippine trilateral summit 'drives up tensions' in ...
rappler.com/philippines/china-causing-regional-tensions-not-united-states-japan-trilateral-summit/
Apple CEO Tim Cook Meets Singapore’s Next PM Lawrence Wong as He Wraps Asia Tour: Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will meet Singapore’s leader at the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/apple-ceo-tim-cook-meets-singapore-s-next-pm-lawrence-wong-as-he-wraps-asia-tour
Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with US a 'sovereign choice' - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/world/2024/04/18/philippines-says-decision-to-strengthen-ties-with-us-a-sovereign-choice.html
Solomon Islands election puts China’s Pacific influence in spotlight: Incumbent Manasseh Sogavare’s development and security pact with Beijing has stoked western ...
ft.com/content/4367905e-d580-4174-a31e-26e72dcd4080
US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-japan-philippines-trilateral-gives-manila-a-fighting-chance/
Why Biden wants to raise tariffs on Chinese steel: President Biden called for tripling the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from China Monday ...
thehill.com/business/4600625-why-biden-wants-to-raise-tariffs-on-chinese-steel/
Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Blinken to China to fuss about support for Russia: Antony Blinken will visit Beijing in the coming weeks, raising concerns about China’s overcapacity ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/blinken-to-china-to-fuss-about-support-for-russia/
US trade chief calls for 'decisive' action to shield EV sector from China: The U.S. must take "decisive" action to protect electric vehicles (EVs) from ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ustr-tai-calls-decisive-action-shield-ev-sector-china-2024-04-17/
FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says: The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the deadly collapse of ...
apnews.com/article/baltimore-bridge-collapse-fbi-investiagation-58188d524035c756872603055f309c78
Quick Glance: Investigation of Key Bridge Incident
- The FBI has initiated a criminal investigation focusing on the colossal container vessel that caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month.
- Authorities are examining the sequence of events that led to the Dali, a 985-foot Singaporean ship, losing power as it departed from the Port of Baltimore and colliding with one of the bridge's support pillars.
- Federal agents appeared to have boarded the ship on Monday morning to conduct a search.
- President Biden and Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) have expressed their commitment to hold accountable any entities potentially responsible for the bridge's destruction.
A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us-navy-patrol-plane-flies-through-taiwan-strait-2024-04-17/
Beijing Court to Hear Case on Founder Group Keepwell Bond Ruling: A Beijing court has agreed to hear a case concerning a Hong Kong ruling over a controversial ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/beijing-court-to-hear-case-on-founder-group-keepwell-bond-ruling
Paid articlePaid US and China defence ministers in first significant contact since 2022: Pentagon says Lloyd Austin stressed importance of freedom of navigation in call with Dong ...
ft.com/content/f52fd4de-6490-47a9-bd54-30bf6354b9c2
Germany’s Leader, Olaf Scholz, Walks a Fine Line in China: Chancellor Olaf Scholz tried to promote German business interests while delivering warnings from ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/world/asia/olaf-scholz-germany-china.html
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
From @Breakingviews : China's GDP growth beat expectations thanks to robust manufacturing and sectors like catering. Yet real estate’s woes endure ... Show more reut.rs/3Q6rIex
"It's naive to expect China to take on a neutral mediating role," says @gusiting in an interview with #tagesthemen about China's positioning in the war against Ukraine ... Show more
China's military plans more drills near Myanmar border: China will hold air defence and live-fire drills near its border with Myanmar from Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/chinas-military-plans-more-drills-near-myanmar-border-2024-04-17/
US, China defence chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months: WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-china-defence-chiefs-first-talks-18-months-south-china-sea-taiwan-4269751
Philippines says it won't give US access to more local military bases: The Philippine president says his administration has no plan to give the U.S ...
apnews.com/article/philippines-us-military-china-marcos-a89fc14bdef820b83d4a18adb557b487
Quick Glance: Philippines Rejects US Access to More Military Bases
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed US access to four more Philippine military bases, bringing the total to nine.
- The Biden administration is strengthening alliances in the region to counter China, aligning with Philippine efforts to enhance external defense.
- Marcos emphasizes that the presence of US troops is in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.
- China accuses the Philippines of providing the US with bases that could undermine its security.
Blinken to raise China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base during visit
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/16/blinken-to-raise-china-s-support-for-russia-s-defense-industrial-base-during-visit
North Korea expands surveillance with Chinese cameras : To monitor its population even more closely North Korea is placing surveillance cameras in schools and ...
wionews.com/world/north-korea-expands-surveillance-with-chinese-cameras-712163
🔊 Washington DC and Beijing watch the Solomon Islands election closely. Find out the latest on the Reuters World News podcast
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Biden’s polite Trumpism on China: Communication matters precisely because the structural problem between the pair is probably insoluble
ft.com/content/da53d88b-1630-4b59-a2c6-11a848fb8d05
Voting begins in Solomon Islands' parliamentary election closely watched by China and the West
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642150
Iran able to 'handle situation' and spare Middle East more tension, China's foreign minister says
reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-able-handle-situation-spare-middle-east-more-tension-chinas-foreign-2024-04-16/
First contact since 2022: US Defense Secretary Austin on the phone with Chinese counterpart
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'Iran is in for the long haul' with oil tanker hijacks, expert says, as U.S. considers more sanctions
cnbc.com/2024/04/16/iran-is-in-for-the-long-haul-with-oil-tanker-hijacks-expert-says.html
Quick Glance: Oil Prices Could Witness a 'Super Spike Well Above $100' Post Iran's Strike on Israel
- Market analysts predicted that oil prices could surge to $100 per barrel and beyond after Iran conducted an aerial attack on Israel, reigniting concerns of a regional war.
- Iran carried out an aerial attack on Israel on Saturday night, launching over 300 drones and missiles, marking the first direct military attack by Iran on the Jewish state.
- Insufficient investment renders the supply more fragile, raising the likelihood of a 'super spike well above $100' if the supply is disrupted.
- Recent months have seen oil prices rise due to trade disruptions and delays caused by maritime attacks in the Red Sea by the Houthis, who express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
China strategy: Why don't we give China a piece of our mind, Michael Müller?: Olaf Scholz is in China on a state visit. He was actually supposed to have some ...
spiegel.de/ausland/deutsche-china-politik-warum-sagen-wir-china-nicht-die-meinung-michael-mueller-podcast-a-5ac1c688-542e-46a8-be7c-077f55aced4e
Herders on front line of India’s Himalayan dispute with China say they’re losing grazing land – and a way of life
cnn.com/2024/04/16/china/ladakh-india-china-border-intl-hnk/
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high as west prepares sanctions: Surge in crude sales to China exposes limits of US and EU attempts to rein in Islamic republic
ft.com/content/00bb5653-e9aa-4af1-8f9e-705137947b32
Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
China focus of US intelligence report: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2024/04/17/2003816521
Elon Musk's Tesla is having a brutal 2024. Here's how it went wrong: The issues plaguing the electric vehicle maker have sent sales plunging, the stock spiraling ...
qz.com/tesla-elon-musk-stock-layoffs-sales-evs-1851411491
Apple CEO says that he wants to increase investments in Vietnam: Apple CEO Tim Cook said Tuesday that he wants to further increase investment in Vietnam a day ...
apnews.com/article/vietnam-apple-tim-cook-supply-chain-e9a7581a127937a1958bebd434a47f25
How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?
thediplomat.com/2024/04/how-would-china-weaponize-disinformation-against-taiwan-in-a-cross-strait-conflict/
China lifts ban on some German beef imports as Germany's Scholz visits Beijing
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-lifts-ban-some-german-beef-imports-germanys-scholz-visits-beijing-2024-04-16/
Philippines plans ambitious exercise with U.S. as concerns over China grow: In the military exercise, U.S. and Philippine troops will perform joint operations ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/17/philippines-balikatan-joint-military-exercise/
EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows
reuters.com/sustainability/eu-countries-pledge-help-solar-sector-no-trade-curbs-china-draft-shows-2024-04-15/
US opens probe into 3,322 GM Cadillac Lyriq EVs over loss of brake assist: The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it has ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-opens-probe-into-over-3300-gm-cadillac-lyriq-vehicles-over-loss-brake-assist-2024-04-15/
Germany says Europe is open to Chinese cars but not at any price: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pressed his case on Monday for an open and fair European market ...
cnn.com/2024/04/15/business/china-germany-chancellor-cars-overcapacity-hnk-intl/
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