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Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus amid foreign interference allegations: Han Dong has announced he will be sitting as an independent MP after being the ...
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Han Dong to sit as Independent MP following ‘serious’ allegations in new report: The move came after Global News reported Dong privately advised a senior Chinese ...
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China’s Reopening to Roil Energy Prices If Beijing Over-Delivers: China’s reopening after three years of Covid Zero is the main source of optimism for ...
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Canada MP Han Dong steps down over Chinese interference claims: Han Dong denies claims he lobbied to delay the release of the 'Two Michaels' ...
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Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus amid foreign interference allegations: Han Dong has announced he will be sitting as an independent MP after being the ...
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Han Dong to sit as Independent MP following ‘serious’ allegations in new report: The move came after Global News reported Dong privately advised a senior Chinese ...
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China’s Reopening to Roil Energy Prices If Beijing Over-Delivers: China’s reopening after three years of Covid Zero is the main source of optimism for ...
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Han Dong says he hasn’t asked PMO to verify Chinese election interference allegations
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MP Han Dong leaving Liberal caucus, denies allegations related to conversation with Chinese diplomat
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LILLEY: Liberal MP Dong resigns from party over interference claims: Facing allegations he is part of an election interference network and tried to stop the two ...
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Liberal MP allegedly advised Chinese official to hold off on freeing Two Michaels: Report
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LILLEY: For Dong and Ke to clear their names, we need a public inquiry: Two men facing public allegations they are part of an election interference network want ...
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MP Han Dong resigns from Liberal caucus, denies advising China to delay Two Michaels' release
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CRRC Pulls Out of €610 Million Bulgarian Train Tender After EU Probe: A Chinese company abandoned a €610 million ($660 million) Bulgarian railway tender after a ...
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China Envoy Says Economic Competition Is the New Climate Risk: Economic competition between nations has become the new hurdle in the fight against climate change ...
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Chinese 'state-affiliated' organisations behind cyber-attacks, says Oliver Dowden – video
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Six killed in suicide attack on Chinese engineers in Pakistan: A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle into a convoy of Chinese engineers working on a dam project in ...
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Quick Glance: Six Killed in Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers in Pakistan
- A suicide bomber targeted a convoy of Chinese engineers in Pakistan, resulting in six fatalities.
- The engineers were en route to a dam construction site when the attack occurred.
- Attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan are seen as attempts to destabilize the country and create discord between Pakistan and its allies, notably China.
- Pakistan condemned the attack and emphasized the importance of the safety of Chinese nationals in the country.
Netflix Gave Game of Thrones’ Creators a Second Shot. They Used It to Ruin Another Beloved Book Series.
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Philippines says it will not yield to submission in row with 'patronising' China: The Philippines is not seeking a fight or trouble in the South China Sea but ...
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Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot - US: Seven Chinese men have been charged over a "sinister" hacking plot, the justice department says.
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US may soon unveil list of Chinese chip factories barred from receiving tech: The Biden administration is drawing up a list of advanced Chinese chipmaking ...
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European flying car technology sold to China: The Slovakian AirCar, built with a BMW engine and run on normal fuel, will now be made in China.
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Details of millions of UK voters accessed by Chinese state, ministers will say: Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden to update MPs on cyber-attacks by Beijing ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/details-of-millions-of-uk-voters-accessed-by-chinese-state-ministers-will-say
China Grid Giants Seek Solutions for a System Flooded With Solar: While much of the rest of the world tries to build more renewables, China is figuring out how ...
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Xiaomi: The Chinese smartphone giant taking on Tesla: Xiaomi's entry into the electric car market comes as a price war has been intensifying.
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Three Chinese Killed As Terrorists Attack Vehicle in Pakistan - Bloomberg: Three Chinese citizens were killed after their vehicle was attacked by terrorists in ...
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Dutch PM set for high-stakes China talks on chip export policy: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday in ...
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Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
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Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
China encouraged armed offensive against Myanmar government to protest proliferation of online scams
theregister.com/2024/03/28/scam_centers_china_myanmar/
Allegra Stratton: A not so NICE Decade: Quite dramatic stuff this afternoon as parliamentarians hold a press conference to respond to the revelation that they ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-25/allegra-stratton-a-not-so-nice-decade
Supply Chain Latest: China's Port Project in Peru: A large, modern container port under construction in Peru with Chinese investment is going to transform ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-20/supply-chain-latest-china-s-port-project-in-peru
Zambia Remains With $1.9 Billion in Commercial Debt Owed to Chinese Lenders: Zambia’s three-plus-year slog to escape default is shifting to $3 ...
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Hong Kong Bankers With China Expertise Face Grim Reality After Layoffs, Cuts: Finance professionals with Chinese expertise were highly sought after five years ...
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Security reasons: Chinese company suspends work on power project: HARIPUR: A Chinese construction company working on the Tarbela-5th Extension Hydropower Project ...
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Chinese EV maker BYD targets 20% jump in annual sales - sources: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has set a 3.6- million-unit sales target for 2024 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-electric-vehicle-maker-byd-targets-20-jump-annual-sales-2024-03-27/
Flying cars edge towards takeoff after Chinese production deal: A flying car that's certified for aviation just took another big step towards commercialisation ...
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Chinese authorities accuse Evergrande of inflating revenues by $80bn: Preliminary decision by regulator marks first detailed allegations against developer and ...
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Quick Glance: Bank of England Set to Maintain Interest Rates Amid Inflation Signs
- The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week as it looks for clearer signs that pay growth and services inflation are cooling sufficiently to allow for a cut in interest rates.
- Pricing in the swaps market indicates that the first downward move is likely to occur in August, with additional cuts by the end of the year.
- Steady monetary policy from the BoE, Fed, and ECB signifies that they will lower rates only when there is enough evidence of sustained inflation decline.
- The BoE continues to monitor wage growth and services price increases closely, with pressure for rate cuts expected to rise as consumer price inflation rapidly declines towards the 2 percent target.
MBTA to pay CRRC another $148 million for new cars: The total cost of the contract for the new Red and Orange Line cars is now more than $1 billion.
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/28/metro/new-crrc-mbta-deal/
China lifts tariffs on Australian wine, ends three-year freeze in trade: China will lift anti-dumping and anti-subsidy tariffs on Australian wine from March 29 ...
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China has a big problem with super gonorrhea, study finds: Drug-resistant gonorrhea is a growing problem—one that doesn't heed borders.
arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/super-gonorrhea-rate-quickly-triples-in-china-now-40x-higher-than-us/
Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-defence-chief-reaffirms-support-philippines-chides-dangerous-chinese-conduct-2024-03-28/
China's Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time: BEIJING: Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will launch its first-ever EV at a press conference ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/china-xiaomi-ev-car-market-4227246
Gap in China’s Soybean Trade Casts Doubt on Data Reliability: Doubts over the reliability of China’s economic figures are swirling again — this time in soybean ...
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Young Chinese Ease Angst Over Slow Economy by Playing Lottery: Lottery shops in China are ditching bland storefronts to reinvent themselves as hipster hangouts ...
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Exclusive: Russia struggles to collect oil payments as China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny
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Quick Glance: Russia Struggles with Oil Payment Delays from China, UAE, Turkey
- Russian oil firms face payment delays from China, Turkey, and the UAE due to increased bank scrutiny.
- Banks require guarantees for sanctions compliance and have suspended accounts linked to Russian goods trading.
- US pressure on China leads to payment issues, while Russian oil exports are disrupted by sanctions.
- Chinese, UAE, and Turkish banks ramp up checks after a US order, causing further delays in payments to Russia.
Intel, AMD fall on report China blocks U.S. chips in state computers: Intel and Advanced Micro Devices fell more than 2% on Monday after a report that China ...
reuters.com/markets/us/intel-amd-fall-report-china-blocks-us-chips-state-computers-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: China Removes Intel and AMD Chips from Government Computers: FT Report
- According to a report by the Financial Times on Sunday, China has introduced guidelines to eliminate US microprocessors from Intel and AMD from government personal computers and servers.
- The procurement guidance also aims to replace Microsoft's Windows operating system and foreign-made database software with domestic options, as per the report.
- Chinese officials have started adhering to the guidelines unveiled in December.
- The newspaper reported that government agencies above the township level are instructed to consider criteria requiring 'safe and reliable' processors and operating systems when making purchases.
U.S., U.K. accuse China over spy campaign that may have hit millions: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges ...
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Foreign Office summons senior Chinese diplomat over ‘malicious cyber activity’: Beijing’s chargé d’affaires told that UK government will not tolerate ...
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/foreign-office-summons-senior-chinese-diplomat-over-malicious-cyber-activity
Exclusive: China's WuXi AppTec shared US client's data with Beijing, US intelligence officials told...
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Nigerian court sentences Chinese businessman to death for murdering girlfriend: Frank Geng Quarong was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend - a killing that ...
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China will further enhance capital account opening, FX official says: China will make it easier to move capital in and out of the country and promote financial ...
reuters.com/business/finance/china-will-further-enhance-capital-account-opening-fx-official-says-2024-03-29/
Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
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APT31: the Chinese hacking group behind global cyberespionage campaign: The United States and Britain filed charges and imposed sanctions on a company and ...
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Quick Glance: APT31: The Chinese Hacking Group Behind Global Cyberespionage Campaign
- The United States and Britain took legal action and imposed sanctions on a company and individuals associated with a Chinese state-backed hacking group called APT31, allegedly involved in a comprehensive cyber espionage campaign.
- APT31, also known as Zirconium, is purportedly led by China's Ministry of State Security and has targeted millions of people over more than a decade, primarily in the U.S. and Britain, including officials, lawmakers, activists, academics, journalists, and companies such as defense contractors and a U.S. smartphone manufacturer.
- The group is linked to China's Ministry of State Security in the province of Hubei and is accused of suppressing critics of Beijing, compromising government institutions, and stealing trade secrets.
- The U.S. Treasury Department and the British government have taken measures against the company Wuhan XRZ and seven Chinese individuals, including Ni Gaobin and Zhao Guangzong, who were allegedly involved in the activities of APT31.
Tesla deliveries face hit from China slowdown, soft demand: Tesla is expected to report sluggish first-quarter deliveries next week as the boost from its price ...
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Pakistan's military, civilian officials to probe bombing that killed Chinese nationals
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Dutch PM set for high-stakes China talks on chip export policy: Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday in ...
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US and Japan plan biggest upgrade to security pact in over 60 years: Biden and Kishida to announce move to counter China at White House meeting next month
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Britain summons Chinese charge d'affaires over alleged cyber hacking: Britain on Tuesday summoned the chargé d’affaires of the Chinese Embassy in London after ...
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US FTC could bring suit or reach settlement with TikTok over privacy probe, says source
reuters.com/technology/biden-administration-pursuing-tiktok-over-data-practices-politico-reports-2024-03-26/
Chinese hackers targeted Electoral Commission and politicians, say security services
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/chinese-hackers-targeted-electoral-commission-and-politicians-say-security-services
New Zealand accuses China of hacking parliament, condemns activity: The New Zealand government said it had raised concerns on Tuesday with the Chinese government ...
reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/new-zealand-says-parliamentarian-entities-hit-2021-by-malicious-cyber-activity-2024-03-25/
Australia doubles down on rare earths despite Chinese dominance: SYDNEY -- Attempts by Australia and others to boost their role in rare-earth elements face ...
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With Cainiao buyback, Alibaba takes aim at rivals' overseas advance: Alibaba's plan to buy full control of its logistics subsidiary rather than spinning it off ...
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US CEOs Extend China Stay After Last-Minute Invite to Meet Xi: Some US executives in Beijing for a business summit are rejigging their long-planned schedules ...
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Philippines lodges its 'strongest protest' against China over a water cannon assault in disputed sea
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Chinese EV makers take centre stage at Bangkok motor show, to unveil new models: Boosted by strong electric vehicle sales, Chinese car makers will be in the ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/chinese-ev-makers-take-centre-stage-bangkok-motor-show-unveil-new-models-2024-03-25/
Deadly Pakistan attacks threaten China economic ties: ISLAMABAD -- A string of deadly attacks on Chinese interests in Pakistan is threatening to slam ...
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Philippines' Marcos vows response to China's 'attacks': MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines will implement countermeasures proportionate and reasonable against ...
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US sanctions hackers for targeting critical infrastructure for Chinese spy agency
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/25/us-sanctions-chinese-hackers
How Northvolt wants to stand up to China with its Gigafactory: One of the most modern factories for electric car batteries is being built on the German North Sea ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/northvolt-gigafactory-elektroauto-batterien-china-100.html
March of ‘terror’: Pakistan grapples with deadly attacks on China interests: Attacks on strategic facilities linked to China surge, as the killings of Chinese ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/29/march-of-terror-pakistan-grapples-with-deadly-attacks-on-china-interests
China cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?
theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/26/china-cyber-attack-uk-us-explained-hack-apt-31
Quick Glance: Unveiling the Cyber-Attacks: Unraveling the Culprits Behind the Hacking Operation
- The US and UK have imposed sanctions on individuals and groups that they say targeted politicians, journalists and critics of Beijing in an extensive cyber espionage campaign allegedly operated by an arm of China’s ministry of state security.
- APT 31, also known as Zirconium, Violet Typhoon, Judgment Panda and Altaire, is run by China’s ministry of state security from the city of Wuhan and has been linked to high-profile attacks.
- The US and UK allege that the hacking campaign targeted both a broad swathe of private individuals as well as strategically important companies and government officials.
- The Biden administration blamed China for a massive hack of Microsoft Exchange email server software in 2021, stating that the goal of the operation was to repress critics of the Chinese regime, compromise government institutions, and steal trade secrets.
Chinese firms' fundraisings in limbo as IPOs scrutinised at home and abroad: Chinese companies are staring at the prospects of a drought of new equity capital as ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/chinese-firms-fundraisings-limbo-ipos-scrutinised-home-abroad-2024-03-28/
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's bumpy restructuring journey: Alibaba said on Tuesday it would shelve plans to list its logistics arm, the latest twist in the ...
reuters.com/technology/chinese-e-commerce-giant-alibabas-bumpy-restructuring-journey-2024-03-26/
Chinese Stocks Gain as Report Spurs Policy Easing Speculation: Chinese stocks advanced after a report spurred speculation that Beijing will expand its ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/tech-leads-chinese-stocks-rally-in-hong-kong-ahead-of-holidays
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UK sanctions Chinese company over cyber-attacks: Two people and a China-affiliated company will have their assets frozen and subject to a travel ban.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68654533
South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho has been released by China: South Korean soccer player Son Jun-ho, who had been detained in China since May 2023 ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/south-korean-soccer-player-son-jun-ho-has-been-released-by-china-yonhap-2024-03-25/
Former Australia PM Scott Morrison Says China Can Be a Democracy: Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dismissed the idea that China is unable to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-29/former-australia-pm-scott-morrison-says-china-can-be-a-democracy
Ancient DNA reveals intriguing details about a sixth century Chinese emperor: Ancient DNA recovered from the remains of a sixth century Chinese emperor who ruled ...
ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/ancient-dna-reveals-intriguing-details-about-a-sixth-century-chinese-emperor-1.6826024
Stock Markets Today: Moscow attack, Bond markets, Luxury demand, FX jawboning: Get up to speed with what the markets are monitoring
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-25/stock-markets-today-moscow-attack-bond-markets-luxury-demand-fx-jawboning
UK set to pin China-affiliated hackers for cyberattack on election watchdog: Britain's government is expected to blame a string of cyberattacks targeting the U.K ...
business-standard.com/world-news/uk-set-to-pin-china-affiliated-hackers-for-cyberattack-on-election-watchdog-124032500409_1.html
Chinese EV Makers Challenging Market Leaders at Auto Show in Bangkok: Companies like BYD, XPeng and Great Wall Motors are quickly growing their sales in Thailand ...
thediplomat.com/2024/03/chinese-ev-makers-challenging-market-leaders-at-auto-show-in-bangkok/
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UK blames China for massive breach of voter data: It's the first time the United Kingdom has attributed the massive breach of millions of citizens' ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/25/uk-government-electoral-breach-voter-data-china/
US urges allies to bar firms from servicing key chipmaking tools for China: The United States is asking allies to stop domestic companies from servicing certain ...
reuters.com/technology/us-is-urging-allies-bar-firms-servicing-key-chipmaking-tools-china-2024-03-27/
Justice Department indicts 7 accused in 14-year hack campaign by Chinese gov: Hacks allegedly targeted US officials and politicians, their spouses and dozens of ...
arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/justice-department-indicts-7-accused-in-14-year-hack-campaign-by-chinese-gov/
UK Treasury staff worked at Chinese bank accused of communist links: The Treasury says the secondment scheme deepens ties with Asia and boosts British business.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68665302
Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea: Two Chinese coast guard ships have hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons ...
apnews.com/article/south-china-sea-philippines-thomas-shoal-water-cannons-c9f35182db64c098cd47ecbf10f7966e
Quick Glance: Chinese Coast Guard Clashes with Philippine Boat
- Chinese coast guard ships hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons Saturday near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said.
- The United States and Japan immediately expressed support for the Philippines and concern over Chinese aggression near the Second Thomas Shoal, which has seen repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
- The high-seas confrontations have raised fears of a larger conflict involving China and the U.S., while Washington has conducted "freedom of navigation" operations in the area, a practice criticized by China.
- Despite overlapping claims by multiple countries, including China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Brunei, the South China Sea remains a contentious area with ongoing territorial disputes.
China, battling low birth rates and high costs, encourages frugal weddings: Young couples in China planning "simple" weddings, rather than traditional banquets ...
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War in the Middle East: UN Security Council calls for immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for the first time
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Chinese scientists create swarming drones that can rapidly multiply mid-air to create a tactical shock
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/28/chinese-scientists-create-swarming-drones-that-can-rapidly-multiply-mid-air-to-create-a-tactical-shock
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