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Human rights advocates criticise China for torturing detained writer, jour
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Human rights advocates have alleged that Chinese authorities are mistreating Chinese Australian writer Yang Hengjun and journalist Zhang Zhan as part of a larger effort to suppress dissent.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio raises concerns over Beijing's coercion
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has raised concern over Beijing's coercion against Taiwan during a phone call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Focus Taiwan reported citing the US Department of State.
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Taiwan's political divisions weaken defence stance as Trump returns
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defence spending following Donald Trump's inauguration, raising concerns about the island's readiness against China's threats. The move highlights political divisions and creates uncertainty about US support as Taiwan faces growing military and dipl
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Taiwan revokes citizenship of three people over Chinese IDs, exposes Beiji
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to MAC deputy head and spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh, the MAC has received "information on around a dozen specific cases" involving Taiwanese residents using Chinese identification after a film depicting China's unified front activities targeting Taiwan was made public, CNA reported
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China sees closure of nearly 3 Million food service establishments
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Nearly 3 million food service establishments in China closed in 2024 due to rising costs, bankruptcies, and reduced consumer spending. High-profile closures included Michelin-starred restaurants and popular chains, impacting every segment of the industry.
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit China on January 26-27
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Beijing on January 26 and 27 for a meeting of the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism between India and China.
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Xi Jinping, Putin pledge to strengthen China-Russia ties in 2025, amid Tru
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Chinese President Xi Jinping, during a video conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, "shared his hope for a flourishing China-Russia relationship in the year ahead."
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Chinese VP's attendance at Donald Trump's inauguration sparks activist bac
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a press release, the activist groups expressed their concern over Han's presence, criticising his role as a key architect of China's repressive policies. The organisations called on the incoming administration to prioritise human rights in its dealings with China and hold Beijing accounta
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China's new "special-purpose barges" heighten fears of Taiwan invasion
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
RFA reported that according to experts, these vessels could enhance Beijing's ability to rapidly deploy troops and equipment to Taiwan, particularly in the face of challenges posed by the island's rough, difficult-to-navigate waters.
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China in 2025: More trouble lies ahead
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
China continued to encounter turbulence throughout 2024. However, all the difficulties that China is facing at home and abroad have made Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) more determined to throw their weight around and irrepressibly bully those who disagree with i
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China in 2025- More trouble lies ahead
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
One critical area to watch in the coming year will be Sino-US relations after Donald Trump begins his second presidential term. Since Trump's election on November 5, 2024, and even before he is inaugurated on 20 January, China has pulled off many outrageous feats and set preconditions for
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China blames Taiwan for training cross-strait relations
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
China has accused Taiwan of escalating tensions and rejecting dialogue, blaming the island for the breakdown in cross-strait relations. Taiwan counters that China's military activities and the imposition of its "One China" policy are to blame.
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