Category: china

China security apparatus well honed to deal with protests

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China security apparatus well honed to deal with protests When it comes to ensuring the security of their regime, China’s Communist Party rulers don’t skimp. The extent of that lavish spending was put on display when the boldest street protests in decades broke out in Beijing and other cities, driven by anger over rigid and seemingly unending restrictions to combat COVID-19. When it comes to ensuring the security of their regime, China’s Communist Party rulers don’t skimp. The extent of that lavish spending was put on display when the boldest…

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China-funded bridge project could endanger coral reef in southern Philippines: Report

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China-funded bridge project could endanger coral reef in southern Philippines: Report In Philippines, a bridge project funded by China that connects Davao city with the Samal islands in the southern part of the nation is endangering a coral reef In the Philippines, a bridge project funded by China that connects Davao city with the Samal islands in the southern part of the nation is endangering a coral reef habitat there, as per The Singapore Post. The third-largest city in Davao and a tourist island will be connected by a 3.81-km,…

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Peking University locked down as China virus cases grow

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Peking University locked down as China virus cases grow Chinese authorities locked down a major university in Beijing on Wednesday after finding one COVID-19 case as they stick to a “zero-COVID” approach despite growing public discontent. Chinese authorities locked down a major university in Beijing on Wednesday after finding one COVID-19 case as they stick to a “zero-COVID” approach despite growing public discontent. Peking University students and faculty were not allowed to leave the grounds unless necessary and classes were moved online on one campus through Friday, a university notice…

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India’s G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious and action-oriented: PM Modi

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India’s G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious and action-oriented: PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India’s G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented, noting that the country is taking the charge at a time when the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown and rising food and energy prices. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India’s G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented, noting that the country is taking the charge at a time when the world is grappling with geopolitical…

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China consumer, factory activity down as virus controls rise

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China consumer, factory activity down as virus controls rise Chinese consumer spending contracted in October and factory activity weakened as anti-virus controls following a rise in infections weighed on the economy. Chinese consumer spending contracted in October and factory activity weakened as anti-virus controls following a rise in infections weighed on the economy. Retail sales sank 0.5% compared with a year ago, down from September’s 2.5% expansion, as millions of people were confined to their homes, government data showed Tuesday. Growth in factory output decelerated to 5% from the previous…

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China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday

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China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. The latest lockdown started on Monday in Fenyang city in northern China’s Shanxi province after a…

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Taiwan avers will treat any Chinese incursion into island’s airspace as a ‘first strike’

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Taiwan avers will treat any Chinese incursion into island’s airspace as a ‘first strike’ The Defense Minister of Taiwan has stated that airspace violations by Chinese military aircraft will be considered a ‘first strike’ amid heightened tensions. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense has asserted that any Chinese fighter jets or drones that violate Taiwan’s territorial airspace will be regarded as a “first strike.” Chiu Kuo-cheng, the Defense Minister of Taiwan, made the remarks while addressing lawmakers on the threats posed by Beijing’s recent spate of aggressive measures, which saw Chinese fighter…

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China accuses US of ‘poisoning’ regional security environment in the Asia-Pacific region

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China accuses US of ‘poisoning’ regional security environment in the Asia-Pacific region China has urged the UNSC to deliberate on finding a solution for the Korean peninsula issue. Meanwhile, Beijing criticized the US for holding military drills. Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Geng Shuang reaffirmed China’s stance on dialogue and consultation regarding the differences between North and South Korea, at Wednesday’s UN council meeting. Criticizing the recent strengthening of the US military alliance in the Asia-Pacific region, Geng stated that China had taken notice of North Korea’s…

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China running disinformation campaign on Solomon Islands to tarnish West’s image: Report

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China running disinformation campaign on Solomon Islands to tarnish West’s image: Report An Australia-based defence and strategic policy think tank revealed that China has been running a coordinated disinformation campaign in the Solomon Islands/ In a major revelation, an Australia-based defence and strategic policy think tank revealed that China has been running a coordinated disinformation campaign in the Solomon Islands, suggesting the US, Canberra and Taiwan were responsible for the riots in Honiara. According to a new analysis by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), A Day zthe Chinese government…

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Ecuador prison clash leaves at least 15 dead, 20 injured

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Ecuador prison clash leaves at least 15 dead, 20 injured A clash between inmates armed with guns and knives inside the Latacunga prison in central Ecuador on Monday left at least 15 people dead and 20 injured, authorities said. A clash between inmates armed with guns and knives inside the Latacunga prison in central Ecuador on Monday left at least 15 people dead and 20 injured, authorities said. Officials attributed the fighting to national and international drug trafficking groups which have turned the Andean nation’s prisons into the scene of…

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