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Open questions | China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

Prominent academic Pan Guang gives his view on Beijing’s role in conflict mediation, its engagement with the Global South, and belt and road security.

Academic Pan Guang gives his view on Beijing’s role in conflict mediation, its engagement with the Global South, and belt and road security

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EU officials assail denial of access to trial of Chinese human rights advocates

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US-China military to talk Taiwan, South China Sea; Xi-Biden call expected

29 Aug 2024 - 12:10AMvideocam

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China says Mekong dam did not discharge water downstream amid Thailand floods

The Jinghong dam has previously been blamed for changes in water levels, but Bangkok embassy says no water was discharged last week.

28 Aug 2024 - 9:50PMvideocam

Heavy monsoon rains and flooding have hit large areas of Thailand. Photo: Reuters

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Beijing diplomat urges China and Japan to take long view to manage friction

Visiting Japanese delegate expresses concern over recent PLA incursion while veteran Chinese diplomat says relations are at a critical point.

28 Aug 2024 - 8:53PMvideocam

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US becoming ‘major organiser’ of conflicts in Asia: prominent Chinese academic

Article argues region is becoming a ‘powder keg’ and highlights Washington’s efforts to set up network of alliances to counter Beijing.

28 Aug 2024 - 2:18PMvideocam

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Military

China’s Y-20 transport plane goes to Egypt on Mideast military influence mission

The 10,000km flight to the Egypt International Airshow is as much a display of Y-20 and J-10 strength and capability as appearing at the show itself: analyst.

28 Aug 2024 - 9:53PMvideocam

The plane took part in a display over the Pyramids. Photo: QQ.com

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China says it has ‘no intention’ of breaching any airspace after Japan claim

Beijing has ‘maintained communication’ with Tokyo after it said a Chinese reconnaissance plane made an ‘utterly unacceptable’ incursion on Monday.

27 Aug 2024 - 7:26PMvideocam

Japan said a Chinese Y-9 reconnaissance plane violated its airspace on Monday. Photo: Japanese Ministry of Defence via AP

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China seeks ‘healthy and stable’ ties from Jake Sullivan visit, Wang Yi says

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi heads into intense talks saying ‘lessons need to be learned’ from the twists and turns of the US-China relationship.

27 Aug 2024 - 9:03PMvideocam

Global Economy

Malaysia starts ‘luxury’ durian exports to China as Indonesia sniffs the market

First phase of 20 tonnes of fresh durian from Malaysia has arrived in China amid growing demand for the fruit.

27 Aug 2024 - 12:00PM

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Agenda for US-China talks includes Taiwan, South China Sea, Russia and AI

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are set for three days of meetings in Beijing starting Tuesday.

27 Aug 2024 - 5:54AM

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan (left) and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) will meet this week. File photos: AFP

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China may preoccupy US lawmakers and staff, but few travel there now

Observers mull implications as some of Beijing’s harshest critics and less-travelled policy hands on Capitol Hill avoid trips to mainland.

27 Aug 2024 - 2:56AMvideocam

Travel to China by US congressional staff has tapered off amid declining American sentiment towards the mainland. Photo: Reuters

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Odds ‘high’ for another Xi-Biden summit as Jake Sullivan heads to China

Sullivan expected to suggest a meeting between the two leaders during his visit this week.

26 Aug 2024 - 11:57PMvideocam

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South China Sea: Philippine ships accused of ‘illegal intrusion’ at Sabina Shoal

Third face-off in a week sees Philippine vessels accused of ‘dangerously’ approaching Chinese coastguard ships on normal patrol at shoal.

26 Aug 2024 - 7:25PMvideocam

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Steps to prevent arms race in outer space agreed by UN expert body

The act of consensus is perceived as a move towards peace in space.

28 Aug 2024 - 11:10AMvideocam

A UN body of experts says it has agreed on practical measures to prevent an arms race in outer space. Image: Shutterstock

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European farmers caught in crossfire of EU-China trade war

Beijing’s moves to hit farm goods seen as attempt to flip formerly neutral bloc members ahead of crunch vote on electric vehicle tariffs.

26 Aug 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

China is investigating subsidies into cheese, milk and cream from across the European Union. Photo: Shutterstock

Military

China to hold 3-day live fire military drills near Myanmar border

Southern Theatre Command says troops are going to Ruili and Zhenkang in Yunnan province to ‘maintain safety and stability’.

26 Aug 2024 - 9:13PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Open questions | Former US diplomat on upcoming election, ‘adversarial antagonism’ with China

Former Nixon interpreter says that with vision and diplomacy, US and China could have ties ‘grounded in equality and mutual benefit’.

26 Aug 2024 - 4:51PMvideocam

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China to target security and trade in talks with US adviser Jake Sullivan

Top diplomat Wang Yi expected to raise ‘serious concerns’ about Taiwan during White House adviser’s Beijing visit.

25 Aug 2024 - 10:00PMvideocam

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi (left) shakes hands with White House adviser Jake Sullivan in Bangkok, Thailand in January. Photo: Xinhua

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China, Philippines trade blame after second collision in a week at Sabina Shoal

Philippine ship caused ‘deliberate’ collision, China says, as Manila alleges ‘aggressive’ moves by Chinese vessels including navy ship.

25 Aug 2024 - 9:29PMvideocam

Frame grab from video footage of the collision on Sunday near the Sabina Shoal in disputed South China Sea waters, taken and released by the Philippine Coast Guard. Photo: AFP/ Philippine Coast Guard

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China, Malaysia in joint bid to add lion dance to Unesco cultural heritage list

A recent agreement to help protect the famous lion dance could also aid Chinese-Malaysian ties, experts say.

25 Aug 2024 - 6:07PMvideocam

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Does China risk losing it all by playing both sides in Myanmar’s civil war?

As concerns grow about the junta’s military capability, Beijing is trying to influence the trajectory of the conflict and keep its strategic interests out of the crossfire.

25 Aug 2024 - 6:00AMvideocam

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