China halts military, climate ties with U.S. and sanctions Pelosi in fury over Taiwan visit
China said Friday it would halt cooperation with the United States on areas including military relations and climate change while imposing sanctions against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as...
China says U.S. chip act will distort global semiconductor supply chain
Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/IllustrationRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comHONG KONG, July 29 (Reuters) – China’s commerce ministry said on Friday that a major new chips act passed by the U.S. Congress will distort the global semiconductor…
Xi warns Biden not to “play with fire” on Taiwan in 2-hour call
President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping had a contentious exchange on Taiwan in a two-hour and 17-minute call on Thursday, their fifth call since Biden became president. The latest: Beijing’s statement on the call warned in reference to Taiwan that “those who play with fire will perish by it.” A senior U.S. official briefing…
Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow? Tensions mount between US and China over Taiwan
As the West spends billions in aid to support Ukraine’s offensive against Russia, concerns are mounting over the looming possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. President Joe Biden said Monday that the United States would intervene militarily if the self-governing island came under attack by the mainland. But is Beijing ready to mount a full-scale takeover…
China’s internet censors try a new trick: Revealing users’ locations
For years China’s censors have relied on a trusted tool kit to control the country’s internet. They have deleted posts, suspended accounts, blocked keywords, and...
China wants to take Taiwan peacefully but is preparing militarily -U.S. intelligence officials
Chinese and Taiwanese printed flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 28, 2022. Picture taken April 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWASHINGTON, May 10 (Reuters) – China would prefer to take over neighboring Taiwan without military action but is working to get to a position where its military could…
‘Pass the damn bill’: Biden demands chips legislation to counter China tech rise
President Joe Biden on Friday demanded Congress swiftly pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act, a multibillion-dollar investment in the U.S. semiconductor industry that both Republican and...
China’s economy slows rapidly as ‘COVID-zero’ lockdowns bite
China’s economic activity contracted sharply in April as the lockdown of Shanghai and other areas around the country to contain a widespread COVID-19 outbreak closed factories, snarled...
Covid-19: China confronts dilemma of lockdown in Beijing as cases hit record high
Chinese authorities are seriously considering imposing a lockdown in Beijing as confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the country’s capital topped 100 on Wednesday. But after a much-criticised month-long lockdown in Shanghai, such an option could have a very high economic and political cost. At least 113 people have been infected with Covid-19 in China’s capital, health authorities…
Covid death toll rises in China as authorities warn of ‘grim’ situation
Shanghai reported 39 Covid deaths Sunday, its highest daily toll despite weeks of lockdowns, while China’s capital Beijing warned of a “grim” situation with rising infections. The world’s second-largest economy has been struggling to stamp out its worst outbreak in two years with a playbook of harsh lockdowns and mass testing as it sticks to…
Xi and Biden Prepare to Talk as U.S.-China Distrust Mounts
China presents its stance as neutral; the U.S. is likely to warn Beijing against any support of Russia Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have become close in the past decade, toasting with vodka and exchanging friendship medals. As the West sanctions Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, China could help, but only to a certain…
Russia sees China as lifeline against sanctions, but U.S. threatens ‘consequences’ if Beijing helps
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with his China’s counterpart Xi Jinping during a signing ceremony following the Russian-Chinese talks on the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok on September 11, 2018. Sergei Chriikov | AFP | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — Two days after national security advisor Jake Sullivan warned his Chinese counterpart of…
North Korea, China and the U.S. are closely watching South Korea’s election
Supporters await the arrival of presidential candidate Yoon Seok-youl of the main opposition People Power Party during during a presidential election campaign on Feb. 15, 2022, in Seoul, South Korea.Chung Sung-jun | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesA conservative victory for South Korea’s upcoming presidential election could see the country adopt a rigid stance on…
China refuses to call Russian attack on Ukraine an ‘invasion,’ deflects blame to U.S.
BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson refused to categorize Russia’s attack as an “invasion” during a news conference Thursday.Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an attack on Ukraine earlier in the day, and explosions in Kyiv and other cities in Ukraine followed. Ukraine’s military claimed to be engaged in fighting within its borders, and Ukraine President…
Pro-Beijing candidates sweep victories at Hong Kong polls
HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-Beijing candidates dominated Hong Kong’s legislative elections, beating out moderates and independents in the city’s first public poll after Beijing passed a resolution to amend the city’s election laws.Candidates loyal to Beijing won a majority of the seats in Sunday’s election after the laws were changed to ensure that only pro-Beijing…
Biden invites Taiwan to its democracy summit, sparking China rebuke
Joe Biden has invited Taiwan to a virtual summit on democracy alongside more than 100 countries — a move that sparked indignation from authoritarian China, which is not on the list. Taiwan thanked Biden for the invitation and said the gathering would be a rare opportunity for the self-ruled democracy to burnish its credentials on…
China Passes Data Protection Law
By Basil Beltran China Passes Data Protection Law The US does not. In 2018 the European Union had surpassed the United States in protecting consumers when its General...
In climate landmark, China promises to end coal funding overseas
The Celukan Bawang 2 power plant funded by China on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali is seen in 2020. China will stop funding coal projects overseas, President Xi Jinping announced Tuesday, all but ending the flow of public aid for the dirty energy contributing to the climate crisis. Xi made his announcement at the UN…
China and France assail U.S.-Australia deal on nuclear-powered submarines
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration Thursday was facing acute anger from a rival, China, and one of its closest allies, France, over a pact that will help Australia develop nuclear-powered submarines.The nuclear deal, which also includes the United Kingdom, was announced by President Biden on Wednesday and immediately threatened to aggravate tensions with Beijing and potentially damage…