NATO is turning its focus to China. Here’s what that means.
The NATO alliance has strengthened its eastern flank over Russia’s war on Ukraine but its focus is also starting to shift even more eastwards: China. This has led to criticism … Read More
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China’s Xi and EU’s Michel call for Ukraine de-escalation at meeting
European Council President Charles Michel called on Chinese President Xi Jinping to exert his influence over Russia to end its war on Ukraine. The meeting between the two men in … Read More
South Korea scramble jet fighters in response to Russia, China
South Korea scrambled its jet fighters on Wednesday after Chinese and Russian strategic bombers flew a joint patrol in its air defense zone in the western Pacific without warning early … Read More
China vows to ‘resolutely crack down’ as protests continue
China threatened to “resolutely crack down” on “hostile forces” as historic protests continued overnight — including wild street battles with riot cops decked out in hazmat suits. Communist Party leaders … Read More
China’s COVID-19 lockdown measures prompts protesters in NYC, Harvard, Chicago
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Hundreds of people gathered Tuesday at Harvard University and near Chinese consulates in New York and Chicago to support protesters who have called for that country’s leader to … Read More
China used Pelosi visit to step up military pressure on Taiwan: Pentagon
WASHINGTON — China capitalized on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan in August, using it as an excuse to intensify military pressure on the self-governing island and advancing … Read More
Chinese university students sent home amid protests
Chinese universities are sending students home as the ruling Communist Party tightens anti-virus controls and tries to prevent more protests after crowds angered by its severe “zero COVID” restrictions called … Read More
Chinese state TV hiding shots of mask-free World Cup fans
That’s one way to tackle it. Chinese TV has been cutting close-up shots of mask-free World Cup soccer fans to avoid angry comparisons with the strict “zero-COVID” clampdowns behind historic … Read More
More anti-COVID protests in China triggered by deadly fire
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Protests against China’s restrictive COVID-19 measures appeared to roil in a number of cities Saturday night, in displays of public defiance fanned by anger over a deadly … Read More
COVID protests erupt in China’s Xinjiang after deadly fire
Rare protests broke out in China’s far western Xinjiang region, with crowds shouting at hazmat-suited guards after a deadly fire triggered anger over their prolonged COVID-19 lockdown as nationwide infections … Read More
