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Analyst: ‘Racism’ Claims Are Muzzling CCP Interference Warnings, And It’s Exactly What Beijing Wants
‘It’s critical to be able to talk about Beijing ... in a way that doesn’t allow the issue to be turned back on those who raise it,’ says one defence expert.
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Trump Says BRICS Members Will Get Additional 10 Percent Tariffs Over Dedollarization Attempt
The U.S. president said the bloc was set up to ‘destroy the dollar so that another country can take over and be the standard.’
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Russian Airstrike Hits China Consulate in Odesa; Ukraine Investigation Reveals Chinese Drone Parts
A CCP official said Beijing cannot accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, as this could allow the U.S. to turn its full attention to China.
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Italian Police Arrest Chinese Man Wanted by FBI for Cyber Espionage
The suspect allegedly belongs to a state-sponsored hacker group that targeted U.S. researchers developing a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Tells EU Beijing Doesn’t Want Russia to Lose to Ukraine, Reports Say
The reports said Wang voiced China’s preference for a prolonged war to keep the United States occupied.
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China Willing to Expand Arms Sales to ‘Friendly Countries,’ Defense Ministry Says
Most of China’s arms sales in the past four years went to Pakistan, according to an analysis.
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Albanese Confirms Date of 4th Visit to China, Spruiks Trade Relationship
Albanese to visit China for talks with CCP Leader Xi, aiming to boost trade, tech and green energy ties.
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Fiji Pushes Back on China’s Military Ambitions, Calls for Pacific Unity
The country’s stance is the latest sign of a shifting power dynamic in the South Pacific, say experts.
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China Sends Aircraft Carrier to Hong Kong Amid Rising Maritime Tensions
Traditionally powered Chinese aircraft carriers face supply issues, as China does not have bases over the first island chain, analysts said.
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China Responds to EU Ban on Medical Devices With Import Restrictions of Its Own
Soaring trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels came just weeks ahead of a leaders’ summit to mark the 50th anniversary of their formal diplomatic ties.
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India Says China Supplied ‘Live Inputs’ to Pakistan During May 7 Conflict
India’s army deputy chief alleges direct involvement of Beijing in conflict with Pakistan, raising alarm over deepening adversarial alliances.
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Pacific Nations Prefer Australia Over China: Research
This lack of trust-building engagement contributes to PICs’ wariness regarding closer security ties with Beijing,” reads the report by Edward Chan.
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China Imposes Tariffs on EU Brandy, Exempts Major Producers
The decision to exempt major European liquor makers from the duties came as China’s top diplomat met with European leaders.
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Vietnam Signs Trade Deal With US Despite China’s Warnings, More Countries May Follow: Experts
The two-tiered trade deals will become the new norm to contain China’s dumping, analysts predicted.
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Philippines, Lithuania Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Tensions
Lithuania and the Philippines move toward closer military cooperation against Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea.
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EU Presses China Over Support for Russia’s War, Export Restrictions on Rare Earths
Chinese companies’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine poses a ’serious threat' to European security, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
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Fiji PM Says Chinese Military Base in the Pacific ‘Not Welcome’
But Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka maintained that Pacific nations wished to remain ‘friendly to all and enemies to none.’
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CCP’s Influence Further Wanes as India Rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organization Statement
India doesn’t want to take a clear stance between the two major world powers—China and the United States—said an analyst.
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China Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Imports
The tariffs on stainless-steel imports from EU, UK, Korea, and Indonesia have been extended by another 5 years.
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Beijing’s Long Arm Reaches Australian Homes, But Migrant Parents Aren’t Staying Silent
A leaked CCP directive reveals efforts to dismantle groups linked to Falun Gong, but in Australia, families are speaking out.
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Analyst: ‘Racism’ Claims Are Muzzling CCP Interference Warnings, And It’s Exactly What Beijing Wants
‘It’s critical to be able to talk about Beijing ... in a way that doesn’t allow the issue to be turned back on those who raise it,’ says one defence expert.
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Trump Says BRICS Members Will Get Additional 10 Percent Tariffs Over Dedollarization Attempt
The U.S. president said the bloc was set up to ‘destroy the dollar so that another country can take over and be the standard.’
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Russian Airstrike Hits China Consulate in Odesa; Ukraine Investigation Reveals Chinese Drone Parts
A CCP official said Beijing cannot accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, as this could allow the U.S. to turn its full attention to China.
|
Italian Police Arrest Chinese Man Wanted by FBI for Cyber Espionage
The suspect allegedly belongs to a state-sponsored hacker group that targeted U.S. researchers developing a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Tells EU Beijing Doesn’t Want Russia to Lose to Ukraine, Reports Say
The reports said Wang voiced China’s preference for a prolonged war to keep the United States occupied.
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China Willing to Expand Arms Sales to ‘Friendly Countries,’ Defense Ministry Says
Most of China’s arms sales in the past four years went to Pakistan, according to an analysis.
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Albanese Confirms Date of 4th Visit to China, Spruiks Trade Relationship
Albanese to visit China for talks with CCP Leader Xi, aiming to boost trade, tech and green energy ties.
|
Fiji Pushes Back on China’s Military Ambitions, Calls for Pacific Unity
The country’s stance is the latest sign of a shifting power dynamic in the South Pacific, say experts.
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China Sends Aircraft Carrier to Hong Kong Amid Rising Maritime Tensions
Traditionally powered Chinese aircraft carriers face supply issues, as China does not have bases over the first island chain, analysts said.
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China Responds to EU Ban on Medical Devices With Import Restrictions of Its Own
Soaring trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels came just weeks ahead of a leaders’ summit to mark the 50th anniversary of their formal diplomatic ties.
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India Says China Supplied ‘Live Inputs’ to Pakistan During May 7 Conflict
India’s army deputy chief alleges direct involvement of Beijing in conflict with Pakistan, raising alarm over deepening adversarial alliances.
|
Pacific Nations Prefer Australia Over China: Research
This lack of trust-building engagement contributes to PICs’ wariness regarding closer security ties with Beijing,” reads the report by Edward Chan.
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China Imposes Tariffs on EU Brandy, Exempts Major Producers
The decision to exempt major European liquor makers from the duties came as China’s top diplomat met with European leaders.
|
Vietnam Signs Trade Deal With US Despite China’s Warnings, More Countries May Follow: Experts
The two-tiered trade deals will become the new norm to contain China’s dumping, analysts predicted.
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Philippines, Lithuania Deepen Defense Ties Amid China Tensions
Lithuania and the Philippines move toward closer military cooperation against Beijing’s aggression in the South China Sea.
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EU Presses China Over Support for Russia’s War, Export Restrictions on Rare Earths
Chinese companies’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine poses a ’serious threat' to European security, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.
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Fiji PM Says Chinese Military Base in the Pacific ‘Not Welcome’
But Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka maintained that Pacific nations wished to remain ‘friendly to all and enemies to none.’
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CCP’s Influence Further Wanes as India Rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organization Statement
India doesn’t want to take a clear stance between the two major world powers—China and the United States—said an analyst.
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China Extends Anti-Dumping Duties on Stainless Steel Imports
The tariffs on stainless-steel imports from EU, UK, Korea, and Indonesia have been extended by another 5 years.
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Beijing’s Long Arm Reaches Australian Homes, But Migrant Parents Aren’t Staying Silent
A leaked CCP directive reveals efforts to dismantle groups linked to Falun Gong, but in Australia, families are speaking out.
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