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China, at UN, warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in the Ukraine war
NEW YORK (AP) — Three days before his communist government turns 75, China's foreign minister warned fellow leaders Saturday against an “expansion of the battlefield” in Russia's war with Ukraine and said the Beijing government remains committed to shuttle diplomacy and efforts to push the...
The sole candidate for Macao's leader pledges to diversify the casino city's economy
HONG KONG (AP) — The sole candidate in the election for Macao’s next leader on Saturday pledged to diversify the economy of the Chinese casino city, a goal previously laid out by Beijing. Sam Hou-fai, the city's former top judge, said at a news conference that the...
China redoubles first-aid for its economy with support for banks and workers
China is redoubling its first-aid for its economy, targeting banks, workers and poor families as the ruling Communist Party prepares to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic. Unconfirmed reports Thursday by the South China Morning Post and Bloomberg...
What's behind China's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday in a rare occurrence, adding to tensions in the region where multiple countries have overlapping territorial claims and both Beijing and Washington seek to project their influence. ...
Sri Lanka's new leader must balance ties between regional powerhouses India and China
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — The Marxist lawmaker who won Sri Lanka’s presidency faces a key challenge in how to balance ties with his country’s two most crucial partners, India and China, as he seeks to draw foreign investment and pull the economy out of the doldrums. Anura...
Biden tells Quad leaders that Beijing is testing region at turbulent moment for Chinese economy
CLAYMONT, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden told Indo-Pacific allies on Saturday that he believes China’s increasing military assertiveness is an effort to test the region at a turbulent moment for Beijing. Biden's comments were caught by a hot mic after he and fellow leaders of...
China's Xi Jinping to visit Russia next month for the BRICS summit
MOSCOW (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit Russia next month for a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi confirmed Thursday, a move that comes as Moscow and Beijing seek to counter the West’s global influence. Xi's visit to...
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 6 The Washington Post on Chinese subterfuge in the U.S. Evidence — including a bombshell indictment this week of a senior New York political figure — is...
Spanish prime minister discusses Ukraine and trade during meeting with Xi in China
BEIJING (AP) — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and the need for “close, deep and balanced relations” between Spain and China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the Spanish government said. The Spanish prime...
Chinese soccer appears to be getting worse despite President Xi's pledge to make it better
TOKYO (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping is reported to be a big soccer fan, and he promised in a 2015 document to resuscitate the men's national team, damaged by abysmal results on the global stage and widespread corruption in local leagues. He cannot be happy. ...