China threatened on Thursday to retaliate against the latest $1.8 billion U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, as the island welcomed the weapons package but said it was not looking to get into an arms race with …
Vatican, China extend bishop agreement over US opposition
The Vatican and China have extended a controversial accord on bishop nominations over strong opposition from the White House and conservative Catholics …
China Wealth Link With Hong Kong to Be Capped at $23 Billion Each Way
China’s plan to allow investments for private wealth across the border between Hong Kong and its increasingly affluent southern region will be capped at 150 billion yuan ($23 billion) in each …
A ‘blue wave’ is likely to benefit China, Taiwan and South Korea: Goldman Sachs
There could be another 5% upside to the markets in the event of a Democratic “blue wave”, says Timothy Moe of Goldman Sachs. CNBC Like us on Facebook to see similar stories Please give an overall site …
China to balance stable growth and risk prevention – PBOC
China will strike a balance between stabilising economic growth and preventing risks, even as debt was allowed to temporarily rise this year to support the coronavirus-hit economy, the head of the …
South China Sea missile drills to blame for Taiwanese plane being turned back at Hong Kong, source says
Missile drills in the South China Sea and aeronautical limitations were the reasons a Taiwanese aircraft was denied entry into Hong Kong airspace en route to the Pratas Islands last week, according to …
US approves massive $1.8bn arms deal for Taiwan
The US has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth around $1.8bn (£1.4bn), in a move that is likely to increase tensions with China. The Pentagon said the deal comprised three weapons systems including …
Mike Pompeo to visit Sri Lanka, Maldives as Washington seeks to counter China’s growing influence
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives this month, officials of both Indian Ocean nations said yesterday, as Washington seeks to counter China’s growing influence in …
North Korea Tells Citizens to Report on Illegal Contact with Foreigners
North Korea Tells Citizens to Report on Illegal Contact with Foreigners. 2020-10-21 — Authorities in North Korea are urging citizens living near the border with China to report o …
Will Uzbekistan Joining UN Human Rights Council Bolster Rights and Justice?
Uzbekistan is poised to join the U.N. Human Rights Council in January alongside two authoritarian stalwarts, Russia and China.