The Taiwan president’s spokeswoman said China used “baseless pretexts” to punish journalists, which she called evidence that Beijing was a “troublemaker.” …
India Keeps Local Jet Fuel Prices Unchanged After Airline Plea
India’s state-owned oil refiners have kept jet fuel prices steady for local flights following a plea from airlines to hold off on further hikes as they grapple with the fallout from the Iran war.
Is Europe finally waking up to China?
Brussels now considers current trade relations with China unsustainable. A series of EU laws and measures have so far failed to shift the dynamics, while drawing Beijing’s ire. Here are five key …
China tightens overseas investment rules after blocking Meta-Manus deal
By Laurie Chen BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) – China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals that involve Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, a …
China patrols waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan, Philippine maritime border talks
BEIJING/TAIPEI, June 1 (Reuters) – China’s Coast Guard on Monday said it had conducted “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to Japan and the Philippines’ plans to launch …
China Sends Patrol East of Taiwan After Tokyo-Manila Talks
China said it sent Coast Guard vessels on “law enforcement patrols” to the east of Taiwan, a show of displeasure after Japan and the Philippines agreed to hold talks on maritime borders in the area.
Japan Adds to Steel Scrutiny With Probes on China, Taiwan, Korea
Japan has launched an anti-dumping probe into imports of key steel products shipped from China, South Korea and Taiwan, adding to signs of trade stress in a sector suffering from global overcapacity.
China toughens rules on outbound investment after Meta-Manus contention
BEIJING, June 1 (Reuters) – China issued sweeping new rules on Monday, widening regulators’ powers to scrutinise overseas deals involving Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, a …
India told to ‘follow own laws’ after Briton locked in prison without trial for over seven years
India has been urged to “follow its own law” over a British man detained without trial for more than seven years. Christian Michel is accused of bribing Indian officials to win a multimillion-pound …
Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China’s coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days
China’s worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.