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Man convicted of stalking Chinese ex-official by leaving him a dire note gets prison in US
Read full article: Man convicted of stalking Chinese ex-official by leaving him a dire note gets prison in USA man who taped a sinister note to a Chinese ex-officialās door in New Jersey was sentenced Wednesday to 16 months in prison.
Rubio kicks off Trump foreign policy engagements in meetings with Indo-Pacific 'Quad'
Read full article: Rubio kicks off Trump foreign policy engagements in meetings with Indo-Pacific 'Quad'Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met with his counterparts from Australia, India and Japan as the Trump administration kicks off its formal foreign policy engagements in discussions with the Indo-Pacific āQuad.ā.
Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?
Read full article: Trump issues an executive order to suspend the US TikTok ban. But can it stick?President Donald Trump has signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days, a relief to the social media platformās users even as national security questions persist.
Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to Xi
Read full article: Vice President Han Zheng, China's representative at Trump's inauguration, is a trusted adviser to XiVice President Han Zheng, Chinaās representative at Donald Trumpās inauguration, is a trusted adviser to President Xi Jinping.
Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials say
Read full article: Rubio will meet with peers from India, Japan, Australia after expected confirmation, officials sayU.S. officials say the Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio ā expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state ā meets with the foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia.
TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app
Read full article: TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote appA rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as ārefugeesā from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service.
Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own network
Read full article: Treasury levels sanctions tied to a massive hack of telecom companies and breach of its own networkThe Treasury Department has announced sanctions in connection with a massive Chinese hack of American telecommunications companies and a breach of its own computer network.
TikTok says it will 'go dark' unless it gets clarity from Biden following Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: TikTok says it will 'go dark' unless it gets clarity from Biden following Supreme Court rulingTikTok says it will have to āgo darkā this weekend unless the outgoing Biden administration assures the company it wonāt enforce a shutdown of the popular app after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal law banning the app unless itās sold by its China-based parent company.
Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTok
Read full article: Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTokPresident-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have discussed trade, fentanyl and TikTok in a phone call Friday, just days before Trump heads back to the White House.
China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
Read full article: China's population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economyChinaās population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the worldās second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their elders.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special representative to Trump's inauguration
Read full article: Chinese President Xi Jinping will send a special representative to Trump's inaugurationChinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect Donald Trumpās swearing-in ceremony, but he is sending Vice President Han Zheng as his special representative.
Supreme Court's decision on a looming TikTok ban could come Friday
Read full article: Supreme Court's decision on a looming TikTok ban could come FridayThe U.S. Supreme Courtās decision could come Friday in the case about whether TikTok must shut down in a few days under a federal law that seeks to force its sale by the Chinese company that owns the social media platform.
Who could buy TikTok? Only a few parties are serious about offering
Read full article: Who could buy TikTok? Only a few parties are serious about offeringThe supremely popular TikTok could be banned on Jan. 19 under a federal law that forces the video sharing platform to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its U.S. operations.
Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to China
Read full article: Man gets 2 years in US prison for aiding pushy effort to get ex-official to return to ChinaA man convicted in the first trial highlighting U.S. claims that China harasses its critics overseas has been sentenced to two years in prison.
Germany's economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024
Read full article: Germany's economy shrank for the second consecutive year in 2024The German economy shrank for the second straight year in 2024 as worried consumers held back on spending and Chinese competition ate into the countryās traditional exports of cars and industrial machinery.
US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming
Read full article: US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban loomingAs the threat of a TikTok ban looms, some U.S. TikTok users are flocking to Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu ā making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. The self-described āTikTok refugeesā landed on Xiaohongshu as an alternative to TikTok.
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
Read full article: Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in ChinaA group of Uyghurs who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists who say the men are at risk of abuse and torture if they are sent back.
China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatus
Read full article: China and the UK restart economic and financial talks after a 6-year hiatusChina and Britain have restarted economic and financial talks after a six-year hiatus during a visit by Britainās Treasury chief to Beijing.
Tents arrive for survivors of a quake that killed 126 in freezing, high-altitude Tibet
Read full article: Tents arrive for survivors of a quake that killed 126 in freezing, high-altitude TibetRescuers in the freezing, high-altitude Tibet region in western China searched a second day for any remaining victims of a deadly earthquake that struck near a holy city for Tibetan Buddhists, before shifting their focus to resettling the survivors.
Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies
Read full article: Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companiesThe U.S. Defense Department has added major Chinese technology companies including gaming and technology company Tencent, artificial intelligence firm SenseTime and the worldās biggest battery maker CATL to its list of companies it says have ties to Chinaās military.
China protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacks
Read full article: China protests US sanctions for its alleged role in hacking, complains of foreign hacker attacksChina has slammed a decision by the U.S. Treasury to sanction a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure.
Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, documents in 'major' cyber incident
Read full article: Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations, documents in 'major' cyber incidentThe Treasury Department said Chinese hackers remotely accessed several employee workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider.
A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says
Read full article: A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House saysA top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans.
Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowd
Read full article: Chinese man sentenced to death for killing 35 people after driving into a crowdA court in China has sentenced a man to death for killing 35 people last month by driving into crowd, in an attack that raised national concern about mass killings.
China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to Taiwan
Read full article: China sanctions 7 companies over US military assistance to TaiwanThe Chinese government has placed sanctions on seven companies in response to recent U.S. announcements of military sales and aid to Taiwan, the self-governing island that China claims as part of its territory.
China probes personal disputes after mass killings. Many fear further infringement on freedoms
Read full article: China probes personal disputes after mass killings. Many fear further infringement on freedomsChinaās leader Xi Jinping wants the recent spree of mass killings that shocked the country not to happen again.
Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
Read full article: Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in BrazilA spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it is building a factory, saying the allegations were aimed at āsmearingā China and Chinese brands.
Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debate
Read full article: Congress is looking to ban Chinese drones that are widely used in US. What to know about the debateThe economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market.
Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong Kong
Read full article: Pandas An An and Ke Ke celebrate their 1st Christmas in Hong KongA pair of five-year-old pandas, named An An and Ke Ke, celebrated their first Christmas early in a Hong Kong park, munching on special treats and looking cute for the cameras.
Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban them
Read full article: Many Americans have come to rely on Chinese-made drones. Now lawmakers want to ban themThe economic and technological rivalry between the U.S. and China has come to the drone market, where Chinese-made flying devices are a dominant player in America.
Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeover
Read full article: Macao's casino boom brings wealth but at a cost, 25 years since China's takeoverMacao has grown from a monopoly-driven gambling enclave into the world's biggest gaming hub, packed with Chinese tourists, since Beijing took control of the former Portuguese colony 25 years ago.
For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese ally
Read full article: For the first time in 8 years, a US Navy ship makes a port call in Cambodia, a top Chinese allyA U.S. Navy warship has arrived in Cambodia, the first such visit in eight years to a nation that is Chinaās close ally in Southeast Asia.
US updates a science and technology pact with China to reflect growing rivalry and security threats
Read full article: US updates a science and technology pact with China to reflect growing rivalry and security threatsThe U.S. has updated a decades-old science and technology agreement with China to reflect their growing rivalry for technological dominance.
China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom
Read full article: China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loomChinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy.
A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew is barred from UK
Read full article: A suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew is barred from UKA suspected Chinese spy with business ties to Prince Andrew has been barred from the United Kingdom because of concerns that he posed a threat to national security.
China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attend
Read full article: China's Xi is likely to decline Trump's inauguration invitation, seeing it as too risky to attendChina experts say Chinese leader Xi Jinping would likely see President-elect Donald Trumpās invitation to attend his inauguration as too risky to accept, and the gesture from Trump may have little bearing on the increasingly competitive ties between the two nations.
China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulus
Read full article: China ends planning meeting with vows to stabilize its economy, but gives no details on stimulusChinese leaders have wrapped up a two-day planning meeting in Beijing with pledges to take a more proactive approach in pepping up the economy, but gave no details on stimulus measures.
TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business in the country
Read full article: TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business in the countryTikTok has challenged a Canadian government order to shut down the Chinese video-sharing appās business operations in the country that was imposed over national security concerns.
Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
Read full article: Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby watersTaiwan has demanded that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and disrupting international shipping and trade.
China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in Spain
Read full article: China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in SpainChinese electric battery company CATL and automaker Stellantis say they will build a major battery factory in northern Spain.
Taiwan's Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island
Read full article: Taiwan's Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near islandChinaās secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but itās unclear whether itās a formal military drill.
Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in CongoFor eight years a Chinese mining company has been vastly expanding inside an endangered World Heritage Site, accused by locals and conservationists of decimating the environment.
Nvidia's stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly laws
Read full article: Nvidia's stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly lawsShares of Nvidia have slipped after China said it is investigating the high-flying U.S. microchip company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws.
Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economy
Read full article: Chinese leaders pledge 'moderately loose' monetary policy, more support for slowing economyChina's top leaders have pledged to loosen monetary policy and provide more support for the slowing economy.
Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
Read full article: Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drillsChinaās military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan's president to Hawaii and Guam.
Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
Read full article: Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the islandChina has sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan, according to Taiwanās Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own.
China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economy
Read full article: China's ban on key high-tech materials could have broad impact on industries, economyChina has banned exports of key materials used for a wide range of products, including smartphones, electric vehicles, radar systems and CT scanners, swiping back at Washington after it expanded export controls to include dozens of Chinese companies that make equipment used to produce computer chips.
White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign
Read full article: White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaignA top White House official says at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign.
Losses in China lead to $5 billion charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assets
Read full article: Losses in China lead to $5 billion charge for General Motors as it cuts the value of its assetsThe poor performance of General Motorsā Chinese joint ventures is forcing the company to write down assets and take a restructuring charge totaling more than $5 billion in the fourth quarter of this year.
Philippines says China's coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vessel
Read full article: Philippines says China's coast guard fired water cannons and sideswiped its patrol vesselPhilippine officials say Chinese coast guard vessels backed by navy ships have fired powerful water cannons and blocked and sideswiped a Philippine patrol vessel at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaign
Read full article: FBI tells telecom firms to boost security following wide-ranging Chinese hacking campaignU.S. officials are urging telecommunication companies to boost network security following a Chinese hacking operation that gave officials in Beijing access to the private texts and phone conversations of Americans.
China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctions
Read full article: China bans exports to US of gallium, germanium, antimony in response to chip sanctionsChina has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications.
US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controls
Read full article: US expands list of Chinese technology companies under export controlsThe U.S. Commerce Department has expanded the list of Chinese technology companies subject to export controls to include many that make equipment used to make computer chips.
Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to Hawaii
Read full article: Taiwan's president visits East-West think tank as China criticizes his 2-day visit to HawaiiTaiwanās president visited a U.S. State Department-funded think tank and educational institution on the second day of a two-day visit to Hawaii thatās part of a Pacific island tour that has already triggered criticism from Beijing.
China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionage
Read full article: China sentences journalist detained at meal with Japanese diplomat to 7 years for espionageA court in Beijing has sentenced a prominent Chinese journalist to seven in years in prison for espionage.
Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese parts
Read full article: Afraid of losing the US-Canada trade pact, Mexico alters its laws and removes Chinese partsMexico has been taking a bashing for allegedly serving as a conduit for Chinese parts and products into North America.
Brazilās Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Read full article: Brazilās Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthenBrazil's President Luiz InĆ”cio Lula da Silva has welcomed Chinaās President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, in the latest sign of deepening ties between the two countries that analysts say may accelerate as Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order targeting Chinese government operatives in Texas
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order targeting Chinese government operatives in TexasGov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order directing the Texas Department of Public Safety to target and arrest people trying to execute influence operations on behalf of the Chinese government to return dissidents to China.
US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
Read full article: US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrationsU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning that the United States would defend its treaty ally if Filipino forces come under an armed attack in the disputed South China Sea.
Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
Read full article: Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in BrazilU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil.
Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with Chinaās Xi front and center as Trump whiplash looms
Read full article: Asia-Pacific summit closes in Peru with Chinaās Xi front and center as Trump whiplash loomsThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum has wrapped up with a spirit of detente that many fear the annual summit may not see again for four years.
In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stable
Read full article: In a meeting with Biden, China's Xi cautions US to 'make the wise choice' to keep relations stableChinaās leader Xi Jinping met for the last time with U_S_ President Joe Biden but was already looking ahead to President-elect Donald Trump and his āAmerica firstā policies, saying Beijing āis ready to work with a new administration.ā.
Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's return
Read full article: Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's returnPresident Joe Biden will hold talks this week with Chinaās Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an international summit in Peru.
Silence descends around Chinaās deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared away
Read full article: Silence descends around Chinaās deadliest mass killing in years as flowers cleared awayOnline discussion about Chinaās deadliest mass killing in years was being censored Wednesday as authorities in a southern city cleared candles and flowers from the memorial to the 35 people dead.
Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group says
Read full article: Chinese hackers target Tibetan websites in malware attack, cybersecurity group saysA hacking group that is believed to be Chinese state-sponsored has compromised two websites with ties to the Tibetan community in an attack meant to install malware on usersā computers.
Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection
Read full article: Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protectionPhilippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro says he doesn't expect U.S. President-elect Donald Trumpās next administration will demand the Philippines pay more for military protection because both allies face the shared threat of China.
Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorce
Read full article: Driver rams his car into crowd in China, killing 35. Police say he was upset about his divorceChinese police say a man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports complex in China.
A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrier
Read full article: A look at the research revealing China's work on prototype nuclear reactor to power aircraft carrierU.S. researchers have concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.
Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
Read full article: Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrierFor the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.
Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas trip
Read full article: Newly inaugurated Indonesian President Subianto visits China in first overseas tripIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to maintain close ties with China during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, his first overseas stop since he took office three weeks ago.
Chinese national jailed on charges that he tried to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
Read full article: Chinese national jailed on charges that he tried to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago estateA Chinese national is jailed on trespassing charges after police say he tried to enter President-elect Donald Trumpās Mar-a-Lago estate in violation of a court order that he stay away following a previous attempt.
Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Read full article: Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territoriesPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his countryās maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijingās extensive territorial claims.
Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block app
Read full article: Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block appThe Canadian government is ordering the dissolution of TikTokās Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said it wonāt block access.
A Pakistani guard wounds 2 Chinese workers in Karachi
Read full article: A Pakistani guard wounds 2 Chinese workers in KarachiAuthorities say a Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port city of Karachi, but the attack was not related to militant violence.
China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Read full article: China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehiclesChina has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set anti-subsidy tariffs on new Chinese-made electric vehicles.
US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
Read full article: US calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North KoreaThe U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after North Korea sent thousands of troops to aid Moscowās war against Ukraine.
China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in space field
Read full article: China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in space fieldA Chinese space ship carrying a three-person crew has docked with its orbiting space station as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space.
The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks fail
Read full article: The EU is imposing duties on electric vehicles from China after trade talks failThe European Union says it will impose duties on imports of electric vehicles from China on Wednesday after talks between Brussels and Beijing failed to find an amicable solution to their trade dispute.
Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technology
Read full article: Treasury issues rule to block US investors from helping China develop advanced military technologyThe U.S. Treasury Department, seeking to keep the Chinese military from gaining an edge in advanced technologies, issued a rule Monday to restrict and monitor American investments in China in artificial intelligence, computer chips and quantum computing.
State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politics
Read full article: State alien land laws drive some China-born US citizens to rethink their politicsAt least two dozen states have passed or proposed āalien land lawsā targeting Chinese nationals and companies from purchasing property or land because of Chinaās status as a foreign adversary.
US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense system
Read full article: US approves $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan including advanced missile defense systemThe United States has approved $2 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including the delivery for the first time to the island of an advanced surface-to-air missile defense system.
Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'
Read full article: Australia's leader rejects Beijing's claims that his country is rife with 'racism and hate crimes'Australiaās Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected accusations from Beijing that his country is āplagued by systemic racism and hate crimesā after an Australian diplomat led a group of Western nations in renewing concerns about human rights violations in China.
IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reforms
Read full article: IMF chief warns that world risks falling into slow-growth rut and urges China to enact reformsThe world economy, buffeted by conflict and growing geopolitical rivalries, is in danger of getting stuck in a slow-growth, high-debt rut, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned Thursday.