US blacklists Chinese tech giants as Beijing condemns move and warns of retaliation

US blacklists Chinese tech giants as Beijing condemns move and warns of retaliation

Beijing has expressed strong opposition after the United States moved to place several major Chinese technology firms on a blacklist over allegations of ties to the Chinese military, a decision that has further strained relations between the two global powers. The latest update from the US Department of Defense includes well-known companies such as Alibaba, […]

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Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Next Week in First Trip Since 2019

Xi Jinping to Visit North Korea Next Week in First Trip Since 2019

Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit North Korea from June 8 to June 9, marking his first trip to Pyongyang since 2019. The visit comes at a time when China is expanding its diplomatic engagement across the globe and strengthening relationships with key strategic partners. According to Chinese state media, Xi’s visit is […]

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China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported

China confirms attack on oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz, no casualties reported

China has confirmed that an oil products tanker carrying Chinese crew members was targeted in an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh concerns over maritime safety in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. According to China’s foreign ministry, the vessel was attacked amid heightened tensions linked to ongoing conflicts in the […]

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China Opportunity? Taiwan Flags Risks Amid US Focus on Middle East Conflict

China Opportunity? Taiwan Flags Risks Amid US Focus on Middle East Conflict

Taiwan is raising alarms that China could exploit the United States’ distraction with the ongoing Middle East conflict. State media in Beijing have used examples from the war to question the effectiveness of US weaponry that Taiwan would rely on if faced with a Chinese invasion. As one of the world’s most sensitive flashpoints, Taiwan […]

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