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China threatens death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan separatists
World
June 23, 2024
China threatens death penalty for ‘diehard’ Taiwan separatists
CNN — China on Friday threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for “diehard” Taiwan independence separatists, a ratcheting up…
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale
World
June 19, 2024
Taiwan to acquire more than 1,000 armed drones in new US arms sale
The United States has approved the $360 million sale of more than 1,000 small armed drones to Taiwan, as the…
Ecuador suspends visa waivers for Chinese citizens over irregular migration
World
June 19, 2024
Ecuador suspends visa waivers for Chinese citizens over irregular migration
CNN — Ecuador is temporarily suspending a visa waiver agreement with China, citing evidence of irregular migration flows of Chinese…
US blasts ‘aggressive’ China over South China Sea collision with Philippine ship
World
June 18, 2024
US blasts ‘aggressive’ China over South China Sea collision with Philippine ship
Hong Kong CNN — The United States on Monday condemned China over a collision with the Philippines in the disputed…
Northern China braces for record high temperatures in major heat wave
World
June 10, 2024
Northern China braces for record high temperatures in major heat wave
Hong Kong CNN — A major heat wave is forecast to spread across large swathes of northern China this week,…
India wants to be the next China. Half of its population holds the key
World
June 6, 2024
India wants to be the next China. Half of its population holds the key
New Delhi CNN — India, the world’s fastest growing major economy, is not firing on all cylinders. That’s a problem…
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Cambodia as US concerns grow over China’s influence
World
June 4, 2024
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visits Cambodia as US concerns grow over China’s influence
Phnom Penh, Cambodia CNN — US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Cambodia on Tuesday to meet with the…
Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech
World
June 2, 2024
Those who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech
Singapore CNN — Taiwan is pursuing independence incrementally and those who support it will “end up in self-destruction,” China’s new…
China to invest $845 million on ramping up its advanced EV battery ambitions
Technology
May 30, 2024
China to invest $845 million on ramping up its advanced EV battery ambitions
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s…
Official Reception of President al-Sisi at Chinese Presidential Palace
Egypt
May 30, 2024
Official Reception of President al-Sisi at Chinese Presidential Palace
An official reception of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was held on Wednesday 29/5/2024 upon his arrival at the presidential…