Chinese patrol ships entered Japan’s territorial waters on Monday near the disputed Senkaku Islands, local media reported. Two Chinese ships were first spotted in the contiguous zone, before having entered what Japan claims to be their own territory near the islands, NHK broadcaster reported. The patrol ships attempted to approach a Japanese fishing boat, the report said. Both […]
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Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai retracts sexual assault claims
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai said on Sunday that she had never accused anyone of sexual assault and was not going to travel abroad. “First of all, it is important to stress one very important thing: I have never said or written about anyone raping me,” Peng said in an interview with Singaporean newspaper Lianhe […]
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Taliban urge Chinese to invest in Afghanistan
The Taliban have asked traders, especially Chinese investors, to put money into Afghanistan and vowed to ensure their security, reported local media. “We hope all traders in particular Chinese investors to invest in Afghanistan and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will ensure their security,” said Deputy spokesperson of Afghanistan Bilal Karimi, reported Khaama Press. Referring to foreign interference in domestic […]
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US reiterates support to Taiwan amid Chinese military incursions
Amid increasing China’s military incursions in Taiwan, US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo on Monday reiterated Washington’s support to Taipei and said that the US is eager to work with the democratic island on commercial issues of common concern. The developments came during a phone call between Raimondo and Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua, Taiwan News reported. “Working […]
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Four Chinese military planes enter Taiwan defence zone
In yet another instance of growing military threats from Beijing, at least four Chinese military planes on Monday incurred into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ), marking the fifth intrusion this month. As reported by Taiwan News, two People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Shenyang J-11 fighter planes, one Shaanxi […]
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‘Chinese firms exploiting workers overseas, multiple reports of violations pour in’
Chinese companies are exploiting workers overseas with multiple reports of violations pouring in from areas including Laos, where workers who were hired for construction projects, undertaken six years ago are still waiting for their payments. In its report, The HK Post said that workers in Laos have claimed that they are yet to receive […]
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Tibetans enduring employment crisis due to Chinese dominance over local job market
With Han Chinese crowding the job market in Tibet, the local university graduates are enduring an employability crisis, said a media report. The Chinese government office in the capital city, Lhasa is facing an increasing number of complaints from Tibetan university graduates with regard to job crisis and insecurity, reported Radio […]
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Four Chinese vessels enter Japanese territorial waters
Four Chinese vessels on Friday entered Japanese territorial waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands, Japanese media informed. This is the 37th case of Chinese patrol ships’ entrance into the territorial waters of Japan this year, Sputnik reported citing Japanese media Kyodo News. The Senkaku Islands are administered by Japan but claimed by China, which calls them Diaoyu. Japan insists on its sovereignty […]
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Prospect of Chinese official vying for Interpol job raises alarm bells
A top Chinese official’s application to join Interpol’s governing body has raised alarm bells as experts, parliamentarians from around the world and activists fear that Beijing could use the crime-fighting organisation to silence its critics abroad, including members of the Uyghur community and other activists. Hu Binchen, a deputy general […]
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Chinese tourists flock Tibet’s Lhasa amid Covid-19 surge in 11 Chinese provinces
Amid the resurgence of COVID-19 in China lately, Chinese tourists are rushing to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. This comes at a time when the Chinese authorities have banned tourism in the areas outside Tibet, reported Radio Free Asia. China re-imposed fresh lockdowns amid rising COVID-19 infections, the country recorded more than 100 cases across 11 provinces over the last week, leading to the […]
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Former Chinese scribe detained for questioning country’s role in Korean War
A former Chinese journalist has been detained by police in the country for criticising China’s role in the Korean War and its depiction in a blockbuster movie. Luo Changping, 40, was held for his commentary on a state-sponsored film, “The Battle at Lake Changjin,” which portrays an American loss in the Battle of […]
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India, Chinese troops face off in Arunachal Pradesh
Indian and Chinese troops had engaged in a face-off in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh last week after scores of Chinese soldiers crossed over to the Indian side, three people familiar with the development said on Friday. The news of the faceoff in Arunachal Pradesh comes as India and China are […]
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Protest against Chinese occupation of Nepal’s land
A protest demonstration was held here against Chinese occupation of Nepal’s land in Humla district and against Chinese interference in Nepal’s internal affairs. The protest held at Mahitighar Mandala in Nepal’s capital city was led by “Loktantrik Yuva Manch” (LYU) and saw participation of about 200 cadres of the NGO, reported local media. Ram Kishore […]
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Faults in Chinese-made Unmanned Aerial Systems damaging Pakistan’s military capability
The faults in Chinese-made Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) has been damaging Pakistan’s military capability, said a Bangladesh based think tank. A critical part of Pakistan’s military capability has run into serious trouble with the UAS remaining on the ground due to crippling defects within days of induction. According to Ourtime […]
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Chinese CH-4 drones falling out of favour due to maintenance issues
Chinese CH-4 drones falling out of favour with some of its major operators due to maintenance problems. David Axe, writing in The National Interest said that the Iraqi Air Force that had 10 CH-4 drones is now down to just one. Beijing’s CH-4 is roughly similar to the US-made MQ-1 Predator and was briefly popular among Middle East militaries […]