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China threatens sanctions over US sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan

Aug 21, 2019 15:58

China has threatened to impose sanctions on US firms involved with the sale of F-16 fighter planes to Taiwan, in retaliation against what it describes as Washington’s attempt to undermine Chinese national security.
China, Japan, South Korea vow to strengthen ties

Aug 21, 2019 05:31

Foreign ministers from China, Japan, and South Korea vowed to strengthen trilateral relations in a meeting on the outskirts of Beijing on Wednesday (August 21).
Pro-Hong Kong protesters gather outside the White House

Aug 19, 2019 08:16

Over a hundred people gather in support of the ongoing demonstrations in Hong Kong at Lafayette Square, outside the White House in Washington, DC.
US military to continue South China Sea patrols: General

Aug 19, 2019 03:35

The United States military is planning to continue its so-called “freedom of navigation” patrols in the South China Sea, a top US air force general says, claiming that such missions are needed to prevent China from maintaining control over strategic region.
China slams 'gross interference' by US in Hong Kong

Aug 18, 2019 05:51

China has blasted statements by US lawmakers supporting riots in Hong Kong, denouncing them as a “gross” interference in the vast Asian country’s domestic affairs.
China warns of 'consequences' if US sell F-16 jets to Taiwan

Aug 17, 2019 03:21

China has warned the United States against moving forward with a new controversial plan to provide self-ruled Taiwan with F-16 fighter jets, saying Washington will be held responsible “for all related consequences.”
China's participation in US mission in Persian Gulf 'wishful thinking': Paper

Aug 17, 2019 03:03

A state-run Chinese newspaper says it is "wishful thinking" to expect that Beijing will join a US-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in the Persian Gulf.
China rules out repeat of Tiananmen incident in Hong Kong

Aug 16, 2019 05:11

China has issued yet another stern warning against weeks-long protests in Hong Kong, saying it will not sit idly by and watch as the unrest continues.
China must take countermeasures in response to latest US tariffs: Ministry

Aug 15, 2019 22:54

China’s ministry of finance says Beijing needs to take necessary countermeasures against the latest round of US tariffs imposed on $300 billion of Chinese products as part of an escalating trade war.
China warns foreign forces against fomenting violent protests in Hong Kong

Aug 15, 2019 09:27

China says unidentified foreign forces are instigating violent protest rallies in Hong Kong, warning them that Beijing has noticed their “conniving” attempts and that they only inflict damage on themselves.