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US sanctions war on humanity rages on

Jul 06, 2020 09:44

Since at least the mid-19th century, especially throughout the post-WW II period, the US repeatedly interfered and continues interfering in the internal affairs of other nations unlawfully. All nations unwilling to subordinate their sovereign rights to its interests are targeted.
China slams US for sending aircraft carriers to disputed sea

Jul 06, 2020 09:01

Beijing has slammed the United States for sending its aircraft carriers to the disputed waters of South China Sea, where the Chinese military was holding naval drills, saying the provocative move is aimed at driving a wedge between regional countries.
US sanctions will hit Huawei, UK decision not set in stone: Minister

Jul 06, 2020 08:11

US sanctions designed to restrict the ability of China’s Huawei [HWT.UL] to source advanced microchips for 5G equipment is likely to have a significant impact on the reliability of the supplier, Britain’s culture minister said on Monday.
Global wake-up call

Jul 05, 2020 05:48

The coronavirus pandemic, as horrible as it is, must be a wake-up call that prompts all political leaders to understand that our assumptions and approaches have to change, and that division is a danger to everyone. This understanding could lead people to recognize that the only way to address global fragilities is through much more robust mechanisms of global governance with international cooperation.
Nothing to hide about Iran-China 25-year deal: FM Zarif

Jul 05, 2020 02:30

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said everything about a 25-year cooperation agreement with China is clear and the two countries have nothing to hide about it.
India's Modi rallies troops at China border after deadly clash

Jul 04, 2020 06:03

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rallied the country’s troops near a disputed frontier with China, amid heightened tensions in the area following a deadly clash that killed 20 Indian soldiers.
Huawei controversy opens field for 5G challengers

Jul 04, 2020 05:03

Washington has pushed allies to bar Huawei, a Chinese telecom giant, from building next-generation 5G mobile networks, claiming its equipment can be used to spy for Beijing.
Companies prodded to rely less on China, but few respond

Jul 04, 2020 04:51

Disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic, on top of the US-Chinese tariff war, fueled the so-called warnings that relying too much on China leaves global companies vulnerable to costly breakdowns in the event of disasters or political conflict.
Iran-China strategic partnership deal awaiting finalization

Jul 03, 2020 01:20

Since the victory of 1979 Islamic Revolution, US businesses have been prevented from trade with Iran, while their European counterparts have withdrawn amid US threat of sanctions. That has helped Chinese companies move in and fill the void. As a result, Iran and China have forged a unique partnership which is almost impossible or not easily viable with any other country.
China orders four US media outlets to disclose finances, staff

Jul 01, 2020 10:07

China has ordered four US news outlets to disclose details of their staff and financial operations in the country within seven days, as a media row escalates between Washington and Beijing.