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China says joint drills with Russia, Iran deepened trilateral cooperation, friendship

Mar 30, 2023 12:55

China has hailed the recent joint naval drills with Russia and Iran in the Sea of Oman, saying the exercises boosted the ability of their navies to conduct diversified maritime missions.
Taiwan’s president begins transit visit to US, amid China’s warning

Mar 30, 2023 08:03

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York on a sensitive transit trip to the United States, as China has threatened to “resolutely fight back” if she meets House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
China, Brazil reach deal to de-dollarize trade

Mar 30, 2023 07:33

China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said Wednesday, Beijing's latest salvo against the almighty greenback.
Saudi Arabia moves to join China-led SCO

Mar 29, 2023 15:08

Saudi Arabia has taken the first step to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), less than a month after Beijing meditated a deal between Tehran and Riyadh to restore ties and months after Tehran became a permanent member of the bloc.
China issues report on US human rights violations

Mar 29, 2023 08:02

A Chinese report indicates that the United States has experienced a landmark setback for human rights in 2022.
Bin Salman thanks China for efforts to restore Saudi-Iran ties

Mar 28, 2023 13:57

Saudi Arabia’s heir apparent Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) Aal-e Saud has appreciated China’s efforts in brokering a rapprochement deal between Riyadh and Tehran.
US Congress to move forward with legislation to ban TikTok

Mar 28, 2023 07:21

Members of Congress from both parties will move forward with legislation targeting TikTok, describing the Chinese-owned app as a national security threat.
Honduras establishes diplomatic relations with China after cutting ties with Taiwan

Mar 26, 2023 13:31

Honduras has formally established diplomatic ties with China after it cut its ties with Taiwan, dealing a new blow to the island's secessionists.
France bans use of social media platforms on government staff phones over 'cybersecurity' concerns

Mar 25, 2023 14:35

France has banned government employees from using all types of social media platforms, gaming, and video-streaming apps on their work phones, citing cybersecurity and privacy concerns, amid widespread protests across the country.
China forces US warship out of South China Sea again

Mar 24, 2023 11:06

China's ministry of defense has announced that it once again had to monitor and expel a US Navy destroyer USS Milius, which had illegally entered China’s territorial waters of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.