Tag: China

Chinese COVID whistleblower sentenced to 4 more years in jail, group says

(Reuters) -A Chinese journalist jailed for four years after documenting the early phases of the COVID-19 outbreak from…

China urges US to ensure fair business environment for TikTok, other Chinese firms

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry said on Saturday it hopes the United States will provide an open,…

Trump says Xi Jinping has agreed to approve TikTok deal, but details unclear

Donald Trump said on Friday that he and Xi Jinping had agreed to approve a deal over TikTok.“He…

TikTok’s fate in the U.S. could hinge on who controls its algorithm

A preliminary agreement between the U.S. and China over the ownership of TikTok could include a licensing deal…

Britain’s outgoing spy chief highlights Russia, China and Iran as threats

ISTANBUL (AP) — The outgoing head of Britain's foreign intelligence agency on Friday gave a wide-ranging speech on…

Trump mega-donor privately mocked his claim to have upper hand with China

A top donor to Donald Trump and other Maga Republicans has privately mocked the US president’s longtime position…

China’s defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s defense minister renewed threats that his country would take over self-ruled Taiwan as…

Taiwan unveils first missile jointly developed with American arms company

Taiwan has unveiled a prototype cruise missile, developed jointly with a US arms maker and set to be…

Tensions flare as Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea

BEIJING (AP) — China's coast guard accused a Philippine ship of deliberately ramming one of its vessels on…

Taiwan launches new civil defence guide, says not aiming to cause panic

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's defence ministry on Tuesday launched its newly updated civil defence handbook, saying the aim is…

Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal between Trump administration and China, sources say

Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the…

China says intercepted Philippine ships at disputed South China Sea shoal

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's coast guard said Tuesday it had "taken control measures" against several Philippine vessels at…