Tag: China
Taiwan’s energy dependence is ‘Achilles heel’ amid immense threat by China
Voters in Taiwan are headed to the polls on Saturday to decide whether Taipei should reignite its nuclear…
Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
BEIJING (AP) — The collapse of an under-construction railway bridge over a major river in China has killed…
Vietnam island building in Spratlys may soon surpass China’s, report says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Vietnam has significantly expanded island-building work in areas it claims in the Spratly Islands chain of…
Partial bridge collapse in China kills at least 12 people, state TV says
Beijing — At least 12 people were killed and four left missing after part of a bridge under…
US lawmakers urge ICAO to oppose China move to extend flight route near Taiwan
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON (Reuters) -A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged the UN's International Civil Aviation…
Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise
By Mikhail FloresMANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines and Australia are working towards a new defence agreement to be signed…
Documents show New Zealand unease over Chinese warships in South Pacific
China set off alarm bells in New Zealand when it dispatched powerful warships on unprecedented missions in the…
History, triumph and trauma to take centre stage at China’s WW2 military parade
By Laurie ChenBEIJING (Reuters) -Airport scanners at office entrances, road closures for large-scale midnight rehearsals, drones banned, guards…
Jury convicts US Navy sailor of spying for China
A US Navy sailor has been convicted of espionage for selling military secrets to China for $12,000, the…
China and Pakistan foreign ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and China pledged to expand economic cooperation and investment under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor,…
Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again?
Islamabad, Pakistan – With clasped hands and half-smiles, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, China and Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban…
New Zealand spy service warns of China interference
New Zealand's spy service warned Thursday that China is the most active power engaging in foreign interference in…