Russia and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers patrol near United States

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable strategic bombers patrolled near the US state of Alaska in the North Pacific and Arctic on Thursday, the two countries said, a move that prompted the United States and Canada to scramble fighter jets. Russian Tu-95MS “Bear” strategic bombers and Chinese Xi’an H-6 strategic bombers took part in patrols over the […]

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Taiwan monitors surge in Chinese military activity as Beijing’s carrier exercises in Pacific

Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Thursday it was closely watching Chinese military movements after a surge in warplanes joined drills with China’s Shandong aircraft carrier in the Pacific. The Chinese military exercises coincide with a NATO summit in Washington where a draft communique says China has become a decisive enabler of Russia’s war effort in […]

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Xi Jinping Boulevard in Phnom Penh a ‘new milestone’ in Chinese-Cambodian relations

Cambodia’s capital has renamed a major road after Chinese President Xi Jinping in recognition of the country’s friendly relationship with China. At the request of the Cambodian government, Beijing has allowed Phnom Penh to name the city’s third ring road “Xi Jinping Boulevard”, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said on X on Tuesday. “The relationship […]

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Japanese and Chinese Experts Engage in Diplomatic Dialogue on Fukushima Water Discharge

In a significant development aimed at addressing longstanding tensions, Japanese and Chinese experts convened for discussions regarding the discharge of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. The dialogue, held in Dalian, China, marked the first formal exchange between the two nations on this contentious issue since Japan commenced the release of water into the […]

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Chinese Military Delegation Bolsters Regional Ties with Visits to Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

In a strategic move aimed at strengthening regional alliances, a delegation from China’s military recently concluded visits to the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to foster deeper cooperation in defense matters. Beijing’s efforts to forge closer relationships in South Asia signify a broader strategy to expand its influence in the region, particularly in response to […]

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3 defense industry executives removed from Chinese political advisory body

China’s state-run TV station says a top political consultative body has revoked the seats of three senior executives of military-related companies. Some foreign media are linking the move to a corruption investigation reportedly under way. China Central Television said the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference dismissed the three at a meeting on Wednesday. The broadcaster […]

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Chinese vice premier to visit Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) — At the invitation of Kazakhstan’s First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar and Turkmenistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rashid Meredov, Vice Premier of the State Council Ding Xuexiang will visit Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan from Nov. 26 to 30, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Friday. Ding, also […]

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Millions of Chinese tourists are going on holiday again. Many of them are headed for Thailand

Thailand’s golden beaches, shopping districts and ornate temples are filling with tourists once again and Chinese vacationers are getting an especially VIP welcome under a new visa-free scheme. Vowing to revive the country’s economy, newly appointed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced a visa-free policy for Chinese and Kazakh tourists that would run from September 25 […]

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