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China assures Bangladesh assistance for Rohingya repatriation
Dhaka: Beijing has assured Dhaka of assistance for the repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims living in Bangladeshi camps after fleeing violent persecution in Myanmar, with China constructing some 3,000 homes…
- Technology
iPhone 14 may face delay amid growing China-Taiwan tension
Beijing: As Apple is gearing to launch its next-generation series of iPhones, a new report said that the upcoming iPhone 14 is likely to be delayed due to growing tension between China…
- World
China begins final day of military exercises around Taiwan
Taipei: China continued its controversial military exercises around Taiwan on Sunday, in what is due to be the last day of the manoeuvres that have considerably increased tensions in the region following US…
- Middle East
Envoys warn compromises needed in Iran nuke talks
Vienna: Diplomats involved in talks to salvage the stalled Iran nuclear deal in Vienna warned against too many demands being made and not enough compromises. Iran’s Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian said…
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China’s anti-crime campaign targets ‘disloyal’ Uyghurs
Hotan (Xinjiang): Authorities in China’s far-western Xinjiang region used the Chinese government’s 100-day crackdown on criminals and fugitives to target Uyghurs deemed “religious extremists” and “two-faced”, a police officer said, as per…
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After pressure from India, Sri Lanka urges China to defer entry of Chinese ‘spy’ ship
Colombo: Amid pressure from its immediate neighbour India, Sri Lanka has urged China to delay the entry of controversial Chinese ship ‘Yuan Wang 5’ into the Chinese controlled port in Southern Hambantota.…
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China-Taiwan crisis: Taipie accuses China of simulation attack
Taipei: In manoeuvres around Taiwan on Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is performing “what it believed to be a simulation of an attack on Taiwan’s main island”, according to the Defence…
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China warns Tibetans not to post birthday wishes for exiled Buddhist
New Delhi: China has ramped up restrictions ahead of the birthday of a pre-eminent Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, calling on local leaders in two Tibetan regions to prevent people from posting his…
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China sends warships, jets close to Taiwan as tensions escalate
Taipei: Taiwan’s Defence Ministry on Friday said that Chinese warships and aircraft conducted military drills in waters near the island, as tensions escalated in the region following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit…
- Middle East
UAE affirms support for ‘One China’ principle
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday affirmed its support for China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the importance of respecting the ‘One China’ principle, calling for adherence to relevant…
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China imposes sanctions on USA’s Pelosi after Taiwan visit
Bejing: In response to her controversial Taiwan visit, China has imposed unspecified sanctions on Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi “and her immediate family members”, the Foreign Ministry in…
- Technology
Apple may ship iPhone 14 simultaneously from India, China factories
New Delhi: Tech giant Apple is likely planning to ship its next-generation iPhone 14 simultaneously from factories in China and India, a prominent analyst said on Friday. On the microblogging site Twitter,…
- World
Taiwan dominates the world’s supply of computer chips no wonder the US is worried
Nottingham: One aspect of Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan that has been largely overlooked is her meeting with Mark Lui, chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). Pelosi’s trip coincided with…
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China can not stop US officials from visiting Taiwan: Pelosi
Tokyo: US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing US officials from travelling there. She made the remarks in Tokyo on the final leg of an…
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China fires missiles near Taiwan as PLA encircles island
Taipei: China fired multiple missiles toward water near northeastern and southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, the island’s Defence Ministry said, as Beijing makes good on its promise that Taipei will pay a price for…