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Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders
Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the mo…
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As Ukraine seeks to edge China out of its drone supply chain, Taiwan emerges as a quiet player
Taiwan’s reputation for tech excellence means it is a favoured alternative source for Ukrainian drone-makersOv…
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Blast at fireworks factory in central China kills at least 26 people – video report
At least 26 people were killed and 61 injured in an explosion at a fireworks factory in the city of Changsha, …
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Australia eyes security pact with Fiji as pushback from Beijing undermines agreement with Vanuatu
Foreign minister Penny Wong visits Fiji this week to progress the security and economic agreementFollow our Au…
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Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26
Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly b…
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Bitter aftertaste: Taiwan’s leading baristas forced to compete at global coffee championship as ‘Chinese Taipei’
Decision by the World Coffee Championships has enraged members of Taiwan’s coffee community, including previou…
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‘We wanted a taste of what they had’: the Beijing restaurant dining out on Starmer visit
In and Out has been fully booked since PM ate there, with patrons able to choose from special menu based on hi…
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China warns US about Taiwan ahead of Trump’s visit to Beijing
Beijing urges Washington to ‘make the right choices’ on Taiwan to maintain ‘stability’ between the two powersC…
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Jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai wins free speech award in Germany
Media tycoon honoured in absentia as critics decry his 20-year sentence under national security lawThe jailed …
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Taiwan accuses China of vegetable laundering via Vietnam
Taiwanese officials have accused firms in China of attempting to evade import restrictions by rerouting vegeta…
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EU faces ‘China shock’ as EV imports drive Beijing’s record surplus with bloc
China sold goods worth about $148bn to EU in first quarter of year, but imported just $65bnThe EU is experienc…
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China blocks $2bn Meta takeover of AI agent developer Manus
Beijing says domestic tech companies must seek explicit government approval for accepting US investmentBusines…
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Weather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears
Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central CanadaWidespread heavy …
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Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip
Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission Taiwan’s p…
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Short-term gains for China from US-Iran war may turn to longer-term pain
Beijing may be reaping some diplomatic benefit but Trump’s war holds risks for its energy security and economy…