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Defense secretary says China won’t invade Taiwan soon

October 2, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin believes that China is attempting to establish a new normal with its military exercises around Taiwan. The United States is seeking to re-establish open connections with their Chinese counterparts. A meeting between Vice President Joe Biden and President Xi of China at the upcoming G-20 Summit in November is likely … Read more

The US pledges to the Pacific Islands in an effort to compete with China

September 30, 2022 by Sana Fatima

In response to concerns in Washington over the rise of Chinese influence, the US has signed a collaboration deal with island nations in the Pacific. The treaty was ratified by 14 countries, including the Solomon Islands, despite concerns that their leader would not. Beijing presented a comprehensive trade and security agreement with 10 regional nations … Read more

Nike shares fall as it reports lower earnings per share and revenues

September 30, 2022 by Muzzammil Mehboob

The sports giant proved analysts’ projections wrong for earnings per share and revenues, but shares fell dramatically. Nike’s stockpiles in North America have increased by 65 percent. The company anticipates the stronger dollar will cost it $4 billion in the current fiscal year. Nike announced its quarterly profits were reduced on Thursday due to increased … Read more

Xi Jinping’s public appearance dispelled rumours of his house arrest

September 27, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Xi Jinping made his first public appearance since returning to China from Uzbekistan. Visit dispelled unconfirmed rumours that he was placed under house arrest. Xi is in a position to secure a third term in power and continue to pursue his grand vision for the “rejuvenation of the Chinese nation”. Chinese President Xi Jinping made … Read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping made first public appearance since Central Asia trip

September 27, 2022 by Raba Noor

Xi Jinping makes his first public appearance since returning from a trip to Central Asia.
He is generally predicted to win a record-breaking third term as leader.
China and Russia pledge “strong support” for each other’s core interests.

Beijing: According to state television, Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first public appearance on Tuesday while in Beijing. He had just returned from an important trip to Central Asia that had taken place in the middle of September.

At the Communist Party’s once every five years conference, Xi is generally predicted to win a record-breaking third term as leader.

Earlier, in his first face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin since Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged “strong support” for their “respective core interests.” According to Chinese state news agency.

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Antony Blinken urges Pakistan to seek debt relief from China

September 27, 2022 by Muzzammil Mehboob

Antony Blinken urges Pakistan to ask for debt relief from its close ally China. Floods have submerged one-third of Pakistan, an area the size of the UK. The U.S. has pledged $56 million in humanitarian aid and sent 17 planes loaded with supplies. As devastating floods ravage the South Asian nation, US Secretary of State … Read more

China jails Ex justice minister Fu Zhenghua over corruption charges

September 22, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Fu Zhenghua, who formerly served as China’s Minister of Justice, has been sentenced to prison for accepting bribes. A court in Changchun handed down a death sentence on him on Thursday. His conviction is part of an abrupt crackdown on officials that is taking place in the run-up to a major meeting of the Communist … Read more

US and Canadian warships pass through the Taiwan Strait, China softens its rhetoric toward Taiwan

September 21, 2022 by Syed Veheb Hasan

China says it is willing to strive for peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan. Comments follow weeks of military maneuvers and war games by Beijing near the self-ruling island. China has proposed a “one country, two systems” model for Taiwan, similar to that for Hong Kong. A Chinese government spokesperson said on Wednesday that China is willing … Read more

ADB lowers growth prediction for Asians as China imposes more lockdowns amid Covid-19

September 21, 2022 by Muzzammil Mehboob

The Asian Development Bank has lowered its 2022 growth prediction for emerging Asia. The Philippine bank cited the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns in China and turmoil in Ukraine. It also warned of “global headwinds” to the recovery as food and fuel costs surged. Wednesday, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered its 2022 growth prediction for … Read more

27 people dead in China after bus crashed on the way to Covid quarantine

September 19, 2022 by Syed Veheb Hasan

Bus leaves Guiyang, capital of Guizhou province, for a quarantine hotel in a different part of the province. Accident draws outrage from a public growing weary with the country’s strict “zero-Covid” policies. China continues to take some of the strictest Covid-19 measures in the world. Local authorities said at least 27 people were killed when … Read more

27 killed, 20 injured in China quarantine bus crash

September 18, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Bus was taking people to the Covid-19 quarantine centre. Bus flipped over on a highway in the Guizhou province in the south-west of China. Incident happened before the Communist Party’s five-yearly congress, which will be held in October. A bus in China that was taking people to the Covid-19 quarantine centre crashed, killing 27 people … Read more

China’s mainland confirms first imported case of monkeypox

September 17, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

The risk of transmission is low because the individual was quarantined upon arrival in Chongqing. All close contacts have been isolated and are being monitored by medical personnel. Monkeypox causes symptoms similar to but milder than smallpox, including fever, headache, and rashes. The Chinese city of Chongqing reported one case of monkeypox virus infection in … Read more

China: Massive fire consumes 656-foot tower

September 17, 2022 by Mishaal Siddiqui

A large fire has started at a tall office building in Changsha. A 42-story skyscraper consumed by fire. Heavy smoke is observed billowing into the sky. A large fire has started at a tall office building in Changsha, a city in central China. In horrifying video, a 42-story skyscraper is seen being consumed by fire. … Read more

Germany looking into China’s military build-up

September 16, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Germany is concerned about China’s military buildup and drills with Russia. Germany is increasing its presence in the Indo Pacific to signal its commitment to a rules-based order. Last year, Berlin sent its first warship in almost 20 years to the disputed waters of the South China Sea Germany is concerned about China’s military buildup … Read more

Uzbekistan signs huge deals with China, Russia

September 16, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Uzbekistan signs deals worth $16 billion with China and $4.6 billion with Russia. Deals include the construction of a railway connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Documents were signed in Samarkand, the Uzbek Silk Road city. Uzbekistan signed deals worth $16 billion with China and $4.6 billion with Russia, according to the Uzbek Foreign Ministry on … Read more

Xi Jinping says “China is ready to work with Russia” on certain “core interests,”

September 15, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin held their first face-to-face meeting since Putin’s Ukraine invasion. Xi called on China and Russia to “strengthen coordination” within the SCO, other multilateral mechanisms. The goal will be to “provide stability to the world,” Xi told Putin. Xinhua, in his first face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin since … Read more

China approved two nuclear power plants at a cost of $11.5 billion

September 15, 2022 by Shehroze Aqueeque

China last authorised a larger number of nuclear power plants in 2008, when it approved 14 new ones. Total number of newly sanctioned nuclear units in 2022 will be ten, the highest yearly total in more than a decade. The projects approved this week will cost around 80 billion yuan ($11.5 billion). China approved … Read more

PIA offers 22% discount for students on flights to China

September 14, 2022 by Kumail Soomro

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a discount for students on flights between Pakistan and China. PIA has increased student discount from 10 percent to 15 percent and an additional 7 percent discount on surcharge, making a total discount of around 22 percent on the flights between Pakistan and China. The national flag carrier … Read more

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