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Beijing’s Economic Coercion Fails to Intimidate, Fuels Japan’s De-risking: Analysts
While China’s actions aim to punish Tokyo, the measures ironically serve to elevate Taiwan’s global standing and risk deepening China’s own economic slowdown.
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US Stands by Japan in the Face of CCP’s Seafood Ban, Ambassador Says
Beijing’s economic coercion has sparked concerns in Tokyo about reliance on the Chinese market.
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Netherlands Suspends State Control of China-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
A Dutch government delegation is expected to travel to Beijing this week to seek a solution to the spat over Nexperia.
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Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns
SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.
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MI5 Warns British Lawmakers of LinkedIn Threat From Chinese Spies
Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle wrote to MPs on Tuesday to make them aware of the Espionage Alert issued by the intelligence agency.
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Japan Issues Safety Warning to Its Citizens in China Amid Escalating Tensions
The dispute began when the Japanese prime minister commented on Taiwan and has now escalated, as China has issued travel warnings and banned films.
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He Wants to Build the Outernet in Space. Beijing Wants to Steal It.
Declan Ganley wants to create a space-based alternative to the current internet and cut reliance on vulnerable undersea cables.
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Tokyo Protests After CCP Tells Citizens to Reconsider Studying, Traveling in Japan
China’s state media signaled economic retaliation as it dials up pressures on Japanese prime minister to retract her comments related to Taiwan.
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China Uses Thai King’s Visit to Deepen Repression, Export Digital Colonialism: Analysts
Beijing is using a railway to create ‘a gravitational pull of dependency,’ making it impossible for Bangkok to refuse extradition requests.
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Pacific Nation Plans to Expel Australian, NZ Advisors Amid Ongoing Beijing Influence
Although consular staff will remain, the decision will affect Australia and New Zealand’s police and defence personnel working in the Pacific nation.
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The Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare Earths
The United States and its allies are weighing the rapid reopening of long-abandoned mines to rebuild secure supply chains.
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CCP Escalates Japan Tensions With Coast Guard Patrols, Travel Warnings
The communist regime is targeting education and tourism as it seeks to pressure Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract comments on Taiwan.
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China Leads Authoritarian Nations to Evade US Sanctions, Controls: Report
‘China is the decisive enabler of sanctions evasion’ by autocratic countries, the report by the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission said.
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Trump Says China Will Buy More US Soybeans as Data Reveal Low Volume
Beijing will buy ‘a lot of’ soybean and other U.S. goods before spring, Trump said.
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MPs Warn of Alarming Decline in Asian Language Study in Australian Schools
The government is investigating how it can better build Australia’s ‘Asia capability’ through education.
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US Releases Details of Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan With South Korea
The move would be aimed at monitoring Chinese submarines on long-range missions far from the Korean Peninsula, said an analyst.
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Japan Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Online Threats Against Prime Minister
The diplomatic spat between the two nations escalates as Beijing told nationals to avoid traveling to Japan.
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EU Ministers Agree to Fast-Track Crackdown on Duty-Free Rule Used by Shein, Temu
The duty-free treatment for packages under €150 could end as early as next year, affecting billions of shipments from China.
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Stronger Support Needed so Chinese-Australians Can Freely Criticise Beijing: Academic
His comments come in response to Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s concerns that locals have a deep fear of Beijing.
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China’s Economic Push in Burma Enables Junta Atrocities: Analysts
The strategy is fueling backlash that now threatens Beijing’s own interests, say experts.
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Beijing’s Economic Coercion Fails to Intimidate, Fuels Japan’s De-risking: Analysts
While China’s actions aim to punish Tokyo, the measures ironically serve to elevate Taiwan’s global standing and risk deepening China’s own economic slowdown.
|
US Stands by Japan in the Face of CCP’s Seafood Ban, Ambassador Says
Beijing’s economic coercion has sparked concerns in Tokyo about reliance on the Chinese market.
|
Netherlands Suspends State Control of China-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
A Dutch government delegation is expected to travel to Beijing this week to seek a solution to the spat over Nexperia.
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Calls for Inquiry Into Chinese Asbestos Sand Imports After School Shutdowns
SA’s education minister estimates the cost for the asbestos cleanup to be $11,000 per school.
|
MI5 Warns British Lawmakers of LinkedIn Threat From Chinese Spies
Speaker of the House of Commons Sir Lindsay Hoyle wrote to MPs on Tuesday to make them aware of the Espionage Alert issued by the intelligence agency.
|
Japan Issues Safety Warning to Its Citizens in China Amid Escalating Tensions
The dispute began when the Japanese prime minister commented on Taiwan and has now escalated, as China has issued travel warnings and banned films.
|
He Wants to Build the Outernet in Space. Beijing Wants to Steal It.
Declan Ganley wants to create a space-based alternative to the current internet and cut reliance on vulnerable undersea cables.
|
Tokyo Protests After CCP Tells Citizens to Reconsider Studying, Traveling in Japan
China’s state media signaled economic retaliation as it dials up pressures on Japanese prime minister to retract her comments related to Taiwan.
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China Uses Thai King’s Visit to Deepen Repression, Export Digital Colonialism: Analysts
Beijing is using a railway to create ‘a gravitational pull of dependency,’ making it impossible for Bangkok to refuse extradition requests.
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Pacific Nation Plans to Expel Australian, NZ Advisors Amid Ongoing Beijing Influence
Although consular staff will remain, the decision will affect Australia and New Zealand’s police and defence personnel working in the Pacific nation.
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The Strategy That Could Help US Decouple From China’s Rare Earths
The United States and its allies are weighing the rapid reopening of long-abandoned mines to rebuild secure supply chains.
|
CCP Escalates Japan Tensions With Coast Guard Patrols, Travel Warnings
The communist regime is targeting education and tourism as it seeks to pressure Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract comments on Taiwan.
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China Leads Authoritarian Nations to Evade US Sanctions, Controls: Report
‘China is the decisive enabler of sanctions evasion’ by autocratic countries, the report by the U.S.–China Economic and Security Review Commission said.
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Trump Says China Will Buy More US Soybeans as Data Reveal Low Volume
Beijing will buy ‘a lot of’ soybean and other U.S. goods before spring, Trump said.
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MPs Warn of Alarming Decline in Asian Language Study in Australian Schools
The government is investigating how it can better build Australia’s ‘Asia capability’ through education.
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US Releases Details of Nuclear-Powered Submarine Plan With South Korea
The move would be aimed at monitoring Chinese submarines on long-range missions far from the Korean Peninsula, said an analyst.
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Japan Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Online Threats Against Prime Minister
The diplomatic spat between the two nations escalates as Beijing told nationals to avoid traveling to Japan.
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EU Ministers Agree to Fast-Track Crackdown on Duty-Free Rule Used by Shein, Temu
The duty-free treatment for packages under €150 could end as early as next year, affecting billions of shipments from China.
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Stronger Support Needed so Chinese-Australians Can Freely Criticise Beijing: Academic
His comments come in response to Australian journalist Cheng Lei’s concerns that locals have a deep fear of Beijing.
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China’s Economic Push in Burma Enables Junta Atrocities: Analysts
The strategy is fueling backlash that now threatens Beijing’s own interests, say experts.
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