U.S. warns of Chinese disinformation campaign. What does it look like?
In a first-of-its-kind report, the U.S. State Department last week laid out Beijing’s tactics and techniques for molding public opinion.
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Japan complains of Chinese harassment calls over Fukushima water release
A spokesman for China’s foreign ministry said it was not aware of the matter when asked about the harassment accusations at a regular briefing on Monday.
Why China’s economy is faltering — and how that might impact Canada
Hopes for a booming economic rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic have not materialized for China, leading some forecasters to slash growth expectations for the manufacturing hub.
China tips into deflation as Beijing struggles to revive demand
China’s recovery has slowed after a brisk start in the first quarter as demand weakened and a flurry of policies to support the economy failed to shore up activity.
Australia recommends potential ban of China’s WeChat on government devices
Tuesday’s report contains 17 recommendations including new transparency rules enforceable by fines and investigating a ban on WeChat on government devices.
Beijing wants to mobilize Chinese citizens in counter-espionage
The call to popularize anti-spying work among the masses follows an expansion of China’s counter-espionage law that took effect in July.
China limits drone exports, citing Ukraine, concern about military use
Export controls will take effect Tuesday to prevent use of drones for “non-peaceful purposes,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.
China doesn’t want U.S. trade war, but will retaliate against further curbs: ambassador
China earlier this month imposed export curbs on two key metals used in computer chips and solar cells, a measure widely seen as retaliation for U.S. restrictions on microchips.
China plans to send 2 rockets for crewed moon landing by 2030
China plans to send two rockets to the moon by 2030, one carrying the spacecraft that will land on the surface and the other transporting the astronauts.
China must stop harassing vessels in South China Sea, U.S says
The United States has called on China to “cease its routine harassment” of vessels of other countries with claims in the South China Sea.