Expelled Chinese diplomat accused of threatening MP has left Canada: source
The departure comes four days after Ottawa announced Zhao Wei was “persona non grata” over his alleged involvement in a Chinese government campaign against MP Michael Chong.
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Chinese Communist Party has ‘maintained’ access to U.S. TikTok data: former parent company exec
A former top executive for TikTok’s parent company ByteDance on Friday alleged that the Chinese Communist Party has “maintained supreme access” to all of the social media company’s data, including that which is stored in the U.S., Axios reports.Yintao…
Don Farrell invites Chinese commerce minister to visit SA family vineyard after Beijing meeting
The pair agreed to ‘step up’ dialogue to resolve outstanding trade issues and confirmed the review of China’s tariffs on Australian barley was ‘on track’Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian trade minis…
Some U.S. Solar Makers Criticize Biden’s Tax Credits as Too Lax on China
U.S.-based manufacturers of solar products say rules issued by the Biden administration on Friday will “cement China’s dominance” over the solar industry.
Canadians need a ‘wake-up call’ on China interference in Canada, Liberal MP says
A Liberal MP says a foreign agent registry could be a ‘wake-up call’ for Canadians regarding potential Chinese interference in the country’s affairs.
Damage Done To Trust Is Immense When Nation Violates Deal Says EAM Jaishankar On China
Dhaka: While not naming China, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said when nations disregard their legal obligations or violate long-standing agreements, the damage done to "trust and confidence is immense".He also invoked the debt crisis in countries along the Indian Ocean to take a veiled dig at China."When nations disregard their legal obligations or violate long-standing
India Is Committed To Well Being of Indian Ocean Nations: EAM Jaishankar
Dhaka: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Friday, reiterated India’s commitment to the well-being of Indian Ocean countries.Addressing the 6th Indian Ocean Conference in Dhaka, Jaishankar said, "Reiterating India’s commitment to the well-being and progress of all nations of the Indian Ocean. We have dedicated bodies like the Indian Ocean Rim Association or the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
Sri Lanka’s Creditors Discuss Debt Restructuring At Meeting, China Remains Observer
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s creditor nations held their first meeting and discussed restructuring the island country’s debt but China, which is itself the largest creditor, raised doubts over the success of the process, Nikkei Asia reported.Earlier, on Tuesday, India, Japan and France co-chaired the meeting where participants agreed to reduce Sri Lanka’s debt at an early date but China was just an
Chinese-Built Pokhara Airport Fails To Take Off: Report
Kathmandu: Under China’s Belt and Road Initiative, Beijing built the Pokhara international airport in Nepal in January but since it came into operation, there are no signs of the airport receiving any international flights, The Annapurna Express reported.According to the airport authorities, although the talks are ongoing with China, India and other countries, the chances of international
Markets Slip On Disappointing Chinese Trade Figures: Report
Hong Kong: Hong Kong and Chinese shares fell on Tuesday on account of China’s disappointing trade figures in April, The Standard reported.China’s imports contracted 7.9 per cent in April while exports rose at a slower pace of 5.8 per cent, official data showed, reinforcing signs of feeble domestic demand despite the lifting of Covid curbs.China’s exports to the US fell more than 14 per cent in