Battery Factories Are Driving Chinese Investment in Europe
Although China is investing less in Europe overall, Chinese battery producers are building factories to meet the demands of the region’s growing need for electric vehicles.
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Canada expels Chinese diplomat for alleged intimidation of lawmaker
Zhao Wei is accused of gathering information on Conservative MP Michael Chong in retaliation for criticism of China’s Uyghur policyCanada has expelled a Chinese diplomat after an intelligence report accused him of trying to intimidate a Canadian lawmak…
Your Tuesday Briefing: Texas Reels From Mass Shootings
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Canada expels Chinese diplomat who allegedly targeted Conservative MP
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said in a statement that Zhao Wei has been declared “persona non grata” in Canada and will send home any diplomats who interfere in Canada’s affairs.
Australia rethinks ‘quiet diplomacy’ tactic as Cheng Lei marks 1,000 days in Chinese detention
Department of Foreign Affairs introduces new measures including asking former detainees to provide views on media tactics and support after their release Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government…
UAE signs nuclear agreements with Chinese companies
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), the body responsible for developing the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear energy sector, has inked three deals with Chinese nuclear energy organizations as it looks to boost low-carbon nuclear power.
Australia’s diplomatic network has ‘serious gaps’ and needs boost, review warns
Foreign service is ‘stretched to the point of ineffectiveness’ as it tries to deal with a fragmenting world order, report saysGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSome parts of Australia’s overseas diplomatic network…
Deaths of Seniors in Hospital Fire Point to China’s Elder Care Shortfall
The country’s supply of nursing home beds has not kept pace with its rapidly aging population, leading some families to seek unlicensed alternatives.
China says imperative to stabilize Sino-U.S. relations
BEIJING (Reuters) — China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Monday it is imperative to stabilize Sino-U.S. relations after a series of “erroneous words and deeds” threw ties back into a deep freeze.
Qin, in a meeting in Beijing with U.S. ambassador …
Exclusive Interview: “[Ukraine’s] Sacrifices Are Our Sacrifices”
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – On the eve of a widely predicted Ukrainian offensive along a 900-mile front that includes a bevy of fixed Russian positions, the very nature […] More
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