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Washington must correct wrongdoing, Beijing says, but China is open to dialogue with US on climate change and other issues

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The Chinese government has called on the US to correct its wrongdoing and take steps to get relations between the two superpowers back on track, adding that Beijing is open to discourse on climate change and other issues. … Read More >Washington must correct wrongdoing, Beijing says, but China is open to dialogue with US on climate change and other issues

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Canadian convicted of espionage said to be accused of sharing illegally obtained images of Chinese military gear

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Chinese state-run newspaper Global Times has claimed Canadian citizen Michael Spavor, convicted of espionage in August, recorded images of Chinese military equipment before illegally distributing it outside of the Asian nation. … Read More >Canadian convicted of espionage said to be accused of sharing illegally obtained images of Chinese military gear

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As Beijing tightens maritime rules for foreign ships, Pentagon warns about ‘serious threat’ to freedom of navigation

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The US Defense Department has accused Beijing of undermining international law after the country tightened regulations for foreign vessels entering its territorial waters amid the tensions in the South China Sea. … Read More >As Beijing tightens maritime rules for foreign ships, Pentagon warns about ‘serious threat’ to freedom of navigation

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Biden phones Xi after warning from China (Full show)

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We examine a Friday morning phone call between Presidents Biden and Xi Jinping. Biden assured Xi that the US is prepared for “more candid exchanges and constructive discussions” and that there is no intent of abandoning the “One China” policy. The leaders agreed to stay in frequent contact to improve relations between the two countries. … Read More >Biden phones Xi after warning from China (Full show)

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Chinese president presses corporate giants to be philanthropic

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In a speech to the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for greater emphasis on “common prosperity” and the need to “regulate excessively high incomes” and “encourage high-income people and enterprises to return more to society.” … Read More >Chinese president presses corporate giants to be philanthropic

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For the US, India is little more than a pawn to be deployed against China – not a nation to be respected on its own terms

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The US is desperate to recruit allies in its hybrid war against China, and highly covets New Delhi – which has its own issues with Beijing – as a useful partner. So why is Washington so unhelpful and discourteous to its ally? … Read More >For the US, India is little more than a pawn to be deployed against China – not a nation to be respected on its own terms

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Crimes by US military must be investigated, Beijing says after reports that American troops fired on civilians after Kabul bombing

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China’s Foreign Ministry has demanded probes be opened into numerous allegations of crimes committed by the US military against Afghans during the 20-year occupation of the now-Taliban controlled nation. … Read More >Crimes by US military must be investigated, Beijing says after reports that American troops fired on civilians after Kabul bombing

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China to NATO: why should we listen to you? (Full Show)

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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg is urging Beijing to join NATO-led talks on missile restriction. He complains that China is increasing its nuclear capability at a breakneck pace and “without any limitation or constraint.” While still dwarfed by the arsenals of US and Russia, China has responded with bluster and pointed out NATO’s hypocrisy and double standards on nuclear proliferation. … Read More >China to NATO: why should we listen to you? (Full Show)

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Chinese govt sees threat of addiction among nation’s teen gamers, sets out new restrictions on when under-18s can play online

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The Chinese government has announced tighter restrictions on how long people under 18 years of age can spend each week playing online video games, in an effort to tackle addictions to gaming among the country’s youth. … Read More >Chinese govt sees threat of addiction among nation’s teen gamers, sets out new restrictions on when under-18s can play online