China launches crewed Shenzhou-12 mission to test core component of its future space station

A rocket carrying the Shenzhou-12 spacecraft with three Chinese astronauts on board has blasted off from China’s Inner Mongolia in a historic launch that is critical for the completion of the country’s own space station. … Read More >China launches crewed Shenzhou-12 mission to test core component of its future space station

Chinese ministry dismisses CNN report on radioactive leak at nuclear power plant as ‘NOT TRUE’

This week’s report by CNN of a leak at China’s Taishan Nuclear Power Plant, and of authorities raising radiation limits outside the facility has been dismissed as “not true” by China’s Ministry of Ecology and Environment. … Read More >Chinese ministry dismisses CNN report on radioactive leak at nuclear power plant as ‘NOT TRUE’

Hungary donates state land for Chinese university project after Budapest mayor renames streets after Dalai Lama and Uighurs

Hungary’s parliament has approved a proposal by Viktor Orban’s Fidesz government to donate land owned by the state for a planned Chinese university in the Hungarian capital despite fierce opposition. … Read More >Hungary donates state land for Chinese university project after Budapest mayor renames streets after Dalai Lama and Uighurs

28 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan’s air defense zone in largest fly-over to date, Taipei says

Taiwan’s government has reported that 28 Chinese planes, including fighter jets and nuclear-capable bombers, entered its air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the largest ‘incursion’ to date. … Read More >28 Chinese military planes enter Taiwan’s air defense zone in largest fly-over to date, Taipei says

Stop hyping up ‘China threat theory,’ Beijing tells NATO, which labeled it ‘systemic challenge’ to security

China has accused NATO of slander and attempting to whip up conflict after the bloc’s members released a joint statement admonishing Beijing’s actions on the world stage. … Read More >Stop hyping up ‘China threat theory,’ Beijing tells NATO, which labeled it ‘systemic challenge’ to security

US-EU Belt & Road “Alternative” Seeks to “Free” Eastern Europe from its Sovereignty

In Washington, London, and Brussels’ bid to “free” Europe from Russian and Chinese “bullying and meddling” – they are proposing an infrastructure initiative spanning Eastern Europe called, “Three Seas Initiative.” … Read More >US-EU Belt & Road “Alternative” Seeks to “Free” Eastern Europe from its Sovereignty

Buildup of inert gases at Chinese nuclear facility, French partner firm says after reports of US investigating possible leak

The French energy giant EDF has confirmed it has been informed of a buildup of inert gases at its nuclear power station in China, and called on its Chinese partner to present all the data regarding the situation. … Read More >Buildup of inert gases at Chinese nuclear facility, French partner firm says after reports of US investigating possible leak

‘We must address security challenges posed by China,’ NATO chief Stoltenberg says ahead of military bloc’s summit in Brussels

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the military bloc needed to “strengthen” its strategy on countering the rise of China. Beijing doesn’t share the values of the NATO members, he added. … Read More >‘We must address security challenges posed by China,’ NATO chief Stoltenberg says ahead of military bloc’s summit in Brussels