WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States and China reached a trade deal Wednesday that eases tensions between the world’s two biggest economies, offers massive export opportunities for U.S. farms and factories, and promises to do more to protect American trade secrets. Still, the Phase 1 agreement leaves unresolved Washington’s fundamental differences with Beijing, which is relying on massive government […]
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84 chinese nationals to be deported
Eighty-four (84) Chinese nationals caught during the raid by Palau law enforcement officers on illegal online gaming dens were cited with violation of Immigration and Labor laws and were each charged a $50 fine andare now awaiting deportation. The status of remaining people caught is still unclear. According to initial report from the Ministry of […]
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China eyes increased ties with Kiribati, site of space tracking station
China said on Monday it hoped to expand newly restored ties with the Pacific state of Kiribati, site of a strategic but mothballed Chinese space tracking station, in comments that may further stoke U.S. anxiety about Beijing’s growing influence. A senior Chinese diplomat said Beijing was “open” to all sorts of projects in Kiribati, an […]
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Asian shares lower with eyes on NKorea, China-US trade deal
TOKYO — Asian shares were mostly lower Monday as investors awaited updates on the signing of a trade deal between the U.S. and China and kept a wary eye on North Korea. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index fell 0.5% to 23,714.68, while in Australia, the S&P ASX 200 declined 0.4% to 6,791.80. South Korea’s Kospi edged […]
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The lesson from my trip to China? Solomon Islands is not ready to deal with this giant
BEIJING,23 DECEMBER 2019 -The invitation from the prime minister’s office came in mid-November, almost exactly two months after the event referred to as “the switch” – the day the government of Solomon Islands, after more than 30 years of diplomatic allegiance to Taiwan, unceremoniously switched recognition to China. “The PRC [People’s Republic of China] want […]
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Clashes erupt at Hong Kong rally to support China’s Uighurs
HONG KONG (AP) — Clashes broke out Sunday between Hong Kong police and protesters at a rally in support of China’s Uighur minority. Police arrested two protesters who were attempting to burn a Chinese flag at the rally, which was attended by several hundred people. Some were holding signs emblazoned with the blue and white […]