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Sunday, November 17, 2024

China’s rising fuel demand raises oil prices

Oil prices rose on Monday after China rolled over liquidity measures to help its pandemic-hit economy, igniting hopes for a better fuel demand outlook from the world's top crude importer.

Asian chipmakers fall after US changes China export rules

The US measures are likely to complicate Beijing's push to further its own semiconductor industry and develop advanced military systems.

China’s tech dominance threat to all: UK spy chief

China has also launched a satellite navigation system, Beidou, as a rival to American GPS, compelling Chinese citizens to use it, Fleming will note.

Taiwan pledges ‘no compromise’ on freedom and democracy

"The destruction of Taiwan's democracy and freedom would be a grave defeat for the world's democracies," she added.

Musk proposes peace plan for Taiwan to end tensions with China

Billionaire Elon Musk, proposes that tensions between China and Taiwan could be resolved by handing over some control of Taiwan to Beijing

US visions to tackle China’s chip industry with tight export rules

Tens of billions of dollars more were allocated for scientific research and development.

Will not choose sides between US and China: Solomon Islands

These "put us in a position that we have to choose sides and we don't want to be placed in a position that we have to choose sides", Manele said.

Japan hopes constructive and stable ties with China

Xi said in his message that ties were of "great importance", adding he was willing to work with Kishida to use the anniversary as an "opportunity".

Blind engagement of China in Taiwan to end soon: Pompeo

In a speech to a business forum in the city of Kaohsiung, Pompeo described Xi's decade in power as a turning point in relations between Washington and Beijing

Japan, China celebrate 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations

The war in Ukraine has only deepened the divide, with Japan backing Western allies opposed to Russia's invasion while Beijing avoids criticising Moscow.

China signals to Taiwan for peaceful reunification

Taiwan's government says that as the island has never been ruled by the People's Republic of China, its sovereignty claims are void.

Pacific islands become new battle zone between China & US

The U.S. should bolster support for island states in the north Pacific where it had the strongest historical ties.