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Chinese anger at sale of Panama Canal ports to US investor highlights tensions between the two superpowers

When Hong Kong-listed conglomerate CK Hutchison announced it was selling its two port concessions on the Panama Canal to a US consortium led by New York-based giant BlackRock, the Chinese government issued a strongly worded rebuke.

The Conversation

A bubble tea chain and a toy doll are the latest casualties of Beijing and Hanoi's competing claims over the South China Sea

Vietnamese flooded Chagee with negative comments after the milk tea chain's app used a map that endorsed Beijing's expansive territorial claims.

Fortune

Beijing slams request by US lawmaker for information on Chinese students

US congressional panel asks six universities to share data on students enrolled in science and technology programmes.

Al Jazeera

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Taiwan's Existential Battle Against Chinese Spies

Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts and deter Taiwanese turncoats.

International Business Times

MH370 search resumes: Timeline of events (and what we know so far)

The Boeing 777 disappeared on 8 March 2014 with 239 passengers and crew on board

The Independent UK

China Says Acted 'In Accordance With The Law' After 4 Canadians Executed

China said on Thursday it acted "in accordance with the law" despite condemnation from Canada over the execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks.

International Business Times

China executes 4 dual Canadian citizens despite Ottawa’s plea for clemency

China’s embassy in Ottawa has confirmed executions of four dual Canadian-Chinese citizens for drug offences.

Al Jazeera

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Malaysia approves new search for MH370 wreckage after decade-long mystery

Renewed search will cover 15,000sqkm in Indian Ocean under ‘no find, no fee’ deal with UK firm Ocean Infinity

The Independent UK

Hong Kong's richest man, Li Ka-shing, is in hot water over his company's Panama Ports deal

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s business empire is in the crosshairs after CK Hutchison Holdings chose to sell its Panama Canal port assets to a consortium that includes U.S. investment firm BlackRock Inc., apparently angering Beijing

The Independent UK

Canada Canola Farmers Squeezed By Trade Wars On Two Fronts

To sow or not to sow?

International Business Times

Chinese Tariffs On Canadian Agricultural Products Kick In

Chinese tariffs on Canadian products including rapeseed oil and pork come into effect Thursday, with an industry lobby warning the new levies will have a "devastating impact" on farmers.

International Business Times

Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map

Bangkok Post

Toy Trouble: Vietnam Pulls Dolls Over South China Sea Map

Seething international tensions over the South China Sea have struck an unlikely victim in Vietnam: popular children's dolls pulled from shops over a facial mark supposedly resembling Beijing's claims in the flashpoint waterway.

International Business Times

If you’re thinking of snapping up a cheap new Chinese electric car there is something you should know…

THE LONGER READ: As the Chinese overtake Tesla for sales and automaker BYD becomes the first in the world to unveil a battery that is capable of charging EV’s in the same amount of time as it takes to fill up a fuel tank, Jonathan Margolis examines the claims that…

The Independent UK

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Euronews

China warns Taiwan over 'separatism' as it expands military drills near the island

Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the exercises were further evidence that China was a 'troublemaker' endangering peace in the region.

International Business Times

China Calls Media Outlets Facing Trump Funding Axe 'Notorious'

Beijing on Tuesday said media outlets facing the axe by US President Donald Trump had a "notorious" history of reporting on China, as Cambodia's autocratic former leader hailed the move for "combating fake news".

The Independent UK

Cambodia says expanded port funded by China opening next month - with first call from Japanese navy

A Cambodian naval port expansion funded by China that has raised concerns over Beijing’s growing military reach has been completed and a Japanese vessel will be the first foreign warship to make a port call

International Business Times

Hong Kong Leader Says Concerns Over Panama Ports Deal Warrant 'Attention'

Hong Kong leader John Lee on Tuesday said criticism of city conglomerate CK Hutchison's sale of its Panama Canal ports deserved "serious attention", after Beijing authorities repeatedly slammed the deal.

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Latin Times

Markets Start Week On Front Foot As China Unveils Consumer Plan

Eyes were on Beijing as officials were set to outline their plans to kickstart spending by the country's army of consumers after years of post-Covid weakness that has been a major drag on economic growth.

The Independent UK

Taiwan orders deportation of Chinese influencer for advocating unification with Beijing

Woman married to Taiwanese national to be deported after 24 March deadline

The Guardian - UK

Ed Miliband vows to engage with China on climate after Tory ‘negligence’

Energy security and net zero secretary travels to Beijing for countries’ first formal climate meetings since 2017

International Business Times

Data Shows Patchy Chinese Economy In First Two Months Of The Year

China's economy charted an uneven trajectory in the first two months of the year, a slew of key indicators showed Monday, muddying Beijing's drive to boost flagging consumption.

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping declines invitation to EU-China anniversary summit

Premier Li Qiang set to attend Brussels summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties

International Business Times

Hong Kong's Hutchison Under Fire Again For Panama Ports Deal

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison is under renewed pressure from Beijing after selling its Panama Canal ports, with Chinese authorities publishing newspaper criticism of the deal for the second time in three days.

The Independent UK

Make room Starbucks and McDonald's. China's Mixue and other brands win fans in Southeast Asia

Chinese food and beverage brands are gaining fans across Southeast Asia, offering alternatives to big name American chains and expanding Beijing's commercial and cultural sway in neighboring economies

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