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China slaps symbolic sanctions on US firms

China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the measures on Friday, targeting 20 US defence firms and 10 individuals. It said the sanctions are retaliation for the US’s newly announced $11.1bn weapons package for Taiwan, one of its largest ever for the territory.

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China slaps symbolic sanctions on US firms over Taiwan arms sale

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China hits US defence firms with sanctions over arms sales to Taiwan

China, Japan and defense budget

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Japan's cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China

Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise missiles and unmanned arsenals as tensions rise in the region.

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Japan approves record $58 billion defense budget amid rising China tensions

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Japan’s cabinet approves record defence budget amid escalating China tensions

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China's 2026 nuclear plans

China is estimated to have more than 600 nuclear warheads, a figure the U.S. predicts will exceed 1,000 by the end of the ...

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China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets

Chinese companies developing reusable commercial rockets will have access to a fast lane for initial public offerings on the ...

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China has condemned Trump’s Venezuela blockade. But it may also see some upsides to a new era of gunboat diplomacy

China has ample reason to oppose the build-up of American military might in Caribbean Sea –and the recent US interceptions of tankers hauling Venezuelan oil.

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Trump trade crackdown hits cheap food containers from China, Vietnam with massive new duties

Commerce Department will issue final duty orders on disposable food containers from China and Vietnam following trade ...

Foreign Affairs

Nearly five years after a military coup in 2021 unseated its civilian government, Myanmar has become extremely fragmented. A civil war flared after the coup, killing thousands and leaving upward of 18 ...

China bets on advanced technologies to revive tepid industrial sector

China pledged on Friday to double down on upgrading its manufacturing base and promised capital to fund efforts targeting ...

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China’s TikTok rival flooded with porn and violent video in cyberattack

One of China’s most popular short-video and streaming platforms was flooded with porn and violent content earlier this week, sparking outrage and bafflement in a nation where the internet is tightly ...