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Taiwan to appoint representative in Guam base despite Chinese threats
Taiwan informed that a military attache will soon be appointed in Guam Island of the US, amid the military threats by China.
 "Taiwan to appoint representative in Guam base despite Chinese threats")
China may not invite United States politicians to Winter Olympics
Efforts to fight the pandemic ruled out large-scale invitations
 "China may not invite United States politicians to Winter Olympics")
Xi asks Chinese military to step up recruitment to gain edge in future wars
With a whopping USD 209 billion annual military budget, the Chinese military is modernising rapidly, carrying out organisational reforms and adding new weapon systems including hypersonic weapons.
 "Xi asks Chinese military to step up recruitment to gain edge in future wars")
Comm Min recommends continuation of anti-dumping duty on Chinese tiles
The commerce ministry has recommended continuation of anti-dumping duty on Chinese tiles, used for covering floors and walls in buildings, for five more years
 "Comm Min recommends continuation of anti-dumping duty on Chinese tiles")
Parts of northern China tighten curbs as new Covid cases flare up
The new resurgence is tiny relative to many outbreaks overseas, and national officials specified that China does not aim for remaining at zero cases.
 "Parts of northern China tighten curbs as new Covid cases flare up")
China's coal rates slip after govt hints at further price regulation
China's thermal coal futures dropped 5.6% after the state economic planner signalled further regulations for prices
 "China's coal rates slip after govt hints at further price regulation")
Amid growing threat from China, Lithuanian delegation arrives in Taiwan
Amid an increase in the military threats from China, a parliamentary delegation from Lithuania landed in Taiwan on Sunday to attend the 2021 Open Parliament Forum
 "Amid growing threat from China, Lithuanian delegation arrives in Taiwan")
Taiwan says China is retaliating against nations seeking ties with it
Taiwan on Sunday denounced China for taking retaliatory measures against countries that seek to develop ties with Taipei
China faces 'colossal outbreak' on US-style reopening, says study
A switch from China's current Covid elimination strategy to an American-style approach with few restrictions would lead to as many as 637,155 infections a day
 "China faces 'colossal outbreak' on US-style reopening, says study")
Study warns China of 'colossal outbreak' of Covid-19 if it opens up
China, where the coronavirus first surfaced in Wuhan in late 2019 before it turned into a pandemic, has so far reported 98,631 cases and 4,636 deaths
China's mobile phone shipments reach 282 mln units in Jan-Oct, up 12% YoY
Meanwhile, shipments of 5G smartphones in China reached 167.5 million units in 2020
 "China's mobile phone shipments reach 282 mln units in Jan-Oct, up 12% YoY")
China's military activities near Taiwan could risk 'miscalculation': Report
Taiwan had split from China after the end of the civil war in 1949 and has since been governing independently
China imposes ban on religious activities of Tibetan party members: Report
Tibet. net reported citing "anonymous source" that the Chinese authorities have used severe methods to stop Tibetan officials from engaging in religious activities
 "China imposes ban on religious activities of Tibetan party members: Report")
Study warns China of 'colossal outbreak' of Covid-19 if it opens up
China is expected to continue its much-criticised Zero COVID policy, shutting the country to most of the world as a new study has warned of a colossal outbreak with over 6.30 lakh patients per day
China forcing migration of Uyghur Muslims from Xinjiang, says report
China is forcing the migration of the Uyghurs from their homeland in Xinjiang province to other parts of the country, according to a new report
China sends 8 aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ amid visit of US lawmakers
As US lawmakers' visit to Taipei irked China, as Beijing sent eight military aircraft into Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ), local media reported on Friday.The five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials. The five-representative delegation is the second US congressional delegation visit to Taiwan this month. The recent visit is following a three-day visit to Taiwan by Senator John Cornyn-led group in November this year, reported Taiwan News.The country's Ministry of National Defense described the planes as four Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, two Xi'an H-6 bombers, one Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane, and one Shaanxi KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW & C) aircraft. The two bombers and the KJ-500 had entered the ADIZ from an area northeast of the Taiwan-held island of Dongsha, Taiwan News reported.Taiwan's Air Force sent aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defence missile systems to monitor the ...
Xiaomi auto plant reportedly to have 300,000-unit capacity
The firm has pledged to invest $10 billion in the EV business over the next decade
 "Xiaomi auto plant reportedly to have 300,000-unit capacity")
China regains favour among global investors who deem India overvalued
BlackRock has upgraded Chinese stocks as policy hurdles ease while trimming its exposure to Indian equities
 "China regains favour among global investors who deem India overvalued")
Japan PM Kishida voices concern over human rights issues in China
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed strong concern over human rights issues in China during his remarks at a virtual meeting of leaders
 "Japan PM Kishida voices concern over human rights issues in China")
Keeping eye on them like they were: Australia PM on Chinese spy ship
Australian PM said the reports that a Chinese spy ship circled Australia's coast earlier this year highlights the "very serious situation" in the Indo-Pacific region.
 "Keeping eye on them like they were: Australia PM on Chinese spy ship")