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Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the crowd during his visit to Dongshan county, Fujian province, on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: Xinhua

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Chinese President Xi visits Taiwan-facing county after huge PLA drills

Xi Jinping inspected Dongshan county in Fujian on Tuesday, CCTV says, but offers no details on when trip to province began.

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Taiwan agrees to buy nearly 1,000 US killer drones as PLA stages combat drills

15 Oct 2024 - 8:00PMvideocam

Beijing sanctions Taiwan tech billionaire Robert Tsao and DPP lawmaker Puma Shen

14 Oct 2024 - 8:00PMvideocam

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China eyes route for C919 into Southeast Asia, with landlocked Laos on the radar

China said it appreciated Laos’ interest in and intention to cooperate on Chinese commercial aircraft without naming the C919 or ARJ21.

15 Oct 2024 - 1:51PMvideocam

Comac’s C919 and ARJ21 at Van Don international airport in Vietnam. Photo: Facebook/Van Don International Airport

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Chinese officials told to ‘sift out losers’ to stop random attacks on public

Authorities under orders to step up screening of people with emotional or financial problems following a series of random knife attacks on strangers.

14 Oct 2024 - 4:23PMvideocam

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Is Taiwan ‘a US sucker’? Weapons price gouging revealed on National Day

Taiwanese defence ministry blames manipulation by anti-US forces for claims published on mainland China’s most significant holiday.

13 Oct 2024 - 6:13PMvideocam

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China’s spy body releases drama suggesting foreign agents are targeting scientists

A TV series released by the Ministry of State Security has a plotline that mirrors the death of a military scientist in a car crash.

13 Oct 2024 - 5:08PM

The Dark Tide is Raging was published on the Ministry of State Security’s WeChat account. Photo: Handout

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China arrests former insurance exec Li Quan in sweeping anti-corruption campaign

The former chairman of New China Life Insurance is accused of embezzlement and bribery, and has been expelled from Communist Party.

13 Oct 2024 - 5:28PMvideocam

Li Quan is the latest high-profile figure caught in a corruption crackdown targeting China’s financial industry Photo: Handout

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China’s middle class is riding a wave of optimism for now, but can it last?

As a raft of stimulus measures boost confidence, many remain cautious about the nation’s long-term economic prospects.

12 Oct 2024 - 10:00PMvideocam

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China’s Li Xiaopeng, former premier’s son, signals end to closely watched career

The former transport minister, a member of one of China’s most powerful families, takes semi-retirement role on political advisory body.

12 Oct 2024 - 5:43PMvideocam

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Old devices, servers can be turned to spy on us: China’s top security agency

In continuing awareness campaign, Beijing’s Ministry of State Security says foreign agencies control disused equipment to gain state secrets.

11 Oct 2024 - 5:55PMvideocam

China’s Ministry of State Security urges Chinese to check, and if necessary decommission, idle equipment and unused ports in information systems to plug security gaps. Photo: Shutterstock Images

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Trump doubles down on China carmakers being unwelcome in US market

‘They’re going to pay a 100 per cent or maybe even a 200 per cent tariff,’ former president declares in battleground state of Michigan.

11 Oct 2024 - 10:52PMvideocam

Former US president Donald Trump, the 2024 Republican presidential candidate, delivers remarks at the Detroit Economic Club in Detroit, Michigan, on Thursday. Photo: AFP

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China ending Australian lobster ban ‘huge relief’ for industry

China is set to lift its ban on Australian lobster imports by the end of the year following a meeting between Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

10 Oct 2024 - 5:00PM

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China sets out ambitious timeline for comprehensive data-sharing system by 2030

‘Strategic resource’ will be used to improve services while protecting national security, according to policymakers.

10 Oct 2024 - 3:10PM

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Beijing hits out at Lai’s speech arguing mainland lacks authority over island

William Lai says the two sides of the strait should have equal status, comments that Beijing says are meant to worsen cross-strait tensions.

11 Oct 2024 - 12:02PMvideocam

Taiwan first lady Wu Mei-ru, left, William Lai Ching-te, Han Guo-yu and Hsiao Bi-khim cheer during National Day celebrations in Taipei on Thursday. Photo: AP

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Mainland China accuses Taiwanese leader William Lai of escalating hostility

Beijing hit back at recent comments that the People’s Republic could not be the island’s motherland because the Republic of China is older.

9 Oct 2024 - 7:29PMvideocam

William Lai Ching-te at an event to mark the founding of the Republic of China. Photo: CNA

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Cross-border trips near pre-pandemic levels during China’s ‘golden week’ holiday

The week-long National Day break saw more than 13 million travellers crossing the mainland’s borders.

8 Oct 2024 - 7:23PMvideocam

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China’s planners point to huge potential for jobs after major policy stimulus

Officials pledge to address ‘structural issues’ in job market and ease operational pain for SMEs, following major stimulus from Beijing.

8 Oct 2024 - 7:45PMvideocam

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Wu Bangguo, formerly China’s No 2 official, dies at age 83

Once one of China’s most powerful men, Wu is best remembered for his strong opposition to the Western political system.

8 Oct 2024 - 9:59PM

Wu Bangguo, the former head of China’s top legislature, has died in Beijing, according to state media. Photo: Robert Ng

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Tang Yijun, China’s ex-justice chief, faces graft charges, expelled from party

Tang, who is accused of helping family members obtain business deals and taking bribes, will be indicted, anti-corruption agency says.

8 Oct 2024 - 6:30PMvideocam

Tang Yijun, former justice minister from the eastern Chinese province of Jiangxi, will face indictment on charges of corruption and misconduct, China’s top anti-corruption agency said. Photo: Xinhua

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Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down

Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.

7 Oct 2024 - 8:00PMvideocam

Economy

Global impact | Bouts of restraint, dialogue few and far between in South China Sea

In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look at the latest developments in the South China Sea and what they mean for stability in the region.

7 Oct 2024 - 2:00PMvideocam

Politics

China throws the book: more corruption suspects hit with illicit reading claims

Growing number of disgraced officials being accused by anti-corruption agencies of reading forbidden books, cited as disloyalty to the party.

7 Oct 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

Allegations of reading politically forbidden books have appeared in at least a dozen corruption case readouts this year in China. Photo: Shutterstock

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