China will expel a Canadian diplomat in a retaliatory measure.
China expelled the Canadian consul in Shanghai on Tuesday after Ottawa ousted a Chinese diplomat accused of harassing a legislator.After years of deteriorating relations, the expulsions have ignited a fresh diplomatic dispute between the two nations.They follow a Canadian outcry over allegations that Chinese intelligence intended to target MP...
China’s tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels or higher.
During the five-day May Day holiday, domestic tourism in China rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.China's Ministry of Tourism reports that 274 million domestic journeys were made by tourists over the holiday period.This was nearly 20% higher than in 2019 before the Covid-19 outbreak prompted nationwide lockdowns.Official data shows travellers spent...
China seeks to increase its military ties with Pakistan.
The vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission stated on Wednesday that China is willing to work with Pakistan's military. Its to deepen and expand cooperation, and jointly protect regional peace and stability.Zhang Youxia remarked during a meeting with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir in Beijing,...
Zelensky makes his first combat phone call to Xi Jinping of China.
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky claims he had a "long and meaningful" phone conversation with China's Xi Jinping, their first contact since the outbreak of the Russian civil war.He stated on Twitter that he believed the contact, along with the appointment of an ambassador to Beijing, would "provide a significant boost...
Deep-seated disparities
The history of China and Pakistan's well-established, principled, and long-lasting partnerships based on cooperation extends back to the earliest years when Pakistan was one of the first major nations to recognize the People's Republic of China.This 'time-tested and all-weather' camaraderie is founded on the solid pillars of socioeconomic cooperation...
Shanghai Auto Show: Mini addresses Chinese ice cream racism uproar
Mini has responded to an online backlash in China accusing it of bigotry during the Shanghai Auto Show.A video from the event appeared to show Mini employees offering ice cream to non-Chinese attendees but refusing to do so for Chinese guests.According to Mini China, which is owned by BMW...
Hikvision disputes leaked Pentagon spy accusation
Hikvision has denied unlawfully disguising its products sold to the United States government to facilitate Chinese espionage.However, Hikvision did not respond to inquiries regarding whether it collaborates with Chinese intelligence agencies.The corporation is the largest manufacturer of surveillance cameras in the world and has close ties to the Chinese...
China recovers after epidemic measures.
In the first three months of the year, China's economy grew faster than anticipated as the country arose from its severe Covid restrictions.According to official data, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.5% compared to the same period last year.The leading indicator of economic activity increased due to...
After China-Taiwan standoff, US, Philippines perform largest combat drills in decades.
More than 17,600 military personnel will participate in the annual "Balikatan" exercises, which will include the destruction of a ship in Philippine territorial waters.China conducted simulated air and sea attacks off the coast of Taiwan. Prompting the United States and the Philippines to conduct their largest combat exercises in...
China draughts “security assessment” law for new AI goods.
All new artificial intelligence (AI) products developed in China will be required to undergo a “security assessment”. Before being released to the public, a comprehensive new draught law by the country’s internet regulator showed on Tuesday.“Before providing services to the public that use generative AI products, a security assessment...
China-Taiwan: Aircraft carrier ‘seals off’ island on third day of drills
China "sealed off" Taiwan and simulated strikes on particular targets during three days of military exercises around the island.Taiwan reported detecting warplanes to its east, whereas China stated that its Shandong aircraft carrier participated.Beijing initiated the drills on Saturday, following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with the US House...
China simulates striking Taiwan’s “key targets”
During the second day of military exercises, China simulated precision strikes against critical targets in Taiwan and its surrounding waters.Beijing called the exercises a "stern warning" to Taiwan after its president's visits to the US last week.As the Chinese military simulated encircling the island, the United States urged China...
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CBI members vote on lobby group’s future.
According to the CBI, more than 1,000 business executives were consulted regarding the organization's future direction.Following a succession of scandals, CBI members will begin voting today on the future of the business lobbying group.The organization was thrown into chaos after CBI employees made allegations of severe sexual assault against...
Additional disruption as a new surge of walkouts commences
Today, rail service will be interrupted in several places due to new walkouts.Aslef will strike Wednesday and June 3, the day of the FA Cup Final, while RMT will strike Friday.Aslef stated that there was "no waning enthusiasm" in the protracted dispute over wages and working conditions.The government stated...
Michael Ball returns to West End with musical that made him famous.
Michael Ball rose to prominence in 1989 with the song Love Changes Everything from Aspects Of Love; he is now performing the song again on the West End as the show receives a revival in London.Michael Ball describes it as "pretty much a dream come true" to return to...
Here’s why Arctic Monkeys are fond of Tom Jones:
After 57 dates in 33 countries, the Arctic Monkeys' world tour will return to the United Kingdom on Monday for a series of stadium performances.And anyone who has seen them recently knows that they have been strolling on stage to either Barry White's I'm Gonna Love You Just a...