China Update
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Japan complains of Chinese harassment calls over Fukushima water releaseA spokesman for China's foreign ministry said it was not aware of the matter when asked about the harassment accusations at a regular briefing on Monday.WorldAug 28, 2023
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As tone on foreign interference inquiry turns positive, could it happen soon?Experts say the shift from political jabs to "collaborative" talks signals that political leaders are trying to earnestly make progress on an inquiry.PoliticsAug 24, 2023
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Foreign interference inquiry talks nearing ‘final stages,’ LeBlanc saysThe minority Liberal government began talks with opposition parties in June in an effort to set up the protocols that would establish an inquiry into foreign interference.PoliticsAug 22, 2023
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China tips into deflation as Beijing struggles to revive demandChina's recovery has slowed after a brisk start in the first quarter as demand weakened and a flurry of policies to support the economy failed to shore up activity.WorldAug 9, 2023
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Australia recommends potential ban of China’s WeChat on government devicesTuesday's report contains 17 recommendations including new transparency rules enforceable by fines and investigating a ban on WeChat on government devices.WorldAug 1, 2023
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Beijing wants to mobilize Chinese citizens in counter-espionageThe call to popularize anti-spying work among the masses follows an expansion of China's counter-espionage law that took effect in July.WorldAug 1, 2023
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China limits drone exports, citing Ukraine, concern about military useExport controls will take effect Tuesday to prevent use of drones for "non-peaceful purposes," the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement.WorldJul 31, 2023
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China doesn’t want U.S. trade war, but will retaliate against further curbs: ambassadorChina earlier this month imposed export curbs on two key metals used in computer chips and solar cells, a measure widely seen as retaliation for U.S. restrictions on microchips.WorldJul 20, 2023
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China plans to send 2 rockets for crewed moon landing by 2030China plans to send two rockets to the moon by 2030, one carrying the spacecraft that will land on the surface and the other transporting the astronauts.WorldJul 12, 2023
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China must stop harassing vessels in South China Sea, U.S saysThe United States has called on China to "cease its routine harassment" of vessels of other countries with claims in the South China Sea.U.S. NewsJul 12, 2023
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