Tag: China
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US Senate Passes Legislation to Force Sale of TikTok
In a significant move, the US Senate has passed legislation aimed at compelling TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the popular social media platform or face a ban.
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Taiwan Hit by Deadly 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake, Sparking Tsunami Warnings
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday, marking the strongest tremor to hit the island in over 25 years.
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Earthquake Strikes Western Xinjiang, China: Rescue Efforts Underway Amidst Extensive Damage
In the early hours of Tuesday, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake rattled the sparsely populated Uchturpan county in China’s western Xinjiang region. While causing significant damage, the earthquake only resulted in six reported injuries, a surprisingly low number given the freezing cold weather conditions. This seismic event is the latest in a series of natural disasters…
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China Sends Flotilla of Research Vessels to Complete Antarctic Station
China deploys its largest fleet of research vessels to expedite the construction of its fifth Antarctic station.
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Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Dies at 68
Li Keqiang, the former premier of China and a one-time political rival to Chinese President Xi Jinping, has died after suffering a heart attack in Shanghai. His passing at the age of 68 marks a significant development in Chinese politics, given his history of political rivalry with Xi. Li, who retired from his position as…
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Taiwan reports 15 Chinese air force planes in its air defence zone
Taiwan reported 15 Chinese aircraft entering its airspace, escalating tensions in a long-standing dispute over the territory claimed by China.