TAIPEI: China has launched a misinformation campaign that includes news reports Taiwan's president has an "escape plan" in the event of a Chinese invasion, aiming to sap morale as Beijing presses the island to accept its sovereignty, Taiwan officials said.
Taiwan is on high alert for what it sees as...
The US is considering restrictions on China’s access to computing over the Internet, or the cloud, as part of attempt to limit that country’s ability to develop artificial intelligence capabilities, according to a person familiar with the discussions.
The effort is a top priority for the Commerce Department and adds...
Taiwan is gearing up to strengthen its diplomatic presence in India by opening the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) in Mumbai during the fourth quarter of this year.
In an official statement, Taiwan's foreign ministry expressed its intention to establish the TECC in order to deepen exchanges and cooperation...
BERLIN, July 5: A German official said on Wednesday the country has been working to secure long-term supplies of critical and strategic raw materials as it assesses the possible effects of Chinese export controls on some metals used in semiconductors.
China announced on Monday it would control exports of some...
Africa has become the second-largest recipient of credit from India as New Delhi tries to catch up with China in expanding its influence in the resource-rich continent, according to a report.
According to a report, citing Harsha Bangari, the managing director of India’s Export Import Bank, 42 African nations received...
The Philippines on Wednesday accused China's coast guard of harassment, obstruction and "dangerous manoeuvres" against its vessels, after another incident near a strategic feature of the South China Sea that has become a flashpoint between them.
Philippines coast guard boats were assisting a naval operation on June 30 when they...
Beijing , June 30: The Chinese government has denied compensation for residents, including Tibetan nomads, affected by the construction of the world's largest hydro-solar plant, residents living near the plant told.
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Beijing , June 30: China's local government inflated revenue by around USD 12 billion last year through fake land sales, the national auditor said, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
There are around 70 regions where the owners sell their lands and state-owned assets to themselves, effectively moving money around...
Geneva , June 29: Human rights activists, intellectuals and diplomats gathered in Geneva on Wednesday to voice concern over the persecution of ethnic and religious minorities by Pakistan and China through systematic torture and discrimination.
They raised concern over the gross human rights violations committed by Pakistan against Baloch, Sindhi and the Pashtuns, and against the...
Hua Hong Semiconductor said on Wednesday China IC Fund II would participate in a proposed RMB share issue as a strategic investor by subscribing for RMB shares worth 3 billion yuan (US$414.15 million), subject to allotment.
China's second-largest chip foundry has established an independent board committee to consider and advise...
