Deadly fire sparks scrutiny of e-bike hazards
February 27, 2024
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Taiwan minister says 5 China coast guard ships entered waters around Kinmen
Five Chinese coast guard ships entered prohibited or restricted waters around Taiwan's frontline islands of Kinmen on Monday, a Taiwan minister told reporters on Tuesday amid a rise in tension with Beijing.
Chinese entropy and American stumbles
In 2001, the US was set on dealing with the rising power of China, but China was saved by the events of 9/11. The threat of Muslim terrorism diverted American attention from China for almost two decades. It was very costly to America.
China slams U.S., EU, U.K. for Russia-related sanctions on companies
BEIJING (Reuters) -- China firmly opposes the decisions of Britain, the European Union and the United States to impose sanctions on its companies for Russia-related reasons, its commerce ministry said on Monday.
Philippines fortifying a Taiwan front line against China
WASHINGTON – “Our relationship with [China] is one of intense strategic competition. At the same time, the United States is committed to managing this competition responsibly so that it does not veer into miscalculation or conflict,” said US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink at a recent Atlantic Council think tank event.