China’s June export surge points to higher growth
China’s June exports rose 8.6% year-on-year in US dollar terms and 10.7% in RMB, exceeding analysts’ expectations and pointing to higher-than-expected GDP growth for the second quarter.
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Taiwan says China seizes fishing boat near Chinese coast
TAIPEI — Chinese officials boarded and then seized a Taiwanese fishing boat operating near China's coast close to a Taiwan-controlled island and took it to a Chinese port, the Taiwan coast guard said late on Tuesday (July 2) in a further escalation of tensions.
China's seizure of trawler may be act of psychological warfare, says Taiwan
TAIPEI - China's seizure of a Taiwanese trawler operating close to the Chinese coast for illegal fishing might be an act of psychological warfare by Beijing designed to further pressure Taipei, said a top Taiwan security official on July 4.
China Seizes Taiwanese Fishing Boat in Latest Uptick in Tensions
China’s Coast Guard seized a Taiwanese fishing boat and its crew of five and forced it to a port on the mainland Chinese coast, in the latest move by Beijing that is likely to increase pressure on President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan.
Taiwan’s ‘carrier killers’, what makes China Coast Guard so powerful: 7 highlights
The Post unpacks what you need to know about the new permit.
US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea, where hostilities have flared
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States on Friday renewed its call on China to stop its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, saying a broader web of security alliances has emerged to preserve the rule of law in the disputed waters.
Beryl bears down on Texas, where it is expected to hit after regaining hurricane strength
Beryl was hurtling across the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a collision course with Texas, forecast to pick up strength and regain hurricane status before nearing the coast Sunday and making landfall the following day with heavy rains, howling winds and dangerous storm surge.
Firms weigh removing Taiwan staff from China after death penalty threat
BEIJING — Some foreign companies are considering moving Taiwanese employees out of China after Beijing said it could impose the death penalty on "diehard" Taiwan independence separatists, said four people familiar with the matter.