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France recalls ambassadors from the US and Australia over submarine deal
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September 18, 2021
France recalls ambassadors from the US and Australia over submarine deal
The French government on Friday announced it would recall its envoys from the United States and Australia. French Foreign Minister…
Biden angers France, EU with new Australia, UK initiative
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September 17, 2021
Biden angers France, EU with new Australia, UK initiative
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s decision to form a strategic Indo-Pacific alliance with Australia and Britain to counter China…
China fumes over Australia’s nuclear sub pact with U.S., Britain
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September 16, 2021
China fumes over Australia’s nuclear sub pact with U.S., Britain
WASHINGTON/CANBERRA, Sept 16 (Reuters) – The United States, Britain and Australia announced a new security partnership for the Indo-Pacific in…
COVID-19 cases in southeast China more than double as Delta spreads
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September 14, 2021
COVID-19 cases in southeast China more than double as Delta spreads
BEIJING, Sept 14 (Reuters) – New local COVID-19 infections more than doubled in China’s southeastern province of Fujian, health authorities…
Chinese city imposes travel curbs, closes public venues in new COVID-19 outbreak
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September 13, 2021
Chinese city imposes travel curbs, closes public venues in new COVID-19 outbreak
BEIJING, Sept 13 (Reuters) – A city in China’s southeastern province of Fujian has closed cinemas and gyms, sealed off…
Chinese city with coronavirus outbreak stops buses, trains
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September 12, 2021
Chinese city with coronavirus outbreak stops buses, trains
BEIJING (AP) — A city in southern China that is trying to contain a coronavirus outbreak told the public Sunday…
Facing stalemate in ties, Biden and China’s Xi discuss avoiding conflict in call
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September 10, 2021
Facing stalemate in ties, Biden and China’s Xi discuss avoiding conflict in call
WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Sept 9 (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke for 90 minutes in their…
Pro-China social media campaign hits new countries, blames US for COVID
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September 9, 2021
Pro-China social media campaign hits new countries, blames US for COVID
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 8 (Reuters) – A misinformation campaign on social media in support of Chinese government interests has expanded…
China chases ‘rejuvenation’ with control of tycoons, society
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September 8, 2021
China chases ‘rejuvenation’ with control of tycoons, society
BEIJING (AP) — An avalanche of changes launched by China’s ruling Communist Party has jolted everyone from tech billionaires to…
China’s esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s
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September 7, 2021
China’s esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s
SHANGHAI, Sept 7 (Reuters) – In glass-paneled conference rooms, members of the Shanghai-based esports team Rogue Warriors tap away at…