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August 14, 2023

Michigan community stops Chinese company's latest land grab: Fighting them 'every step of the way'

Chinese company Gotion's effort to purchase Michigan farmland was stopped in its tracks after the community took a stand against the move.

August 14, 2023

Restaurant gas explosion in eastern China causes 2 deaths

Just two months after a restaurant gas explosion caused 31 deaths in northwest China, another deadly restaurant blast occurred in eastern China over the weekend.

August 14, 2023

James Harden, in China, rips 76ers team president who once expressed support for Hong Kong protesters

James Harden ripped Philadelphia 76ers executive Daryl Morey, but the timing and the location were not random. Harden was in China when he made the remarks.

August 13, 2023

China rebukes ‘separatist’ Taiwan VP for brief US visit: ‘troublemaker’

The Chinese Foreign Ministry attacked Taiwan Vice President William Lai as a "separatist" and a "troublemaker" for visiting the U.S. on Saturday.

August 12, 2023

Chinese fishing ban blasted as PR stunt that does 'nothing' to protect wildlife

A nonprofit dedicated to ocean conservation has raised concerns that China’s recent fishing ban amounts to little more than a PR stunt since the country allegedly doesn’t fish much in the recently banned areas.

August 11, 2023

London council blocks China’s plan to build embassy near Tower of London

Beijing, which planned to build the biggest diplomatic compound in Britain with a new embassy located near the Tower of London, was met with opposition by a local council.

August 11, 2023

Typhoon Doksuri's aftermath: Deadly floods ravage China's northern province of Hebei

Severe inundations in China's northern province of Hebei, triggered by the residual impacts of Typhoon Doksuri earlier this month, have resulted in the loss of at least 29 lives.

August 11, 2023

China detains military industrial worker accused of espionage for CIA

A Chinese citizen working on industrial projects for the nation's military was arrested Friday under accusation of spying for the U.S. intelligence community.

August 10, 2023

UK contemplates response to Biden's China tech investment ban, citing national security assessment

The British government announced on Thursday its deliberation over how to react to Joe Biden's decision to impose restrictions on certain tech investments in China.

August 10, 2023

Hong Kong arrests 10 for their alleged involvement in overseas donations meant to support fleeing dissidents

A dozen people were arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly helping overseas activists receive donations to financially support dissidents fleeing from the island.