Japan’s coast guard said Friday the Chinese vessels entered Japanese waters in the East China Sea during the early hours of Tuesday and remained to surveil a Japanese fishing boat that was operating in the area, before exiting Thursday evening At one point on Thursday,...
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Secret trial for Chinese rights activist who said Xi Jinping ‘not smart enough’ π₯π₯π₯
The move comes as the ruling Communist Party doubles down on stifling dissent ahead of a key meeting this fall when Xi is expected to further tighten his grip on power with an almost unprecedented third term. Xu Zhiyong, a veteran civil rights activist and...
Victims of Tangshan restaurant attack recovering from injuries, Chinese police say π₯π₯π₯
The assault, which took place in the early hours of June 10, saw several women repeatedly kicked and punched by a group of men. It sent shock waves across China after surveillance footage of the incident was leaked online. A day after the attack, the...
Why this Chinese artist is outselling Van Gogh π₯π₯π₯
Written by Oscar Holland, CNN A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. Sign up here. Zhang Daqian may not be a...
Chinese hackers breach ‘major’ telecoms firms, US says | CNN Politics π₯π₯π₯
Washington CNN β Chinese government-backed hackers have breached βmajor telecommunications companies,β among a range of targets worldwide, by exploiting known software flaws in routers and other popular network networking gear, US security agencies warned Tuesday. β[T]hese devices are often overlooked by cyber defenders, who struggle...
Chinese fighter jet ‘chaffs’ Australian plane near South China Sea, Canberra alleges | CNN π₯π₯π₯
Seoul, South Korea CNN β A Chinese fighter jetβs aggressive maneuvers endangered the crew of an Australian reconnaissance plane as it patrolled in the vicinity of the South China Sea, Australiaβs Defense Ministry claimed Sunday. The Chinese J-16 drew alongside the Australian P-8 while it...
US Defense Secretary set to meet Chinese counterpart for first time during trip to Indo-Pacific π₯π₯π₯
The date and time for the meeting between Austin and Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe have not been set yet, the official said, but Austin is scheduled to speak at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday, June 11, one day before Wei speaks....
Menstrual cramps derail Chinese teen’s French Open dream in loss to Swiatek π₯π₯π₯
Zheng, 19, looked on track for a major upset when she claimed the opener in a tiebreak before Swiatek took control to win 6-7(5) 6-0 6-2 for her 32nd straight victory. Zheng said she had no pain during the opening set but took a medical...
100,000 Chinese officials attend emergency meeting to revive Covid-hit economy | CNN Business π₯π₯π₯
Hong Kong CNN Business β Chinaβs cabinet held an emergency meeting with more than 100,000 participants on Wednesday, according to state media, as top leaders urged new measures to stabilize an economy battered by the countryβs stringent Covid-19 restrictions. The unexpected video teleconference by the...
‘Firewater’ for dessert? Chinese spirit brand Moutai creates baijiu-infused ice cream π₯π₯π₯
(CNN) β Moutai, a clear and potent spirit famed its incredibly strong taste, is known for being the drink-of-choice amongst many Chinese politicians and businesspeople looking to impress their colleagues. And now, the prestigious brand is hoping it can tap into a younger market by...