Japan unveils chip equipment export controls
TOKYO—Japan on Friday unveiled planned export controls on 23 items used to make semiconductors, following US pressure for countries to ...
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China manufacturing slows, services growth hits 12-year high
BEIJING—China’s manufacturing activity slowed in March, official figures showed Friday, while growth in the services and construction sectors surged to ...
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PH, China set to restart joint oil exploration talks
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Thursday said the Philippines and China are set to resume talks on a possible ...
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Li says China’s economy ‘showing strong’ momentum
Beijing—China’s economy is showing “strong momentum” despite a challenging global environment, Premier Li Qiang said Thursday, promising to bolster support ...
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Taiwan’s Tsai heads to US, Central America to shore up ties
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen left for the United States on Wednesday, a stop on her way to firm up ties ...
Read moreChina to ‘fight back’ if Tsai meets US Speaker
China vowed on Wednesday to “fight back” should Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen meet the US House speaker during a trip ...
Read moreHonduras, China form diplomatic ties in blow to Taiwan
BEIJING – China and Honduras began formal diplomatic relations on Sunday, with Taiwan accusing Beijing of using "coercion and intimidation" ...
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Victims of Sulu, Zambo bombings get cash aid from China, Hungary
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed financial assistance from China and Hungary for the victims of ...
Read moreN. Zealand raises concerns with China over rights
BEIJING—New Zealand has raised concerns with China over human rights abuses and growing tensions with Taiwan, Wellington’s foreign minister told ...
Read moreUS firm: 5 Chinese staff in Beijing jailed
Beijing - Five Chinese employees at the Beijing office of US due diligence firm Mintz Group have been detained by ...
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