insert_link Africa Locals slam Zimbabwe for turning a blind eye to Chinese miner’s violations By Tatenda Chitadu At the end of November last year, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Sinomine Resource Group chair Wang Pingwei walked into a lithium processing plant, construction hats firmly on. With a crowd of policymakers, company workers and press looking on, they hailed the mining group’s $300 million investment into processing plants. The facilities will process the ore that the company unearths at its Bikita mine and […] todayApril 2, 2024 12
insert_link World China demands answers from Pakistan about the terror attack on Chinese citizens China is pressing Pakistan to investigate a terror attack in the nation's northwest that caused the deaths of five Chinese engineers. The US has condemned the bombing and says it stands with Pakistan in what it called "testing times". Hira Mustafa has more. todayMarch 28, 2024 11
insert_link World Taiwan has tested its air defences in early morning drills on Tuesday Taiwan has tested its air defences in early morning drills on Tuesday, using surface-to-air missiles, and air, land and naval forces. Taiwan says it would continue to intensify training in the face of China's frequent military activities nearby. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 26, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics Sri Lanka cuts key interest rates, seeks China deal Sri Lanka's central bank cut interest rates Tuesday as the prime minister visited China seeking a debt restructuring deal crucial to maintaining an IMF bailout. Transport minister and government spokesman Bandula Gunawardana said Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was in Beijing, the island's biggest bilateral creditor. "We are in the final stages of restructuring our foreign debt and the prime minister is in China for this purpose," Gunawardana told […] todayMarch 26, 2024 18
insert_link World UK Sanctions Chinese Company and Two Individuals Over Cyber Attacks The UK government has unveiled new sanctions in response to cyber attacks it says were carried out by hackers linked to the Chinese State. A company and two individuals said to be connected to a Chinese state-affiliated group have been sanctioned, over hacking campaigns targeting British lawmakers. The Chinese Embassy has rejected the claims. Simon Gaitán reports. todayMarch 26, 2024 14
insert_link World Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms, so more can invest in the country with "confidence and peace of mind", according to the commerce vice minister. The remarks come as senior Chinese officials are meeting executives from global companies in Beijing. Laura Westbrook has more. todayMarch 25, 2024 24
insert_link World Japan and US to upgrade military pact The US and Japan are expected to announce a major security pact update when leaders from the two countries meet in Washington next month, according to the Financial Times. Reports expect it to be the biggest security upgrade in 60 years as both countries look to counter China’s military positioning in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayMarch 25, 2024 9
insert_link World India rejects China claim on Arunachal Pradesh as ‘absurd’……… India's Foreign Ministry has accused China of making 'absurd claims' on Indian territories. The comments come a week after Beijing protested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to a frontier region that borders China. Neha Poonia has more. todayMarch 20, 2024 7
insert_link World A fresh set of national security offences is coming into force in Hong Kong A fresh set of national security offences is coming into force in Hong Kong, after lawmakers unanimously approved a new law on Tuesday. Authorities say it is necessary for stability, but critics fear will further erode civil liberties. Laura Westbrook reports. todayMarch 20, 2024 20
