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January 17, 2024

China's population falls again as record low births pose economic strains

China’s population fell by 2 million people in 2023, its second straight annual decrease with record low birth rates and an aging population raising economic and societal challenges.

January 17, 2024

Irish climate minister greets Chinese premier who arrived on record-size plane at Dublin Airport

Irish Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment and Communications Eamon Ryan greeted Chinese Premier Li Qiang, who arrived on the largest passenger aircraft ever to land at Dublin Airport.

January 17, 2024

British defense chief warns war possible within 5 years with rivals China, Russia, Iran: 'Inflection point'

Grant Shapps gave his first major speech since taking the role of British defense secretary, laying out the argument for greater defense spending for deterrence and prep for eventual war.

January 17, 2024

UK brothers jailed for stealing millions in Ming Dynasty artifacts from Swiss museum

Two British brothers have been sentenced to prison for breaking into a Geneva museum and stealing Chinese Ming Dynasty artifacts valued at around $3.8 million.

January 16, 2024

Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Ireland to discuss European Union relations

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Ireland for talks with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on China's relations with the European Union and other global issues.

January 16, 2024

Avalanches in China trap 1K tourists in remote skiing village

More than 1,000 tourists were stranded in a remote skiing village in northwestern China after dozens of avalanches swept heavy snow over roadways.

January 16, 2024

China condemns Philippines after president congratulates Taiwan election winner

China's Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday to denounce President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to Taiwan's president-elect.

January 15, 2024

Philippines' president congratulates pro-sovereignty Taiwanese election winner

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his electoral victory Monday.

January 15, 2024

New Taiwanese president blames Chinese political ambush for loss of ally Nauru

Newly elected Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te accused China of pressuring Nauru, one of Taiwan's few diplomatic allies, into ditching Taiwan in favor of Chinese "money diplomacy."

January 15, 2024

Retired US officials laud Taiwan after pro-independence presidential candidate wins election

Retired U.S. officials met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday, praising Taiwan's democratic processes in its recent elections in defiance of China.