The Guardian: Sri Lanka appeals to China to ease debt burden amid economic crisis
President urges rescheduling of payments amid food and electricity rationing after pandemic hit tourism sector.
The Guardian: Sanction-hit Huawei says revenues down 29% this year
Chinese telecom giant Huawei said on Friday its annual revenue had fallen by nearly a third from the previous year, as it continued to be... MORE
The Guardian: Scott Morrison says 5G, vaccines and drones among technologies to face greater national security scrutiny
Vaccines, artificial intelligence and drones are among technologies that are set to face the most scrutiny from the Australian government over national security risks.
The Guardian: ‘Disappointing but not unexpected’: China climate goal leaves experts unsatisfied
Just days before the opening of the Cop26 UN climate summit, China has published its long-awaited national plan on greenhouse gas emissions, which represents little... MORE
The Guardian: China locks down city of 4m people after six Covid cases detected
China has placed Lanzhou, a city of 4 million, under lockdown in an attempt to stamp out a domestic coronavirus outbreak, with residents told not... MORE
The Guardian: US and China urged to find way to work together before Cop26
The former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon and other prominent global voices have urged the US president Joe Biden and the president of China, Xi Jinping,... MORE
Guardian: China’s coal plans could derail Cop26 climate ambitions, says Labour
According to climate experts and the UK's Labour Party, China’s plan to burn more coal is “deeply concerning” and threatens to derail the UK’s efforts... MORE
Guardian: Australia warns China against ‘threat or use of force’ following Taiwan air incursions
The Australian government has warned against “the threat or use of force” due to China’s increased incursions into Taiwan’s air defense zone and raised its... MORE
The Guardian: China owed $385bn – including ‘hidden debt’ from poorer nations, says report
165 countries are owed at least $385bn (£286bn) by China for ”belt and road initiative” projects, as loans are also systematically underreported to international bodies.... MORE
The Guardian: China hit by power cuts and factory closures as energy crisis bites
China has told railway companies and local authorities to expedite vital coal supplies, as 20 provinces are believed to be experiencing the crisis to some... MORE