Congo to hike stake in copper, cobalt venture with China
"It is estimated that 90% of the Congo's mining exports go to China, but its contribution to GDP does not exceed 30%,"
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‘Modi is the boss’: Australian leader gives India’s prime minister a rock star welcome
"Our democratic values are the foundation of our ties. Our relations are based on mutual trust and respect. The Indian community in Australia is a living bridge between our countries."
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G7 Japan 2023 Foreign Ministers’ Communiqué
We remain seriously concerned about the situation in the East and South China Seas. We strongly oppose any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. There is no legal basis for China’s expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea, and we oppose China’s militarization activities in the region.
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Despite Biden’s Absence, US Makes Inroads With Pacific Islands
The United States signed a new security pact with Papua New Guinea on Monday, seen as a key victory in the competition with China for strategic influence.
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Central Asia in Focus: The Xian Summit
In Xian, China rolled out the red carpet and treated the Central Asian guests to a lavish feast.
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G7 takes stand against China’s “economic coercion”
Rishi Sunak said China posed "the greatest challenge of our age" in regards to global security and prosperity, and that it was "increasingly authoritarian at home and abroad".
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The U.S. Military’s New Strategy to Counter China in the Pacific
The U.S. is trying to counter China’s militarization of the Pacific by strengthening alliances and negotiating access to new military bases near Taiwan and the South China Sea. Closer ties with Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has helped the U.S. establish more major bases in the area.
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China’s assault on our economy is being funded by the US taxpayer
The United States is in a Cold War with China. Yet the U.S. government continues to handicap American industry while our adversary is laughing at us and enriching itself at our expense.
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Italy Intends to Exit China Belt and Road Pact as Relations Sour
Italy has signaled to the US that it intends to pull out of a controversial investment pact with China before the end of the year.
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On board a Philippine patrol in contested South China Sea
The patrol faced off with the Chinese Coast Guard at Chinese-occupied Subi Reef, and later at the Second Thomas Shoal, which is occupied by Filipino sailors on a beached, crumbling navy ship, surrounded by Chinese ships.
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