Shanghai says water supplies ‘normal’ after shortage scare sparks hoarding
People rush to stockpile bottled water amid emergency measures at reservoirs after record drought A wave of panic buying has swept Shanghai in recent days,...
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Taiwan’s citizen warriors prepare to confront looming threat from China
Businessman Robert Tsao bankrolls a people’s militia on the island – inspired by the example of Ukraine – to defend against invasion On a sleepy...
UN body reaches long-term aviation climate goal of net zero by 2050
Decision described as a compromise by several European countries who wanted a more ambitious target A United Nations body has agreed to a long-term aspirational...
Apple shifts some iPhone 14 production from China to India
Move taken against background of China’s Covid lockdowns and geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington Apple has begun making iPhone 14s in India, as it...
Ukraine war to take centre stage at UN as west and Russia vie for support
The general assembly is expected to see fresh tussles over future of Ukraine, as well as the threats of famine and the climate crisis in...
Beijing-backed Chinese language schools in UK to be replaced with teachers from Taiwan
MPs in talks with Taiwan to help phase out Confucius Institutes as relations between the countries worsen A group of cross-party MPs is in talks...
Chinese censors alter ending of Minions: The Rise of Gru film
Viewers mock addendum explaining Gru’s family values and arrest of thief Wild Knuckles Censors in China have changed the ending of the animated film Minions:...
China stages new military drills after US lawmakers’ Taiwan visit
Beijing carries out ‘combat drills’ and renews ‘prepare for war’ rhetoric after bipartisan US delegation visits Taipei China has staged a new round of military...
Xi Jinping faces stumbling blocks, as crucial Communist party meeting looms
At a time when he wants to project stability, China’s president is grappling with a long-term crisis over Taiwan, a faltering economy and ongoing Covid...
Asia on edge as China launches air and sea military drills around Taiwan
Taipei accuses Beijing of imitating North Korea after firing missiles across part of island and disrupting flights and shipping China begins military drills: live updates...
