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Until last year, China was America’s largest creditor and might have been expected to play a significant role in funding the stimulus through the purchase of Treasury bonds, increasing Washington’s debt to the communist regime. As tens of thousands of Americans die due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus, there is growing anger among politicians and the public at China’s initial cover-up of what would explode out of its Hubei province into a world-changing health crisis....

Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana told reporters on Sunday that “the Chinese will not interfere per my conversation with the Chinese ambassador.” He was referring to Beijing’s envoy in Manila, Huang Xilian, who received a formal diplomatic protest from the Philippine government last week. Lorenzana said he and Huang had been in communication since November 16, when three white hull China Coast Guard ships prevented two wooden supply boats from delivering food and other provisions to Philippine troops stationed on Second Thomas Shoal—part of the disputed Spratly Islands archipelago....

Twitch drew the attention of Chinese censors following its steep climb in rankings on Apple’s App Store, reaching third overall in the free games category. This came as a result of Twitch being used to rebroadcast live coverage of a special esports demonstration event during the Asian Games, which were otherwise inaccessible to view in China. China Central Television reportedly owned the broadcasts rights for the Asian Games within China and chose not to show portions of the eSports demonstration....

In a response to the ban, the Chinese Embassy in the U.K. called the decision “shortsighted, reckless and cowardly.” In a statement on its website, it said the sanctions on British citizens in March were “completely justified and reasonable.” “It was a necessary response to these people who spread slanderous rumors and disinformation about China’s Xinjiang and to the unilateral sanctions on relevant personnel and institutions in China by the U....

The CFA has been cracking down on disciplinary issues in recent weeks. Zheng, who has led Guangzhou to the Chinese Super League title in each of the last six seasons, was also fined 40,000 yuan ($6,000) by the CFA on top of a 100,000-yuan fine by his club for the incident, which happened after a 4-3 defeat by Tianjin Quanjian. According to a CFA circular sent to Chinese Super League clubs, Zheng was fined for “not fulfilling his duty to lead players … to complete the handshaking ceremony”....

Hua Chunying told reporters during a daily briefing Thursday that there were no human rights abuses taking place in Xinjiang, where China is accused of a cultural genocide against minority ethnic communities. Reuters reported that Hua also urged the U.S. to take a more amicable approach to Chinese relations, warning that if Washington, D.C. considers everything Beijing does as a threat, the attitude would become self-fulfilling. Hua said China does not seek to challenge or replace the U....

Alibaba—with its $72 billion revenue this year—could be next to join ByteDance and Huawei on the Trump target list. The administration and the GOP are considering how the U.S. can decouple with China amid a nadir in bilateral relations and recognition that Beijing poses the next great strategic threat to American hegemony. The administration is currently pushing for Chinese startup ByteDance to sell its TikTok app operations, citing national security concerns over the app’s collection of data belonging to American users....

Can the Pullela Gopichand protégé join her compatriots in the list of title winners at this prestigious tournament? Lets us have an in-depth analysis: (7) PV Sindhu (Ind) vs (8) Sun Yu (Chn) Head-to-head: Sun leads 3-2 Last meeting: 2014 Swiss Open (Sun won in three games) World ranking: (Sun: 9, Sindhu: 11) Lanky and aggressive – 21-year-old PV Sindhu and 22-year-old Sun Yu share a lot of similarities apart from being the current No....

On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board said a team of investigators comprising personnel from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration had secured invitations to join the probe led by Chinese authorities. Boeing, as the plane’s manufacturer, was expected to take part. A day earlier, China’s Foreign Ministry said Beijing was ready to facilitate the travel of the American investigators. However, their date of arrival and adherence to the country’s strict quarantine regulations remain under discussion....

During his April lecture at Texas A&M University, Pompeo shared a personal anecdote as “a bit of an aside” how he came to defy his West Point honor code stating that “a cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.” He admitted: “I was the CIA director. We lied, we cheated, we stole. It was like we had entire training courses…it reminds you of the glory of the American experiment....

Leave it to a Zhejiang native to pioneer outsourcing in a country still known for its limitless supply of peasant labor. When it comes to trailblazing more efficient ways to make money, Zhejiang province has always been ahead of the rest of Chinese business. By the time China was getting comfortable with economic reform in the late 1980s, Zhejiang was investing overseas and trading equity stakes in private companies—albeit underground—unfettered by central government meddling....

In March 2021, the Philippines called attention to a fleet of Chinese vessels occupying the Whitsun Reef, to which both China and the Philippines lay claim. The National Taskforce for the West Philippine Sea revealed more than 200 Chinese maritime militia vessels anchored in the reef. Filipino fishermen, as they have done for generations, rely heavily on the rich waters around the Whitsun Reef for their livelihoods. They are now on the frontlines of what could become a critical moment for international conflict....

Shi Yi, a spokesperson for the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, said Chinese forces took part in “live-fire assault” drills, among other training activities, in the seas and skies off southwest and southeast Taiwan. Warships, anti-submarine aircraft and fighter jets were deployed together, according to Shi, who said the exercise evaluated the command’s ability to conduct joint operations. “Recently, frequent collusion and provocation by the U.S. and Taiwan have … seriously violated China’s sovereignty and undermined peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait,” Shi said....

The Cyberspace Administration of China will now require bloggers and influencers to earn a government-approved credential before they can openly post content on a digital platform. “What you’re seeing is China has really its own internet, where the rest of the world has an alternative internet,” Jordan Haas, director of trade policy at the Internet Association, told Newsweek. Requiring the approval is a form of “strengthening order in online publishing,” according to a statement the Associated Press obtained from the Cyberspace Administration....

The South Korean Unification Ministry—which focuses on promoting reunification with the North—confirmed that the liaison office in the North Korean border city of Kaesong was destroyed on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Photos taken from the South Korean border city of Paju showed a plume of smoke rising above the Kaesong Industrial Complex, where the inter-Korean liaison office was located. China’s state-controlled CCTV channel said that Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian urged calm at his daily press briefing in Beijing....

Following the Chiefs’ 34-28 overtime win against the Chargers on “Thursday Night Football,” FanDuel Sportsbook has listed Kansas City as a co-favorite to win the Super Bowl with the Buccaneers, the reigning champions, at +500 odds. That would mean that a bettor placing a $100 wager on the Chiefs or Buccaneers would net a $500 profit. MORE: How Chiefs’ OT win vs. Chargers impacts AFC West, wild-card races This season has seen Kansas City turn around what was a slow start and turn it into yet another dominant year....

The hosts fell behind with only a minute into the game as Maicosuel took advantage of a defensive mix-up to run through and put the visitors ahead Saturday, reports Xinhua. Sergio Pellissier equalised for Chievo in the 13th minute before Luca Rigoni scored the winner in the 40th minute. And the Verona outfit held on to take a victory that moves them up to 14th in the Italian top flight, while Udinese, who finished fifth last term, are now ranked 12th....

Chigumbura pummelled seven sixes as he took Zimbabwe to 170 for six in their 20 overs having been sent into bat by the tourists. India lost opener Lokesh Rahul on his Twenty20 debut in the first ball of their reply, but they went into the final over from seamer Neville Madziva needing eight to win. That was reduced to four off the last ball with Mahendra Singh Dhoni on strike, but he could only bludgeon the ball to deep point and Zimbabwe celebrated a second consecutive victory over India in the 20-over format....

Sure, the Mets are just 2-3, but they did beat the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday thanks to an Ike Davis pinch-hit, walk-off grand slam. DRAFT STREET: Play daily fantasy baseball for cash

In the competition opener, Chile was just about worthy of its win over Ecuador, although they required a soft penalty to break the deadlock and the woodwork to keep their opponents out. The 2-0 score line probably flattered La Roja a little, although their victory has almost guaranteed their progression despite there being two games left in Group A. That is because Mexico played out an uninspiring 0-0 draw with Bolivia on Friday, meaning Jorge Sampaoli’s side is in a comfortable position at the top of the table, and Mexico will have to improve considerably if it is to challenge for top spot....