# China

This week

4th June 2023 - 9th June 2023

Latest World Bank report offers dim outlook for global economy in 2023

The bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report, which it issued today, marks an upgrade from its previous forecast in January.

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Tue 4:19 PM

# China

'Unsafe' action by China near American ship in Taiwan Strait, says US military

China says others are “intentionally creating trouble” in the Taiwan Strait.

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Sun 11:04 AM

Last week

28th May 2023 - 3rd June 2023

# Tiangong

China becomes third country to put civilians into space

China is the third country to put humans in orbit.

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May 30th 2023, 8:38 AM

Last month

May 2023

# Ukraine

Russia strikes Ukraine medical facility, killing at least two people

A video distributed by officials showed a blaze ripping through a two-storey building in Dnipro.

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Updated

May 26th 2023, 9:25 PM

# Ukraine

Zelenskyy arrives at G7 after winning access to US fighter jets

The Ukrainian President had previously been expected to only appear at the summit via video call.

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May 20th 2023, 10:36 AM

# Ukraine

Irish embassy in Beijing to keep displays of support for Ukraine, despite Chinese govt orders

A note was circulated that asked embassies to “respect Chinese laws and regulations”.

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May 18th 2023, 4:23 PM

# China

Embassies in Beijing told to stop displaying ‘propaganda’ on their buildings

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s government says it is neutral in Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

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May 17th 2023, 7:25 PM

# China

Liz Truss calls for 'economic Nato' to counter China's influence

China warned that Truss should stop defending Taiwanese independence or else she would ‘further expose herself as a failed politician’.

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May 17th 2023, 9:51 AM

# Spying

China jails US citizen (78) for life on espionage charges

Such heavy sentences are relatively rare for foreign citizens in China.

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May 15th 2023, 7:38 AM

# tech layoffs

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn to cut over 700 jobs and close China app

LinkedIn was one of the few US technology companies to successfully operate a social media site in China, where the internet is heavily regulated.

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Updated

May 9th 2023, 1:06 PM

# irish chinese relations

How relationships with China are shifting due to Ukraine and an overturning of local norms

Tánaiste Micheál Martin delivered a landmark speech on Irish-Chinese relations earlier this week.

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May 6th 2023, 6:30 AM

# china-ireland relations

Martin calls on China to use its 'considerable influence to end Russia’s war' with Ukraine

In a speech today Tánaiste said Ireland must be “clear-eyed” about China’s strategic goals.

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May 2nd 2023, 4:30 PM

# Ireland China relations

Tánaiste to signal shift in China policy, will say Ireland will not be 'naïve or silent'

Micheál Martin, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, is due to speak at the Royal Irish Academy’s Annual International Affairs Conference.

Micheál Martin is due to make substantive remarks on China this afternoon.

He will warn the private sector and academia to be aware of any risks that involvement with China may expose them to.

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May 2nd 2023, 6:00 AM

April

April 2023

# most populous country

India expected to pass China as world's most populous nation this week

Surpassing China shines a spotlight on the challenge facing Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Apr 24th 2023, 6:21 PM

# China

29 killed in fire at Beijing hospital while director detained for questioning

Many family members have lost contact with patients, with the missing being mostly older people with mobility problems.

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Apr 19th 2023, 7:23 AM

# G7

China and Ukraine to dominate discussion as G7 foreign ministers meet in Japan

Diplomats from the world’s seven largest economies are gathering in Japan.

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Apr 16th 2023, 10:32 AM

# Bird Flu

China records first human death from H3N8 bird flu, WHO says

The woman who died was a 56-year-old from Guangdong province in southeast China.

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Apr 12th 2023, 8:01 AM

# War games

US and Philippines begin largest joint military exercises after China drills around Taiwan

Nearly 18,000 troops are taking part in the annual exercises, which will include a live-fire drill in the South China Sea.

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Apr 11th 2023, 7:59 AM

# Taiwan

China warns peace and independence in Taiwan are 'mutually exclusive'

China launched the exercises in response to a meeting between the Taiwanese president and US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.

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Updated

Apr 10th 2023, 1:49 PM

# Taiwan Strait

China simulates strikes 'against key targets' in Taiwan during second day of drills

Taiwan’s defence ministry said it had detected nine Chinese warships and 58 aircraft around the island today.

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Updated

Apr 9th 2023, 10:54 AM

# Coronavirus

China defends search for source of Covid-19 after 'offensive' WHO criticism

The director of the China Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said research is “always shared”.

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Apr 8th 2023, 1:44 PM

# tensions

China launches three days of military drills around Taiwan after US Speaker meeting

Taiwan’s defence ministry said eight Chinese warships and 42 fighter jets have been detected around the island.

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Updated

Apr 8th 2023, 12:30 PM

# War in Ukraine

'I can count on you to bring Russia to its senses', Macron tells Xi Jinping in China

Western pressure is mounting on China to take a more active role in the peace process in Ukraine.

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Apr 6th 2023, 2:00 PM

# Taiwan

US House speaker meets Taiwan president despite China's warning that he is 'playing with fire'

Beijing claims Taiwan as its own territory and balks at any official contact Taipei has with other countries.

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Apr 5th 2023, 7:20 PM

March

March 2023

# Ukraine

Zelenskyy warns that losing Bakhmut would pressure Ukraine into taking Russian deal

Zelenskyy warned that a loss anywhere at this stage in the war could put Ukraine’s hard-fought momentum at risk.

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Mar 29th 2023, 7:15 AM

# water on the moon

Scientists discover new source of water in moon samples from China mission

Water was embedded in tiny glass beads in the lunar dirt.

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Mar 28th 2023, 6:51 AM

THE MORNING LEAD

'I'm absolutely focused': Eamon Ryan intends to lead Greens into next General Election

A report by

Tadgh McNally

In an interview with The Journal, Ryan said that he wanted to deliver “profound change”.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 12:05 AM

# Russian visit

Putin and Xi hail 'new era' of ties in united front against West on second day of visit

The Chinese president invited his Russian counterpart to visit China this year.

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Updated

Mar 21st 2023, 10:54 PM

# Russian visit

Putin tells Xi Jinping Russia is ready to discuss China's plan to end Ukraine war during talks

The Chinese president’s three-day trip serves as a show of support for Putin after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for his arrest.

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Mar 20th 2023, 10:11 PM

# China

Eamon Ryan raises human rights concerns with Chinese counterpart, but says cooperation is essential

Ryan was speaking to TheJournal in Beijing today.

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Mar 18th 2023, 4:32 PM

# War in Ukraine

Rumoured talks between Zelenskyy and Xi may be sign of 'wider support' for Ukraine, Ryan says

Chinese President Xi Jinping is also due to travel to Russia next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin

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Updated

Mar 17th 2023, 10:11 AM

# Social Media

Taoiseach says Govt seeking expert advice on TikTok after UK bans app on work devices

Fine Gael’s Colm Markey has written to the Taoiseach and the Ceann Comhairle urging them to ban TikTok from government-issued phones.

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Mar 16th 2023, 5:10 PM

# off abroad

Banshees in Beijing: Embassy due to host screening as Eamon Ryan arrives in Chinese capital

The Environment Minister has spent recent days in both Shanghai and Hong Kong.

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Mar 16th 2023, 10:54 AM

# deleted tweet

Busy in China, Eamon Ryan says he can't comment on internal Green Party row

Earlier this week, Thomas Molloy sent a tweet which labelled Neasa Hourigan as not being a sensible person.

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Mar 15th 2023, 9:57 AM

China to reopen borders to tourists after declaring a 'decisive victory' over Covid-19

Authorities will resume issuing all types of visas after a three-year halt during the pandemic.

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Mar 14th 2023, 10:44 AM

Voices

Opinion: If global leaders can't agree on the origin of Covid then what hope for future crises?

As global superpowers continue their war of words over the origin of Covid, Seána Glennon says the lack of cooperation doesn’t bode well for the future.

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Mar 12th 2023, 7:30 AM

# unopposed

Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded historic third term after ceremonial vote of 2,952 to 0

The vote was by the ceremonial National People’s Congress, with members appointed by the ruling party.

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Mar 10th 2023, 7:35 AM

# Climate Change

Over 100 nations, including Ireland, back Vanuatu plan to tackle climate change

Vanuatu, a nation made up of around 80 islands, has spearheaded a drive to define what legal responsibility countries have for the impact of climate change.

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Mar 2nd 2023, 10:56 AM