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Challenging China? French nuclear-powered carrier could visit Japan, Philippines
France's Charles de Gaulle is also expected to carry out Exercise Pacific Steller around the waters near Guam.
Evidence Is Building China Wants a Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier
New satellite imagery confirms China's development of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier reactor, a major leap in the PRC’s naval modernization. The reactor, built at "Base 909" in Leshan, signifies Beijing’s goal of joining the exclusive group of nations—currently only the U.
France’s nuclear-powered carrier heads to Japan in ‘message’ to China, allies
Analysts say the deployment aims to bolster alliances, deter adversaries and demonstrate France's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific France is reportedly preparing to send its nuclear-powered aircraft carrier,
Satellite images and documents indicate China working on nuclear propulsion for new aircraft carrier
For the first time, a group of U.S. researchers has concluded that China has built a land-based prototype nuclear reactor to power future aircraft carriers.
Nuclear-powered aircraft carriers would give China's growing navy new reach, and researchers say it's working on the reactor to power one
A nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, like American carriers, would be a major jump for China, giving its navy a global reach.
Satellite Analysis Reveals China's Work on Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
New satellite analysis reveals that China has developed a land-based prototype nuclear reactor for a large surface warship.
France, China have resumed dialogue on brandy duties, spirits groups say
France and China have resumed discussing the duties Beijing has imposed on European brandy imports after the European Union ...
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France says still 'open' to negotiation over China's brandy tariffs
This followed an hour-and-a-quarter-long meeting Primas had with China's commerce minister Wang Wentao on Sunday evening ...
US Ally in Pacific Says China Trespassing in Waters
Palau, a nation of about 18,000 people, has drawn China's anger by refusing to cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
China urges palatable EV trade solution from EU as France defends bloc
China has urged France to push the European Commission towards a solution acceptable to both the European and Chinese ...
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The U.S. and EU are Natural Partners in Competing with China
The formidable China-Russia nexus calls for America and Europe to put their strategic interests above their short-term ...
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Chinese-owned vineyards in France for sale at knockdown prices
By the end of 2013, China and Hong Kong had overtaken France and Italy to become the world’s largest consumer of red wine, with a particular penchant for French Bordeaux. Chinese investors keen ...
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China snuffs out memorials to car-rampage dead
Officials in southern China ramped up security on Wednesday at the site of one of the country's deadliest mass-casualty ...
In message to China, French Navy to hold drills with India, visit Japan & Philippines for 1st time: Report
In a show of strength to China as well as allies, France is set to deploy a carrier strike group in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a report.The fresh deployment comes right after a frigate, ...