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Chinese scientists drill in contested South China Sea amid rising tensions Scientists on a marine research vessel conducted deep-sea drilling in the South China Sea on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese scientists have carried out deep-sea drilling in the disputed South China Sea to obtain sediment core, according to state media, a move that is expected to fuel tensions in the region.
They retrieved the sediment core - measuring 231 metres (758 feet) - using a Chinese-made drilling system, the Sea Bull II , on Wednesday. It was taken from a depth of 2,060 metres (6,758 feet) in an unknown location of the waterway, state news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday.
Relations between China and Myanmar have long been fraught, resulting in imperial invasions and wars Smoke billows from the industrial zone of Hlaing Thar Yar, in Yangon, Myanmar, home to Chinese-run factories. Photo: AP
In the early days of the unrest in Myanmar, Chinese factories and nationals were reportedly targeted by protesters. Relations between China and Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, have long had their ups and downs, with China and its southern neighbour having fought several wars, mostly over the control of territories in the borderlands between the two countries.
In 1271, when the Mongols formally founded the Yuan dynasty in China, the jewel in the crown of the colossal Mongol empire, Emperor Shizu, better known as Kublai Khan, sent emissaries down south to the Pagan empire, which controlled much of present-day Myanmar. The Yuan dynasty demanded tribute and submission from Pagan, which the Pagan king refused. Yuan China sent another mission in 1273 and again it was
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Some Honkongers are arbitraging between city’s record home prices with cheaper listings overseas as they head for the exit Aerial view from Castle of Saint George or Sao Jorge to the historical centre of Lisbon. Photo: Shutterstock
Some Hong Kong emigrants are taking advantage of the price difference between their homes in the city and cheaper real estate overseas, as they rush for the exit in increasing numbers.
Ireland and Portugal, among the most popular destinations for Hong Kong emigrants looking to qualify for residency in the European Union, offer particularly attractive bargains, according to investment advisers. Ireland is popular among parents, professionals and emigrants seeking to fast track their residency, with its offer of a good living environment and low-risk investments, according to consultancy Bartra Wealth Advisors.
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High-wire act for Seoul in balancing ties with US and China South Korean Foreign Minister Chung Eui-yong (left) and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, ahead of talks in Xiamen, China. Photo: EPA-EFE
Choosing between Beijing and Washington is not in the interests of China s neighbours. Many count China as their most important trading partner, while several simultaneously look to the United States to assure security.
But as American and Chinese rivalry intensifies, so does the pressure to pick sides. Among the governments walking a diplomatic tightrope in an attempt to be neutral, South Korea s predicament is as difficult as it is typical.