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News from Oct 28, 2026 (UTC)

China isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 15Oct 28

Why

  1. China is recalling teachers from the Philippines, amid South China Sea tensions.

    40 eventsrfa.orgSource

  2. Police confronted a Chinese rights lawyer as surveillance continues after prison release.

    15 eventschinaaid.orgSource

  3. The German president is seeking a broader view of China.

    25 eventseurope.chinadaily.com.cnSource

What happened

  • Statements21%
  • Cooperation60%
  • Criticism11%
  • Protests0%
  • Pressure4%
  • Fighting3%

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