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China news — August 15, 2026

Publications tagged with China published on August 15, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  1. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    EU Demands 'Reserve+' from Ukrainian Women with Military Obligations

    The EU is requiring Ukrainian women with active military obligations to present their 'Reserve+' document when applying for temporary protection. This is due to a new EU Council decision (2026/1912) that checks the military status of applicants who have such obligations. The requirement is gender-neutral and applies only to new applicants after July 31, 2026. It does not automatically apply to all 18-year-old Ukrainian women, students, or other women without military obligations. Some EU countries may request 'Reserve+' even if the applicant can prove the legality of their departure from Ukraine, but this is not widespread and the EU expects unified explanations.
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  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Russia Opens Criminal Case Against German Journalist for 'Kill More Russians' Question

    A criminal case has been opened in Russia against Michael Martens, a correspondent for the German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), for asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 'What can Europeans do to help Ukraine kill more Russians?' during a press conference in Belgrade. Martens faces up to six years in prison under Russia's incitement of hatred or enmity laws. The Russian authorities are also considering placing him on the international wanted list.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastChinaIsrael

    China, Russia, Japan Spar Over Kuril Islands

    China has called on Japan to respect the post-World War II international order regarding the Kuril Islands, following Tokyo's protest over Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup Island. Japan claims the islands, while Russia considers them an inalienable part of its territory. The dispute has drawn in the U.S., with its ambassador to Tokyo expressing support for Japan.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaChina

    Philippine Defense Secretary Accuses China of Blackmail Over Arrests

    Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. accused China of using threats and disinformation after Beijing defended the arrest of over 100 undocumented Filipino workers in China. Teodoro claimed the Chinese Foreign Ministry evaded key questions about the Filipinos' involvement in illegal activities and Chinese embassy intervention in Philippine law enforcement. He also rejected threats of retaliation against Filipinos, stating 'We will not be intimidated!'
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  6. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaGlobal

    UAE Blames Iran for Attack on Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accused Iran of attacking two of its oil tankers while they were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, resulted in no injuries but caused minor damage to the vessels. The UAE described the attacks as 'acts of piracy' and 'hostile acts' by Iran. The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the attacks and calling for an immediate cessation of all hostilities in the region.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastChina

    State Duma Proposes Replacing Latin P with Russian П on Parking Signs

    The State Duma has proposed replacing the Latin letter 'P' on parking signs with the Russian 'П'. Deputies argue that this is a logical continuation of the policy to strengthen the Russian language and its symbols. The initiative comes after the law on protecting the Russian language in public spaces came into force. The deputies believe that this change will not cause problems for drivers as the sign's international significance will be preserved through its color and shape.
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  8. WorldAsiaChinaBiodiversity

    Putin Congratulates India on Independence Day, Highlights Strategic Partnership

    Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's Independence Day. He praised India's achievements in economic, social, and scientific-technical fields, and noted that relations between Russia and India are successfully developing in the spirit of a privileged strategic partnership.
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