China slams US as tensions rise over space observatory project in Chile

China on Tuesday pushed back against the United States concerns over its growing presence in Chile, defending a Chinese astronomical project in the country’s north as tensions rise over Beijing’s influence in South America.During a press conference in Santiago, Chinese Ambassador to Chile, Niu Qingbao, criticised US for meddling in Chile’s autonomous decisions and disseminating […]

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‘Terrorist nature’: Gunmen target Chinese-built hydroelectric plant in Chile

Gunmen launched a violent attack on a Chinese-owned hydroelectric power plant under construction in southern Chile on Sunday, setting fire to dozens of vehicles and construction equipment.The targeted facility, the Rucalhue power plant, is being built by Rucalhue Energia Spa, a subsidiary of China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE), with a projected investment of […]

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