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Trump and Xi to act tough but won’t allow free fall in US-China ties: Ryan Hass
Think tank expert and former diplomat discusses Donald Trump’s approach to China and why his ‘bromance’ with Xi Jinping might be one-sided.
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China’s nuclear stockpile is growing ‘faster than any other country’: SIPRI
China holds least 600 warheads and the number will ‘keep growing over the coming decade’, latest yearbook from Swedish think tank says.
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‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline
Trump drew on fighting words in a speech after the parade, but Chinese media says US faces ‘uncertain tomorrow amid gunfire and slogans’.
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‘Mole people’: invisible reality of the homeless in the Philippines
Photos of a woman crawling out of a sewer have sparked debate on the lack of help and authorities’ punitive approach towards those living on the streets.
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Trump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei: US officials
The officials said the Israelis reported that they had an opportunity to kill the top Iranian leader, but Trump waved them off the plan.
16 Jun 2025 - 1:43AM
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Israel striking Iran surface-to-surface missile sites, army says
Air raid sirens rang out in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv on Sunday while missiles launched from Iran flew across the sky.
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9 arrested over fatal triad gang brawl in Hong Kong
Debt dispute sparked violent fight resulting in death of a 68-year-old suspected gang member.
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Asia’s industry leaders to lead region’s net-zero transformation
Energy Asia 2025 forum aims to speed up collaboration on sustainable energy solutions, economic development and environmental responsibility.
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Food security takes root: how China’s Xinjiang is at forefront of national push
As global food supply uncertainties mount, Chinese scientists transform salty soil into arable land suitable for growing crops.
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Trump says he hopes Israel and Iran can strike ceasefire
US president did not say if he has asked Israel to pause strikes but said sometimes ‘countries have to fight it out first’.
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US considers adding 36 countries to travel ban, State Department memo says
Earlier this month, Trump signed proclamation banning entry of citizens from 12 countries ‘to protect US against foreign terrorists’.
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Iran tells mediators it will not negotiate ‘while under attack’: official
Iran told Qatari, Omani mediators they will only pursue negotiations once Iran ‘completes its response’ to Israeli strikes, official said.
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Washington Post’s China reporters among journalists targeted in cyberattack
Attack – which may have compromised staff work emails – is most likely the work of a foreign government, The Wall Street Journal reported.
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Why China’s officials are braced for another round of performance inspections
Several provinces have been sending teams of ‘performance observers’ as part of a wider crackdown on wasteful spending.
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Diplomacy
Xi to meet Central Asian leaders as both sides seek ‘stronger coordination’
Summit in Kazakhstan expected to focus on transport, energy, security governance, digital economy and green transition, analysts say.
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China’s Wang Yi decries ‘unacceptable’ Israeli attack on Iran, urges diplomacy
In calls with Israeli and Iranian counterparts, China’s top diplomat says peaceful settlement still ‘viable’, warns of ‘dangerous precedent’.
15 Jun 2025 - 5:41PM
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Europe
Macron, on Greenland visit, berates Trump for threats against the territory
‘That’s not what allies do,’ said Macron. Trump has said US needs island for security reasons, has not ruled out use of force to secure it.
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G7 leaders in Canada to discuss Israel-Iran conflict, hope to avoid Trump clash
Trump, who has mused about annexing Canada, will arrive at a time when PM Carney is threatening reprisals if US does not lift import tariffs.
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Science
China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight
Chinese team’s carbide ceramic can withstand temperatures of up to 3,600 degrees Celsius, offering potential for aerospace and energy fields.
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Hong Kong plans new AI supercomputing centre to boost tech hub status
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Are Trump’s student visa curbs a self-inflicted wound on US innovation?
Upended policies could serve as a catalyst for China to position itself as hub for global education, research and investment, experts say.
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China’s landmark orbital refuelling mission: why US spy satellites hover nearby
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Hong Kong’s gig economy workers want industry regulated. Can city deliver?
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