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US tech curbs ‘incentivise’ China, Trump-Xi talks may ‘happen soon’: SCMP daily highlights

From hopes the US-China trade row could ease to America’s dependency on critical minerals, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

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US President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. US officials said on Sunday that the trade talks between the countries could ease after discussions they said could happen soon. Photos: AFP/Pool and Getty Images/TNS
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1. US says trade row with China could ease after Trump-Xi talks

A senior member of US President Donald Trump’s economic team said on Sunday that Trump may speak with China’s President Xi Jinping “very soon”, adding that any such call could help break the impasse in trade talks between the world’s two biggest economies.

2. How US tech curbs pushed China to innovate, and where a ‘super AI’ could emerge

US law professor Angela Zhang says regulating AI is “like buying insurance” and precautions must be taken, especially by pioneers in the field.

3. China adds aerial refuelling to pilot training in move to boost combat readiness

Adding aerial refuelling to pilot training is seen as a significant step for China’s air force. Photo: Xinhua
Adding aerial refuelling to pilot training is seen as a significant step for China’s air force. Photo: Xinhua

China’s air force has introduced aerial refuelling to its pilot training programme as the People’s Liberation Army tries to step up combat readiness and long-range capabilities.

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