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China’s military says Japan ‘breaching pacifist constitution’ with missile tests
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China and Japan must beat mutual hostility while also handling tariffs: envoy
‘Japanese companies hold a firm belief that they cannot compete globally without succeeding in the Chinese market’: Kenji Kanasugi.
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How US military power depends on China’s rare earths
As Beijing restricts critical mineral exports, the US defense sector's reliance on China for these essential inputs increasingly jeopardizes its military readiness and supply chain security.
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Taiwanese YouTuber Gym Boss live-streams unfiltered look at mainland China
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China’s J-20 stealth fighter’s radar leap credited to semiconductor scientist Xu Xiangang
Shandong University says breakthroughs led by Professor Xu Xiangang have helped the Mighty Dragon triple its radar detection range.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:00AM
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As the PLA adopts civilian technology, Chinese bureaucracy could hinder progress
The private sector is finally becoming a real force in defence procurement, but issues such as US sanctions, red tape and corruption remain.
11 Jun 2025 - 10:17AM
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EU in Latin America touts itself as ‘just’ partner amid US-China rivalry
Speaking in Brazil and aiming bloc’s message at Global South, senior envoy also extols shared agenda for green and digital transition.
11 Jun 2025 - 4:44AM
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Chinese children under 14 become latest targets of tougher US visa policies
Embassy in Beijing says that a rule that allowed children to apply for a visa without attending an interview has been scrapped.
10 Jun 2025 - 10:00PM
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From AI to chips: China courts private tech firms to help drive next 5-year plan
Businesses in emerging sectors tapped to help shape innovation-led 2026-2030 strategy, analysts say.
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10 Jun 2025 - 9:15PM
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‘Chaotic era’: Chinese state media say LA protests are proof of a broken America
Xinhua and other state media highlight federal-state conflict sparked by Trump policies, as social media users gloat over ‘boomerang’ effect.
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Xi urges South Korea’s new leader to set relations with China on ‘right course’
Lee Jae-myung took office last week after an election campaign in which he had pledged to establish stronger ties with Beijing.
10 Jun 2025 - 6:05PM
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China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to unite amid trade war turbulence
Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.
5 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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United States & Canada
Trump signals willingness to lower China tariffs ‘at some point’
‘I’m going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much,’ Trump said.
5 May 2025 - 12:50AM
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China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US
While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.
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China warns US against ‘coercion’ as top officials prepare for trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng will be about ‘de-escalation, not a big trade deal’.
7 May 2025 - 3:42PM
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Solidarity pledge to South African general comes after Washington’s controversial move to fast-track asylum for 59 white Afrikaners.
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Microplastics from biodegradable material may be linked to diabetes, study finds
Polylactic acid – used in food packaging, disposable tableware and clothing – found to alter gut metabolism and harm gut barrier of mice.
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