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China’s viral Labubu toy has an unlikely fan – the ruling Communist Party
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Law enforcement officers, including HSI and ICE agents, take people into custody in Phoenix, Arizona. Photo: Reuters
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Protests spread across US despite Trump threats, Los Angeles crackdown
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Not just robots: China’s high-end 3D printers shine at Europe’s top tech fair
Chinese firms optimistic about rising EU demand, as trade war narrows access to US market.
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Teen assassins plague Colombia decades after Escobar hired kids to kill
Poverty, manipulation, and lenient laws fuel a new generation of Colombian teen assassins for hire.
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Senator Miguel Uribe receives medical treatment in an ambulance after being shot and wounded in Bogota on June 7. Photo: AFP
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Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82
The pop visionary crafted hits that rivalled The Beatles throughout the 1960s, making the Beach Boys into America’s biggest selling band.
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Nvidia bets on European AI push amid shrinking China revenue
The chip designer pledged to build 20 AI factories on the continent, including a German facility in the works to be equipped with 10,000 GPUs.
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US pulling some personnel from Middle East as Iran tensions rise
Tensions in the region have been rising as US-Iran nuclear talks appear to have hit an impasse.
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After heated London talks, where do China-US trade relations stand?
Washington and Beijing have said the negotiations have led to consensus, though Chinese officials have shared fewer details.
12 Jun 2025 - 12:10PM
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Trade talks between the US and China appear to have led to an agreement, though officials from Beijing have not been as quick to share details as their American counterparts. Photo: Handout via Reuters
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China, US agree to ‘done deal’, Trump says, pending sign-off by President Xi
‘Full magnets, and any necessary rare earths, will be supplied, up front, by China,’ American leader adds, following trade talks in London.
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Trump cheered and booed at Les Miserables debut in Washington
Amid US protests and accusations of ‘dictatorial’ behaviour, Trump’s presence at the revolutionary tale sparks a mix of adoration and outrage.
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Trump crackdown on international students affects far more schools than Harvard
Financial repercussions of blocking foreign students and tuition would be felt by hundreds of colleges and the state economies they support.
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Trump admin launches review of Aukus submarine pact with Australia and UK
The move is likely to alarm Australia, which sees the submarines as critical to its defence as tensions grow over China’s military build-up.
12 Jun 2025 - 6:13AM
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Rubio seeking probe of Harvard collaboration on conference in China: report
The secretary of state wants to investigate if the school violated US sanctions over an event that may have included blacklisted officials.
12 Jun 2025 - 1:28AM
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Trump says again he’ll set unilateral tariffs in 2 weeks
US president plans to issue unilateral tariff rates to trading partners, offering ‘take it or leave it’ deals.
12 Jun 2025 - 11:27AM
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The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:37PM
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Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:00PM
United States & Canada
Protests to parades: Trump in a military mindset as troops hit US streets
US president touts intervention in cities like Los Angeles while preparing for a massive show of force in the capital.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:16PM
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Trump orders 700 Marines, more National Guard to quell LA unrest
Order follows California governor’s threat to sue US President Donald Trump, while Asian-American groups gird for possible fallout.
10 Jun 2025 - 4:01PM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
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