2 h. ago Brics countries eye multilateral mechanism to help global economy: Brazilian official

Plan would follow World Bank agency’s guarantee model and help developing nations lure foreign direct investment amid Trump’s US tariffs.

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4 h. ago Trump reiterates that he spoke with China's Xi, offers no details

Trump reiterates that he spoke with China's Xi, offers no details  Reuters

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4 h. ago China considering exempting some US products from tariffs: reports

China considering exempting some US products from tariffs: reports  The Hill

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5 h. ago In China, pure EVs regain market leadership on lithium cost, battery technology

Lithium prices are just one-ninth of the peak in 2022, allowing EV makers to win over new buyers in mainland China.

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5 h. ago South Korea, US aim for ‘July package’ to resolve tariff disputes

Seoul has offered to partner with Washington in shipbuilding and energy, and says it aims to address their bilateral trade imbalance.

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6 h. ago Baidu offers new AI models with enhanced features, lower cost than DeepSeek’s products

The lower cost would help developers focus on creating ‘more super interesting and useful’ AI applications, Baidu CEO Robin Li says.

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8 h. ago Product shortages and empty store shelves loom with falling shipments from China

Product shortages and empty store shelves loom with falling shipments from China  NBC News

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13 h. ago China's Baidu says its Kunlun chip cluster can train DeepSeek

China's Baidu says its Kunlun chip cluster can train DeepSeek-like models  Reuters

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16 h. ago Prosperity summit returns to Hong Kong next month with focus on AI, trade wars

Summit founder Regina Ip says she is confident this year’s gathering will be another successful event that will enhance city’s global connectivity.

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16 h. ago China could build its own model of soft power in Africa through NGOs

Unlike the West’s approach, China’s aid is mostly state-led. The lack of a strong grass-roots presence leaves it open to misconceptions.

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16 h. ago Auto show: German, Japan carmakers embrace Chinese AI as Tesla awaits Beijing’s nod on FSD

AI models developed by Chinese tech companies, including DeepSeek and Big Tech firms, have emerged as popular choices for carmakers.

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27 h. ago Ukraine war: Trump tells Putin ‘STOP!’ attacks on Kyiv, in rare criticism of Russian leader

Frustrated by stalled US-led talks over peace in Ukraine, Trump offered rare criticism of the Russian leader, as he seeks a deal with Zelensky and Putin.

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29 h. ago Beijing offers to lift sanctions on MEPs, hoping to revive EU

Beijing offers to lift sanctions on MEPs, hoping to revive EU-China investment deal  MSN

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31 h. ago Intel partners with AI firm ModelBest, chip designer Black Sesame on smart car systems

The collaborations reflect demand in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, for more computing power in sophisticated cockpits.

Culture

32 h. ago South Korea says DeepSeek sent data to ByteDance owned servers in China without consent

DeepSeek previously said it overlooked data protection laws when transferring input to a Beijing-based cloud service platform owned by ByteDance, the parent of TikTok.

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37 h. ago China’s Pop Mart exercises pricing power as Labubu popularity surges abroad

Company raises prices in US and moves more production to Vietnam to combat margin pressure amid tariff uncertainty.

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37 h. ago Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as tariffs bite

Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as tariffs bite  Financial Times

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37 h. ago Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as US tariffs bite

Chinese factories slow production and send workers home as US tariffs bite  Financial Times

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38 h. ago Why China’s robot makers are unfazed by US tariffs: ‘we’re the only supplier’

Many firms say they feel little pressure to lower prices, as there are few viable alternatives to their products.

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38 h. ago TSMC shows off new tech for stitching together bigger, faster chips

The Taiwanese chipmaking giant will begin production with its advanced A14 fabrication process in 2028.

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