12 h. ago Paraded mainland China weaponry shows Beijing’s focus on Taiwan: analysts

The latest weapons systems featured in China’s Victory Day parade have shown Beijing’s sharp focus on safeguarding its sovereign integrity over Taiwan and its capability to defend against any attempt to break away, analysts observed. Although Taiwan was not directly mentioned in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote address on Wednesday, it is often used by military observers as a yardstick to measure the People’s Liberation Army’s capabilities and progress. The cutting-edge weapons showcased...

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64 h. ago India’s ‘dead economy’ growth hailed, but Trump’s tariffs pose risks

India’s stronger-than-expected economic growth of 7.8 per cent in the April–June quarter has been hailed by leaders as a resounding retort to US President Donald Trump’s claim that the country’s economy is “dead”, even as experts warn that retaliatory tariffs from Washington could weigh on the outlook. Bilateral ties have plummeted recently after Trump enacted a 50 per cent import tariff on India last week, doubling a 25 per cent import tariff as a penalty for New Delhi’s purchase of sanctioned...

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7 d. ago Chinese firms slam Trump’s claim that Europe gives them ‘a complete pass’

US President Donald Trump has dragged China into his battle against European taxes and regulations targeting American technology giants, accusing Europe of singling out US firms and giving Chinese tech companies “a complete pass”. The claim was quickly rejected by the Chinese business community, with one executive dismissing Trump’s post as “political rhetoric” that does not “align with the reality”, while analysts said the attack was likely part of Trump’s plan to pressure Europe into easing...

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1 week ago Trump lawyer Alina Habba unlawfully appointed as US attorney, judge rules

A judge on Thursday sided with two New Jersey criminal defendants who sought to block a former personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, Alina Habba, from prosecuting them based on a claim she was unlawfully appointed as the state’s top federal prosecutor. The ruling is a setback for the Justice Department under Trump, which manoeuvred to keep Habba in her post and circumvent a judicial decision not to extend her 120-day interim tenure. “Faced with the question of whether Ms Habba is...

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2 w. ago Beijing denies Trump’s claim that Xi vowed not to invade Taiwan during his presidency

Beijing denies Trump’s claim that Xi vowed not to invade Taiwan during his presidency  Yahoo News Canada

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2 w. ago Beijing doubles down on reunification rhetoric, rejects Taiwan separation after Trump claim

Beijing doubles down on reunification rhetoric, rejects Taiwan separation after Trump claim  Malay Mail

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2 w. ago 'China is very patient': Donald Trump claims Xi assured him Beijing won’t invade Taiwan during his presidency; US president 'appreciates'

'China is very patient': Donald Trump claims Xi assured him Beijing won’t invade Taiwan during his presidency; US president 'appreciates'  MSN

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2 w. ago 'China is very patient': Donald Trump claims Xi assured him Beijing won’t invade Taiwan during his presid

'China is very patient': Donald Trump claims Xi assured him Beijing won’t invade Taiwan during his presid  Times of India

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2 w. ago 'China is very patient': Trump says Xi Jinping told him Beijing will not invade Taiwan during his presidency

'China is very patient': Trump says Xi Jinping told him Beijing will not invade Taiwan during his presidency  Firstpost

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4 w. ago Will TSMC tech leak and Trump’s demands threaten Taiwan’s top chipmaker status?

The unprecedented leak of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC)’s most advanced technology in a major commercial espionage case has sparked concern on the island over whether the incident could undermine its global standing in chipmaking. Adding to the company’s growing headache, pressure is mounting from US demands, including US President Donald Trump’s claim on Tuesday that the firm would invest US$300 billion in the United States in exchange for better tariff terms for Taiwan,...

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