52 m. ago Trump breaks with G7 stance, Nvidia to attend China expo: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Breaking with G7 stance, Trump says he’d welcome China and Russia in bloc US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would welcome the inclusion of China and Russia in the G7, putting him directly at odds with the bloc’s position on the two countries just as the Group of Seven summit got under way in Canada. 2. As US urges foreign investment, Chinese firms...

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67 m. ago How do the US robot dogs in Trump’s military parade stack up against China’s?

The US Army showed robot dogs during the 250th anniversary parade in Washington on Saturday, in a future-focused segment showcasing its pursuit of technological superiority in autonomous and intelligent combat. Two models of autonomous robotic dogs – formally known as quadruped unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) – and their operators marched alongside traditional army equipment, passing before President Donald Trump in front of the White House. The US Marine Corps also has robot dogs, using them...

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1 hour ago Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in appeal to Trump at G7

Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in appeal to Trump at G7  Euronews

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1 hour ago Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in direct appeal to Trump at G7 summit

Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in direct appeal to Trump at G7 summit  Euronews

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4 h. ago ‘A new China shock’: von der Leyen revives hard line on Beijing at G7 summit

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has accused Beijing of deliberately creating a near-monopoly in the global supply of rare earth elements, then weaponising the world’s reliance on those chains. Addressing the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday, von der Leyen made a hawkish return to form, reversing a course of toned-down criticism of China spurred by the return of US President Donald Trump in January. In two separate speeches in the first two months of the year, she...

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8 h. ago Imax CEO Rich Gelfond on China’s Summer Box Office Surge Despite Trump Tariffs: ‘Very Much Business as Usual’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Imax CEO Rich Gelfond on China’s Summer Box Office Surge Despite Trump Tariffs: ‘Very Much Business as Usual’ (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

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10 h. ago Exclusive | Trump Officials Weighed Broader China Tech Restrictions Ahead of Trade Talks

Exclusive | Trump Officials Weighed Broader China Tech Restrictions Ahead of Trade Talks  WSJ

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15 h. ago China attains leverage in trade war on the back of its trump card, rare earths.

The United States remains a dominant power in finance, while China has a pre-eminent position in the global industrial supply chain. That distinction between the world’s two largest economies was highlighted in the latest trade talks between Beijing and Washington, when China leveraged its trump card – rare earth elements. China dominates the global supply of rare earths, including 70 per cent of mining and around 90 per cent of refining these minerals. Rare earths are vital components in a vast...

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15 h. ago My Take | China attains leverage in trade war on the back of its trump card, rare earths.

My Take | China attains leverage in trade war on the back of its trump card, rare earths.  South China Morning Post

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15 h. ago Turning point: China is now more popular than the US under Trump

Turning point: China is now more popular than the US under Trump  Table.Briefings

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16 h. ago WATCH: Trump says ‘not a bad idea’ to include China in G7, removing Russia ‘a mistake’

WATCH: Trump says ‘not a bad idea’ to include China in G7, removing Russia ‘a mistake’  PBS

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17 h. ago Trump floats Russia and possibly China joining G7 at annual summit

Trump floats Russia and possibly China joining G7 at annual summit  New York Post

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20 h. ago Judge extends order against Trump bid to block Harvard’s foreign students

A federal judge in Boston on Monday said she would extend legal relief to Harvard University in its fight against the Donald Trump administration’s effort to halt the entry of Harvard students coming in from overseas. In a court hearing, US District Judge Allison Burroughs said she would extend until June 23 a temporary restraining order she issued a day after Trump unveiled a proclamation seeking to prevent Harvard’s international students from entering the country. The order would be in place...

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20 h. ago Trump Is Planning Semiconductor Tariffs to Fight China. They Will Be Costly.

Trump Is Planning Semiconductor Tariffs to Fight China. They Will Be Costly.  Barron's

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20 h. ago Breaking with G7 stance, Trump says he’d welcome China and Russia in bloc

Breaking with G7 stance, Trump says he’d welcome China and Russia in bloc  South China Morning Post

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21 h. ago Trump calls removing Russia from G8 ‘mistake,’ suggests adding China | Daily Sabah

Trump calls removing Russia from G8 ‘mistake,’ suggests adding China | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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26 h. ago Trump Trade War, China Slowdown, and Middle East Crisis Fuel Oil Volatility

Trump Trade War, China Slowdown, and Middle East Crisis Fuel Oil Volatility  FXEmpire

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28 h. ago Trump Touts China Trade Deal: Tariffs Back to Square One, Still Historically High

Trump Touts China Trade Deal: Tariffs Back to Square One, Still Historically High  CNET

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33 h. ago ‘Uncertain future’ for US, Hong Kong MTR’s allure: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline 2. Why are mainland Chinese tourists posing in front of MTR stations in Hong Kong? 3. China’s extreme heat shield breaks thermal limit on hypersonic flight 4. After the ceasefire, leaders of India and Pakistan seek cover...

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37 h. ago China Reviews Impact of US Data Curbs Due to Trump’s Budget Cuts

China Reviews Impact of US Data Curbs Due to Trump’s Budget Cuts  Bloomberg.com

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