55 m. ago Li Qiang urges Brics collective action as Trump tariff deadline looms

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged Brics nations to lead reforms of global governance, calling on member states to uphold independence and act collectively amid the threat of higher tariffs from the United States. “As the leading bloc of the Global South, Brics countries should strive to be a pioneering force in advancing the reform of global governance,” Li said in a speech at the Brics summit on Sunday. At an event widely seen as a direct challenge to the Western-led world order, the premier...

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59 m. ago China Ran Disinformation Campaign Against Rafale Jets After India

China Ran Disinformation Campaign Against Rafale Jets After India-Pakistan Clash: French Report  SOFX

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70 m. ago How China’s C919 could win big from revived US jet engine exports: analysts

China is expected to sustain production of its home-grown aircraft and expand access to foreign skies, following the United States’ removal of a ban on selling American jet engine parts and technology to Chinese buyers. But analysts cautioned that earlier export restrictions imposed by the Trump administration had a chilling effect – one that could harden Beijing’s resolve to accelerate the development of indigenous engines and other critical components. Sales resumed last week after a bilateral...

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70 m. ago How China’s C919 aircraft could win big from revived US jet engine exports

China is expected to sustain production of its home-grown aircraft and expand access to foreign skies, following the United States’ removal of a ban on selling American jet engine parts and technology to Chinese buyers. But analysts cautioned that earlier export restrictions imposed by the Trump administration had a chilling effect – one that could harden Beijing’s resolve to accelerate the development of indigenous engines and other critical components. Sales resumed last week after a bilateral...

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70 m. ago Chinese feminist icon Song Jia praises peers, says being ‘pretty’ is not enough

She is one of China’s up-and-coming feminist icons, and for many people, actress Song Jia’s acceptance speech at a recent film awards ceremony cemented that position. Song Jia won the prestigious Shanghai TV Festival’s Magnolia Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and moved many with her empowering acceptance speech. She was recognised for her portrayal of legendary feminist figure Zhang Guimei, a Chinese educator and principal of Huaping High School for Girls in the 2024 television series...

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72 m. ago China overtakes US to become world’s R&D research leader on the back Trump’s academic research cuts

China overtakes US to become world’s R&D research leader on the back Trump’s academic research cuts  bne IntelliNews

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77 m. ago Calls grow for China's household sector to be bigger economic driver

Calls grow for China's household sector to be bigger economic driver  Reuters

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1 hour ago What China’s DeepSeek AI reveals about Beijing’s red lines on North Korea

What China’s DeepSeek AI reveals about Beijing’s red lines on North Korea  NK News

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2 h. ago China Resources Medical Initiates Legal Action Over Yan Hua IOT Dispute

China Resources Medical Initiates Legal Action Over Yan Hua IOT Dispute  TipRanks

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2 h. ago Trump’s Chinese drone issue, Viagra’s potential against cancer: 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. Trump wants to ground China’s drones – but have they flown too high to reach? 2. New Communist Party rules hint Xi Jinping is delegating more power to deputies 3. Why Singapore refused to be a ‘Third China’ – and how Lee Kuan Yew made it clear 4. Chinese study uncovers cancer-fighting potential...

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2 h. ago China approves Ethiopian soymeal imports to diversify supply

China approves Ethiopian soymeal imports to diversify supply  Reuters

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2 h. ago Is China’s Xi Jinping stepping down? His absence from Brics summit fuels speculation

Is China’s Xi Jinping stepping down? His absence from Brics summit fuels speculation  Firstpost

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3 h. ago Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit

When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in China next week for his second official visit, he will have more than the typical diplomatic niceties to discuss with President Xi Jinping. A major task on Albanese’s agenda, besides routine topics like trade, will be to explain his country’s stance on Chinese investment – in particular, addressing the controversy over the ownership and potential government-influenced sale of the Darwin the Post has learned from sources with knowledge of...

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3 h. ago Exclusive | Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit

Exclusive | Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit  South China Morning Post

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3 h. ago The edge that lured flying insect detective Jason Chapman to China

As a world expert on insect migration, Jason Chapman knows a thing or two about the impact of travel. The top British ecologist has now made his own move, a career decision that has underscored the growing prominence of China in the fields of natural science. Chapman’s decision to leave the UK for a full-time position at a Chinese university reflects the country’s expanding global influence in research. This includes a cutting-edge radar that can track flying insects, technology that the...

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3 h. ago The China edge that lured the world’s top flying insect detective

As a world expert on insect migration, Jason Chapman knows a thing or two about the impact of travel. The top British ecologist has now made his own move, a career decision that has underscored the growing prominence of China in the fields of natural science. Chapman’s decision to leave the UK for a full-time position at a Chinese university reflects the country’s expanding global influence in research. This includes a cutting-edge radar that can track flying insects, technology that the...

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3 h. ago Hundreds gather as Hong Kong bids farewell to China’s Shandong

Hundreds of people have flocked to the Hong Kong waterfront to catch a final glimpse of the Shandong aircraft carrier and its fleet as they conclude their five-day port call to the city, with the No 2 official saying the visit has boosted residents’ national pride. During his speech on Monday, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said the port call, which was part of the celebration marking the 28th anniversary of the city’s handover to China, had demonstrated the country’s care and staunch support...

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4 h. ago New generating unit at SW China hydropower station starts operation

New generating unit at SW China hydropower station starts operation  China Daily

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4 h. ago China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia: Premier Li

China ready to promote flagship Belt and Road project, boost trade, investment with Ethiopia: Premier Li  China Daily

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4 h. ago Why France is toasting China’s new tariff on European brandy

China’s new anti-dumping duty targeting European brandy unexpectedly became the toast of France over the weekend, after Beijing granted exemptions to a string of French cognac makers. The cordial reaction in Paris came as a surprise to many analysts, who had initially predicted that China’s decision to impose the tariff might further raise tensions with the European Union and sour preparations for an upcoming leaders’ summit in Beijing. But French leaders ended up hailing the ruling as a...

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