8 h. ago CK Hutchison gets encouraging signs of a deal with Panama government

A senior Panamanian official said on Monday that Panama will remain flexible and potentially reach an agreement with CK Hutchison as the Latin American country navigates the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. “We are working on a plan in case that [Panama’s Supreme Court] ruling goes against the extension of the contract” for CK Hutchison, said Jose Ramon Icaza, Panama’s minister of canal affairs. “In that case, we have to step in as the Panama Maritime Authority to take...

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9 h. ago China AI plan offers hope for robot companions and kids by 2035

When the Chinese government launched the “AI+” initiative in August, it was widely perceived as a new economic stimulus. However, observers may have underestimated Beijing’s true ambition. On October 10, senior officials and experts published a series of analyses in the official journal E-Government, offering the public its first comprehensive look at the initiative’s deeper strategic intent. Far from being merely an economic policy, “AI+” is a decade-long national blueprint designed to propel...

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12 h. ago Tech, Targets, and Tensions: Decoding Xi's Priorities for China's Next Five

Tech, Targets, and Tensions: Decoding Xi's Priorities for China's Next Five-Year Plan  Asia Society

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28 h. ago China kicks off fourth plenum to map out economic plan: 5 things to know

China kicks off fourth plenum to map out economic plan: 5 things to know  Nikkei Asia

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29 h. ago Explainer: What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five

Explainer: What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five-year plan  China Daily

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32 h. ago China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far

China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far  BBC

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48 h. ago What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five

What to know about key Party meeting that will shape China's next five-year plan  chinadailyasia.com

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2 d. ago EU Finally Has a Plan to Fend Off the US and China, But It’s Running Out of Time

EU Finally Has a Plan to Fend Off the US and China, But It’s Running Out of Time  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago More than a tech hub, Northern Metropolis can be a cradle for culture

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is more than a mere zoning plan; it is a crucial part of China’s development strategy and a pivotal step towards elevating the Greater Bay Area’s (GBA) global profile. With development now under way, the conversation must shift to a new realm: soft power. The Northern Metropolis should not be just another new town designed to address Hong Kong’s housing and industrial needs. Rather, it must emerge as a zone of cultural emancipation that takes the GBA’s development...

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3 d. ago The ‘Secret Plan’ China Used to Built the Largest Navy On Earth

The ‘Secret Plan’ China Used to Built the Largest Navy On Earth  National Security Journal

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4 d. ago US phones allies over rare earths, China’s food security: 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. ‘This is China versus the world’: US calls allies over Beijing rare earth curbs US President Donald Trump’s administration vowed on Wednesday to work with its allies and other countries to get an upper hand in its trade talks with China, claiming Beijing’s recent rare earth control as a sign of being an “unreliable partner” that threatens global supply...

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5 d. ago Chinese airlines oppose US plan to stop flights over Russia on way to America

All major Chinese airlines operating flights to the United States have formally opposed or asked for reconsideration of a US government proposal that could bar them from flying over Russian airspace on US routes as early as next month. In a filing to the US Department of Transportation on Tuesday, Air China said it “opposes” the proposal because it would make travel more inconvenient for passengers. “Air China estimates that at least 4,400 passengers holding Air China tickets for travel in...

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5 d. ago Why a police DNA collection drive in China has sparked privacy worries

A controversial plan by police in a northern Chinese city to build a crime-fighting tool using blood samples from men has sparked a debate over privacy rights. Police in Xilinhot in Inner Mongolia announced last month that they would start collecting DNA samples to update a data bank for identification information used for such items as ID cards and passports, according to a report by China Newsweek magazine. The police also said at the time that the samples would help in “preventing elderly and...

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6 d. ago UK expects to have full sight of China embassy plan before decision, minister says

UK expects to have full sight of China embassy plan before decision, minister says  Reuters

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7 d. ago China Beauty Brand Shifts Expansion Plan as US Tensions Rise

China Beauty Brand Shifts Expansion Plan as US Tensions Rise  Bloomberg.com

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7 d. ago Australia rushes minerals plan ahead of Trump meet to counter China’s curbs

Australia is formulating a plan for its critical minerals reserve that will focus on sales of future production, limiting the need for a physical stockpile, industry sources said, as Australian and US leaders prepare to meet next week. Australia’s critical minerals task force hosted a call last week with miners and project developers across a range of metals as it steps up industry consultations, according to four sources familiar with the matter. The task force is seeking by the end of the year...

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9 d. ago China’s 2035 plan pushes wind and solar capacity toward 3,600 GW

China’s 2035 plan pushes wind and solar capacity toward 3,600 GW  Energies Media

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1 week ago China hits out at US plan to ban Chinese carriers from Russian airspace

Beijing on Friday criticised the Trump administration’s proposal to ban Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace on US routes, warning that Washington’s policies could hurt American businesses. US transport regulators proposed the ban on Thursday in a bid to eliminate what they described as an unfair advantage enjoyed by Chinese carriers flying shorter, cheaper routes via Russia. The Chinese foreign ministry said such restrictions would be detrimental to people-to-people exchanges with the...

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1 week ago Transformation of China’s supersized market will suit Italian investors: Wang Yi

Beijing is committed to a “fair” playing field for Italian investors, top diplomat Wang Yi pledged in Rome on Wednesday, as he courted international support for China’s next five-year plan. Addressing a joint press conference with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, the Chinese foreign minister also announced a further extension to Beijing’s unilateral visa-free entry policy for Italian citizens. In an apparent message to the European Union, Wang highlighted “mutual respect” as “the right...

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1 week ago India Ramps Up ₹7,350 Crore Rare Earth Plan As China Expands Export Curbs

India Ramps Up ₹7,350 Crore Rare Earth Plan As China Expands Export Curbs  MSN

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