11 h. ago Chinese, Japanese groups issue joint call for Japan to return Tang dynasty stele

Chinese researchers and Japanese activists have renewed calls for Japan to return a Tang dynasty relic looted over 120 years ago. The effort to recover the Tang Honglu Well Stele comes amid rising regional tensions and Beijing’s ongoing national campaign to reclaim cultural heritage. Shanghai University’s Research Centre for Chinese Relics Overseas and Japanese cultural groups issued a joint declaration on Friday urging Tokyo to “correct historical errors” and return the stone monument, Chinese...

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12 h. ago In wake of Trump post, calls mount for China to impose rate cap on online loans

In wake of Trump post, calls mount for China to impose rate cap on online loans  South China Morning Post

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22 h. ago In Japan, fears of China’s antibiotics dominance spur calls for self

Medical professionals in Japan are concerned that China could dramatically ramp up trade pressure on Tokyo by adding antibiotics and ingredients for medicines to its list of exports subject to restrictions. Despite efforts over the last three years to increase domestic production of a range of commonly used medicines in Japan, the domestic medical sector still relies heavily on imports from China and restricting or halting imports would cause “huge trouble”, according to the experts. “Japan...

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27 h. ago China calls Trump battleship ‘easier target’ amid mixed US reception

China calls Trump battleship ‘easier target’ amid mixed US reception  Military Times

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37 h. ago China calls on US to abandon fixation with use of force against Iran

China calls on US to abandon fixation with use of force against Iran  chinadailyasia.com

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43 h. ago ‘Shared interests’: Xi Jinping and Mark Carney embark on China

China and Canada should build a new strategic partnership based on mutual respect and shared interests, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday as both sides sought to turn the page on years of diplomatic friction. In talks with visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing, Xi called for deeper and broader economic cooperation. “China-Canada economic and trade relations are mutually beneficial in nature, and both sides have gained from cooperation,” state news agency Xinhua quoted...

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58 h. ago China Opposes Use of Force in Iran Call as Trump Stirs Unease

China Opposes Use of Force in Iran Call as Trump Stirs Unease  Bloomberg.com

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59 h. ago Carney in China: Canada looks to reset bilateral ties, Beijing calls visit 'pivotal'

Carney in China: Canada looks to reset bilateral ties, Beijing calls visit 'pivotal'  Seeking Alpha

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60 h. ago China calls for peace, restraint in Iran situation during foreign ministers' phone call

China calls for peace, restraint in Iran situation during foreign ministers' phone call  news.cgtn.com

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65 h. ago China's top diplomat calls Carney visit 'turning point' in ties

China's top diplomat calls Carney visit 'turning point' in ties  The Mountaineer

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3 d. ago Trump administration faces backlash over Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China

Witnesses and lawmakers at a foreign affairs hearing blasted the Trump administration’s approval for the sale of Nvidia’s H200 AI chips to China and called for it to reverse the decision, as the White House’s top technology adviser defended the move in the administration’s first public testimony discussing the latest export control measures. Allowing China to buy Nvidia’s second most powerful AI chip is a “wrong path” that would “supercharge” Beijing’s military modernisation and damage the US’...

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3 d. ago China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus will increase calls for a stronger renminbi. Don’t expect much

China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus will increase calls for a stronger renminbi. Don’t expect much  Chatham House

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4 d. ago China, with recent ITU filings for 200,000+ satellites, calls for greater transparency and coordination among operators

China, with recent ITU filings for 200,000+ satellites, calls for greater transparency and coordination among operators  Space Intel Report

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4 d. ago China’s Viral New App Is a Safety Tool Called ‘Are You Dead?’

China’s Viral New App Is a Safety Tool Called ‘Are You Dead?’  Sixth Tone

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4 d. ago China calls for efforts toward political settlement of Ukraine crisis

China calls for efforts toward political settlement of Ukraine crisis  chinadailyasia.com

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4 d. ago Beijing calls on Hong Kong to take lead in globalising traditional Chinese medicine

China’s top health official has called on Hong Kong to serve as a key pillar in promoting traditional Chinese medicine globally, as the city’s leader pledged to align local policies with the national development strategy in the field. At a launch ceremony for the Chinese Medicine Hospital and nearby testing institute on Tuesday, National Health Commission head Lei Haichao offered advice for Hong Kong in advancing the development of traditional Chinese Medicine. “Serve the globe for the benefit...

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5 d. ago Why timing may be right for China to press North Korea on denuclearisation

The Ukraine war and Donald Trump’s return to the White House have significantly altered northeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape. North Korea’s defence treaty with Russia and leader Kim Jong-un’s decision to deploy troops to support Moscow have shattered any remaining illusions of strategic restraint. While Russia is believed to be supplying North Korea with finance and technology, Japan and South Korea are accelerating military spending and preparing for long-term confrontation, potentially –...

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5 d. ago Flagship CEO Calls Out Attacks on Science, Warns of China Dominance

Flagship CEO Calls Out Attacks on Science, Warns of China Dominance  BioSpace

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5 d. ago China says opposes foreign ‘interference’ in Iran, calls for ‘peace’

China says opposes foreign ‘interference’ in Iran, calls for ‘peace’  Arab News

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5 d. ago China AI has ‘less than 20%’ chance to exceed US over next 3 to 5 years: Alibaba scientist

China’s artificial intelligence efforts are unlikely to catch up with the United States in the near term despite making significant headway in recent years, according to the country’s leading AI researchers. The comments at a major industry conference in Beijing on Saturday underscored the gap between the two countries in semiconductor chips and chipmaking equipment, key resources for building out the infrastructure needed for developing cutting-edge AI models. Lin Junyang, technical lead of...

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