19 h. ago China could build its own model of soft power in Africa through NGOs

Unlike the West’s approach, China’s aid is mostly state-led. The lack of a strong grass-roots presence leaves it open to misconceptions.

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36 h. ago US tariff policies could push countries to strengthen China ties: trade expert

China has room to build durable relations with other nations as they hedge against Trump uncertainty, Brookings Institution fellow says.

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55 h. ago China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says

China, Russia may build nuclear plant on moon to power lunar station, official says  Reuters

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5 d. ago Trump to gut US diplomacy in Africa, cut global soft power, according to draft order

‘Non-essential embassies and consulates in sub-Saharan Africa shall be closed’ and remaining missions to be consolidated, draft order says.

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7 d. ago USTR Targets China's Maritime Dominance With New Fee Structure and U.S.

USTR Targets China's Maritime Dominance With New Fee Structure and U.S.-Build Incentives  gCaptain

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1 week ago China’s EV battery king CATL joins with Sinopec to build swapping

World’s top maker of EV batteries and oil giant aim to build a ‘battery-swapping ecosystem across the whole nation’.

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2 w. ago In Japan, Nato chief warns of China’s ‘staggering’ military build

Nato chief Mark Rutte urged for a stronger Japan-Nato alliance amid concerns over China’s rapid military expansion and global stability threats.

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2 w. ago Grand Theft Auto Shanghai? Chinese scientists build a super virtual city – for police

A hyperrealistic rendering of China’s largest city may look like a video game setting, but it has a much more serious purpose.

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2 w. ago Grand Theft Auto Shanghai? Chinese scientists build a virtual city – for police

Grand Theft Auto Shanghai? Chinese scientists build a virtual city – for police  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Myanmar earthquake: can Asean step up to fill US aid vacuum?

The US aid retreat opens ways for China and India to use their humanitarian assistance to build influence.

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3 w. ago How Malaysia’s data centres became the engine powering China’s AI ambitions

China’s tech giants are rushing to build data centres in Malaysia, which offers cheap energy and access to cutting-edge chips.

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3 w. ago OpenAI to build open AI model as it faces competition from Meta and China’s DeepSeek

‘It feels important,’ OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman said. Move marks strategic shift by OpenAI, which has been a fierce defender of closed model.

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3 w. ago China should do ‘the right thing’ to build trust with Europe, former top diplomat says

Beijing needs to address EU concerns including over Ukraine war for ‘functional relationship’, according to ex-Spanish foreign minister.

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3 w. ago China should do ‘right thing’ to build trust with Europe, ex

China should do ‘right thing’ to build trust with Europe, ex-top diplomat says  South China Morning Post

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last month Global South must lead world economy as US retreats, Boao Forum hears

At annual forum in south China, experts call for developed world to unite and build new economic system as Trump threatens trade.

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last month Global South must lead world economy as US retreats, Boao Forum told

At annual gathering in south China, experts call for developed world to unite and build new economic system as Trump threatens trade.

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