61 h. ago China leads increased EV purchases as EU tariffs start to hit

China leads increased EV purchases as EU tariffs start to hit  Reuters

Events

7 d. ago Philippines to sign visiting forces deal with Canada to boost military ties

The deal will be the latest security pact in the face of the Philippines’ increasingly tense confrontations with China.

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8 d. ago Philippines and allies ready to fight if China restricts flights in South China Sea

Philippines defence secretary warns that country will take action against China’s increasing aggression in the disputed waters.

Politics

8 d. ago China says it is 'ready for war' with America as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%

China says it is 'ready for war' with America as Beijing boosts defence spending by 7.2%  GB News

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8 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: U.S. could delay auto levies, reports say; China appeals to WTO after latest increase

Trump tariffs live updates: U.S. could delay auto levies, reports say; China appeals to WTO after latest increase  CNBC

Politics

8 d. ago China widens fiscal window to step up spending, counteract US tariffs

An increase to China’s fiscal deficit ratio, its highest ceiling ever, indicates more spending and a more ‘proactive’ policy are in store.

Economics

8 d. ago China increases defence spending by slower pace than neighbours

Beijing’s military budget will hit US$245.2 million this year, but the proportion of GDP spent is smaller than the US or Russia.

Politics

8 d. ago China increases defence spending at slower pace than neighbours

Beijing’s military budget will hit US$245.2 million this year, but the proportion of GDP spent is smaller than the US or Russia.

Politics

9 d. ago China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions

China maintains defence spending increase at 7.2% amid roiling geopolitical tensions  Reuters

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9 d. ago China says it will increase support for AI, science and tech innovation

China says it will increase support for AI, science and tech innovation  Reuters

Science

9 d. ago Trump State Department nominee says private sector investment should replace foreign aid

Nato ambassador nominee pushes demand for alliance members to spend 5 per cent of GDP on defence.

Politics

9 d. ago China announces their own retaliatory tariffs after Trump increases levies against Beijing

China announces their own retaliatory tariffs after Trump increases levies against Beijing  CBS News

Politics

1 week ago ‘Gone down a lot’: why Chinese travellers are shunning US and Europe

China’s tourists are increasingly skipping Western destinations in favour of the Middle East and Southeast Asia, Travelex data shows.

Politics

1 week ago Taiwan plans to take defence spending to 3% of GDP. Will it ease US pressure?

Special budget aimed at showing island’s resolve to defend itself was announced after Trump’s renewed threats of higher tariffs on chip products.

Events

1 week ago China accuses US of ‘blackmail’ after Trump warns of increased tariffs

China accuses US of ‘blackmail’ after Trump warns of increased tariffs  The Hill

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2 w. ago Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Start March 4, Plus an Increase on China

Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Start March 4, Plus an Increase on China  The New York Times

Politics

2 w. ago New Trump Administration Proposals Would Increase US Shipping Costs to Punish China for Alleged Maritime Misdeeds

New Trump Administration Proposals Would Increase US Shipping Costs to Punish China for Alleged Maritime Misdeeds  Cato Institute

Politics

2 w. ago UK to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says

The British prime minister said the increase would be funded by cutting overseas development aid.

Politics

2 w. ago Putin backs Trump’s proposal for US, China and Russia to halve defence spending

Putin said he could not speak for China but Russia ‘could come to an agreement with the US [on cutting spending], we’re not against it’.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese ships in the Tasman 'a gift from Beijing' for defence spending

Chinese ships in the Tasman 'a gift from Beijing' for defence spending - expert  RNZ

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