37 h. ago In the face of Trump’s tariffs, Canada and China grow closer

In the face of Trump’s tariffs, Canada and China grow closer  The Washington Post

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39 h. ago Why India is losing ground over Bangladesh and Myanmar to regional rivals

India is facing multiple geopolitical challenges in the region as Bangladesh and Myanmar show signs of drifting away from New Delhi’s orbit amid its long-standing disputes with Pakistan and China. Dhaka has been drawing closer to Islamabad following the downfall in 2024 of its former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who had close ties with Delhi during her rule, while China has continued to maintain its influence in Myanmar since the junta in Naypyidaw ousted the elected government in a coup in...

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47 h. ago Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda driving countries closer to China: survey

United States President Donald Trump’s “America first” agenda is helping to make China great again and ushering in a “truly multipolar world”, according to a survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations. “A year on from Trump’s return, in countries across the globe, many people believe China is on the verge of becoming even more powerful,” the think tank said after surveying 25,949 people from 21 countries, including the US, China, Russia, Britain and Brazil. Most respondents thought...

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51 h. ago Canada, China pledge closer energy ties after years of strain

Canada, China pledge closer energy ties after years of strain  Yahoo

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4 d. ago AI risks: Why China and the US need to cooperate more closely

AI risks: Why China and the US need to cooperate more closely  Table.Briefings

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4 d. ago Qwen boss says Chinese AI models have 'less than 20%' chance of leapfrogging Western counterparts — despite China's $1 billion AI IPO week, capital can't close the gap alone

Qwen boss says Chinese AI models have 'less than 20%' chance of leapfrogging Western counterparts — despite China's $1 billion AI IPO week, capital can't close the gap alone  Tom's Hardware

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4 d. ago China could close technology gap with US despite chip constraints

China could close technology gap with US despite chip constraints  New Electronics

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5 d. ago EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe

EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe  Electrek

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5 d. ago China closely monitoring situation in Iran, no reports of Chinese casualties so far：FM spokesperson

China closely monitoring situation in Iran, no reports of Chinese casualties so far：FM spokesperson  Global Times

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6 d. ago Foreign, Hong Kong retailers close stores in mainland China amid changing dynamics

Mainland China’s retail and retail property sectors have suffered another blow amid a fresh wave of store closures by foreign and Hong Kong brands. “The series of closures come as a combined result of their outdated business models and profound changes in the macroeconomic environment,” said Wang Tianshi, an analyst at Shanghai-based LeadLeo Research Institute. “Compared with emerging mainland retailers, Hong Kong and foreign brands often remain under a ‘selling on the mainland’ phase, rather...

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7 d. ago China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say By Reuters

China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say By Reuters  Investing.com

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7 d. ago China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say

China is closing in on US technology lead despite constraints, AI researchers say  Reuters

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7 d. ago China and Ireland forge closer economic and educational partnerships under 15th Five

China and Ireland forge closer economic and educational partnerships under 15th Five-Year Plan  news.cgtn.com

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8 d. ago China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit — a step closer to near

China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit — a step closer to near-limitless clean energy.  Live Science

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1 week ago Watch Closely How China Talks About Venezuela. It’s the Taiwan Playbook.

Watch Closely How China Talks About Venezuela. It’s the Taiwan Playbook.  Barron's

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1 week ago China Moves Closer to Soybean Commitment as USDA Data Catches Up

China Moves Closer to Soybean Commitment as USDA Data Catches Up  RFD-TV

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1 week ago Will Donald Trump’s threats to Greenland help bring China and Europe closer together?

Donald Trump’s renewed threats to take over Greenland could pose a direct challenge to China’s ambitions in the Arctic, but some observers say it may also open the door to increased cooperation with Europe. Following the abduction of Venezuela’s former leader Nicolas Maduro, the White House swiftly turned its attention towards the self-governing Danish territory, adding that “of course, utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal”. On Sunday, the US...

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1 week ago Will Trump’s threats to Greenland help bring China and Europe closer together?

Will Trump’s threats to Greenland help bring China and Europe closer together?  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago IKEA to Close Seven Stores in China as Part of New Focus on Smaller Outlets

IKEA to Close Seven Stores in China as Part of New Focus on Smaller Outlets  The Wall Street Journal

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1 week ago Furniture retailer Ikea to close 7 stores in China amid property market slump

Ikea will close seven stores in mainland China, as the multinational furniture retailer grapples with the country’s weak property market and sluggish consumer spending, which have dampened demand for its goods. Following a comprehensive review, Ikea China said the seven stores would cease operations from February 2. These are located in Shanghai’s suburban Baoshan district, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Nantong and Xuzhou in eastern Jiangsu province, Ningbo in eastern Zhejiang province and Harbin in...

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