62 h. ago China warns US against ‘coercion’ as top officials prepare for trade talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng will be about ‘de-escalation, not a big trade deal’.

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3 d. ago Fear factor: more Japanese worry war ‘likely’ to break out in Asia, survey shows

Conflict in Ukraine and the growing assertiveness of China and North Korea are among the reasons for growing public anxiety, analysts say.

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2 w. ago Indian man trying to smuggle out US$2.8 million in cash and gold caught at Zambian airport

Those involved in transnational organised crime activities will be punished, Zambian officials warn.

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2 w. ago North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia should worry China

While China presents a united front with North Korea and Russia, the latter two growing closer puts Beijing’s own interests and influence at risk.

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3 w. ago Faced with Donald Trump’s hostility, is the European Union pivoting towards China?

The debate has not escaped notice in Washington, where several US officials have warned the bloc against turning to its No 1 enemy.

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3 w. ago US efforts to hobble China’s AI march can only backfire, top internet official warns

Officials from top web watchdog and advisory body call for greater regional cooperation, end to ‘zero-sum’ mindsets amid US tariff risks.

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3 w. ago China warns UK against 'politicising' British Steel as officials race to keep furnaces burning

China warns UK against 'politicising' British Steel as officials race to keep furnaces burning  BBC

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3 w. ago Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?

A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.

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4 w. ago China, North Korea and Russia military cooperation raises threats in the Pacific, US official warns

China, North Korea and Russia military cooperation raises threats in the Pacific, US official warns  AP News

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4 w. ago China and North Korea’s Ukraine war aid to Russia creates risk in Pacific: US admiral

The US Indo-Pacific Command head told senators China has provided tools and chips in return for submarine tech and other help.

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