3 h. ago Central Asia beckons for China’s cultural tourists retracing ancient Silk Road

When Beijing company executive Lillian Zhu saw the Tianjin Museum’s exhibition of Kazakhstan artefacts earlier this year, she was captivated by the vibrant culture of Central Asia and was determined to find out more. “It struck me how little I knew about the Silk Road countries beyond China. The fusion of nomadic and settled lifestyles is so intriguing,” she said. Inspired by the display of nearly 200 artefacts from Kazakhstan’s National Museum, Zhu booked a 15-day study tour this summer to the...

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9 h. ago TikTok row central to U.S.–China talks as Beijing pushes for Trump–Xi summit on home turf

TikTok row central to U.S.–China talks as Beijing pushes for Trump–Xi summit on home turf  investingLive

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14 h. ago China says ‘war can’t solve problems’ after Trump pushes NATO to slap sanctions on Beijing

China says ‘war can’t solve problems’ after Trump pushes NATO to slap sanctions on Beijing  The Indian Express

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15 h. ago China rejects US push for tariffs on Russian oil imports, says sanctions complicate issues

China rejects US push for tariffs on Russian oil imports, says sanctions complicate issues  Deccan Herald

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17 h. ago Death of 3 bright young scientists highlights China’s ruthless academic system

The death of three prominent young scientists from top Chinese universities in recent months has again put the country’s ambitious science goals and ruthless academic system under scrutiny. While none of their institutions has issued any official statement about the deaths, the cases have once again prompted criticism of China’s flawed talent system, which is characterised by cutthroat competition that can push young academics to the limits. Issues within China’s academic system include an “up...

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24 h. ago Hong Kong can use role in Xinjiang’s legal services as belt and road ‘bridge’

Hong Kong can use its role in Xinjiang’s legal services as a “bridge” to connect with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok has said at the end of a visit to the autonomous mainland Chinese region to promote the city’s legal system. Lam on Sunday concluded a four-day visit to Urumqi, the region’s capital, where he met with high-level government and party officials, representatives from Xinjiang’s legal and business sectors, as well as the Xinjiang...

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24 h. ago Will Trump’s tough stance push India into China’s sphere of influence?

Will Trump’s tough stance push India into China’s sphere of influence?  Investing.com

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42 h. ago China warns against ‘unilateral actions’ as US pushes tariffs over Russian oil

Beijing has warned against “unilateral actions” targeting Chinese interests, as the US intensifies pressure on Western allies to impose steep tariffs on China and India for allegedly “enabling” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by continuing to buy Russian oil. US President Donald Trump issued a letter to Nato members on Saturday, urging them to stop buying Russian oil and jointly impose major sanctions on Russia to help end its war in Ukraine. Trump also proposed that Nato collectively impose 50 per...

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46 h. ago China set to open world’s tallest bridge, expanding infrastructure push

China set to open world’s tallest bridge, expanding infrastructure push  The Washington Post

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53 h. ago 'A tool of hegemony': China hits back at U.S. push for G7 tariffs on India, Beijing over Russian oil

'A tool of hegemony': China hits back at U.S. push for G7 tariffs on India, Beijing over Russian oil  MSN

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62 h. ago Apple Rises Even as iPhone Air Rollout in China Gets Pushed Back

Apple Rises Even as iPhone Air Rollout in China Gets Pushed Back  Yahoo Finance

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3 d. ago Trump to push G7 for higher tariffs on India, China over Russian oil: Report

Trump to push G7 for higher tariffs on India, China over Russian oil: Report  India Today

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3 d. ago Chinese biotech firm MGI’s DNA sequencers gaining in the market, BGI CEO says

DNA sequencers from Chinese firm MGI Tech can rival those from global market leader Illumina in spite of US sanctions, according to Yin Ye, CEO of BGI Group, former parent of the Shenzhen-based biotech company. MGI’s sequencers offer the best “comprehensive value” in terms of time, quality and cost, Yin said in an interview on the sidelines of the BioHK 2025 conference on Thursday. Yin, 46, pointed out that MGI’s latest product, the DNBSEQ-T7+, is “pushing physics and chemistry to the limit”, as...

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3 d. ago China Pushes Belt and Road, Leads Global South Think Tank Alliance at UN Day 2025

China Pushes Belt and Road, Leads Global South Think Tank Alliance at UN Day 2025  Modern Diplomacy

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3 d. ago ‘Just hiccups’: Trump’s India nominee pledges to pull New Delhi away from Beijing

US President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to India on Thursday pushed back on fears that New Delhi was drifting towards China, pledging to draw India closer to the US, open its markets to American goods and end Russian oil purchases, while telling senators that India and China had little in common and were unlikely to forge closer ties. “While we might have our moments of hiccups right now, we are on the track of resolving that. Our relationship with the Indian government is much...

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3 d. ago Nvidia's China Chip Boom Faces Threat As Beijing Pushes For Homegrown AI

Nvidia's China Chip Boom Faces Threat As Beijing Pushes For Homegrown AI  Benzinga

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3 d. ago WEEK IN REVIEW: Trump and Xi Could Meet After Fresh U.S.–China Diplomatic Push

WEEK IN REVIEW: Trump and Xi Could Meet After Fresh U.S.–China Diplomatic Push  The China-Global South Project

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3 d. ago Russian Study On Beijing's Policies: 'Xi Is Associated With A China That Aspires To Global Leadership'

Russian Study On Beijing's Policies: 'Xi Is Associated With A China That Aspires To Global Leadership'  MEMRI

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3 d. ago For EU and China, Beijing parade was a missed chance to build bridges

The recent military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of victory against the Japanese invasion was a stunning display of precision and power. Rows of soldiers moved with robotic synchrony and new weapons systems – hypersonic missiles, stealth aircraft and autonomous drones – rolled past Tiananmen Square, signalling China’s arrival as a military peer to the United States. The presence of leaders from across the Global South, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean...

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3 d. ago China backs Three Gorges megaproject, hot on heels of giant Tibet dam

China’s top economic planner has flagged a megaproject to expand shipping capacity on the Three Gorges, slated to span the coming five-year plan, while also calling for greater investment to drive strategic initiatives. In a report submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Wednesday, Zheng Shanjie, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), underscored the need to push major infrastructure projects such as the new shipping channel on the...

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