35 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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57 m. ago Why top Chinese scientist warned public against ‘hubris’ over country’s advances

The Chinese people have been urged to stay “calm and objective” about the country’s advances in cutting-edge weapons by a veteran rocket scientist, who warned “a lot of effort” was still needed. An array of advanced rockets, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, featured in last month’s Victory Day parade in Beijing along with other hi-tech weapons, generating considerable public enthusiasm. In an interview for a popular video account, Zhao Ruian, 84, a former researcher with the China...

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57 m. ago Apple’s iPhone and beauty products lead the charge in record

Alibaba Group Holding kicked off direct sales for its annual Singles’ Day shopping festival on Monday, with initial figures surpassing last year’s performance – a sign of strengthening domestic consumption during China’s biggest online retail event. Since direct sales began on Taobao and Tmall at 8pm on Monday, 80 brands had exceeded 100 million yuan (US$13.8 million) in sales within the first hour, while more than 30,000 brands doubled their takings from a year earlier, according to data...

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62 m. ago Eight Of Top 10 U.S. Imports From China In 2018 Down More Than 50% Now

Eight Of Top 10 U.S. Imports From China In 2018 Down More Than 50% Now  Forbes

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87 m. ago Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week to hopefully ease tensions before US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping potentially meet on the sidelines of this year’s Apec summit. The meeting was in doubt when Trump threatened to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China, despite later relenting that it might not be sustainable. Washington blamed Beijing for the escalation,...

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87 m. ago The View | Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

The View | Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?  South China Morning Post

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1 hour ago US doubles down on Trump admin push to rebuild industrial base amid China pressure

US doubles down on Trump admin push to rebuild industrial base amid China pressure  Fox Business

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1 hour ago Major foreign banks raise China’s GDP forecast, annual target seen as ‘on track’

Several major banks forecast stronger economic growth for China this year, buoyed by third-quarter data showing slightly better-than-expected expansion despite domestic and external headwinds. Investment bank Goldman Sachs raised its full-year gross domestic product forecast for 2025 from 4.8 per cent to 4.9 per cent, noting that the government’s target of “around 5 per cent” remains “largely on track”. The bank also revised its estimate for 2026, up slightly from 4.2 per cent to 4.3 per cent,...

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2 h. ago Landmark Studio Recording of Xiaogang Ye’s ‘Song of Farewell’ Starts in China

Landmark Studio Recording of Xiaogang Ye’s ‘Song of Farewell’ Starts in China  OperaWire

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2 h. ago Despite US push, China poised to dominate rare earths for years

Despite US push, China poised to dominate rare earths for years  Al Jazeera

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2 h. ago The 12th China International Poster Biennial: An Academic Feast of Civilizational Exchange

The 12th China International Poster Biennial: An Academic Feast of Civilizational Exchange  Yahoo Finance

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3 h. ago Pat Conroy says China’s claims RAAF aircraft illegally entered its airspace ‘factually incorrect’ – as it happened

Pat Conroy says China’s claims RAAF aircraft illegally entered its airspace ‘factually incorrect’ – as it happened  The Guardian

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3 h. ago Australia and the US have signed a critical minerals deal to take on China’s monopoly. Here’s what you need to know

Australia and the US have signed a critical minerals deal to take on China’s monopoly. Here’s what you need to know  The Guardian

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3 h. ago Step Into China’s Imperial Glory: Why Beijing’s National Museum and Palace Museum Are Must

Step Into China’s Imperial Glory: Why Beijing’s National Museum and Palace Museum Are Must-Sees  Travel And Tour World

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3 h. ago Air strikes and insults: Trump’s feud with Colombia threatens key alliance

For decades, Colombia and the United States have been devoted allies, sharing military intelligence, a robust trade relationship and a multibillion-dollar fight against drug trafficking. Now that is all at risk as the US ramps up deadly air strikes off Colombia’s coast and the leaders of both nations trade scathing verbal attacks. US President Donald Trump called Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla fighter and Colombia’s first leftist president, an “illegal drug dealer”. Petro called Trump “rude”...

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3 h. ago US and Australia sign critical minerals deal as a way to counter China

US and Australia sign critical minerals deal as a way to counter China  Euronews.com

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3 h. ago Malaysia’s illegal firework trade under fire as ‘coconut’ explosive injures 22

What should have been an evening of light and celebration to mark Diwali in Malaysia descended into chaos on Monday after a fireworks blast injured 22 people, reigniting concerns over lax enforcement of a ban on high-powered explosives. The explosion in Kulim, northern Kedah state, left one man with a fractured skull while others suffered burns and broken bones, police said. Unconfirmed local media reports said other injuries included severed fingers and permanent hearing loss. Kulim district...

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4 h. ago Bitcoin slides below $108,000; volatility to continue amid US

Bitcoin slides below $108,000; volatility to continue amid US-China tensions: analyst  theblock.co

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4 h. ago At China’s Canton Fair, exporters sense a warming trend in yuan settlements

At the ongoing autumn edition of the Canton Fair in Guangzhou – China’s oldest and largest trade exhibition – Chinese exporters are noticing a quietly spreading shift: an increasing number of overseas clients, particularly from emerging markets such as Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Africa, are proactively proposing to settle trade orders in yuan. Wang Lilin, sales director at diesel generator manufacturer Keypower, said the company had seen a clear rise in yuan settlements over the past two...

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4 h. ago Australia news live: China claims RAAF aircraft ‘illegally’ entered its airspace during flares incident

Australia news live: China claims RAAF aircraft ‘illegally’ entered its airspace during flares incident  The Guardian

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