5 h. ago China, Vietnam set for first joint army drills, Beijing’s defence ministry says

China and Vietnam are set to conduct their first joint army training exercise, according to the Chinese defence ministry. In a statement posted on its website on Sunday, the ministry announced that the joint exercise would be held this month in southern China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, which borders Vietnam. Military ties between the Communist Party-led neighbours have deepened in recent months despite territorial disputes, as the close economic partners seek ways to navigate the US...

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6 d. ago China and Serbia gear up for first joint military training exercise

China will hold its first joint military training exercise with the Serbian military this month as defence ties deepen between Beijing and the Balkan country. Chinese defence ministry spokesman Jiang Bin said on Monday that army special forces from China and Serbia would hold the joint training exercise Peace Defenders-2025 in Hebei in late July. “This will be the first joint training between the Chinese and Serbian militaries. It will help strengthen the combat skills of participating troops...

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6 d. ago Explore Vietnam and China in Style: Golden Eagle Luxury Trains Launches Treasures of the East Journey in 2026

Explore Vietnam and China in Style: Golden Eagle Luxury Trains Launches Treasures of the East Journey in 2026  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Vietnam, China agree to boost trade ties as Trump tariffs hit

Vietnam, China agree to boost trade ties as Trump tariffs hit  Reuters

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1 week ago Did China Help Pakistan During Op Sindoor? Beijing Cites ‘Normal Defence Ties’, Adds Caveat

Did China Help Pakistan During Op Sindoor? Beijing Cites ‘Normal Defence Ties’, Adds Caveat  News18

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2 w. ago Chinese ambassador’s ‘grandstanding’ advice for Australia raises eyebrows

The Chinese ambassador to Canberra has urged Australia not to be “incited” by Nato’s support for demands by the US to raise defence spending sharply and instead should cooperate with Beijing to resolve regional disputes. Analysts say the “unsolicited advice” is unlikely to sway Canberra and could backfire by reinforcing distrust of Beijing, ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China and amid an ongoing debate in Australia over its defence spending. In an opinion article published...

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2 w. ago Trump's Vietnam pact takes aim at China — but it raises more questions than answers

Trump's Vietnam pact takes aim at China — but it raises more questions than answers  CNBC

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2 w. ago Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Is All About China. What That Means for Markets.

Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Is All About China. What That Means for Markets.  MSN

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2 w. ago China nears Airbus deal, famous Hong Kong restaurant chain closes: 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Most Chinese exporters to stay in Vietnam after US tariff deal, analysts say Chinese manufacturers in Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, after Washington and Hanoi agreed a “better than expected” trade deal that will...

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2 w. ago China’s Share of US Imports Falls to 7% as Vietnam Closes in

China’s Share of US Imports Falls to 7% as Vietnam Closes in  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago How Trump’s Trade Deal With Vietnam Is Really About China | U.S. News Decision Points | U.S. News

How Trump’s Trade Deal With Vietnam Is Really About China | U.S. News Decision Points | U.S. News  U.S. News & World Report

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2 w. ago China, US ease export curbs but Trump’s Vietnam deal risks blowback: analysts

A week after announcing long-anticipated progress from high-level talks in London, China and the United States are taking concrete steps to clear export hurdles and issue licenses for strategic goods. The easing of trade restrictions signals a tentative reset between the world’s two largest economies. But the thaw remains fragile, as analysts warned that Washington’s new trade deal with Vietnam could provoke a response from Beijing. Still, for now, both sides have moved to restore access to...

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2 w. ago Trump Wants the World to Squeeze Out China. He’s Starting With Vietnam.

Trump Wants the World to Squeeze Out China. He’s Starting With Vietnam.  The New York Times

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2 w. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump announces Vietnam deal as US-China trade tensions ease  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Is All About China. What That Means for Markets and 5 Other Things to Know Today.

Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Is All About China. What That Means for Markets and 5 Other Things to Know Today.  Barron's

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2 w. ago Trump’s Vietnam Deal Shows China Tariffs Won’t Fall Much Further

Trump’s Vietnam Deal Shows China Tariffs Won’t Fall Much Further  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago Trump didn't just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too

Trump didn't just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too  Business Insider

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2 w. ago ‘Better than expected’: Chinese firms in Vietnam upbeat over US tariff deal

Chinese manufacturers in Vietnam breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday, after Washington and Hanoi agreed a “better than expected” trade deal that will reduce US tariffs to 20 per cent and bring an end to three months of uncertainty. Most Chinese exporters are likely to continue operating in the Southeast Asian nation in the wake of the agreement, with firms viewing the final tariff rate as manageable, analysts and businesspeople in the country told the Post. US President Donald Trump announced...

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2 w. ago US defence 'made in China': Is Washington ready for war with Beijing

US defence 'made in China': Is Washington ready for war with Beijing - or too dependent to fight?  Times of India

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2 w. ago ‘Unprecedented’: Taiwan to test war fitness, urban survival under 24/7 live fire

For the first time, Taiwan’s largest annual military exercise will combine conventional war games and urban survival drills under “unprecedented” live-fire conditions when it gets under way next week. The move signals growing concerns in Taipei that Beijing could trigger a prolonged conflict requiring both military defence and civilian resilience. The 41st Han Kuang exercise from July 9 to 18 would test joint operational readiness under “unprecedented 10-day, round-the-clock live-fire...

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