22 h. ago Trump urges NATO members to halt Russian oil purchases, vows 50–100% tariffs on China

Trump urges NATO members to halt Russian oil purchases, vows 50–100% tariffs on China  trtworld.com

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23 h. ago China vows to ‘safeguard support’ for private investment, boost confidence

China’s State Council has vowed to remove hidden barriers holding back private investment and also address the concerns of private entrepreneurs, as the world’s second largest economy intensifies efforts to meet its annual growth target and stabilise the job market. The council – China’s cabinet – held an executive meeting on Friday chaired by Premier Li Qiang. The meeting emphasised the goal of creating a fair and competitive market environment, where private enterprises could invest...

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25 h. ago China sets 2025 auto sales target below trade group forecast, vows tighter regulation

China sets 2025 auto sales target below trade group forecast, vows tighter regulation  Automotive News

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30 h. ago China sets 2025 auto sales target below association forecast, vows tighter regulation

China sets 2025 auto sales target below association forecast, vows tighter regulation  Reuters

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48 h. ago 'I'll be damned if that's the story we write': Acting NASA Administrator Duffy vows not to lose moon race to China

'I'll be damned if that's the story we write': Acting NASA Administrator Duffy vows not to lose moon race to China  Space

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3 d. ago Family offices to keep consistent allocations over next year: Goldman survey

Global family offices will remain consistent in their strategic allocations over the next 12 months amid growing concerns over geopolitical risks, though some are willing to increase their exposure to public and private equity, Goldman Sachs said in a survey published on Wednesday. Meena Flynn, co-head of global private wealth management at the US investment bank, said the global average asset allocation remained broadly consistent from 2023 to 2025, though respondents expressed concerns about...

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3 d. ago EU to tighten sanctions as von der Leyen warns on China, defends US ties

As speculation grows that the European Union will team up with the United States to hit China with huge tariffs and secondary sanctions for buying Russian energy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Wednesday to escalate measures on “third countries”. Without naming China directly, von der Leyen used her annual state of the European Union address to call for “more pressure on Russia to come to the negotiating table”, asserting that “we need more sanctions”. Overnight,...

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5 d. ago From megaprojects to green corridors, Belt and Road enters a new phase

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) enters its second decade, its playbook is changing.  HSBC Global Investment Research’s latest report describes how the Belt and Road Initiative is moving from state-led megaprojects towards smaller, greener and more tech-focused investments driven by private capital. Released just in time ahead of the Belt and Road Summit (September 10-11) in Hong Kong, the report identifies a...

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7 d. ago Russia vows to work with China in the Arctic, Beijing pledges AI cooperation

Russia has pledged to deepen Arctic cooperation with China, while Beijing said it was ready to work with Moscow on artificial intelligence (AI), in a continued deepening of ties days after the leaders of the two countries met in the Chinese capital. At the Eastern Economic Forum in its eastern economic hub of Vladivostok, Russia also pledged to deepen its energy and financial infrastructure ties with China and offer a mutual visa-free travel agreement. According to Russian news agency Tass,...

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9 d. ago Citi’s Asia private bank ramps up hiring as capital inflows drive regional rally

Citigroup’s Asia private bank has hired 10 per cent more advisers this year as strong capital inflows have sparked rallies in Hong Kong and other markets in the region, its Hong Kong head said. In an interview on Wednesday, Horace Yip Chi-ho said a growing number of wealthy clients wanted to take advantage of the rallies and were interested in alternative investments like hedge funds and private equity. “We needed to hire more people as we have seen a growing business this year in Asia,...

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1 week ago Xi reiterates support for Iran nuclear programme amid Western pressure

Chinese President Xi Jinping doubled down on his support for Iran to “safeguard its national sovereignty” and vowed to promote a widely accepted solution to the Iranian nuclear issue as Tehran faces mounting Western pressures over its nuclear programme. “China attaches importance to Iran’s repeated affirmation that it does not seek to develop nuclear weapons, respects Iran’s right to peaceful use of nuclear energy,” Xi told his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, according to state-owned...

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2 w. ago China’s Xi and India’s Modi vow to resolve border differences at meeting in Tianjin

China’s Xi and India’s Modi vow to resolve border differences at meeting in Tianjin  CBS17.com

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2 w. ago Russia’s Putin vows to deepen China ties, slams ‘distortion’ of WWII history

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned “attempts to distort” World War II history while pledging to deepen strategic collaboration with China on the eve of a state visit to the country. During his four-day trip, described by the Kremlin as “absolutely unprecedented”, Putin is expected to join regional leaders for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Sunday, before holding bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday. On Wednesday,...

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2 w. ago China vows defence amid US report on Vietnam’s accelerated Spratly efforts

Beijing has vowed to defend its maritime rights after a US report that Vietnam has sped up its island-building efforts in the contested Spratly Islands this year. In a report on Friday, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI), part of the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said Vietnam had ramped up construction on multiple reefs in 2025. Responding to the report on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the islands “are China’s...

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2 w. ago China vows to stand maritime ground as Vietnam ‘expands’ Spratlys construction

Beijing has vowed to defend its maritime rights after a US report that Vietnam has sped up its island-building efforts in the contested Spratly Islands this year. In a report on Friday, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI), part of the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said Vietnam had ramped up construction on multiple reefs in 2025. Responding to the report on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the islands “are China’s...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong police investigate death of man, 51, found with wounds under bridge

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into the death of a man who was found wounded and covered in blood underneath a bridge. The force said it received a report at 6.18am on Monday that the 51-year-old man was discovered under a bridge on Yick Yuen Road in Tuen Mun. He was certified dead at the scene. Police said that wounds were found on the body, but their cause and whether they were related to his death were still under investigation. A private car with blood stains inside was also...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong police launch murder probe after man, 51, found dead with wounds

Hong Kong police have launched an investigation into a murder case after a wounded man was found dead under a bridge. The force said it received a report at 6.18am on Monday that the 51-year-old was discovered on Yick Yuen Road in Tuen Mun, beneath a bridge. He was certified dead at the scene. Police said that wounds were found on his body, but their cause and whether they were related to his death were still under investigation. The case was reclassified as murder at 2.34pm. A private car with...

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3 w. ago China vows stronger biotech support as deals with global drug makers surge

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for stronger policy support for the biotech industry, as part of efforts to bolster innovation in a sector that has witnessed a boom in recent years. “The biopharmaceutical industry is both a strategic emerging sector and vital to public health,” he said during an inspection in Beijing on Wednesday, as reported by the state-run Xinhua News Agency. “Efforts should be made to strengthen original innovation, address core technological challenges and mobilise...

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3 w. ago China, India vow to resume flights as Beijing’s top diplomat ends visit

China, India vow to resume flights as Beijing’s top diplomat ends visit  Inquirer.net

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