20 h. ago China’s balancing act: Will Beijing help Iran rebuild its defenses?

China’s balancing act: Will Beijing help Iran rebuild its defenses?  Anadolu Ajansı

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53 h. ago China trade balance grows in June, exports rise on US tariff deescalation

China trade balance grows in June, exports rise on US tariff deescalation  Investing.com

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56 h. ago China trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both

As the Asia-Pacific’s power dynamics continue to evolve and shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China promises to be a test of his country’s ability to walk the fine line between economic self-interest and strategic resolve. His trip, which began on Saturday, unfolds against the backdrop of Australia’s deepening security ties with the Philippines, with Canberra stepping up support for Manila’s maritime capabilities and increasing participation in patrols and joint...

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57 h. ago Opinion | China must carefully balance economic imperatives with job creation

Opinion | China must carefully balance economic imperatives with job creation  South China Morning Post

Economics

4 d. ago China ‘luckiest driver’ survives after truck balances on edge of collapsed bridge

Less than 10 days after a Chinese truck driver narrowly escaped a landslide that left his vehicle precariously balanced on a collapsed bridge, he returned to the disaster-stricken area to assist with relief efforts, moving many online. The 44-year-old driver from Jiangxi province, You Guochun, earned the title of “China’s luckiest driver” from the online community after miraculously surviving a landslide in southwestern Guizhou province. On that fateful day, incessant heavy rainfall triggered a...

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5 d. ago Balancing Risk and Resilience: The 2025 AmCham China White Paper

Balancing Risk and Resilience: The 2025 AmCham China White Paper  American Chamber of Commerce in China

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5 d. ago China set to up Iran support, cyborg bee is unveiled: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China likely to strengthen backing for Iran as it looks to secure interests Beijing is likely to step up support for Tehran as it tries to secure its strategic interests in the Middle East, analysts say, amid concerns over how the recent Iran-Israel war will reverberate across the resource-rich region. 2. ‘Whatever they do is wrong’: Chinese exporters...

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5 d. ago Vietnam’s tariff deal with Trump reflects balancing act between US and China

Vietnam’s tariff deal with Trump reflects balancing act between US and China  Chatham House

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6 d. ago Beijing rushes to deny reports that it transferred missile batteries to Iran

Beijing rushes to deny reports that it transferred missile batteries to Iran  theweek.in

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8 d. ago China's practice shows economic growth and inclusive sharing can be balanced: Argentine politician and scholar

China's practice shows economic growth and inclusive sharing can be balanced: Argentine politician and scholar  Global Times

Economics

1 week ago Chinese scientists find genetics shapes brain’s balance linked to mental ability

Chinese researchers have discovered that genetics influences the brain’s ability to maintain the crucial balance between activation and control, a key element of cognitive function. There is extensive evidence that brain criticality – the balance between neural excitation and inhibition – enhances its information processing capabilities. But despite the significance of brain criticality and its potential influence on neurological and psychiatric disorders, the genetic basis of this state had...

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1 week ago Trade relations hang in the balance as China’s top diplomat tours Europe

Trade relations hang in the balance as China’s top diplomat tours Europe  Yahoo

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2 w. ago Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball? – Analysis

Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball? – Analysis  Eurasia Review

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2 w. ago China's Take on Iran’s Attacks on U.S. Bases: Implications for Beijing’s Regional Military Strategy

China's Take on Iran’s Attacks on U.S. Bases: Implications for Beijing’s Regional Military Strategy  Modern Diplomacy

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2 w. ago US strikes on Iran: The impact ripples on, from Baghdad to Beijing

US strikes on Iran: The impact ripples on, from Baghdad to Beijing  The Straits Times

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2 w. ago Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball?

Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball?  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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2 w. ago Made in China or spent in China? Beijing’s impossible balancing act

Made in China or spent in China? Beijing’s impossible balancing act  ThinkChina

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2 w. ago The Israel–Iran ceasefire is a relief for China. But the war exposed Beijing’s lack of leverage

The Israel–Iran ceasefire is a relief for China. But the war exposed Beijing’s lack of leverage  Chatham House

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2 w. ago Not Just Shock Absorbers: How ASEAN Is Shaping the China Trade Balance

Not Just Shock Absorbers: How ASEAN Is Shaping the China Trade Balance  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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2 w. ago Why Israel’s spy tactics against Iran have sparked fears in Taiwan

Israel’s sweeping intelligence operations against Iran have jolted Taiwan’s security community, raising concerns that Beijing could adopt similar tactics to cripple the island’s leadership or critical infrastructure. As assassinations and sabotage rattle Tehran, analysts in Taipei warn that Beijing’s infiltration of Taiwan is no longer a purely political threat, and it might be laying the groundwork for high-stakes covert warfare. In recent months, Taiwan has seen a surge in espionage cases...

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