37 m. ago Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign executive order on drug pricing

Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign executive order on drug pricing  NBC News

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74 m. ago Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign drug prices executive order

Trump administration live updates: U.S. and China agree to pause tariffs; president to sign drug prices executive order  NBC News

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3 h. ago Hong Kong lawmakers slam HK$20 billion welfare property plan as ‘failed policy’

Government reveals only up to HK$240 million spent on five premises over the past five years since launch of plan.

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3 h. ago Pope Leo urges release of reporters held for ‘seeking truth’, as Zelensky invites to Ukraine

During the pope’s first address, President Zelensky invited him to Ukraine, seeking hope amid conflict.

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3 h. ago China’s absence from talks on Ukraine shows ‘real limits’ of its leverage, analyst says

Chinese officials said to have been ‘anxious’ about US-Russia negotiations, but observers don’t see Washington drawing Moscow from Beijing.

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5 h. ago Singaporean actress Eleanor Lee denies ‘idiot’ Chinese comment: ‘definitely not what I said’

Eleanor Lee addresses a leaked audio controversy, denying derogatory remarks about Chinese nationals, expressing gratitude for her career in China.

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6 h. ago US To Cut Tariffs On Chinese Goods To 30%, Beijing To Tax 10% For 90 Days

US To Cut Tariffs On Chinese Goods To 30%, Beijing To Tax 10% For 90 Days  Zee News

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6 h. ago Chinese nationalism surges across social media as viral video mocks downed Indian jets

Controversial influencer sparks social media fervour with Indian song parody remix over recently reported J-10C downing of French Rafale by Pakistan fighter pilots.

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6 h. ago ‘None returned home’: Chinese viral video mocks Indian jets, stirs controversy

‘None returned home’: Chinese viral video mocks Indian jets, stirs controversy  South China Morning Post

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6 h. ago US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough

US and China agree to drastically roll back tariffs in major trade breakthrough  CNNWhite House announces U.S.-China trade deal, offers few details  CNBCUS and China reach deal to slash tariffs, officials say  ReutersU.S. and China Hail Progress, but Does That Mean There’s a Trade Deal?  The New York TimesUS-China agree on trade consultation platform amid sky-high tariffs  PoliticoUS and China announce deal to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days  ABC NewsUS and China Tout Progress in Trade Talks, Offer Few Details  Bloomberg.comTrump officials say trade deal reached with China but details remain unclear  USA TodayNo breakthroughs on 2nd day of U.S.-China tariff talks, but Trump touts ‘great progress’  PBS

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6 h. ago European shares rise as US, China hail 'constructive' Geneva trade talks

European shares rise as US, China hail 'constructive' Geneva trade talks  Reuters

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7 h. ago Trump’s tariffs, higher port fees will force shipping firms to adapt, chamber head says

Chinese dominance of shipbuilding is a ‘reality’ that will not change no matter what fees the US applies, Guy Platten says.

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7 h. ago Philippines votes in midterm polls that could seal Sara Duterte’s fate

A bitter feud between political dynasties is playing out at the ballot box, with the Senate’s make-up set to decide the vice-president’s future.

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9 h. ago Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing  Colorado Springs Gazette

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10 h. ago Potential role for Chinese firm in key UK windfarm attracts government scrutiny

Potential role for Chinese firm in key UK windfarm attracts government scrutiny  The Guardian

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11 h. ago CATL’s US$5.3 billion Hong Kong IPO defies gloom with city’s biggest stock sale since 2021

Listing is expected to be the largest in Hong Kong since Kuaishou Technology raised US$6.2 billion in January 2021.

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12 h. ago Chinese Stocks Move Higher as Trade Talks Progress Lifts Mood

Chinese Stocks Move Higher as Trade Talks Progress Lifts Mood  Bloomberg

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13 h. ago Philippines’ detained Duterte expected to win Davao mayor race from ICC custody

The incarcerated ex-president is tipped to reclaim his mayoral seat in Monday’s midterm elections, while his allies fight for Senate control.

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13 h. ago No Han Chinese in Taiwan? KMT slams ‘denial of history’ on Executive Yuan web page

Latest official web page on demographic composition categorises Han Chinese as ‘other population’, from ‘largest ethnic group’ earlier.

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13 h. ago Chinese court rules security guard’s death during workplace sex an ‘industrial accident’

Appeal court says 60-something man’s right to have sex with girlfriend at work is same as entitlement to drink water, use toilet.

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