7 h. ago Analyst: China’s incremental soybean buys have kept pressure off of infrastructure

Analyst: China’s incremental soybean buys have kept pressure off of infrastructure  Brownfield Ag News

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17 h. ago Live: Macron calls for increasing pressure on Russian economy on last day of China visit

Live: Macron calls for increasing pressure on Russian economy on last day of China visit  France 24

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20 h. ago Europe ‘fighting the China dragon’ as export pressures build, says Goldman

Europe ‘fighting the China dragon’ as export pressures build, says Goldman  Investing.com

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30 h. ago America’s opioid crisis won’t be solved without India’s help

Much has been written about China’s alleged role in the US opioid crisis. Chemicals from Chinese suppliers have supposedly been used by Mexican cartels to produce fentanyl, which is then trafficked into the United States where it has fuelled a deadly overdose crisis. Successive US administrations have pressured Beijing to crack down on its chemical industry. China has taken repeated steps to regulate precursors, including most recently last month when it restricted 13 new chemicals at US...

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32 h. ago Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest

Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows in its history. The broadcasters who had threatened to boycott the event cited the death count in Gaza and accused Israel of flouting rules meant to guard the contest’s neutrality. Israel accuses its critics of mounting a global smear campaign against it. After a...

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54 h. ago Macron visits China seeking pressure on Russia and fairer trade

Macron visits China seeking pressure on Russia and fairer trade  TVP World

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5 d. ago Why Venezuela’s allies Russia and China are slinking away as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro

Why Venezuela’s allies Russia and China are slinking away as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro  New York Post

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5 d. ago Italian film festival returns to Beijing, marking 55 years of diplomatic ties

Italian film festival returns to Beijing, marking 55 years of diplomatic ties  China.org

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8 d. ago China's Latest Okinawa Propaganda Meant to Pressure Takaichi on Taiwan

China's Latest Okinawa Propaganda Meant to Pressure Takaichi on Taiwan  JAPAN Forward

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8 d. ago Why Beijing is unlikely to ease up on Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan comments

The diplomatic crisis over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about Taiwan shows no sign of easing after two weeks, with mainland Chinese commentators predicting Beijing will continue to push for a retraction. However, that demand appears unlikely to be met in the short term, and one diplomatic analyst warned that the pressure tactics should aim to avoid a nationalist backlash within Japan and win support for Beijing’s position. The Chinese foreign ministry and state media stepped...

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9 d. ago Japanese craft festival in Hong Kong to proceed despite geopolitical tensions

The organiser of a private cultural festival celebrating Japanese craftsmanship said it would go ahead with the event in Hong Kong next month, despite feeling under pressure as friends voiced concerns about possible fallout from the ongoing Sino-Japanese row. Theresa Ting, co-founder of the Japanese cultural festival “A Journey into Japanese Craft Aesthetics”, said no organisations or institutions had so far requested the cancellation or postponement of the event. She stressed that the activity...

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9 d. ago ‘Pressure from China’: US, Philippines take cyberwar games to the next level

The United States and the Philippines are preparing to hardwire advanced cyber operations into the heart of their annual war games, signalling a shift from merely talking about digital threats to practising how to fight through them. Jennifer Schmidt, head of the US embassy’s information and communications technology unit, said specialised training ranges and sophisticated threat-emulation software would be incorporated into next year’s Balikatan drills so troops could rehearse defending...

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9 d. ago Are US, Philippines preparing for a future cyber ‘confrontation’ with China?

The United States and the Philippines are preparing to hardwire advanced cyber operations into the heart of their annual war games, signalling a shift from merely talking about digital threats to practising how to fight through them. Jennifer Schmidt, head of the US embassy’s information and communications technology unit, said specialised training ranges and sophisticated threat-emulation software would be incorporated into next year’s Balikatan drills so troops could rehearse defending...

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1 week ago China’s pressure on Japan is a familiar tactic that could last for some time

China’s pressure on Japan is a familiar tactic that could last for some time  AP News

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1 week ago Malaysian girl group in attire row axes concert after permit failure

Malaysian girl group Dolla has apologised to their fans following the cancellation of their “Good Girls Gone Bad” concert after the organisers allegedly failed to secure the necessary permits and regulatory approvals in time, Harian Metro reported. The announcement was made by members Sabronzo, Tabby and Angel in a video posted on Dolla’s social media account. In the message, the group expressed heartfelt regret to their fans, known as iDolla. “We understand that many of you were really looking...

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1 week ago US ramps up pressure on Venezuela; possible push to stop China & Russia influence

US ramps up pressure on Venezuela; possible push to stop China & Russia influence  KEYE

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1 week ago Premier Li Qiang urges Germany to be ‘rational and pragmatic’ on China policy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged Germany to stand by a rational and pragmatic China policy and focus on common interests in his meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who plans a state visit next year. “We hope the German side will adhere to a rational and pragmatic China policy, rule out interference and pressure, focus on shared interests and consolidate the foundation for cooperation,” Li told Merz on Sunday on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg, South...

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1 week ago Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt

Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt-China film cooperation  People's Daily Online

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1 week ago CX Daily: China’s Steelmakers Look Abroad as Domestic Pressures Mount

CX Daily: China’s Steelmakers Look Abroad as Domestic Pressures Mount  Caixin Global

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1 week ago Interview: Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt

Interview: Cairo film festival president hails Chinese participation, Egypt-China film cooperation  Xinhua

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