1 hour 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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1 hour ago How to see China's Tiangong space station and the ISS in the predawn sky this week

How to see China's Tiangong space station and the ISS in the predawn sky this week  Space

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1 hour ago China EV market to consolidate with only 15 brands surviving by 2030

China EV market to consolidate with only 15 brands surviving by 2030 - AlixPartners  Investing.com

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1 hour ago Only 15 electric vehicle brands in China will be financially viable by 2030, AlixPartners says

Only 15 electric vehicle brands in China will be financially viable by 2030, AlixPartners says  Reuters

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1 hour ago China’s Accelerating Efforts to Internationalize the Renminbi

China’s Accelerating Efforts to Internationalize the Renminbi  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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1 hour ago Cattle Extend Gains On Better Cash News: Grains Rally on China Deal or Short Covering?

Cattle Extend Gains On Better Cash News: Grains Rally on China Deal or Short Covering?  AgWeb

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2 h. ago How Trump’s China Tariffs Are Jeopardizing America’s Fireworks Extravaganzas

How Trump’s China Tariffs Are Jeopardizing America’s Fireworks Extravaganzas  The New York Times

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2 h. ago Apple iPhone Sales Grow in China for First Time Since 2023 on Promotions

Apple iPhone Sales Grow in China for First Time Since 2023 on Promotions  Investopedia

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2 h. ago Veteran Chinese diplomat warns Trump’s policies risk ‘shared destruction’

The Trump administration’s national security mindset could push humanity towards more conflicts and even “shared destruction”, the head of the Communist Party’s diplomatic arm has warned. Liu Jianchao, who leads the International Department of the party’s Central Committee, pitched China’s vision of international relations – a rejection of the ethos reflected in American foreign policy language – as a viable path to lasting global peace on Thursday. The veteran Chinese diplomat rejected...

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2 h. ago Rijiju Backs Dalai Lama on Reincarnation as China Says Beijing’s Approval Needed

Rijiju Backs Dalai Lama on Reincarnation as China Says Beijing’s Approval Needed  The Wire India

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2 h. ago Xpeng launches G7 ‘Super AI’ SUV, taking on Xiaomi YU7 and Tesla Model Y

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng launched its G7 SUV on Thursday, sending another contender into a fierce battle in the premium SUV segment of the world’s largest EV market, where it joins Xiaomi’s recently introduced YU7 in taking on Tesla’s market-leading Model Y. Dubbed Xpeng’s first “Super AI [artificial intelligence] car”, the G7 starts at 195,800 yuan (US$27,325), with the top-of-the-line model selling for 225,800 yuan, the Guangzhou-headquartered company said during a launch...

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2 h. ago China’s Copper Smelting Boom Backfires Amid Global Supply Strains

China’s Copper Smelting Boom Backfires Amid Global Supply Strains  The China-Global South Project

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3 h. ago Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Takes Aim at Back Door for Chinese Goods

Trump’s Vietnam Trade Deal Takes Aim at Back Door for Chinese Goods  WSJ

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3 h. ago Synopsys Cleared For China Sales, But Not For This Valuation (NASDAQ:SNPS)

Synopsys Cleared For China Sales, But Not For This Valuation (NASDAQ:SNPS)  Seeking Alpha

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3 h. ago Armenia seeks deeper Chinese ties, Apple’s China story: 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. Has Apple been trapped by China? Not so fast, analysts say A new book contending that Apple went too far in consolidating its operations in China is prompting debate among analysts of the country – some of whom say the company may have had no realistic alternatives. 2. Armenia looks to deepen ties with China for foreign policy beyond Russia The Armenian...

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3 h. ago From rocket ballet to space fireworks: China’s aerospace innovators push boundaries

A start-up company in southwestern China has revealed its latest innovations in rocket technology, highlighting how the country’s cutting-edge aerospace capabilities are expanding into the civilian sector. Lingkong Tianxing Technology unveiled its self-developed reusable liquid rocket with an animated video simulation posted to its official website on Tuesday. The clip showcased advanced flight control technologies, including mid-air flips and in-flight reignition. The clip shows the VTVL...

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3 h. ago Gone in 40 days: US drops ban on export of chip design tools to China

Gone in 40 days: US drops ban on export of chip design tools to China  theregister.com

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3 h. 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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4 h. ago Cadence Design Systems license requirements for China rescinded by US agency

Cadence Design Systems license requirements for China rescinded by US agency  Investing.com

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4 h. ago Climate action with China aligns with Australia’s security needs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s coming visit to China later this summer presents a timely chance to reframe Australia–China relations through an increasingly vital lens: climate cooperation. With bilateral ties having largely stabilised since 2022 and a joint Australia–Pacific bid for the 2026 UN climate summit under way, climate action offers a promising platform for stronger engagement. The rationale for cooperation is clear. Australia possesses vast reserves of critical minerals...

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