13 h. ago Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on China: analysts

The United States may be rethinking its Indo-Pacific strategy with its review of the Aukus security agreement, but its focus on countering China is unlikely to change, according to analysts. The pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been thrown into doubt with the Pentagon’s announcement this week that it is reviewing the US’ role in the Biden-era agreement to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. Some observers suggested that this could be cause for celebration in Beijing,...

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13 h. ago Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on countering China: analysts

The United States may be rethinking its Indo-Pacific strategy with its review of the Aukus security agreement, but its focus on countering China is unlikely to change, according to analysts. The pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been thrown into doubt with the Pentagon’s announcement this week that it is reviewing the US’ role in the Biden-era agreement to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. Some observers suggested that this could be cause for celebration in Beijing,...

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18 h. ago Busiest US seaport takes hit from 145% China tariffs, worries remain

Busiest US seaport takes hit from 145% China tariffs, worries remain  Reuters

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39 h. ago China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025

China breaks records as global EV sales hit 7.2 million in 2025  Electrek

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5 d. ago China's May coal imports fall 18%, hit by cheap domestic coal, renewables

China's May coal imports fall 18%, hit by cheap domestic coal, renewables  Reuters

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5 d. ago US tariffs hit China’s exports in May, but June seen as ‘a better month’

China’s export growth slowed last month, weighed down by fewer US orders being made before the two countries came to a 90-day tariff truce. And while June’s prospects look poised to improve, China’s manufacturing and trade sectors remain under strain, according to economists, who also point to lingering uncertainties over American tariffs. China’s May exports were up by 4.8 per cent, year on year, to US$316.1 billion, customs data showed on Monday. The figure followed April’s 8.1 per cent growth...

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7 d. ago China may make a ‘retaliatory’ move that experts say will ‘hit' US homeowners 'hard.' Here's what's happening

China may make a ‘retaliatory’ move that experts say will ‘hit' US homeowners 'hard.' Here's what's happening  Yahoo Finance

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7 d. ago Sharp Drop in Beef and Pork Exports to China Causes April Meat Exports to Take a Hit

Sharp Drop in Beef and Pork Exports to China Causes April Meat Exports to Take a Hit  AgWeb

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9 d. ago US faces vape shortage as China tariffs, seizures hit Geek Bar

US faces vape shortage as China tariffs, seizures hit Geek Bar  Reuters

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9 d. ago FirstFT: Apple and Alibaba’s AI rollout in China hit by delay

FirstFT: Apple and Alibaba’s AI rollout in China hit by delay  Financial Times

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9 d. ago China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide

China's rare earth export curbs hit the auto industry worldwide  Reuters

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1 week ago Riverside houses collapse after heavy rainfall hits southwestern China

Houses near a river collapsed after heavy rainfall hit southwestern China’s Yunnan province. The downpours caused flooding and triggered landslides in the region.

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1 week ago Is Labubu the next Hello Kitty? Analysts debate the limits for China’s Pop Mart

Pop Mart, the company behind the hit collectible character Labubu, was virtually unknown outside mainland China before 2024, but now some analysts are comparing its success to that of Sanrio and its Hello Kitty property, suggesting that the Beijing toymaker could have created a new playbook for cultural exports. Labubu, a sharp-fanged but cute little monster that is often sold as a plush clip-on charm for handbags, has attracted high-profile fans including the family of football star David...

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1 week ago How Pop Mart turns Labubu into a cultural phenomenon ‘without mentioning China’

Pop Mart, the company behind the hit collectible character Labubu, was virtually unknown outside mainland China before 2024, but now some analysts are comparing its success to that of Sanrio and its Hello Kitty property, suggesting that the Beijing toymaker could have created a new playbook for cultural exports. Labubu, a sharp-fanged but cute little monster that is often sold as a plush clip-on charm for handbags, has attracted high-profile fans including the family of football star David...

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1 week ago Is Labubu the next Hello Kitty? Analysts debate Pop Mart’s limits

Pop Mart, the company behind the hit collectible character Labubu, was virtually unknown outside mainland China before 2024, but now some analysts are comparing its success to that of Sanrio and its Hello Kitty property, suggesting that the Beijing toymaker could have created a new playbook for cultural exports. Labubu, a sharp-fanged but cute little monster that is often sold as a plush clip-on charm for handbags, has attracted high-profile fans including the family of football star David...

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1 week ago China claims U.S. violated trade deal, vows to hit Trump admin with "forceful measures"

China claims U.S. violated trade deal, vows to hit Trump admin with "forceful measures"  Axios

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1 week ago China's Yunnan hit with floods, mudslides from intense rains

China's Yunnan hit with floods, mudslides from intense rains  Reuters

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2 w. ago US ethane exports to China hit new road block with license requirement

US ethane exports to China hit new road block with license requirement  Reuters

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2 w. ago Beijing airports hit record high in tax refunds for overseas travelers

Beijing airports hit record high in tax refunds for overseas travelers  China Daily

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2 w. ago US ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with licence requirement

US ethane exports to China hit new roadblock with licence requirement  Yahoo Finance

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