61 h. ago Philippines confirms US funding boost for flagship railway project amid foreign aid freeze

Move indicates Washington’s intent to deepen economic cooperation and is ‘good signalling’ for bilateral ties, analysts say.

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1 week ago Donald Trump rejects China's request for a tariff pause as a prerequisite for trade talks

Donald Trump rejects China's request for a tariff pause as a prerequisite for trade talks  Washington Times

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1 week ago Japan must ‘resolutely reject’ Trump’s US military cost demand: ex

‘Japan has already been paying more than enough for defence,’ Seiji Maehara says.

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2 w. ago Trump’s China tariff deal narrative busted by China? Beijing openly rejects US’ Xi phone call claim

Trump’s China tariff deal narrative busted by China? Beijing openly rejects US’ Xi phone call claim  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago China rejects Trump’s Xi trade talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing dismissing Trump’s claims of trade war talks to rising military spending in East Asia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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2 w. ago China rejects Trump talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights

China rejects Trump talk claims, Chinese marriages drop: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China rejects Trump claims of tariff phone call with Xi Jinping

China rejects Trump claims of tariff phone call with Xi Jinping  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China again rejects Trump claims of Xi Jinping tariff phone call

China and US ‘have not engaged in consultations or negotiations regarding tariff issues,’ foreign ministry says, as Beijing keeps up denials.

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3 w. ago Air India eyes Boeing planes rejected by China as Trump’s tariff war reshapes aviation

The Tata Group-owned airline urgently needs aircraft for its recovery and plans to approach Boeing for jets intended for Chinese airlines affected by Trump’s tariffs.

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3 w. ago Five jobs for a jobseeker: in China, PhD graduates may have far more opportunities than US

As the Trump administration slashes research funding and US universities impose hiring freezes, postdoc job vacancies in China are booming.

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3 w. ago 5 jobs for a jobseeker: in China, PhD graduates may have far more opportunities than in US

As the Trump administration slashes research funding and US universities impose hiring freezes, postdoc job vacancies in China are booming.

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4 w. ago Harvard rejects Trump demands for policy changes, risking US$9 billion funding

After investigation into alleged ‘antisemitic harassment and discrimination’ at elite university, Harvard president vowed to defy government.

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4 w. ago Harvard hit with US$2 billion funding freeze after rejecting Trump’s demands

The White House said its demands were intended to crack down on antisemitism following student protests against Israel’s war in Gaza.

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