35 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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34 m. ago Trump, a trail of diplomacy and a possible trip to China to resolve the trade war

Calls this week between top American and Chinese officials are believed to have laid some of the groundwork for a visit to China by US President Donald Trump, possibly in early November. The trip could take place either before or after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea, which gets under way late next month. Trade negotiations are expected to be a key part of the summit, which could take place shortly before a temporary tariff war truce expires on November 10. The White...

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36 m. ago How Air China’s Wetour Brought XRP to 60M+ Users Without Violating Crypto Ban

How Air China’s Wetour Brought XRP to 60M+ Users Without Violating Crypto Ban  CCN.com

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36 m. ago Top China silicon figure calls on country to stop using Nvidia GPUs for AI — says current AI development model could become 'lethal' if not addressed

Top China silicon figure calls on country to stop using Nvidia GPUs for AI — says current AI development model could become 'lethal' if not addressed  Tom's Hardware

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49 m. ago China Breaks Silence After Flexing Nuclear Triad for First Time

China Breaks Silence After Flexing Nuclear Triad for First Time  Newsweek

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74 m. ago Hong Kong police hunt for suspect in HK$2 million iPhone theft

Hong Kong police have launched a manhunt for a telecoms shop manager from Wan Chai who allegedly stole about 200 iPhones worth nearly HK$2 million (US$256,760). The case surfaced on Tuesday when a regional director of telecoms service provider China Mobile discovered irregularities while checking the company’s computer system. The outlet on Johnston Road in Wan Chai had been holding 198 iPhone 16 devices worth an estimated HK$1.9 million for an extended period. According to a police source, the...

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94 m. ago Chinese drug makers put on brave face after report says Trump mulling curbs

Chinese drug makers put on a brave face in the wake of a report that said the Trump administration was considering new restrictions on China-developed medicines, citing the country’s supply chain and cost advantages, according to executives at a forum in Hong Kong on Thursday. While shares of Hong Kong-listed Chinese drug makers plunged after Thursday’s New York Times report that the US government was drafting an executive order to curb licensing deals with China-based firms, pharmaceutical...

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94 m. ago Why did Harvard top mathematician Liu Jun leave the US for China?

When it was officially announced in late August that statistician Liu Jun had left Harvard University and joined Tsinghua University in Beijing, speculation ran rampant. Was it political tension? Research funding cuts? A backlash against Chinese academics in the US? For Liu, the answer is simple – and deeply personal. It “has nothing to do with Trump”, he said in an email to the South China Morning Post, explaining that his decision was not out of political protest or professional...

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94 m. ago Exclusive | Why did Harvard top mathematician Liu Jun leave the US for China?

Exclusive | Why did Harvard top mathematician Liu Jun leave the US for China?  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago For EU and China, Beijing parade was a missed chance to build bridges

The recent military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of victory against the Japanese invasion was a stunning display of precision and power. Rows of soldiers moved with robotic synchrony and new weapons systems – hypersonic missiles, stealth aircraft and autonomous drones – rolled past Tiananmen Square, signalling China’s arrival as a military peer to the United States. The presence of leaders from across the Global South, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean...

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2 h. ago Opinion | For EU and China, Beijing parade was a missed chance to build bridges

Opinion | For EU and China, Beijing parade was a missed chance to build bridges  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago China’s Fujian carrier leaves port, adding to signs it will soon enter service

China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has left its shipyard again, according to images from Chinese social media, adding to speculation that it will soon enter military service. On Wednesday afternoon, photos and videos posted on social media platforms showed the Fujian starting its engines and emitting thick smoke before slowly departing from the Changxing Island dock at the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai. Previously, the ship underwent three months of maintenance. State media reported...

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2 h. ago Kazakh Historical Drama to Compete at Golden Panda Awards in China

Kazakh Historical Drama to Compete at Golden Panda Awards in China  The Astana Times

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2 h. ago China criticises ‘Little Red Book’ app for focus on celebrity trivia

China criticises ‘Little Red Book’ app for focus on celebrity trivia  The Times

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2 h. ago Philippines slams China's plan for nature reserve in disputed shoal

Philippines slams China's plan for nature reserve in disputed shoal  Reuters

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2 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Swiss to propose US gold refinery, Mexico lifts China tariffs to 50%

Trump tariffs live updates: Swiss to propose US gold refinery, Mexico lifts China tariffs to 50%  Yahoo Finance

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3 h. ago North Korean herb smugglers struggle as China tightens quality controls

North Korean herb smugglers struggle as China tightens quality controls  DailyNK

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3 h. ago China’s $4.5 Trillion Flows Mark Potential New Era for the Global Economy

China’s $4.5 Trillion Flows Mark Potential New Era for the Global Economy  Bloomberg.com

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3 h. ago China backs Three Gorges megaproject, hot on heels of giant Tibet dam

China’s top economic planner has flagged a megaproject to expand shipping capacity on the Three Gorges, slated to span the coming five-year plan, while also calling for greater investment to drive strategic initiatives. In a report submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on Wednesday, Zheng Shanjie, chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), underscored the need to push major infrastructure projects such as the new shipping channel on the...

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3 h. ago China to host Xiangshan Forum next week, with attendees from over 100 countries

China will host defence officials from more than 100 countries next week at the Xiangshan Forum, the country’s largest security conference and widely regarded as Beijing’s answer to the Shangri-La Dialogue, state media reported on Thursday. “More than 100 countries, including Vietnam, Singapore, Russia, France, Nigeria and Brazil, have confirmed their attendance, along with representatives of international and regional organisations,” defence ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Jiang Bin said. The...

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