25 h. ago Counting China’s wins and losses among ‘swing nations’ in new era of power rivalry

It took the United States less than three hours to stun the world with its abduction of the sitting leader of a sovereign state, but the strategic ramifications of that dramatic operation are likely to reverberate for decades. In laying bare the limits of China’s economic-centric diplomacy towards third countries in its competition with the US, the Venezuela crisis has delivered a stark reminder that spheres of influence continue to shape global politics in this new era of great power...

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32 h. ago Tesla’s defeat, Harvard’s success, Trump ‘top global risk’: 7 US

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. BYD’s win, Tesla’s defeat, Ford’s pivot: the widening gap in US-China EV markets After years of competing head-to-head with China in electric vehicles, the United States is now widely seen as falling behind – a reality increasingly acknowledged even within Detroit. Read the full story...

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32 h. ago Making U.S. biotech more competitive with China's could help rare disease patients, experts say

Making U.S. biotech more competitive with China's could help rare disease patients, experts say  CNBC

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36 h. ago 'Real nightmare scenario': How Nvidia's China struggles could hurt its competitive edge

'Real nightmare scenario': How Nvidia's China struggles could hurt its competitive edge  Yahoo! Finance Canada

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49 h. ago Congressional report probes why US seafood can’t compete with China on price

Congressional report probes why US seafood can’t compete with China on price  Undercurrent News

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59 h. ago Nie Weiping, Chinese Go master known for dramatic victory over Japanese rival, dies at 73

Nie Weiping, a legendary Go master in China, died in Beijing at the age of 73 on Wednesday. Nie is best remembered for his dramatic victory in the first Japan-China Super Go in 1985. Few had hope that China would win because its players had long lagged behind Japanese competitors in the strategy board game. By the time it was Nie’s turn to play in Tokyo, Japan’s top player, Kobayashi Koichi, had already won six straight games against his Chinese counterparts. Nie was the only Chinese player left...

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66 h. ago Japan, Philippines tighten ties with new defence pact amid China tensions

Japan and the Philippines signed a defence pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters. Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tensions with Beijing, which was angered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark that potential mainland Chinese action against...

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4 d. ago Shift Up CEO claims AI is essential for smaller nations competing with the manpower of China and the US

Shift Up CEO claims AI is essential for smaller nations competing with the manpower of China and the US  GamesIndustry.biz

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4 d. ago Poland’s current account back in deficit on mounting competition from China

Poland’s current account back in deficit on mounting competition from China  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think

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5 d. ago Why timing may be right for China to press North Korea on denuclearisation

The Ukraine war and Donald Trump’s return to the White House have significantly altered northeast Asia’s geopolitical landscape. North Korea’s defence treaty with Russia and leader Kim Jong-un’s decision to deploy troops to support Moscow have shattered any remaining illusions of strategic restraint. While Russia is believed to be supplying North Korea with finance and technology, Japan and South Korea are accelerating military spending and preparing for long-term confrontation, potentially –...

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5 d. ago China’s solar firms, once deemed too competitive, now face monopoly accusations

China’s solar firms, once deemed too competitive, now face monopoly accusations  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago China food delivery stocks rally on competition probe to curb price wars

China food delivery stocks rally on competition probe to curb price wars  Investing.com

Society

5 d. ago Foreign, Hong Kong retailers shut mainland China stores amid fierce competition

Foreign, Hong Kong retailers shut mainland China stores amid fierce competition  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago China Probes Food Delivery Platforms Over Competition Practices

China Probes Food Delivery Platforms Over Competition Practices  PYMNTS.com

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6 d. ago Shaping The Strategic Environment: US Competitive Statecraft Toward Russia And China In 2026 – Analysis

Shaping The Strategic Environment: US Competitive Statecraft Toward Russia And China In 2026 – Analysis  Eurasia Review

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8 d. ago US House lawmakers abandon bid to bring back controversial China Initiative

Following months of opposition from the Asian-American community, US House lawmakers on Thursday removed a provision from a bill aimed at restarting the China Initiative, a programme that unfairly targeted Chinese-American researchers. Last September, the proposal to “direct the re-establishment of the China Initiative” was included as a measure to “counter China and maintain America’s competitive edge” in the financial year 2026 appropriations bill approved by the House Committee on...

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8 d. ago China Antitrust Body Probes Intense Competition in Food Delivery

China Antitrust Body Probes Intense Competition in Food Delivery  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago China launches market competition investigation into food delivery industry

China launches market competition investigation into food delivery industry  chinadailyasia.com

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8 d. ago China to investigate market competition among food delivery platforms

China to investigate market competition among food delivery platforms  Reuters

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9 d. ago China tightens rules to regulate competition among online retailers

China tightens rules to regulate competition among online retailers  FashionNetwork USA

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