14 h. ago Leading emerging markets strategist says the long American century is over. Place your bets on China, not the U.S.

Leading emerging markets strategist says the long American century is over. Place your bets on China, not the U.S.  MarketWatch

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33 h. ago What if Chinese, US firms make humanoid robots together? CEO calls for a collab

The founder of a prominent Chinese robotics start-up sees great value in working with American peers to advance the global development of humanoid robots – and his call for stronger collaboration between the fractious trade partners comes as China’s private sector is playing an increasingly larger role in innovation. “China has a deep foundation in manufacturing and hardware, while the United States possesses a rich AI software ecosystem,” said Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Hangzhou-based...

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34 h. ago China rolls out ‘voluntary’ cyber ID amid concerns over privacy, censorship

China has officially introduced a controversial national cyber ID system, despite concerns from some experts and netizens over privacy and censorship. The system aims to “protect the security of citizens’ identity information”, according to regulations that went into effect on Tuesday, backed by the Ministry of Public Security, the Cyberspace Administration of China, and four other authorities. The app, whose beta version was launched last year, issues an encrypted virtual ID composed of random...

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34 h. ago Chinese province quintuples marriage leave to give betrothals a boost

Authorities in the central Chinese province of Hubei have announced they would extend the duration of the region’s paid marriage leave to 15 days, the latest move from a local government to provide incentives for marriage and slow the country’s decline in birth rates. The extension, which includes the national minimum of three days, is meant to foster a more “family-friendly society”, according to a document issued by the provincial government on Monday. “To fully implement national regulations...

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36 h. ago China seeks to boost legal arsenal against foreign sanctions, interference

China’s ruling Communist Party has told the country’s top judicial bodies to better research and understand international and foreign laws to fortify the nation’s legal arsenal against foreign sanctions, interference and “long-arm” jurisdiction. The opinion paper written by the Central Committee, the party’s top decision-making body, was made available to the public on Monday. It is aimed at refining China’s judicial toolkit so that Beijing can better learn from and challenge the trade and...

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43 h. ago Hong Kong’s financial recovery shows the power of synergy with Beijing

After several years of challenges, the Hong Kong economy is showing surprising strength. This has largely come about due to a rebound in financial services, with sectors in Hong Kong not involved in finance still stuck in a slump. However, a bit of recovery is better than none at all, especially since 2025 had been expected to be tough for Hong Kong, which is caught up in the geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. Ironically, it’s those precise anxieties that have brought...

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43 h. ago How Hong Kong can capitalise on its window of opportunity this year

After several years of challenges, the Hong Kong economy is showing surprising strength. This has largely come about due to a rebound in financial services, with sectors in Hong Kong not involved in finance still stuck in a slump. However, a bit of recovery is better than none at all, especially since 2025 had been expected to be tough for Hong Kong, which is caught up in the geopolitical tensions between China and the United States. Ironically, it’s those precise anxieties that have brought...

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59 h. ago OCBC’s next CEO shows the Singaporean bank is still betting on ASEAN

OCBC’s next CEO shows the Singaporean bank is still betting on ASEAN-China ties for growth  Fortune

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62 h. ago Australia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China

Australia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China  Bloomberg

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64 h. ago 'Exchange of views between India, China very important': Jaishankar in Beijing

'Exchange of views between India, China very important': Jaishankar in Beijing  Hindustan Times

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64 h. ago ‘As neighbouring nations ’: In Beijing, Jaishankar's push for dialogue between India, China

‘As neighbouring nations ’: In Beijing, Jaishankar's push for dialogue between India, China  Hindustan Times

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2 d. ago Li Cheng and Andy Browne discuss what Donald Trump gets wrong about China

Welcome to Open Dialogue, a new series from the Post where we bring together leading voices to discuss the stories and subjects occupying international headlines. In this edition, two leading China watchers discuss the consequential relationship between the world’s two largest economies and how ties might develop under the second Donald Trump administration amid growing trade frictions. Professor Li Cheng, a leading political scientist who has studied China for decades, is the founding director...

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3 d. ago 130 HP and something 'better' than hydrogen ― China unveils historic engine to change the world

130 HP and something 'better' than hydrogen ― China unveils historic engine to change the world  ECOticias.com El Periódico Verde

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3 d. ago China and Japan trade barbs after latest close encounter between warplanes

China and Japan have traded accusations after a series of close encounters between their warplanes last week. On Sunday the Chinese defence ministry accused Japanese reconnaissance aircraft of “repeatedly” entering China’s air defence identification zone in the East China Sea. The comments followed a Japanese statement issued three days earlier that accused a Chinese JH-7 fighter-bomber of making “unusual approaches” towards a Japanese YS-11EB electronic-intelligence aircraft. on Wednesday and...

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4 d. ago China, Egypt deepen ties as Beijing ups influence in bid to solve Mideast crises

Upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport on Wednesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang recalled the enduring legacy of the ancient Silk Road, a centuries-old link that laid the groundwork for close trade and cultural exchanges between China and Egypt. That connection now thrives as China recreates the network through its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, attracting billions into Egypt’s infrastructure and various sectors. Chinese companies in Egypt have notably built Africa’s tallest...

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4 d. ago Why ‘uneasy alliance’ between tech titans and Maga may backfire in China rivalry

The “uneasy alliance” between America’s tech elite and Donald Trump’s populist right base could undermine the country’s competitiveness against China in the long run by cutting off talent and global markets, according to analysts. They also pointed to growing ties between the tech sector and the defence industry – including a new initiative enlisting senior tech executives to the Army Reserve – saying the “tech hawks” could step up threats against China. The political influence of tech leaders...

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5 d. ago Opinion | Beijing Declaration a win for peace and dialogue between civilisations

Opinion | Beijing Declaration a win for peace and dialogue between civilisations  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago South China Sea: expect ‘more provocations’ from Manila, and Hanoi could be next

Tensions could worsen between Beijing and Manila over the disputed South China Sea with “more provocations” expected after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr shored up support in the midterm election, a Chinese maritime analyst says. Wu Shicun, founder of the government-sponsored think tank the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, also said Beijing and Hanoi could be heading for confrontation over Vietnam’s increasing land reclamation activities in the contested Spratly...

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5 d. ago Xinhua Silk Road: China's Liangzhu kicks off dialogue between Chinese, Roman civilizations

Xinhua Silk Road: China's Liangzhu kicks off dialogue between Chinese, Roman civilizations  Yahoo

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6 d. ago China blasts ‘immoral’ US trade practices, courts Asean on free trade unity

China’s top diplomat drew sharp contrasts in trade practices between Beijing and Washington as he pressed Southeast Asian countries to protect free trade and not undermine the interests of “the third party” while the region confronts sweeping US tariffs. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called US trade practices “unreasonable and immoral” during a meeting on Thursday in Malaysia with Md. Touhid Hossain, adviser for foreign affairs of the interim government of Bangladesh. “China-Bangladesh...

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