38 h. ago Opinion: Why is Mark Carney in Beijing? Blame the weather in Washington

Opinion: Why is Mark Carney in Beijing? Blame the weather in Washington  The Globe and Mail

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39 h. ago Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing

Days after the operation that abducted then Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump’s nominee to command US forces in Latin America dodged pressure from senators to endorse a military-first plan to counter China’s growing influence in the region. Lieutenant General Francis Donovan, who is nominated to lead US Southern Command (Southcom), repeatedly declined to say whether Washington should rely mainly on force projection to push back against Beijing’s expanding footprint. The...

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48 h. ago China’s slowing growth, bilateral tensions top American business concerns in 2026

Concerns about China’s slowing economic growth and “strained” Beijing-Washington relations rank as the top two concerns among members of the American Chamber of Commerce in China this year, according to a chamber survey released on Friday. The growth concern was raised by around two-thirds of the 368 respondents, making it the leading issue, the annual China Business Climate Survey found. Fifty-two per cent of respondents reported being profitable or very profitable last year, 6 percentage...

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4 d. ago Nvidia stock gets Washington’s green light for H200 China sales — but Beijing adds a snag

Nvidia stock gets Washington’s green light for H200 China sales — but Beijing adds a snag  TechStock²

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4 d. ago Carney Heads to Beijing as Canada Tests New Ground Amid Strains With Washington

Carney Heads to Beijing as Canada Tests New Ground Amid Strains With Washington  Sri Lanka Guardian

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5 d. ago Outlook 2026: Trade drama will shift from Washington to Beijing

Outlook 2026: Trade drama will shift from Washington to Beijing  OMFIF

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6 d. ago Can Peru keep both China and US onside in an increasingly volatile environment?

Last weekend’s US raid on Venezuela has shone a spotlight on the wider strategic concerns in play in South America, including the US-China rivalry in countries such as Peru. The country is a key hub for mineral exports to Asian markets, but it has tried to maintain a balance between Beijing and Washington. China had funded a strategically important port on Peru’s Pacific coast, but it had remained “broadly aligned” with US interests, analysts said. Washington also regards it as part of its...

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8 d. ago Manus’ Meta Buyout Tests the Limits of a Transferable China Tech Model for Going Global

Manus’ Meta Buyout Tests the Limits of a Transferable China Tech Model for Going Global  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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9 d. ago Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal Meets Regulatory Scrutiny in China

Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal Meets Regulatory Scrutiny in China  PYMNTS.com

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9 d. ago China and US can strike ‘balance’ in Venezuela, says US energy chief Chris Wright

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said there was room to balance roles for both the United States and China in Venezuela to allow for commerce but that Washington would not allow Beijing to have major control over the Latin American country. In an interview on Fox Business Network, Wright also said he expected to see Chevron quickly grow its activities in Venezuela, with ConocoPhillips and ExxonMobil also looking to play a constructive role. “I think you will probably see some long-term...

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9 d. ago China says Meta’s acquisition of AI platform Manus must comply with Chinese laws

China says Meta’s acquisition of AI platform Manus must comply with Chinese laws  Anadolu Ajansı

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9 d. ago China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech concerns

China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech concerns  South China Morning Post

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9 d. ago China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago China Shock 2.0: Beijing’s embassy in Washington drops music video, mocks US trade fears

China Shock 2.0: Beijing’s embassy in Washington drops music video, mocks US trade fears  Telegraph India

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9 d. ago Developing | China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech concerns

Developing | China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech concerns  South China Morning Post

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9 d. ago China to assess, investigate Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus By Reuters

China to assess, investigate Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus By Reuters  Investing.com

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9 d. ago Meta faces China probe over acquisition of AI agent startup Manus

Meta faces China probe over acquisition of AI agent startup Manus  CNBC

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9 d. ago China to assess, investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus

China to assess, investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus  Reuters

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9 d. ago China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus over export controls, tech outflow concerns

China’s Ministry of Commerce says it will conduct a review and investigation into Meta’s acquisition of Manus regarding export controls and technology exports, confirming an earlier report by the Post. The Post reported that Chinese authorities were considering whether to step in over Meta Platforms’ acquisition of Manus – an artificial intelligence agent developer with Chinese roots – amid concerns the deal could breach technology export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate...

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9 d. ago Breaking | China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus regarding curbs and tech exports

Breaking | China to probe Meta’s purchase of Manus regarding curbs and tech exports  South China Morning Post

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