1 hour ago Nato boosts defence of Europe’s eastern flank to ward off Russia

Nato announced plans to strengthen the defence of Europe’s eastern flank on Friday, two days after Poland shot down drones that had violated its airspace in the first known action of its kind by a member of the Western alliance during Russia’s war in Ukraine. Warsaw has portrayed the drone incursions as an attempt by Russia to test the capabilities of Poland and Nato to respond. On Friday, Poland rejected Donald Trump’s suggestion that the incursions could have been a mistake, a rare...

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2 h. ago US calls on G7, EU to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil purchases

US calls on G7, EU to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil purchases  Reuters

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2 h. ago Son of detained Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai on Beijing’s crackdown on speech

Son of detained Hong Kong journalist Jimmy Lai on Beijing’s crackdown on speech  PBS

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3 h. ago After years of US sanctions, how is Xinjiang’s economy doing?

Chinese scholars have criticised US-led sanctions over Xinjiang, saying their research showed the measures had resulted in long-term economic damage, including job losses. The findings, presented at an academic seminar in Hong Kong last month, offered one of the first aggregated assessments of the impacts of US sanctions imposed on Chinese companies over alleged human rights abuses in the far western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Beijing has denied those accusations and condemned the...

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6 h. ago US backs Philippines against Beijing's South China Sea atoll plan

US backs Philippines against Beijing's South China Sea atoll plan  Nikkei Asia

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6 h. ago US farmers to visit China officials, import expo as trade tensions linger

The US government is set to dispatch a group of American growers and exporters of agricultural products to China in the coming fall for exchanges with Chinese officials in Beijing, followed by a high-profile presence at a key import fair in Shanghai. This will mark the third year that the US Department of Agriculture has organised an annual trip to China, the largest overseas market for American farmers. But this year’s journey, likely in November, will take on extra significance and urgency, as...

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6 h. ago REFLECTIONS | Can Delhi, Beijing Avoid The Mistakes Of The Past? | Sunanda K. Datta

REFLECTIONS | Can Delhi, Beijing Avoid The Mistakes Of The Past? | Sunanda K. Datta-Ray  Deccan Chronicle

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7 h. ago Armani’s will sets stage for sale of fashion empire, in surprise twist

Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots. The designer, known in the industry as “King Giorgio”, died on September 4, at 91 and with no children to inherit his fashion empire, which industry analysts value at between €5 billion and €12...

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7 h. ago Armani’s will sets the stage for the sale of his fashion empire in a surprise twist

Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the revolutionary fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots. The designer, known in the industry as “King Giorgio”, died on September 4 at 91 with no children to inherit his fashion empire, which industry analysts value at between €5 billion...

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8 h. ago Analyst: Beijing’s parade proves China’s status as a military superpower

Analyst: Beijing’s parade proves China’s status as a military superpower  BelTA News Agency

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8 h. ago Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K

Japan Spooked As Fujian Sails Through Taiwan Strait, Beijing Reminds Europe Of 'One China' | 4K  News18

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10 h. ago In pics: cultural and creative products displayed at CIFTIS in Beijing

In pics: cultural and creative products displayed at CIFTIS in Beijing-Xinhua  新华网

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10 h. ago Discover Hebei: International Cultural Exchange Week opens in Beijing

Discover Hebei: International Cultural Exchange Week opens in Beijing  Xinhua

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11 h. ago US Treasury calls on G7, EU to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil purchases

US Treasury calls on G7, EU to impose tariffs on China, India over Russian oil purchases  Reuters

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11 h. ago China Arbitration Summit 2025 to Be Held in Beijing with Support from 70+ International Organizations

China Arbitration Summit 2025 to Be Held in Beijing with Support from 70+ International Organizations  CaribPR Wire

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12 h. ago Beijing's fourth PM2.5 source analysis shows higher regional contribution

Beijing's fourth PM2.5 source analysis shows higher regional contribution  Xinhua

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12 h. ago 19th Beijing International Tea and Tea Ceremony Exhibition kicks off

19th Beijing International Tea and Tea Ceremony Exhibition kicks off-Xinhua  新华网

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13 h. ago How to Watch 2025 SMX Playoffs 2 and MXGP of China on TV, Peacock

How to Watch 2025 SMX Playoffs 2 and MXGP of China on TV, Peacock  Racer X

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13 h. ago Thousands of Passengers Stranded in Asia Following Over 100 Cancellations by Air China, Shenzhen, China Eastern and China Express Airlines, Creating Major Chaos in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Beyond

Thousands of Passengers Stranded in Asia Following Over 100 Cancellations by Air China, Shenzhen, China Eastern and China Express Airlines, Creating Major Chaos in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

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13 h. ago How China exploited Elon Musk’s US aid cuts to spread its influence

How China exploited Elon Musk’s US aid cuts to spread its influence  The Times

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