23 h. ago Tech hub Shenzhen launches plan to support consumption, exporters amid trade war

China’s top export city and tech hub, Shenzhen, is stepping up efforts to boost domestic consumption and support exporters amid a turbulent trade war between Beijing and Washington. “Consumption is the fundamental driving force behind economic growth and development,” according to a 39-point plan released by the Shenzhen Municipal Development and Reform Commission on Friday. Shenzhen will leverage its strategic strengths in four key categories: artificial intelligence (AI) terminals, smart home...

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6 d. ago White House’s trade war with Beijing punishes West Coast geoduck producers

White House’s trade war with Beijing punishes West Coast geoduck producers  Undercurrent News

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8 d. ago US defence chief Pete Hegseth claims China preparing for war in Asia, Beijing calls it ‘instigation’

US defence chief Pete Hegseth claims China preparing for war in Asia, Beijing calls it ‘instigation’  WION

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1 week ago ‘Never right’: why there’s a war of words over Beijing’s English translations

America’s top diplomat Marco Rubio has made clear that he does not trust Beijing’s English translations of Chinese officials’ words – he says they are “never right”. The China hawk has instead urged his colleagues to go back to the original Chinese version of statements put out by Beijing to get a more accurate understanding of what is going on. Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, appears to be the most powerful diplomat under President Donald Trump. He is the first person since Henry Kissinger...

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1 week ago War of the words: why top US diplomat Rubio is lost in China’s translations

America’s top diplomat Marco Rubio has made clear that he does not trust Beijing’s English translations of Chinese officials’ words – he says they are “never right”. The China hawk has instead urged his colleagues to go back to the original Chinese version of statements put out by Beijing to get a more accurate understanding of what is going on. Rubio, the son of Cuban immigrants, appears to be the most powerful diplomat under President Donald Trump. He is the first person since Henry Kissinger...

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2 w. ago Beijing’s tariff playbook: Let Trump win battles, lose the war

Beijing’s tariff playbook: Let Trump win battles, lose the war  ThinkChina

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2 w. ago To end the war in Ukraine, make Beijing’s bankrolling of Russia’s war machine hurt

To end the war in Ukraine, make Beijing’s bankrolling of Russia’s war machine hurt  New York Post

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3 w. ago Xi’s war machines: combat ‘kill’ gives Beijing a boost in arms export race

Xi’s war machines: combat ‘kill’ gives Beijing a boost in arms export race  The Times

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3 w. ago Trade war escalates between China and US as Beijing imposes unexpected ban on export of THESE rare earth metals

Trade war escalates between China and US as Beijing imposes unexpected ban on export of THESE rare earth metals  DNA India

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3 w. ago How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal

Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.

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3 w. ago 'Beijing's war lab': The secret role of Pakistan in China’s arms testing playbook

'Beijing's war lab': The secret role of Pakistan in China’s arms testing playbook  Business Today

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3 w. ago Mystery of Chinese satellite: Did Beijing feed Pakistan live war intel during border strikes?

Mystery of Chinese satellite: Did Beijing feed Pakistan live war intel during border strikes?  Business Today

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3 w. ago China seeks to present a united front with Latin America as Beijing aims to counter Trump's trade war

China seeks to present a united front with Latin America as Beijing aims to counter Trump's trade war  AP News

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4 w. ago Beijing’s point man on Macau affairs calls on city to ‘stand firm’ amid trade war

Xia Baolong also stresses need to explore new markets in meeting with city’s chief executive and local members of national governing bodies.

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4 w. ago 'War Not India's Choice': NSA Doval To China As Beijing Backs Pakistan's 'Territorial Integrity'

'War Not India's Choice': NSA Doval To China As Beijing Backs Pakistan's 'Territorial Integrity'- News18  News18

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4 w. ago South China Sea: War warning issued over 'aggressive Beijing' by Philippines military general as navy drills carried out

South China Sea: War warning issued over 'aggressive Beijing' by Philippines military general as navy drills carried out  GB News

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4 w. ago Update: Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to Russia and attending Great Patriotic War victory celebrations in Moscow

Update: Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to Russia and attending Great Patriotic War victory celebrations in Moscow  Xinhua

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4 w. ago Xinhua News | Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to Russia and attending Great Patriotic War victory celebrations in Moscow

Xinhua News | Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to Russia and attending Great Patriotic War victory celebrations in Moscow  Xinhua

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4 w. ago Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to Russia and attending Great Patriotic War victory celebrations in Moscow

Xi returns to Beijing after state visit to Russia and attending Great Patriotic War victory celebrations in Moscow  China Daily

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