14 h. ago China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow

China Bans Some Portable Batteries From Flights as Safety Concerns Grow  The New York Times

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36 h. ago Mercedes says no supply chain disruptions after China export concerns

Mercedes says no supply chain disruptions after China export concerns  Reuters

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4 d. ago Red panda morning calls at China hotel cause safety concerns, service suspension

A five-star hotel in China has sparked controversy by using a red panda for morning calls, prompting an investigation and suspension of the service by authorities. The establishment, Lehe Ledu Liangjiang Hotel, located in southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality, raised public concerns after several guests shared videos of their morning calls delivered by an adorable red panda. In the footage, the animal climbs onto beds and desks in hotel rooms, where guests are invited to pet and feed...

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5 d. ago China concerns expose Nato divisions as Tokyo liaison office shelved

Nato has shelved plans to open a liaison office in Tokyo, dealing a symbolic blow to Japan’s hopes of cementing the alliance’s presence in the Indo-Pacific and exposing divisions among member states over how directly they should confront China’s rising power. The proposal had been strongly backed by former prime minister Fumio Kishida’s government, which viewed the planned office as a step towards closer coordination with Nato and its partners in the region, including Australia, South Korea and...

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5 d. ago China’s concerns expose Nato divisions as Tokyo liaison office shelved

Nato has shelved plans to open a liaison office in Tokyo, dealing a symbolic blow to Japan’s hopes of cementing the alliance’s presence in the Indo-Pacific and exposing divisions among member states over how directly they should confront China’s rising power. The proposal had been strongly backed by former prime minister Fumio Kishida’s government, which viewed the planned office as a step towards closer coordination with Nato and its partners in the region, including Australia, South Korea and...

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6 d. ago Nvidia shares head for record close as Wall Street shrugs off China concerns

Nvidia shares head for record close as Wall Street shrugs off China concerns  CNBC

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6 d. ago Nvidia shares hit record as Wall Street shrugs off China concerns

Nvidia shares hit record as Wall Street shrugs off China concerns  CNBC

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6 d. ago Nvidia shares hit record as AI chipmaker again becomes world's most valuable company

Nvidia shares hit record as AI chipmaker again becomes world's most valuable company  CNBC

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6 d. ago 20 New Bat Viruses Discovered in China, Sparking 'Urgent Concerns' About Risk to Humans

20 New Bat Viruses Discovered in China, Sparking 'Urgent Concerns' About Risk to Humans  People.com

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7 d. ago Virus Discovery Among Bats in China Fruit Orchards Draw Exposure Concerns

Virus Discovery Among Bats in China Fruit Orchards Draw Exposure Concerns  ScienceAlert

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7 d. ago New Bat Viruses Discovered in China 'Raising Urgent Concerns'

New Bat Viruses Discovered in China 'Raising Urgent Concerns'  Newsweek

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8 d. ago S Korea to Discuss Concern Over Curbs on Chipmakers in China

S Korea to Discuss Concern Over Curbs on Chipmakers in China  Asia Financial

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9 d. ago South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers' China operations

South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers' China operations  Reuters

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1 week ago China’s response to Iran conflict more concerning if West loses, vs retribution for defeating its Tehran ally

China’s response to Iran conflict more concerning if West loses, vs retribution for defeating its Tehran ally  Fox Business

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1 week ago China’s influence is growing in Central Asia. What does that mean for Russia?

At a high-level summit this week, China and its Central Asian partners voiced their shared security concerns and showed a united front amid a turbulent global landscape. The close ties between Beijing and the five Central Asian countries – whose leaders met at the China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday – have sparked questions about whether Russia’s regional dominance is waning as it remains preoccupied with the Ukraine war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed this possibility...

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1 week ago Chinese woman survives 22 stabs in knife attack, breast implants stop fatal injuries

A woman miraculously survived a brutal knife attack by a stranger after her breast implants shielded her from a potentially fatal wound. The shocking attack in southeastern China has triggered widespread concern over public safety. The incident happened on May 22 at The MixC Shopping Mall in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, when the 30-year-old victim, surnamed Ma, was ambushed while getting into her car. Ma said the assailant forced his way into the front seat and threatened her with a knife....

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2 w. ago Methanol Spikes in China on Concern About Shipments From Iran

Methanol Spikes in China on Concern About Shipments From Iran  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China is deeply concerned about Israel’s attack on Iran that has led to a sudden escalation of military conflict: FM

China is deeply concerned about Israel’s attack on Iran that has led to a sudden escalation of military conflict: FM  Global Times

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2 w. ago China ‘stepping in’ as property concerns mount, but no ‘treading the old path’

Premier Li Qiang’s remarks on further shoring up the property sector and escalating policy support are said to be indicative of Beijing’s lingering concerns over the sector – once an economic pillar for China – that remains a drag on growth and consumption, as seen in the latest statistics. Analysts say that while there is no quick fix to the woes, Beijing has grown more wary of the impact on overall sentiment and domestic demand, as the economy grapples with external turmoil. A State Council...

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2 w. ago In human rights talks, EU warns of ‘deterioration’ of basic freedoms in China

During thorny human rights talks with China on Friday, the European Union voiced concerns about what it called a “deterioration of fundamental freedoms” in the country. The EU cited “government interference” in the succession plan for the Dalai Lama, an ongoing crackdown in Hong Kong, and jailed Uygur and Tibetan activists as examples in its statement on the 40th edition of the EU-China Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels. The bloc accused China of “persistent restrictions on freedom of...

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