36 m. ago Trade Fears Have Global Businesses Worried, And Seeking Alternatives To U.S., China

Trade Fears Have Global Businesses Worried, And Seeking Alternatives To U.S., China  Investopedia

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2 h. ago California man Sun Yaoning to plead guilty to acting as Chinese agent

A California man has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government in Southern California while working as a campaign adviser for a local politician. Sun Yaoning, also known as Mike Sun, is expected to appear in court in Los Angeles on Monday to enter his plea under a deal with federal prosecutors, according to a copy of the agreement available in online court records. It was signed by Sun, his lawyer and a prosecutor earlier this month. If the plea is accepted...

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3 h. ago Europe, Ukraine prepare plan to end war, proposing peace board headed by Trump

European nations are working with Ukraine on a 12-point proposal to end Russia’s war along current battle lines, pushing back against Vladimir Putin’s renewed demands to the US for Kyiv to surrender territory in return for a peace deal. A peace board chaired by US President Donald Trump would oversee implementation of the proposed plan, according to people familiar with the matter. Once Russia follows Ukraine in agreeing to a ceasefire and both sides commit to halting territorial advances, the...

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5 h. ago Trump vows to reach 'fantastic deal' with China, saying the U.S. commands 'great respect' from Beijing

Trump vows to reach 'fantastic deal' with China, saying the U.S. commands 'great respect' from Beijing  Fortune

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6 h. ago US, Australia sign deal for critical minerals to limit dependence on China

US, Australia sign deal for critical minerals to limit dependence on China  Al Jazeera

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7 h. ago Why Trump’s ‘best for business’ diplomacy will fail with Russia or China

“All I’ve done all my life is deals,” US President Donald Trump told the Gaza peace summit, going on to say “maybe this is going to be the greatest deal of them all”. Trump has cultivated his image on being the greatest deal-maker, a legacy central to his identity as a business tycoon and now fundamental to his reputation as a world leader. The ceasefire in Gaza has been framed as a crowning achievement in this repertoire. “Together we’ve achieved what everyone said was impossible, but at long...

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8 h. ago A ‘Pacific eyes’ intelligence body would offset China’s growing presence: report

Australia should lead the creation of a formal Five Eyes-style intelligence club in the Pacific amid the alleged threat of China’s growing presence in the region, a prominent foreign policy think tank suggests. Dubbed “Pacific Eyes”, the proposed intelligence-sharing alliance could help plug institutional gaps that “external powers” – particularly Beijing – were eager to exploit, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute argued in a report released on Tuesday. It recommended that the dedicated framework...

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8 h. ago Call for ‘Pacific Eyes’ intelligence body to offset China’s growing presence

Australia should lead the creation of a formal Five Eyes-style intelligence club in the Pacific amid China’s growing presence in the region, a prominent foreign policy think tank has suggested. Dubbed “Pacific Eyes”, the proposed intelligence-sharing alliance could help to plug institutional gaps that “external powers” – particularly Beijing – were eager to exploit, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute said in a report released on Tuesday. It recommended that the dedicated framework initially consist...

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10 h. ago Will corruption backlash against Marcos reshape Philippine politics?

Public anger over corruption has boiled over in the Philippines, sending President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s approval ratings tumbling and potentially tilting the balance of power with his political rivals. The latest survey by Pulse Asia Research shows that Filipinos are increasingly blaming the government’s recent corruption scandals – from flood control “ghost projects” to lavish spending by politically connected contractors – for their daily struggles, such as inflation and inadequate...

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11 h. ago ‘Light in our darkest days’: mum of slain Malaysian schoolgirl moved by support

Wong Lee Ping, the grieving mother of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, whose brutal murder on October 14 shocked Malaysia, has expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of community support, describing it as a beacon of light in our darkest hour. “We are truly touched and humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and presence from all of you during this painful period. Your care has been a light in our darkest days,” Wong expressed in a touching message shared on social media following her...

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11 h. ago US doubles down on Trump admin push to rebuild industrial base amid China pressure

US doubles down on Trump admin push to rebuild industrial base amid China pressure  Fox Business

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13 h. ago Evangelista’s wealth under fire, Singaporeans flock to Johor: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US call centre bill threatens Philippines’ US$30 billion outsourcing boom As dusk settles over Angeles City, Justin Cunanan prepares for another long night. While the rest of the Philippines sleeps, he joins millions of his compatriots powering a global industry that is...

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13 h. ago Australia and the US have signed a critical minerals deal to take on China’s monopoly. Here’s what you need to know

Australia and the US have signed a critical minerals deal to take on China’s monopoly. Here’s what you need to know  The Guardian

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13 h. ago US and Australia sign critical minerals deal as a way to counter China

US and Australia sign critical minerals deal as a way to counter China  Euronews.com

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15 h. ago Russia, China Finalize Deal to Jointly Develop Arctic Shipping Along the Northern Sea Route

Russia, China Finalize Deal to Jointly Develop Arctic Shipping Along the Northern Sea Route  gCaptain

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16 h. ago ‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff row

‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff row  Times of India

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16 h. ago ‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff

‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff  Times of India

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16 h. ago Trump warns of 155% tariffs on China if trade deal not finalised by Nov 1

Trump warns of 155% tariffs on China if trade deal not finalised by Nov 1  Business Standard

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17 h. ago Chinese coastguard patrols reefs controlled by Vietnam in South China Sea

The Chinese coastguard patrolled around disputed sites controlled by Vietnam in the South China Sea last week, vessel tracking information shows. Three patrol ships left a Chinese base on Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands on Thursday and circled around a series of land features – some of which Vietnam has built facilities on – before returning to the reef on Saturday, according to Automatic Identification System data. The purpose of the patrol by the coastguard vessels – identified by the...

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19 h. ago Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia as China limits exports

Trump signs $8.5 billion rare earths deal with Australia as China limits exports  The Independent

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