56 h. ago China Reveals Encounter With Western Aircraft Carrier in Contested Waters

China Reveals Encounter With Western Aircraft Carrier in Contested Waters  Newsweek

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65 h. ago Pragmatic engagement – what Albanese’s visit reveals about China relations in a turbulent world

Pragmatic engagement – what Albanese’s visit reveals about China relations in a turbulent world  The Conversation

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3 d. ago How deals are trumping port dispute on Australian PM’s China visit

Beijing has set aside major disputes with Canberra and instead filled Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s six-day visit to China this week with a slew of trade and investment deals, a move analysts said was an effort to find common ground amid trade tensions with the United States. The deals include the potential widening of access to the Chinese market for Australian farm produce and coal, cooperation in the digitalisation of the financial sector, investment in greenfield projects and...

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3 d. ago On Australian PM’s visit to China, the 2 nations ‘hold back’ on disputes

Beijing has set aside major disputes with Canberra and instead filled Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s six-day visit to China this week with a slew of trade and investment deals, a move analysts said was an effort to find common ground amid trade tensions with the United States. The deals include the potential widening of access to the Chinese market for Australian farm produce and coal, cooperation in the digitalisation of the financial sector, investment in greenfield projects and...

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4 d. ago Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up

Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up  The Verge

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4 d. ago Australia news live: Albanese regaled with Australian rock anthems on China visit; ‘inquisitive’ whale explores Sydney harbour

Australia news live: Albanese regaled with Australian rock anthems on China visit; ‘inquisitive’ whale explores Sydney harbour  The Guardian

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5 d. ago If the US wants Japan, Australia to commit to Taiwan role, will they agree?

The United States is unlikely to secure public pledges from Japan and Australia on what they would do if a conflict broke out with Beijing over Taiwan, according to analysts in mainland China and the US. They said Washington’s efforts to pressure its two key Asia-Pacific allies while amplifying the so-called China threat only revealed “weakening” confidence in its ability to manage regional tensions. Over the weekend, the Financial Times reported that the US had also been putting pressure on...

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6 d. ago Albanese's China visit to focus on stronger economic ties, deeper cooperation

Albanese's China visit to focus on stronger economic ties, deeper cooperation  news.cgtn.com

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6 d. ago Anthony Albanese Reaffirms Taiwan Stance as He Starts China Visit

Anthony Albanese Reaffirms Taiwan Stance as He Starts China Visit  Bloomberg

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6 d. ago China trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both

As the Asia-Pacific’s power dynamics continue to evolve and shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China promises to be a test of his country’s ability to walk the fine line between economic self-interest and strategic resolve. His trip, which began on Saturday, unfolds against the backdrop of Australia’s deepening security ties with the Philippines, with Canberra stepping up support for Manila’s maritime capabilities and increasing participation in patrols and joint...

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7 d. ago ‘Monster’ China mum sells sons for US$11,600 to tip online hosts, buy clothes

A mother in China has sparked public outrage after it was revealed that she sold her two biological sons to fund tips for live-streaming hosts. The errant mother even went as far as deliberately conceiving the second child solely for the purpose of selling it. Huang, 26, is originally from Guangxi province in southern China and only has a primary school education. She later moved to Fuzhou, Fujian province, in southeastern China and made a living doing odd jobs. Reports suggest that Huang was...

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9 d. ago Local government investigation into kindergarten lead poisoning in China reveals deep distrust in authorities

Local government investigation into kindergarten lead poisoning in China reveals deep distrust in authorities  News Channel 3-12

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9 d. ago Is Singapore key for the US to fight against China as Tammy Duckworth says?

Remarks by a US senator labelling Singapore as a key place for “fighting against” major rival China have offered a revealing glimpse into how some American politicians view the city state, amid Washington’s regional power struggle with Beijing. The comments came to light after clips of a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday showed an exasperated Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth admonishing Anjani Sinha, US President Donald Trump’s ambassador nominee to Singapore. “You want to be ambassador...

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1 week ago China needs to help young students facing unique pressures in age of AI

Suicide rates among adolescents in China reveal a unique pattern: some studies show that those from more affluent families and with better-educated parents are at a higher risk of taking their own lives compared to those from less privileged backgrounds. This stands in stark contrast to trends observed in many other countries, where children from poorer families and those exposed to domestic violence are more likely to attempt suicide. However, this does not imply that children from poorer...

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1 week ago Australia’s Albanese confirms China visit as Beijing eyes trade deal review By Reuters

Australia’s Albanese confirms China visit as Beijing eyes trade deal review By Reuters  Investing.com

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1 week ago Australia's Albanese confirms China visit as Beijing eyes trade deal review

Australia's Albanese confirms China visit as Beijing eyes trade deal review  Reuters

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1 week ago What China’s DeepSeek AI reveals about Beijing’s red lines on North Korea

What China’s DeepSeek AI reveals about Beijing’s red lines on North Korea  NK News

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1 week ago Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit

When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in China next week for his second official visit, he will have more than the typical diplomatic niceties to discuss with President Xi Jinping. A major task on Albanese’s agenda, besides routine topics like trade, will be to explain his country’s stance on Chinese investment – in particular, addressing the controversy over the ownership and potential government-influenced sale of the Darwin the Post has learned from sources with knowledge of...

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1 week ago Exclusive | Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit

Exclusive | Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago Chinese ambassador’s ‘grandstanding’ advice for Australia raises eyebrows

The Chinese ambassador to Canberra has urged Australia not to be “incited” by Nato’s support for demands by the US to raise defence spending sharply and instead should cooperate with Beijing to resolve regional disputes. Analysts say the “unsolicited advice” is unlikely to sway Canberra and could backfire by reinforcing distrust of Beijing, ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China and amid an ongoing debate in Australia over its defence spending. In an opinion article published...

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