16 m. ago Aukus pact up in the air but US to stay focused on China: analysts

The United States may be rethinking its Indo-Pacific strategy with its review of the Aukus security agreement, but its focus on countering China is unlikely to change, according to analysts. The pact with Australia and the United Kingdom has been thrown into doubt with the Pentagon’s announcement this week that it is reviewing the US’ role in the Biden-era agreement to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. Some observers suggested that this could be cause for celebration in Beijing,...

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17 m. ago China boy, 11, invents 300 hair braids for toddler sister, wins admiration online

An 11-year-old boy in central China, who skilfully braids his toddler sister’s hair each day and has invented over 300 unique styles in just one year, has become a sensation on mainland social media. The siblings, known by the surname Huang, live in Zhuzhou of Hunan province and have garnered significant attention online as their mother frequently shares their heartwarming interactions on a popular social media platform. Most of these videos showcase the brother expertly braiding his...

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43 m. ago EU pushes for China trade "rebalancing" as Trump factor looms

EU pushes for China trade "rebalancing" as Trump factor looms  KrASIA

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2 h. ago Israel's drone strikes in Iran show why US must halt China's land grab here: experts

Israel's drone strikes in Iran show why US must halt China's land grab here: experts  Fox News

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3 h. ago Former Dem VP pick Tim Walz claims China may have world's 'moral authority' after Israel attacks Iran

Former Dem VP pick Tim Walz claims China may have world's 'moral authority' after Israel attacks Iran  New York Post

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4 h. ago Japan Calls Out China Over Unusual Maneuvers, Warns It Could Lead to Accidental Collision

Japan Calls Out China Over Unusual Maneuvers, Warns It Could Lead to Accidental Collision  USNI News

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4 h. ago Tim Walz: Maybe China can negotiate a Middle East peace deal

Tim Walz: Maybe China can negotiate a Middle East peace deal  Jewish Insider

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6 h. ago Bunge's $34 billion Viterra merger clears final China hurdle

Bunge's $34 billion Viterra merger clears final China hurdle  Reuters

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7 h. ago China criticizes Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of ‘potential grave consequences’

China criticizes Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of ‘potential grave consequences’  Washington Times

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7 h. ago May imports drop 9% at busiest US seaport on 145% China tariffs

May imports drop 9% at busiest US seaport on 145% China tariffs  Reuters

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7 h. ago Nvidia is nixing China from its financial forecasts because U.S. restrictions on chip sales have tightened so much, Jensen Huang says

Nvidia is nixing China from its financial forecasts because U.S. restrictions on chip sales have tightened so much, Jensen Huang says  Fortune

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8 h. ago Tim Walz floats China as 'neutral actor' with 'moral authority' to negotiate Middle East peace

Tim Walz floats China as 'neutral actor' with 'moral authority' to negotiate Middle East peace  Fox News

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8 h. ago India Exposes China's 'Double Standard' On Pakistan Terrorism; Beijing Responds

India Exposes China's 'Double Standard' On Pakistan Terrorism; Beijing Responds  thedailyjagran.com

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9 h. ago Pentagon review rattles submarine deal amid fears of China’s naval edge

Pentagon review rattles submarine deal amid fears of China’s naval edge  The Washington Post

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9 h. ago China allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from 106 US plants

China allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from 106 US plants  Reuters

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9 h. ago Nvidia to exclude China from its revenue and profit forecasts

Nvidia to exclude China from its revenue and profit forecasts  TechCrunch

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9 h. ago China customs allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from some US plants

China customs allows import of eligible pork, poultry products from some US plants  Reuters

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11 h. ago A window to China's future: Inside Beijing Dongzhimen Middle School's holistic education model

A window to China's future: Inside Beijing Dongzhimen Middle School's holistic education model  Tehran Times

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11 h. ago What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

In sending two aircraft carriers to the western Pacific concurrently for the first time, Beijing is learning to coordinate the vessels in open ocean, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, according to defence analysts. The two carriers – the Liaoning and Shandong – were spotted in the waters, having entered the western Pacific via separate courses over the past two weeks. They are believed to have practised dispersing, concentrating and communicating in the...

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12 h. ago How China is driving a surge in shipping along Arctic sea routes

Chinese companies are showing growing interest in shipping goods to the West via the Northern Sea Route – an icy Arctic passage that opens up each summer – according to Rosatom, the Russian company that operates infrastructure along the route. The firm anticipates a significant uptick in voyages by Chinese companies along the NSR during the coming summer-autumn shipping season, and is adding more nuclear-powered icebreakers to its fleet to handle the growing traffic flow. Cargo traffic on the...

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