35 y. ago State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho

State Visit to the People's Republic of China by HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV and Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho  Matangi Tonga

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22 m. ago Chinese gadget maker Baseus launches premium sound line at IFA Berlin

Chinese consumer electronics maker Baseus launched a premium line of audio products at a global trade fair on Thursday, bolstering its international presence at a time when intense competition at home is pushing more domestic gadget firms to look overseas. Shenzhen-based Baseus unveiled its Inspire line at the Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, also known as the IFA Berlin trade fair, which includes three headphones and earbuds developed in partnership with Bose, the US company known for...

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52 m. ago China’s multipolar ambition is making the US sit up and fire back

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin this week, the choreography was striking. Chinese President Xi Jinping, flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unveiled proposals for a development bank, expanded BeiDou satellite services, and cooperation in green technology, artificial intelligence and infrastructure. The message was unmistakable: the SCO is no longer just a security forum. It is evolving into a platform offering...

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82 m. ago China’s biotech industry is gaining on the US. Can tariffs hold them back?

In the summer of 2015, a time when China’s pharmaceutical market was in a phase of rapid expansion, a sudden regulatory change sent tremors through the industry: drug companies would need to audit the clinical trial data for all pending applications. If withdrawn within a month of the announcement, firms could avoid penalties for submitting flawed applications, but hiding or falsifying data would court severe punishments, including multi-year filing bans. The response from the industry indicated...

Economics

1 hour ago Trump suggests India is moving towards ‘deepest, darkest’ China orbit

Trump suggested on Friday that India is drifting towards China’s orbit, even as his assertive tariffs and public rebukes have tested ties with New Delhi. Aides are warning that India could soon regret its stance and even face new curbs. “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China. May they have a long and prosperous future together,” the “America first” president wrote on social media. His remarks were posted alongside a photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...

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4 h. ago Russian gas sales to China would not harm US, energy secretary says

Russian gas sales to China would not harm US, energy secretary says  Reuters

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4 h. ago Canada’s Carney unveils billions in relief hit by Trump and China tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday rolled out a multibillion-dollar relief package for businesses battered by tariffs imposed by both the US and China. Carney said his government will invest C$5 billion (US$3.6 billion) through a new fund to help firms adapt, diversify and grow, as well as boost Business Development Bank of Canada loans for small and medium-sized businesses and expand a loan facility for tariff-hit large enterprises. He also said his government would waive 2026 model...

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4 h. ago Why India’s Modi skipped Xi’s military extravanganza in China: Analysis

Why India’s Modi skipped Xi’s military extravanganza in China: Analysis  Breaking Defense

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4 h. ago China’s military parade: Some cause for concern, but mostly show

China’s military parade: Some cause for concern, but mostly show  Straight Arrow News

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4 h. ago Energy secretary says Russian gas sales to China would not harm US

Energy secretary says Russian gas sales to China would not harm US  Reuters

Society

5 h. ago What mainstream capitalist economists won’t tell you about China

What mainstream capitalist economists won’t tell you about China  People's World

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5 h. ago Navy Seals killed North Korean civilians in botched 2019 mission: US report

US Navy Seals shot and killed a number of North Korean civilians during a botched covert mission to plant a listening device in the nuclear-armed country during high-stakes diplomatic negotiations in 2019, The New York Times reported on Friday. Citing unidentified sources, including current and former military officials with knowledge of the still-classified details, the newspaper said US President Donald Trump approved the operation during his first administration, as he was involved in...

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5 h. ago Climate Dangers of China’s Hydropower Ambitions in Tibet are Growing

Climate Dangers of China’s Hydropower Ambitions in Tibet are Growing  International Campaign for Tibet

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6 h. ago Texas law curbing Chinese property rights takes effect, no relief in sight for months

A Texas law restricting property ownership and leasing by Chinese citizens came into effect this week, thrusting affected residents into legal limbo with no path to relief before November. The law, which restricts real estate purchases by companies, individuals and government entities linked to countries that the federal government deems a threat to the US, took effect on September 1 after a legal challenge failed to block it in time. The legislation identifies China, Iran, North Korea and...

Society

6 h. ago NASA’s acting chief “angry” about talk that China will beat US back to the Moon

NASA’s acting chief “angry” about talk that China will beat US back to the Moon  Ars Technica

Technology

6 h. ago Trump says U.S. 'lost' Russia, India to 'deepest, darkest, China' after 3 leaders met at Chinese summit

Trump says U.S. 'lost' Russia, India to 'deepest, darkest, China' after 3 leaders met at Chinese summit  Spectrum News

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6 h. ago KLA: Decreased China Reliance Is Coming At A Cost (NASDAQ:KLAC)

KLA: Decreased China Reliance Is Coming At A Cost (NASDAQ:KLAC)  Seeking Alpha

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6 h. ago China's Nvidia Breakup? The AI Chip Divorce Silicon Valley Feared Is Happening

China's Nvidia Breakup? The AI Chip Divorce Silicon Valley Feared Is Happening  Yahoo Finance

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6 h. ago The AI Energy War: How China’s Solar and Nuclear Outshine the U.S.

The AI Energy War: How China’s Solar and Nuclear Outshine the U.S.  CarbonCredits.com

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7 h. ago Scientists in China uncover a snake species rarely seen for a century

Scientists in China uncover a snake species rarely seen for a century  Diario AS

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