3 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping makes case for free trade as supply chain expo opens

President Xi Jinping has spoken out against unilateral sanctions and trade barriers – reiterating China’s support for globalisation as the international economic environment turns more protectionist – in an article published on the opening day of a high-profile supply chain expo. Wednesday’s piece in Qiushi – the leading theoretical journal of the ruling Communist Party – compiles statements Xi has made on the topic since 2012. The article, titled “Unswervingly Advancing High-Level Opening Up”,...

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5 h. ago Iran’s Foreign Minister Araqchi Meets China’s President Xi Jinping In Beijing

Iran’s Foreign Minister Araqchi Meets China’s President Xi Jinping In Beijing  Eurasia Review

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6 h. ago The Taiwan papers: academics suggest how mainland China might rule island

As tensions between Beijing and Taipei rise, academia and the education sector reveal how each side is changing to adapt to – or shape – the new environment. In the first of a two-part series, we survey the vast research by mainland academics studying potential paths and models for governing the island. For decades, Beijing has talked about peaceful reunification with Taiwan and possibly governing it under the arrangement of “one country, two systems”, a term that means the island could have a...

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6 h. ago The EU is doing itself no trade favours in pushing China on Russia

Ahead of the China-European Union summit, set to take place in Beijing on July 24, the 27-nation bloc seems determined to adopt a firm stance in its relationship with the world’s second-largest economy. While accusing China of aiding Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine, the EU also seeks what it sees as fairer economic relations. But can the growing pressure influence Beijing’s position on Moscow and the Ukraine conflict? In a recent speech, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said...

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8 h. ago Trump’s pick for United Nations ambassador wants to ‘make the UN great again’

Mike Waltz, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for United Nations ambassador, vowed on Tuesday to make the world body “great again” – and that he would do so by confronting Beijing’s expanding influence while leading an overhaul of what he described as a bloated, favouritism-plagued institution. “Countering China is critical,” the former Florida congressman said during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Waltz called it “absurd” that China, the world’s...

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11 h. ago Australian premier Anthony Albanese stresses trade with China in meeting with President Xi Jinping

Australian premier Anthony Albanese stresses trade with China in meeting with President Xi Jinping  Washington Times

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13 h. ago Trump claims Indonesia trade deal; Bessent says China deal timeline ‘flexible’

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration had reached a trade deal with Indonesia, without offering any details about the terms, scope, or timeline, while his Treasury Department chief cut Beijing some slack on the deadline for a final deal with China. “Great deal, for everybody, just made with Indonesia. I dealt directly with their highly respected President. DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!!” Trump said in a social media post. A deal between the US and Southeast Asia’s most populous...

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13 h. ago Trump claims Indonesia trade deal; Bessent calls China deal timeline ‘flexible’

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration had reached a trade deal with Indonesia, while his Treasury Department chief cut China some slack on the deadline for a final deal of its own. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said that Indonesia would charge no tariffs on US imports, while exports from the southeast Asian country to America would be subject to a 19 per cent levy. “They are going to pay 19 per cent and we are going to pay nothing ... we...

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14 h. ago China’s GDP figures, robots riding Shenzhen subway: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s strong GDP figures stoke debate over stimulus as US tariff risks loom China’s economy beat market forecasts to grow 5.2 per cent in the second quarter, but analysts said headwinds would intensify in late 2025. 2. Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover’ that’s set to anger Beijing Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is planning a US...

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15 h. ago Australian PM Albanese meets Chinese President Xi in Beijing

Australian PM Albanese meets Chinese President Xi in Beijing  upi.com

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15 h. ago Trump’s team is waking up the reality of rivalry with Russia

Based on his recent statements, it appears that US President Donald Trump’s position on Ukraine has evolved to match that of his predecessor. He now says shipments of weapons will continue and that Ukraine must be able to defend itself. He has expressed unhappiness with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and on Monday threatened 100 per cent tariffs on Russia and countries doing business with it if a Russia-Ukraine deal isn’t reached in 50 days. This may surprise some observers, especially...

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16 h. ago Why Trump’s remittance tax will be ‘devastating’ for Filipino

A new tax on international remittances introduced under US President Donald Trump’s sweeping economic reform bill is drawing criticism from Filipino-American communities, who say the measure will hit working-class migrants hardest and threaten the livelihoods of their families in the Philippines. Under the new law, green card holders and migrant workers will be charged a 3.5 per cent levy on overseas money transfers starting on January 1 – a move that analysts warn will carry far-reaching...

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16 h. ago Chinese President Xi Jinping meets SCO Foreign Ministers in Beijing, calls for stronger regional cooperation and stability

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets SCO Foreign Ministers in Beijing, calls for stronger regional cooperation and stability  Tribune India

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18 h. ago India in a fix over Trump’s tariff threat aimed at Russian oil

US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep secondary tariffs on countries trading with Russia has raised alarm in India over the future of its discounted oil purchases from Moscow, with analysts warning the issue could complicate negotiations on a bilateral trade deal with Washington. Trump vowed on Monday to impose “very severe tariffs” if Russia did not end its war in Ukraine within 50 days. Washington would target Moscow’s remaining trade partners with measures aimed at choking off...

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20 h. ago Taiwan president to visit Paraguay next month, likely to make US transits

Taiwan president to visit Paraguay next month, likely to make US transits  Reuters

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21 h. ago Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Russian FM Lavrov in Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets Russian FM Lavrov in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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22 h. ago EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing

EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing  The Federal

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23 h. ago Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover’ that’s set to anger Beijing

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is planning a US “stopover” trip in August that could take him to New York and Texas en route to South America, sources said, a move that is bound to anger Beijing. On Monday, Paraguayan President Santiago Pena confirmed that Lai would visit his country next month. Paraguay is the only country in South America and one of only 12 worldwide to recognise the self-governing island, down from 22 a decade ago. Analysts said Lai might add Guatemala and Belize, two...

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23 h. ago Russia's Lavrov meets with China's President Xi, Russia says

Russia's Lavrov meets with China's President Xi, Russia says  Reuters

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23 h. ago EAM S Jaishankar meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, briefs him on India

EAM S Jaishankar meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, briefs him on India-China bilateral ties  Mint

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