64 m. ago Von der Leyen vows to strike back against China as EU feels rare earths squeeze

The European Union is ready to retaliate against China’s export restrictions on rare earths, commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said in a hardline speech on Saturday. “In the short term, we are focusing on finding solutions with our Chinese counterparts. But we are ready to use all of the instruments in our toolbox to respond if needed. And we will work with our G7 partners on a coordinated response,” von der Leyen told the Berlin Global Dialogue conference. She also announced a new plan to...

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2 h. ago Washington and Beijing Strive to Prevent Trade War Escalation Before Trump–Xi Meeting

Washington and Beijing Strive to Prevent Trade War Escalation Before Trump–Xi Meeting  Modern Diplomacy

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3 h. ago US, China hold talks in Kuala Lumpur to avert trade war escalation

US, China hold talks in Kuala Lumpur to avert trade war escalation  The Economic Times

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4 h. ago Video | China's Silent War: How Beijing's Drones Are Redrawing Myanmar's Battlefield

Video | China's Silent War: How Beijing's Drones Are Redrawing Myanmar's Battlefield  NDTV

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4 h. ago Why China’s pause on stablecoins will not dampen Hong Kong’s digital asset hub push

Beijing’s recent moves to rein in mainland Chinese firms’ stablecoin and tokenisation initiatives in Hong Kong may have rattled the city’s crypto sector, but the Chinese government’s increased openness to digital assets overall had not changed amid competition with the US, experts said. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) recently summoned a number of mainland firms under its jurisdiction, asking them to wait for its instructions before moving forward with their stablecoin initiatives in Hong...

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5 h. ago China’s 4th Plenary Session: Beijing Resolved to Prepare for Long

China’s 4th Plenary Session: Beijing Resolved to Prepare for Long-term Confrontation with U.S.  The Japan News

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5 h. ago Together! We Shine! Festival in Beijing: A Stunning Fusion of Technology, Culture, and Entertainment Through Light Shows and Performances

Together! We Shine! Festival in Beijing: A Stunning Fusion of Technology, Culture, and Entertainment Through Light Shows and Performances  Travel And Tour World

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5 h. ago Renowned violinist, Shaham, ends Beijing Music Festival with a stunning performance

Renowned violinist, Shaham, ends Beijing Music Festival with a stunning performance  China Daily

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6 h. ago Beijing Marathon route optimized to enhance running experience

Beijing Marathon route optimized to enhance running experience  China Daily

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6 h. ago China firmly opposes US false accusation and review over Phase One trade deal: Embassy spokesperson told GT

China firmly opposes US false accusation and review over Phase One trade deal: Embassy spokesperson told GT  Global Times

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7 h. ago China expected to adopt more supportive fiscal and monetary policy, PBOC adviser says

China expected to adopt more supportive fiscal and monetary policy, PBOC adviser says  Reuters

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7 h. ago Travel Chaos in China as Over 120 Flights Are Cancelled Including Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and More Affecting Routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and More – New Update

Travel Chaos in China as Over 120 Flights Are Cancelled Including Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, and More Affecting Routes to Beijing, Shanghai, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and More – New Update  Travel And Tour World

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7 h. ago China, US trade talks start in Kuala Lumpur ahead of possible Xi

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have started a new round of trade talks in Kuala Lumpur, paving the way for a possible meeting between the presidents of the world’s two largest economies. The two sides are expected to discuss issues crucial to China-US economic and trade relations, China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed on Thursday. The meeting in the Malaysian capital marks the fifth face-to-face meeting between He and Bessent since US President Donald...

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7 h. ago Breaking China, US trade delegates meet in Kuala Lumpur ahead of possible Xi

Breaking China, US trade delegates meet in Kuala Lumpur ahead of possible Xi-Trump talks  South China Morning Post

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7 h. ago Breaking | China, US trade talks start in Kuala Lumpur ahead of possible Xi

Breaking | China, US trade talks start in Kuala Lumpur ahead of possible Xi-Trump summit  South China Morning Post

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7 h. ago Developing | China, US trade talks start in Kuala Lumpur ahead of possible Xi

Developing | China, US trade talks start in Kuala Lumpur ahead of possible Xi-Trump summit  South China Morning Post

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7 h. ago North Korea evades UN sanctions using crypto for weapons, raw materials: report

North Korea is circumventing UN sanctions by using cryptocurrency to trade raw materials and military weaponry, and by deploying large numbers of IT workers abroad to launder funds and generate income for Pyongyang, an international sanctions monitoring group has reported. Under leader Kim Jong-un, Pyongyang has ramped up cyber operations in recent years, turning hacking into a key source of foreign currency in the face of biting sanctions over its nuclear and weapons programmes. The...

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8 h. ago U.S., China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump

U.S., China seek to avoid trade war escalation, salvage Trump-Xi meeting in Malaysia talks  The Hindu

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9 h. ago Local music producer Lee Si Song recovering from brain haemorrhage in Beijing, Entertainment News

Local music producer Lee Si Song recovering from brain haemorrhage in Beijing, Entertainment News  AsiaOne

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9 h. ago AI is rewriting finance: Insights from Beijing's Financial Street Forum

AI is rewriting finance: Insights from Beijing's Financial Street Forum  news.cgtn.com

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