18 h. ago China parades statecraft and hardware as world faces ‘critical’ choices

China crowned a busy week of grand diplomacy with a spectacular military parade on Wednesday, sending a message to the world that it has the determination and strength to champion a multipolar global order as geopolitical challenges rise. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and leaders from 26 countries, President Xi Jinping gave a keynote speech on top of the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the war against...

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20 h. ago Malaysia’s Anwar signals support for China’s global vision during 4

Following two days in Tianjin for a regional bloc summit and another day of meetings with top Chinese leaders, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stood on the rostrum at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to witness a spectacular military parade. His appearance underscored Malaysia’s alignment with China’s push for a multipolar global order. Over the past week, China has showcased its growing diplomatic clout and military strength, culminating in Wednesday’s parade, which followed the two-day annual...

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22 h. ago As protests simmer, Prabowo’s China trip carries political risks

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto made a swift trip to Beijing to attend China’s World War II victory commemoration parade on Wednesday, with his spokesman citing the importance of maintaining strategic ties and the easing of unrest at home. Analysts said the tightly timed visit reflected Jakarta’s effort to reassure key diplomatic partners and project stability abroad following global coverage of Indonesia’s violent protests over the weekend, but warned it carried “political risks” at home...

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64 h. ago Tesla reduces price of new Model 3 in China weeks after launch, amid sales slump

Tesla reduces price of new Model 3 in China weeks after launch, amid sales slump  Electrek

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3 d. ago Tesla China cuts price of new Model 3 as moment of truth nears

Tesla cut the price of its new, longer-range Model 3 variant by nearly 4 per cent just before deliveries were set to begin, a move set to heighten competition in mainland China’s premium electric vehicle (EV) segment. The US carmaker said on Monday that it would price the Shanghai-made car, which boasts a driving range of 830km, at 259,500 yuan (US$36,391), 10,000 yuan lower than the price it touted on August 12. Deliveries are expected to begin this month. The company is also offering mainland...

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4 d. ago China is playing a calculated diplomatic game and this week is about showing off what it can do

China is playing a calculated diplomatic game and this week is about showing off what it can do  Sky News

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5 d. ago HK$200,000 model capturing moment Hong Kong security law passed ‘worth price’

Hong Kong’s legislature has spent HK$200,000 (US$25,640) on a model that captures the moment lawmakers passed the city’s domestic security law, with its president saying it is “worth the price”. Legislative Council president Andrew Leung Kwan-yuen also said on Friday that he understood the government had lobbied all lawmakers for their support for a controversial same-sex partnership bill and urged legislators to “vote with their conscience”. Leung said the model, commissioned by the Legco...

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5 d. ago US ambassador to China expected to skip Beijing military parade: sources

America’s envoy to Beijing is expected to skip China’s military parade next week, joining what appears to be a concerted effort by Western missions to opt out of the grand event despite Chinese pressure. The South China Morning Post has learned from multiple sources that US ambassador David Perdue is unlikely to attend the parade that China is holding in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the end of World War II. It is unclear if the US embassy would instead dispatch another...

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5 d. ago Copper Poised for Fourth Weekly Gain on Positive US, China Signs

Copper Poised for Fourth Weekly Gain on Positive US, China Signs  Bloomberg.com

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6 d. ago Are Trump’s tariffs nudging India and China to mend their ties?

As India and China reconfigure their relationship, US President Donald Trump’s steep trade tariffs may prove to be a blessing in disguise and bring greater urgency to efforts to mend ties between the two neighbours. Peace talks have been ongoing, resulting in Indian and Chinese troops pulling back from their common borders last year, and there are other signs of possibly warmer bilateral ties. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Tianjin at the end of this month to attend the...

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6 d. ago Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin to attend military parade in China next week

Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin to attend military parade in China next week  NBC News

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6 d. ago In Washington, China’s top trade negotiator readies for talks

One of China’s top trade negotiators, Li Chenggang, will be meeting with relevant US officials this week while in Washington, the Ministry of Commerce has confirmed. “China is willing to work with the United States to continue leveraging the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanisms effectively, resolve issues through equal dialogue and consultation, and jointly maintain the healthy, stable and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations,” ministry spokeswoman He...

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7 d. ago Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend military parade in Beijing next week: China

Putin, Kim Jong Un to attend military parade in Beijing next week: China  Tribune India

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7 d. ago India, China to resume direct flights, opening door for travel boom

India and China’s planned resumption of direct flights after five years is expected to revive tourism and business travel between the two regional powers and potentially boost neighbouring economies, raising hopes of a thaw in relations after years of economic and security friction. Flights between the two countries were halted during the pandemic in 2020 and, except for a few repatriation flights, never resumed even after New Delhi and Beijing lifted Covid-19 travel restrictions. Relations...

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7 d. ago Philippines warns China not to cross ‘red line’ over grounded warship

The Philippines has warned China that any attempt to board or tow away its grounded warship at the Second Thomas Shoal would be crossing a “red line” after Manila detected a sharp rise in Chinese maritime activity around the disputed feature in the South China Sea. Philippine Navy Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad told reporters on Tuesday that the military was closely monitoring a surge in Chinese maritime activity near the shoal, including the deployment of a navy tugboat for the first...

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7 d. ago Putin to Make ‘Completely Unprecedented’ Visit to China This Week

Putin to Make ‘Completely Unprecedented’ Visit to China This Week  Kyiv Post

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9 d. ago China EV registrations in week 34: Onvo 4,104, Xpeng 8,200, Tesla 10,300, BYD 70,600

China EV registrations in week 34: Onvo 4,104, Xpeng 8,200, Tesla 10,300, BYD 70,600  CarNewsChina.com

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9 d. ago China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 24: Nio Inc 7,571, Tesla 10,300, Xiaomi 8,200

China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 24: Nio Inc 7,571, Tesla 10,300, Xiaomi 8,200  CnEVPost

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1 week ago China bets on AI to pump trillions into economy amid national computing push

China is banking on artificial intelligence (AI) to become a new growth engine, and there are projections that it could add several trillion yuan to the economy by 2035 amid a national push for computing power and a unified data market. Beijing is knitting together a national computing network. At the China Computing Power Conference held in Datong, Shanxi province, over the weekend, officials announced that 10 provinces and municipalities – from Shanghai and Zhejiang in the east to Qinghai and...

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1 week ago China’s military strides, future of Malaysian oil and gas: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s military has made a dramatic about-turn. The world is watching 2. Malaysia’s oil and gas future finds itself adrift in the South China Sea 3. Award-winning HIV scientist Shan Liang exits US for Chinese research institute 4. Mixed signals from US lead Japan to broaden defence ties to...

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