18 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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30 h. ago TikTok developing separate app for US amid mounting sale pressure; Beijing approval still key

TikTok developing separate app for US amid mounting sale pressure; Beijing approval still key  TechNode

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56 h. ago Nvidia CEO gives China clean chit amid AI tech abuse concerns as Trump eases chip pressure on Beijing

Nvidia CEO gives China clean chit amid AI tech abuse concerns as Trump eases chip pressure on Beijing  Firstpost

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3 d. ago Filipino film that China wanted to cancel wins at New Zealand festival

A Filipino documentary spotlighting the daily struggles of fishermen, naval cooks and coastguard personnel in the contested South China Sea has earned international recognition, with its director telling This Week in Asia that the award was a validation of honest storytelling in the face of political pressure from Beijing to cancel its screening. Food Delivery: Fresh from the West Philippine Sea took home the Tides of Change prize at the Doc Edge Festival in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 3....

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4 d. ago Beijing denounces Trump’s use of “coercive tariffs” to pressure Global South to isolate China

Beijing denounces Trump’s use of “coercive tariffs” to pressure Global South to isolate China  Peoples Dispatch

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1 week ago Why US strikes on Iran could tighten North Korea’s nuclear grip, rattling China

Last month’s US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities could strengthen North Korea’s view that nuclear weapons are vital for its survival, deepening Pyongyang’s distrust and reinforcing its commitment to nuclear arms, security experts have warned. They added that the attacks were likely to undermine denuclearisation efforts on the Korean peninsula, a goal shared by Beijing, and that increasing US pressure on North Korea risked destabilising the region and encouraging nuclear...

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1 week ago 'China is turning screws on India': Devina Mehra links Foxconn exit to larger strategy, warns of more pressure from Beijing

'China is turning screws on India': Devina Mehra links Foxconn exit to larger strategy, warns of more pressure from Beijing  Business Today

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3 w. ago CSL: Shanghai Port cruise past Henan to maintain pressure on Beijing Guoan

CSL: Shanghai Port cruise past Henan to maintain pressure on Beijing Guoan  news.cgtn.com

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4 w. ago Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Approves Key Resolutions at AGM

Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Approves Key Resolutions at AGM  TipRanks

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