8 h. ago Why top Chinese scientist warned public against ‘hubris’ over country’s advances

The Chinese people have been urged to stay “calm and objective” about the country’s advances in cutting-edge weapons by a veteran rocket scientist, who warned “a lot of effort” was still needed. An array of advanced rockets, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, featured in last month’s Victory Day parade in Beijing along with other hi-tech weapons, generating considerable public enthusiasm. In an interview for a popular video account, Zhao Ruian, 84, a former researcher with the China...

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13 h. ago ‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff row

‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff row  Times of India

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13 h. ago ‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff

‘If they don’t do business with us ’: Trump warns China of ‘big trouble’; seeks ‘fair deal’ amid tariff  Times of India

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13 h. ago Trump warns of 155% tariffs on China if trade deal not finalised by Nov 1

Trump warns of 155% tariffs on China if trade deal not finalised by Nov 1  Business Standard

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17 h. ago Trump Official Warns China Against Penalizing Companies Investing in US

Trump Official Warns China Against Penalizing Companies Investing in US  Bloomberg

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17 h. ago GOP lawmaker warns US will be in trouble if China cuts off rare earth minerals

GOP lawmaker warns US will be in trouble if China cuts off rare earth minerals  Fox Business

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19 h. ago Trump signs rare‑earths deal with Australia; warns of bigger China tariffs

Trump signs rare‑earths deal with Australia; warns of bigger China tariffs  CBS News

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25 h. ago 'Potential 155% tariffs, unless...': Trump's warning to China over ‘fair trade deal’ | World News

'Potential 155% tariffs, unless...': Trump's warning to China over ‘fair trade deal’ | World News  Hindustan Times

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26 h. ago Argentina formalises US$20 billion lifeline from Trump as Milei faces poll test

Argentina on Monday formalised a currency swap agreement with the United States for up to US$20 billion aimed “at contributing to Argentina’s economic stability,” the South American country’s central bank said. The deal is part of huge financial support from the administration of Donald Trump, a strong backer of Argentine President Javier Milei, who is under pressure ahead of midterm elections on October 26. The peso has been fluctuating wildly ahead of the vote, disrupting the savings and...

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35 h. ago Nvidia is ‘100% out of China’ — Jensen Huang warns what harms Beijing can often harm US ‘even in worse ways’

Nvidia is ‘100% out of China’ — Jensen Huang warns what harms Beijing can often harm US ‘even in worse ways’  Mint

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47 h. ago Trump says he is 'not looking to destroy China' after previously warning he could

Trump says he is 'not looking to destroy China' after previously warning he could  Fortune

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54 h. ago Retired US general fires warning about China’s latest moves: “They’ve gotten very, very good”

Retired US general fires warning about China’s latest moves: “They’ve gotten very, very good”  Diario AS

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55 h. ago Tropical Storm Fengshen kills 8 in Philippines, heads for China

A tropical storm lashed the northern and central Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and forcing more than 22,000 people to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone villages. Authorities warned that tropical Storm Fengshen may intensify as it heads for China and Vietnam. Known locally as Ramil, the storm caused torrential rains, floods and landslides at the weekend. The fatalities included a family of five who died after a tree crashed into their home, said Junie Castillo,...

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55 h. ago Tropical Storm Fengshen kills at least 7 in Philippines, heads for China

A tropical storm lashed the northern and central Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least seven people dead and forcing more than 22,000 people to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone villages. Authorities warned that tropical Storm Fengshen may intensify as it heads for China and Vietnam. The government’s disaster-mitigation agency said seven deaths were reported. Nearly 14,000 people who evacuated were still displaced from their homes by Monday morning, the agency said. Known locally as...

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3 d. ago Artist Gao Zhen, detained in China since August 2024, is in deteriorating health, supporters warn

Artist Gao Zhen, detained in China since August 2024, is in deteriorating health, supporters warn  The Art Newspaper

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4 d. ago Sinking Shanghai, iPhone Air sells out in China: 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. Double whammy: Shanghai is sinking while sea level rises fast Shanghai is sinking while the sea level along China’s coastline is rising fast – its fastest in 4,000 years – possibly threatening China’s financial hub and the global supply chain, scientists warn in a new study. 2. Ships divert, directors resign as US-China port fees rock shipping...

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4 d. ago Rocket Report: China launches with no advance warning; Europe’s drone ship

Rocket Report: China launches with no advance warning; Europe’s drone ship  Ars Technica

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4 d. ago Double whammy: Shanghai is sinking while sea level rises fast

Shanghai is sinking while the sea level along China’s coastline is rising fast – its fastest in 4,000 years, possibly threatening China’s financial hub and the global supply chain, scientists warn in a new study. China faces a double threat from rising seas, as many of its largest and most economically important cities are concentrated in delta regions, which are flat lands close to water. They were ideal for urban development but extremely vulnerable to flooding, the team said. Shanghai,...

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4 d. ago China’s double threat: Shanghai sinks as sea level rises fastest in 4,000 years

Shanghai is sinking while the world’s sea levels are rising fast – the fastest in 4,000 years – possibly threatening the Chinese financial hub and the global supply chain, scientists warn in a new study. China faces a double threat from rising seas, according to the multinational team, as many of its largest and most economically important cities are concentrated in delta regions – flat lands close to water that were ideal for urban development but remain extremely vulnerable to...

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4 d. ago US, Hong Kong ‘both lose’ if Cathay added to planned Russian airspace ban

The United States and Hong Kong face a lose-lose scenario if global travellers are forced to pay higher airfares over the proposed barring of Cathay Pacific Airways from flying over Russian airspace to the east coast of North America, analysts have warned. Wednesday’s warning followed calls by United Airlines for the Trump administration to ban Hong Kong’s flag carrier from flying over Russia for routes between the US and the city in a bid to force Cathay Pacific to align with other...

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