2 h. ago Will Indonesia lose out after Trump’s ‘landmark’ trade deal with Prabowo?

Indonesia has hailed its new trade deal with the United States as a diplomatic “success” that will lower tariffs and boost exports to the world’s largest economy, even as analysts warn the agreement could harm local farmers and compromise energy security. Hasan Nasbi, head of the presidential communications office, said the deal should be “appreciated”, noting that the 19 per cent tariff imposed on Indonesian goods entering the US market was lower than Vietnam’s 20 per cent rate. Hasan said that...

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15 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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16 h. ago China takes veiled swipe at Trump's tariffs amid calls for greater ties with Australia

China takes veiled swipe at Trump's tariffs amid calls for greater ties with Australia  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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21 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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21 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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24 h. ago What if Chinese, US firms make humanoid robots together? CEO calls for a collab

The founder of a prominent Chinese robotics start-up sees great value in working with American peers to advance the global development of humanoid robots – and his call for stronger collaboration between the fractious trade partners comes as China’s private sector is playing an increasingly larger role in innovation. “China has a deep foundation in manufacturing and hardware, while the United States possesses a rich AI software ecosystem,” said Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Hangzhou-based...

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30 h. ago Australia and China call for more dialogue, cooperation at leaders' meeting

Australia and China call for more dialogue, cooperation at leaders' meeting  Reuters

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31 h. ago China home prices fall at fastest pace in 8 months, stimulus calls rise

China home prices fall at fastest pace in 8 months, stimulus calls rise  Reuters

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31 h. ago If the US wants Japan, Australia to commit to Taiwan role, will they agree?

The United States is unlikely to secure public pledges from Japan and Australia on what they would do if a conflict broke out with Beijing over Taiwan, according to analysts in mainland China and the US. They said Washington’s efforts to pressure its two key Asia-Pacific allies while amplifying the so-called China threat only revealed “weakening” confidence in its ability to manage regional tensions. Over the weekend, the Financial Times reported that the US had also been putting pressure on...

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32 h. ago China Home Prices Drop at Faster Pace as Stimulus Calls Mount

China Home Prices Drop at Faster Pace as Stimulus Calls Mount  Bloomberg.com

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32 h. ago China Home Prices Drop at Faster Pace as Support Calls Mount

China Home Prices Drop at Faster Pace as Support Calls Mount  Bloomberg

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44 h. ago Jaishankar Visits Beijing for Key Reset as China Calls 'Dragon

Jaishankar Visits Beijing for Key Reset as China Calls 'Dragon-Elephant Dance' The Right Path  Republic World

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47 h. ago China calls to heed concerns as India’s Jaishankar makes first visit in 5 years

Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng called for practical cooperation and mutual respect with India as he met the Indian foreign minister in Beijing on Monday. The talks with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar came against the backdrop of tensions over succession plans for the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader who has lived in exile in India since 1959. Han said China and India should “steadily advance practical cooperation, respect each other’s concerns and promote the sustained, healthy and stable...

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47 h. ago Calls to cancel B.C. Ferries contract with China misguided, say mayors in ferry

Calls to cancel B.C. Ferries contract with China misguided, say mayors in ferry-reliant communities  CBC

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52 h. ago India, China call for stronger cooperation during Jaishankar's Beijing visit

India, China call for stronger cooperation during Jaishankar's Beijing visit  Yahoo

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67 h. ago Indranil Banerjie | The Dalai Lama’s Final Call: China Faces Tibet Challenge

Indranil Banerjie | The Dalai Lama’s Final Call: China Faces Tibet Challenge  Deccan Chronicle

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3 d. ago Japan warns China over rising instability in South China sea, calls for end to coercion

Japan warns China over rising instability in South China sea, calls for end to coercion  Tribune India

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4 d. ago Chinese law firms in ‘pivotal moment’ as they answer the call to go global

Chinese lawyers are making inroads into the global legal services market in response to growing demand from their compatriots abroad and a push from Beijing. They say that as more Chinese companies expand their footprint overseas many prefer to get legal support from Chinese lawyers and have more trust in them, but winning over clients from elsewhere is a challenge at a time of rising geopolitical tensions. Beijing has been pressing for more legal professionals to offer their services abroad to...

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4 d. ago US officer urges closer South Korea, Japan defence ties amid North threat

America’s highest-ranking military officer has called for closer trilateral defence ties with South Korea and Japan in response to what he described as an “unprecedented” military build-up by North Korea and China. The remarks by General Dan Caine, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, come amid growing pressure on Seoul to shoulder more of the cost of hosting 28,500 US troops and to support their expanded role beyond the Korean peninsula – a move that could test South Korea’s willingness to...

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5 d. ago Hong Kong condemns US for extending ‘national emergency’ status for city

The Hong Kong government has condemned the US for extending the city’s “national emergency” status for a year, calling the action an override of the rule of law. “[The US] has arbitrarily interfered in China’s internal affairs through the further extension of the so-called ‘national emergency with respect to Hong Kong’, which is indeed barbaric and unreasonable,” a government spokesman said. United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a one-year extension of the “national...

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