9 h. ago Trump Is Planning Semiconductor Tariffs to Fight China. They Will Be Costly.

Trump Is Planning Semiconductor Tariffs to Fight China. They Will Be Costly.  Barron's

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65 h. ago Trump military parade set for Washington, while protests are planned around US

For the first time in more than three decades, the United States is holding a major military parade in the nation’s capital on Saturday – fulfilling a long-standing desire of US President Donald Trump and echoing displays more typically seen in countries like China, France and Russia. Showcasing the nation’s political divisions, though, the display in Washington will come on the same day as mass protests across the US. Trump sparked nationwide outrage just days earlier when he ordered thousands...

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65 h. ago Political assassination shocks US ahead of Trump military parade set for Washington

A politically motivated assassination in Minnesota on Saturday sent shockwaves across the US just hours before the start of a major military parade in the nation’s capital. The killing of former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and the wounding of a second state lawmaker, took place in the early hours of a day that was expected to highlight America’s political divisions. The parade fulfills a long-standing desire of US President Donald Trump, echoing displays more typically...

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69 h. ago Taiwan war game triggers US questions over island’s ‘will to fight’

A high-level civilian war game held in Taipei this week has exposed serious vulnerabilities in Taiwan’s defences of its outer perimeter and eastern regions, prompting a retired US admiral to warn that Washington’s involvement depended on “Taiwan’s will to fight”. In the exercise simulating a 2030 cross-strait conflict, Taiwan lost control of key outlying territories – most notably Penghu, a group of islands 50km (30 miles) east of the main island – as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched...

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69 h. ago Taiwan war game triggers US questions over its ‘will to fight’ if PLA attacks

A high-level civilian war game held in Taipei this week has exposed serious vulnerabilities in Taiwan’s defences of its outer perimeter and eastern regions, prompting a retired US admiral to warn that Washington’s involvement depended on “Taiwan’s will to fight”. In the exercise simulating a 2030 cross-strait conflict, Taiwan lost control of key outlying territories – most notably Penghu, a group of islands 50km (30 miles) east of the main island – as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched...

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5 d. ago US, China Officials Agree on Plan That Awaits Xi, Trump Sign

US, China Officials Agree on Plan That Awaits Xi, Trump Sign-Off  Bloomberg

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6 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: US, China agree on plan to ease trade tensions as US appeals court allows tariffs to remain in effect

Trump tariffs live updates: US, China agree on plan to ease trade tensions as US appeals court allows tariffs to remain in effect  Yahoo Finance

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6 d. ago As trade talks continue, China thinks it has leverage over U.S.

As trade talks continue, China thinks it has leverage over U.S.  The Washington PostLutnick says US-China trade talks going well on second day  ReutersUS and China Talk Trade as Fight Over Rare Earths Escalates  The New York Times

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7 d. ago US China trade talks, L.A., National Guard tensions, Trump, Musk fight: Live Updates

US China trade talks, L.A., National Guard tensions, Trump, Musk fight: Live Updates  Fox Business

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1 week ago With kung fu kicks and dragon masks, pro wrestlers find new fans at fight night in China

With kung fu kicks and dragon masks, pro wrestlers find new fans at fight night in China  NBC News

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1 week ago Trump, China's Xi invite each other on state visits amid trade fight, US president says

Trump, China's Xi invite each other on state visits amid trade fight, US president says  Fox News

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1 week ago Relatives of Tiananmen victims fight against being forgotten in China: ‘I wish the government would give the people answers’

Relatives of Tiananmen victims fight against being forgotten in China: ‘I wish the government would give the people answers’  EL PAÍS English

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1 week ago Pakistan’s bitcoin reserve plan aims to turn energy surplus into tech investment

Following in the footsteps of US President Donald Trump’s administration, Pakistan plans to create a sovereign bitcoin reserve powered by unused electricity in a bold bid to monetise its energy oversupply and attract foreign tech investors. Analysts warn that the high-risk strategy could strain Pakistan’s fragile power grid, raise red flags with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and expose Islamabad to cryptocurrency market volatility. However, some argue it could also help diversify the...

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1 week ago Harvard speech sparks China debate on elite education access, privilege

Emotional remarks by a Chinese student who delivered this year’s Harvard University commencement speech have sparked a debate in China about barriers to elite education. The speech by Yurong “Luanna” Jiang, the first Chinese woman chosen as Harvard’s student commencement speaker, called for global unity amid US President Donald Trump’s plan to “aggressively” revoke Chinese student visas. Internet users have since raised questions about a lack of access for many ordinary students who have...

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2 w. ago Trump administration plans to revoke Chinese student visas. In Michigan, they spend millions

Trump administration plans to revoke Chinese student visas. In Michigan, they spend millions  MLive.com

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2 w. ago Trump and China's Xi Jinping to speak soon, iron out trade fight, White House officials say

Trump and China's Xi Jinping to speak soon, iron out trade fight, White House officials say  USA Today

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2 w. ago Pentagon chief says ready to 'fight and win' against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending

Pentagon chief says ready to 'fight and win' against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending  CNBC

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2 w. ago Chinese Students Rattled by Trump Plan to ‘Aggressively’ Revoke Visas

Chinese Students Rattled by Trump Plan to ‘Aggressively’ Revoke Visas  The New York Times

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2 w. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Goldman says court setback may not derail Trump's tariff plans

Trump tariffs live updates: Goldman says court setback may not derail Trump's tariff plans  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Goldman: Court loss may not derail Trump's tariff plans

Trump tariffs live updates: Goldman: Court loss may not derail Trump's tariff plans  Yahoo Finance

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