3 h. ago China Warns Australia to Quit Aircraft Provocations or Risk Ties

China Warns Australia to Quit Aircraft Provocations or Risk Ties  Bloomberg

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3 h. ago North Korea prepares for Apec – with a ballistic missile launch

With the Apec summit in South Korea just days away, the nuclear-armed North fired a ballistic missile on Wednesday in an apparent bid to remind the world of its growing arsenal. The launch, occurring against the backdrop of deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, has reignited fears of escalating provocations and their implications for global stability. Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that the missile, presumed to be a Hwasong-11da-4.5, was launched from North Hwanghae...

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9 h. ago Can Trump’s gut instinct win over Xi Jinping at Apec summit?

US President Donald Trump is expected to approach his coming summit with Xi Jinping by relying on personal chemistry and his “gut”, but his ability to charm the Chinese leader will be limited at best, analysts and former government officials in Washington said on Tuesday. The first meeting in six years between the heads of the world’s two largest economies is expected to take place shortly before the October 31-November 1 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in South Korea. Among the topics...

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9 h. ago Can Donald Trump’s gut instinct win over Xi Jinping at Apec summit?

US President Donald Trump is expected to approach his coming summit with Xi Jinping by relying on personal chemistry and his “gut”, but his ability to charm the Chinese leader will be limited at best, analysts and former government officials in Washington said on Tuesday. The first meeting in six years between the heads of the world’s two largest economies is expected to take place shortly before the October 31-November 1 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in South Korea. Among the topics...

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22 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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22 h. ago Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week to hopefully ease tensions before US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping potentially meet on the sidelines of this year’s Apec summit. The meeting was in doubt when Trump threatened to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China, despite later relenting that it might not be sustainable. Washington blamed Beijing for the escalation,...

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27 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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27 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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27 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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32 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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32 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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33 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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39 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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50 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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61 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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68 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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2 d. 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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2 d. 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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4 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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