22 h. ago Trump drops vaccine critic Dave Weldon as nominee to head CDC

The surprise move came hours before his confirmation hearing, making Weldon the first Trump pick to be withdrawn from consideration.

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37 h. ago ‘Real reasons to be worried’: are US tariffs finally coming for Japan?

Japan’s attempts to seek a tariff reprieve do not seem to have moved Trump’s administration, analysts note.

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66 h. ago ‘A geopolitical move’: Trump’s big bet on crypto raises questions for China

‘A geopolitical move’: Trump’s big bet on crypto raises questions for China  South China Morning Post

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68 h. ago Republicans Quietly Move to Relinquish Power to Undo Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Republicans Quietly Move to Relinquish Power to Undo Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China  The New York Times

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4 d. ago Purge of USAID complete, with 83% of programmes gone, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says

This move, following Trump’s executive order, has sparked controversy, with critics calling it illegal and harmful to US interests.

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4 d. ago Trump’s purge of USAID complete, with 83% of programmes gone, Secretary of State Rubio says

This move, following US President Trump’s executive order, has sparked controversy, with critics calling it illegal and harmful to US interests.

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4 d. ago Why Germany’s Merz could take ‘more rational’ approach to China

Former envoy Wu Ken is optimistic about likely chancellor’s focus on trade and economy, and perception of Beijing as ‘indispensable partner’.

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4 d. ago Exclusive | Why Germany’s Merz could take ‘more rational’ approach to China

Exclusive | Why Germany’s Merz could take ‘more rational’ approach to China  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago China puts tariffs on Canadian food products, 6 months after Ottawa targeted EVs and steel

The measures will target products including rapeseed oil and pork and were announced amid Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves.

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6 d. ago China puts tariffs on Canadian food products, months after Ottawa targeted EVs and steel

The measures will target products including rapeseed oil and pork and were announced amid Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves.

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7 d. ago Trump job cuts may blind US Space Force to China’s moves in the sky, mission chief warns

Staff cuts under Pentagon’s hiring freeze straining ability to monitor foreign threats in orbit, Space Rapid Capabilities Office chief says.

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8 d. ago The old world order is new again – and this time the US is leading the retreat

The Trump-Zelensky confrontation shows just how much the geopolitical plates have moved since the Churchill-Stalin pact.

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9 d. ago China’s NPC Offers a Mixed Bag to Markets Jolted by Trump Moves

China’s NPC Offers a Mixed Bag to Markets Jolted by Trump Moves  Bloomberg

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1 week ago China, Canada Retaliate To Trump Tariffs; Mexico Ready With Next Move

China, Canada Retaliate To Trump Tariffs; Mexico Ready With Next Move  NDTV

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1 week ago South China Sea: Asean, Beijing need recalibrated approach to reach binding code of conduct

A recalibrated approach is needed to narrow differences, strengthen trust, and ensure a legally binding code that promotes regional stability.

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2 w. ago To counter Trump threat, China can help North Korea denuclearise

A potentially disastrous carrot-and-stick US approach to Pyongyang is China’s chance to play a key role in a better future for North Korea.

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2 w. ago Trump’s latest moves signals most ‘hawkish’ approach on China yet: expert

Trump’s latest moves signals most ‘hawkish’ approach on China yet: expert  Fox News

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2 w. ago Common ground or go it alone? Asean flummoxed by Trump tariff threat

Asean to hold talks on ways to approach tariff threat but some members are already making their own moves to negotiate with Trump’s administration.

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2 w. ago To counter China, US must maintain soft power and alliances, Congress hears

Witnesses tell House panel President Donald Trump’s recent foreign policy moves undercut effective mix of military, aid and influence.

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2 w. ago Trump says will sell US$5 million ‘gold cards’ to foreigners who want to move to US

The US president says the immigration programme could start in two weeks, and its possible Russian oligarchs could qualify.

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