9 h. ago Fears of North Korean axis with China, Russia and Iran are ‘overstated’: Report

Fears of North Korean axis with China, Russia and Iran are ‘overstated’: Report  NK News

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13 h. ago [News] U.S. Reportedly Mulls Tariff Pause Extension as China Talks Bypass Military Rare Earths

[News] U.S. Reportedly Mulls Tariff Pause Extension as China Talks Bypass Military Rare Earths  TrendForce

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13 h. ago China online shops sell ‘wisdom inspiring’ water from Peking University lake

Online shops in China are selling “wisdom-inspiring” bottled water taken from a lake at the prestigious Peking University. The so-called special water has captivated social media and delighted many internet users. Sellers usually advertise it for sale on second-hand product platforms, China News Service reported. It costs between 30 and 99 yuan (US$4 and US$14) for 500ml, the report said, far more expensive than normal bottled water, which sells for around 5 yuan. Peking University is one of...

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13 h. ago US Aircraft Carrier Heads West From S.China Sea Amid Middle East Tensions

US Aircraft Carrier Heads West From S.China Sea Amid Middle East Tensions  U.S. News & World Report

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32 h. ago China's Military Conducts Patrols in South China Sea, Warns Philippines

China's Military Conducts Patrols in South China Sea, Warns Philippines  U.S. News & World Report

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3 d. ago Chinese man dons placard declaring he owns 2 buildings to attract partner

A man in southern China who went to a boat racing event and tried to attract a girlfriend by displaying a placard saying that he owned two buildings has trended on mainland social media. The online post has prompted more than 1,000 people to get in touch with the man. As people gathered to watch an event in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on May 31 to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, the man with the message around his neck drew much attention, Jimu News reported. “Unmarried. Haizhu. Two...

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4 d. ago Chinese premier says officials must adapt to ‘complex and severe’ situation

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged the nation’s officials to improve their ability to anticipate challenges and accurately implement policies amid a turbulent geopolitical environment. “At present, the task to comprehensively promote the Chinese path to modernisation with high-quality development is heavy and difficult, with the external situation remaining complex and severe,” he said on Wednesday, as reported by state-run news agency Xinhua. During this difficult period, officials needed to...

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4 d. ago Bunge nears China ruling for $8.2 billion Viterra merger, Bloomberg News reports

Bunge nears China ruling for $8.2 billion Viterra merger, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

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6 d. ago Chinese premier urges faster tech applications amid US export controls

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for a push to speed up the application of new advances in science and technology, as the country accelerates efforts to break its dependence on US tech and develop a world-leading industrial base. In a State Council meeting on Monday, Li called the application of new technologies the “last mile” of innovation, as it links innovation and industry and is important in driving new products and services, state-run news agency Xinhua reported. The premier’s comments...

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7 d. ago China backs Mekong pollution probe after reports point finger at mining firms

China’s embassy in Thailand said it was “closely monitoring” the situation after claims that heavy metal pollution in northern Thai rivers was linked to suspected Chinese mining activities in neighbouring Myanmar. A post on the embassy’s official social media account acknowledged recent comments by the Thai government on the matter. “China is closely monitoring reports about the heavy metal pollution incident in a tributary of the Mekong River in Thailand. We have taken note of the recent test...

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1 week ago China eases stranglehold on rare minerals in welcome news for GM, Ford: report

China eases stranglehold on rare minerals in welcome news for GM, Ford: report  New York Post

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1 week ago Hong Kong police to take down fake news report about Andy Lau resembling SCMP

Police will take down a fake news report purporting to be from the South China Morning Post about superstar actor Andy Lau Tak-wah being sued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority over his investment advice, the Post has learned. A police source said on Friday that the force’s cyber security and technology crime bureau was handling the case and would take down the fabricated report as soon as possible. The website was designed to appear like the Post’s. The fake article claimed the Monetary...

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1 week ago China hails new helicopter engine as a milestone for its aviation ambitions

China has granted approval for the country’s first home-grown 1,000-kilowatt helicopter engine to begin mass production, as Beijing doubles down on its aviation ambitions in defiance of US efforts to restrict its access to key technologies. The engine, named the AES100, was granted a production licence by Chinese authorities on Thursday, “laying a solid foundation for its market launch”, state-run news agency Xinhua reported. The move comes just days after Washington announced a new round of...

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1 week ago Chinese airlines considering ordering hundreds of Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports

Chinese airlines considering ordering hundreds of Airbus jets, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

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1 week ago China Calls on WTO for Greater Oversight on Unilateral Tariffs

China Calls on WTO for Greater Oversight on Unilateral Tariffs  U.S. News & World Report

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1 week ago Global Alarms Rise as China's Critical Mineral Export Ban Takes Hold

Global Alarms Rise as China's Critical Mineral Export Ban Takes Hold  U.S. News & World Report

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1 week ago 2 Japanese men were killed in northern China in a business dispute, police say

2 Japanese men were killed in northern China in a business dispute, police say  ABC News

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1 week ago Chinese suspect held after 2 Japanese killed in Liaoning over ‘business grudge’

Two Japanese nationals were killed in Dalian in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, and a Chinese suspect has been detained as authorities continue to investigate the men’s deaths, Beijing confirmed on Tuesday. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a press release that on May 23, Dalian police received a call about two deaths, with the victims revealed in the initial investigation to be Japanese. Lin said the alleged killer was the business partner of the victims, and that the...

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1 week ago Two Japanese killed in China after business dispute, Kyodo News reports

Two Japanese killed in China after business dispute, Kyodo News reports  Reuters

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1 week ago Don’t Close the Door on Chinese Talent. Ending Visas Will Hurt America More Than It Hurts China.

Don’t Close the Door on Chinese Talent. Ending Visas Will Hurt America More Than It Hurts China.  U.S. News & World Report

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