52 h. ago Bessent calls Beijing an ‘ally’ after Trump signs bill on ties with Taiwan

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday described the United States as an ally to both mainland China and Taiwan, while at the same time asserting that its relationships have not shifted, hours after US President Donald Trump enacted legislation deepening US ties with the self-governed island. Asked about concerns among some in Washington about the Trump administration’s approach to the long-held policy of strategic ambiguity on the Taiwan issue at The New York Times DealBook Summit,...

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59 h. ago China unveils military robot that mimics soldiers’ combat moves in real time

China unveils military robot that mimics soldiers’ combat moves in real time  Interesting Engineering

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2 d. ago China ‘Strongly Deplores’ Second UK Delay on Embassy Decision

China ‘Strongly Deplores’ Second UK Delay on Embassy Decision  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago UK delays decision for third time on China's plan for Europe's largest embassy

UK delays decision for third time on China's plan for Europe's largest embassy  Reuters

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3 d. ago Chinese embassy decision delayed until Starmer visits Beijing next year

Chinese embassy decision delayed until Starmer visits Beijing next year  The Times

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3 d. ago China to tax condoms for first time in 30 years as demographic crisis deepens

China to tax condoms for first time in 30 years as demographic crisis deepens  yahoo.com

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3 d. ago China taxes condoms for first time in 30 years to boost births

China taxes condoms for first time in 30 years to boost births  Euronews.com

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3 d. ago Tesla China Shipments Rise for Just the Third Time This Year

Tesla China Shipments Rise for Just the Third Time This Year  Bloomberg.com

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4 d. ago 1 in 3 European firms in China hit by export controls plan to divert sourcing

Roughly one-third of European companies in China affected by Beijing’s expanding export control regime intend to diversify their supply chains, with firms concerned about supply chain disruptions, long delivery delays and rising costs, a new survey has found. The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China found in a flash survey of 131 member companies that more than half expected to be hit by Chinese export controls, with the group calling for policymakers to find a long-term solution to...

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5 d. ago Beijing Business Today: The People's Bank of China defines stablecoins for the first time; industry analysts believe this will not affect Hong Kong's stablecoin strategy.

Beijing Business Today: The People's Bank of China defines stablecoins for the first time; industry analysts believe this will not affect Hong Kong's stablecoin strategy.  Odaily

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9 d. ago China Builder Vanke Seeks Yuan Bond Extension for First Time

China Builder Vanke Seeks Yuan Bond Extension for First Time  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Zelensky ready to advance Trump’s Ukraine plan, urges Europeans be included

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Ukraine was ready to advance a US-backed framework for ending the war with Russia and discuss disputed points with US President Donald Trump in talks he said should include European allies. US and Ukrainian officials have been trying to narrow the gaps between them over Trump’s plan to end Europe’s deadliest and most devastating conflict since World War II, with Ukraine wary of being strong-armed into accepting a deal largely on Russian terms,...

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1 week ago Sensitive issues of Ukraine peace plan to be discussed with Trump, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that a proposed peace plan now under discussion with the United States and Europe has incorporated “correct” points, but sensitive issues were to be discussed with US President Donald Trump. “As of now, after [talks in] Geneva, there are fewer points, no longer 28, and many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework,” Zelensky said in his nightly video address. “Our team has already reported today on the new draft of steps...

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1 week ago Zelensky says ‘sensitive issues’ of peace plan to be discussed with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that a proposed peace plan now under discussion with the United States and Europe has incorporated “correct” points, but sensitive issues were to be discussed with US President Donald Trump. “As of now, after [talks in] Geneva, there are fewer points, no longer 28, and many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework,” Zelensky said in his nightly video address. “Our team has already reported today on the new draft of steps...

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1 week ago Zelensky says ‘sensitive issues’ of Ukraine plan to be discussed with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that a proposed peace plan now under discussion with the United States and Europe has incorporated “correct” points, but sensitive issues were to be discussed with US President Donald Trump. “As of now, after [talks in] Geneva, there are fewer points, no longer 28, and many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework,” Zelensky said in his nightly video address. “Our team has already reported today on the new draft of steps...

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1 week ago UBS’ China property optimist retreats from bullish calls, foresees deeper slump

John Lam, UBS’ head of China property research and a long-time contrarian, is retreating from his earlier bullish calls and joining his Wall Street peers in predicting that the country’s four-year real estate downturn is far from over. Lam said he expected home prices to fall for at least another two years before a recovery in mainland China’s beleaguered residential property market could take hold. One reason was that potential buyers were increasingly opting to rent properties while prices...

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1 week ago European EDM festival Tomorrowland makes China debut in Shanghai

The renowned European electronic music festival, Tomorrowland, made its China debut in Shanghai on Saturday. Held for the first time indoors, the electronic dance music (EDM) festival drew thousands of ravers to the Hero Dome. Many say the EDM genre has become mainstream in China’s music scene.

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1 week ago UK digital ID plan fuels conspiracies, but government denies it is for control

Plans for a new nationwide UK digital ID are sparking widespread public concern, but some critics including far-right politicians are fuelling fears with unproven claims that it will be used to boost government control over people’s lives. They have warned that a digital ID would be used to store data on vaccinations and carbon footprint and limit access to flying and food, which the government has vehemently denied. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in September said the ID card would be...

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1 week ago Ukraine weighs dignity against US demands in Swiss peace talks to end Russia war

Ukraine and the US will soon meet in Switzerland to discuss Washington’s plan for ending the war with Russia, which currently heeds some of Russia’s hardline demands, Kyiv said on Saturday. US President Donald Trump gave Ukraine less than a week to approve the 28-point plan to end the nearly four-year conflict, which would see the invaded country ceding territory, cutting its army and pledging to never join Nato. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s European allies, who were not included in drafting the...

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1 week ago Hong Kong Medical Council overturns decision to end inquiry into alleged blunder

Hong Kong’s embattled Medical Council has overturned its earlier decision to terminate an inquiry, delayed for 15 years, into a paediatrician accused of a blunder that left a mainland Chinese boy permanently disabled. The council decided on Saturday to revoke its previous ruling made on October 28 to permanently stay the proceedings of the disciplinary inquiry into Dr Sit Sou-chi following a 4½-hour review hearing. Council chairwoman Dr Grace Tang Wai-king announced the decision at the end of...

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