1 hour ago A battle is playing out over Congolese cobalt. China is well ahead

Rivalry for critical minerals is intensifying, but observer says US ‘doesn’t offer viable alternative’ to Chinese investments in DR Congo.

Events

2 h. ago China’s observatory in Chile in doubt as US raises concerns about potential military use

Washington’s unease over ‘low-orbit satellites’ deployment could scuttle US$80 million project for Beijing’s astronomical research institute.

Events

5 h. ago G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, strongly backs Ukraine

G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, strongly backs Ukraine  South China Morning Post

Politics

5 h. ago Bill to block Chinese student visas is introduced in US Congress

Republican legislation is opposed by some Democrats for its broad application: ‘security must be achieved with a scalpel, not a bludgeon’.

Politics

6 h. ago China's Manus AI 'agent' could be our 1st glimpse at artificial general intelligence

China's Manus AI 'agent' could be our 1st glimpse at artificial general intelligence  Livescience.com

Politics

6 h. ago US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China

US hits Thai officials with visa sanctions over deportation of Uyghurs to China  Reuters

Politics

6 h. ago Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy to Address the Forced Return of Uyghurs and Members of Other Ethnic or Religious Groups with Protection Concerns to China

Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy to Address the Forced Return of Uyghurs and Members of Other Ethnic or Religious Groups with Protection Concerns to China  Department of State

Events

6 h. ago America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China’s rise

America needs a national economic security strategy to counter China’s rise  The Hill

Economics

6 h. ago US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar: How many can you send?

The request comes amid demands from Trump that Denmark hand over Greenland, as well as new tariffs on the EU and other countries.

Politics

6 h. ago US asks Denmark for eggs as prices soar, and after Trump demands nation give up Greenland

The request comes amid demands from Trump that Denmark hand over Greenland, as well as new tariffs on the EU and other countries.

Politics

7 h. ago G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, voices support for Ukraine

Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.

Politics

7 h. ago G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, voices strong support for Ukraine

Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.

Politics

7 h. ago G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, backs Ukraine

G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, backs Ukraine  South China Morning Post

Politics

7 h. ago China and Russia cosy up with Iran as Beijing issues calls on nuclear sanctions

China and Russia cosy up with Iran as Beijing issues calls on nuclear sanctions  Express

Events

7 h. ago Britain's energy minister visits China to discuss climate and energy cooperation

Britain's energy minister visits China to discuss climate and energy cooperation  Reuters

Politics

7 h. ago Beijing Slams CK Hutchison’s $22.8 Billion Port Sale to BlackRock as ‘Betrayal’ to China

Beijing Slams CK Hutchison’s $22.8 Billion Port Sale to BlackRock as ‘Betrayal’ to China  gCaptain

Economics

7 h. ago Tesla reportedly producing cheaper Model Y to boost sluggish sales in China

Tesla reportedly producing cheaper Model Y to boost sluggish sales in China  New York Post

Politics

8 h. ago Can Hong Kong’s Hutchison ride out storm over Panama ports deal after Beijing attack?

Experts say Hutchison, part of tycoon Li Ka-shing’s empire, is now caught in a dilemma and might end up being punished by both the United States and China.

Events

8 h. ago Tough G7 Statement Drops 'One China' Reference From Taiwan Language

Tough G7 Statement Drops 'One China' Reference From Taiwan Language  U.S. News & World Report

Politics

8 h. ago New China tariffs may mean higher toy prices, but Mattel and Hasbro are working to blunt the impact

New China tariffs may mean higher toy prices, but Mattel and Hasbro are working to blunt the impact  MarketWatch

Economics