11 h. ago Trump claims Indonesia trade deal; Bessent calls China deal timeline ‘flexible’

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration had reached a trade deal with Indonesia, while his Treasury Department chief cut China some slack on the deadline for a final deal of its own. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said that Indonesia would charge no tariffs on US imports, while exports from the southeast Asian country to America would be subject to a 19 per cent levy. “They are going to pay 19 per cent and we are going to pay nothing ... we...

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28 h. ago U.S. must cut off China’s military from American genetic data

U.S. must cut off China’s military from American genetic data  Washington Times

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34 h. ago Jensen Huang says China's military will avoid U.S. AI tech — 'they don’t need Nvidia’s chips or American tech stacks in order to build their military'

Jensen Huang says China's military will avoid U.S. AI tech — 'they don’t need Nvidia’s chips or American tech stacks in order to build their military'  Tom's Hardware

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45 h. ago Debate over moon crater, cyber nationalists target maths star: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Caught off guard’: China’s garment makers cut out of US market as tariffs bite 2. How Hong Kong’s hawker rules are forcing a 92-year-old to sit all day at stall 3. Why China’s luxury hotels are selling street food to survive 4. Debate rages over ancient crater after China returns rocks from...

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3 d. ago ‘Caught off guard’: China’s garment makers cut out of US market as tariffs bite

‘Caught off guard’: China’s garment makers cut out of US market as tariffs bite  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago University of Tennessee, six others, urged to cut ties with China

University of Tennessee, six others, urged to cut ties with China-backed scholarship program  Chattanooga Times Free Press

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4 d. ago MP Materials strikes rare earths deal with US to cut China dependence

MP Materials strikes rare earths deal with US to cut China dependence  CBT News

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4 d. ago US may cut dependence on China rare earths by 2028, CEO says – but at what cost?

The United States is scrambling to reduce its dependence on rare earths from China, with the Pentagon splashing out US$400 million on Thursday to become the largest shareholder in American miner MP Materials. While some say the move will help wean the US off the Chinese supply, a senior American industry executive has warned that a variety of hurdles face US and European mining efforts – from securing the necessary midstream technology to obtaining government permits for what can be a highly...

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7 d. ago China tried to cut lavish spending. Now some officials fear ordering coffee

This is the first story in a three-part series exploring the domestic economic challenges China faces as it navigates an unprecedented trade war with the United States. In this piece, we explore Beijing’s drive to rein in wasteful government spending – and its unintended consequences. Wang, a civil servant from a small town in northeastern China, is too scared to go to restaurants these days. He even skipped his niece’s wedding due to his fear of being seen at a banquet. An avid foodie, the...

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9 d. ago China's humanoid robots cut out US chips, and 90% of the supply chain is now local

China's humanoid robots cut out US chips, and 90% of the supply chain is now local  digitimes

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1 week ago Trump didn't just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too

Trump didn't just cut a deal with Vietnam — he was targeting China, too  Business Insider

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2 w. ago India's Sona Comstar plans domestic magnet production to cut China imports

India's Sona Comstar plans domestic magnet production to cut China imports  Reuters

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2 w. ago Nike to cut China reliance to ease tariff hit, sending shares soaring

Nike to cut China reliance to ease tariff hit, sending shares soaring  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago Trump thanks Iran for ‘early notice’ after attacks US military base in Qatar

The Middle East crisis appeared to widen after Iran struck back against the United States by firing missiles at an American military base in Qatar, a development that built on weeks of rising tensions between arch-rivals Iran and Israel – and now, Israel’s key ally, the US. The scale of Iran’s attacks on Monday were limited, and an earlier report of a missile targeting a US base in Iraq on Monday turned out to be false, sending key stock market indices higher and oil prices lower. And, US...

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3 w. ago Trump claims Israel, Iran agree to ceasefire to be phased in over 24 hours

US President Donald Trump claimed that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire that is meant to take effect in 24 hours, a dramatic change in direction just hours after the Middle East crisis appeared to widen. Earlier on Monday, Iran struck back against the United States by firing missiles at an American military base in Qatar, a development that built on weeks of rising tensions between arch-rivals Iran and Israel – and now, Israel’s key ally, the US. The scale of Iran’s attacks on Monday...

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3 w. ago Trump claims Israel, Iran agree to ceasefire amid reports of renewed bombing

US President Donald Trump claimed that Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire that is meant to take effect in 24 hours, a dramatic change in direction just hours after the Middle East crisis appeared to widen. Earlier on Monday, Iran struck back against the United States by firing missiles at an American military base in Qatar, a development that built on weeks of rising tensions between arch-rivals Iran and Israel – and now, Israel’s key ally, the US. Shortly after Trump’s ceasefire...

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3 w. ago Trump claims US ‘obliterated’ Iran nuclear sites, threatens more attacks

US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the US military carried out an aerial attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, following days of appeals by Israel for the American military to join its attacks on the Islamic republic, and vowed to launch more attacks if Tehran does not stand down. Trump delivered an address from the White House, in which he said Iran “must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks will be far greater and a lot easier. There will be either peace or there...

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3 w. ago Alert sounded in Taiwan as US carrier Nimitz sails to the Middle East. Why?

The Pentagon has rerouted an aircraft carrier strike group from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East, marking the US Navy’s fourth such manoeuvre in less than a year and prompting words of caution in Taiwan. Analysts said the United States would need to look at ways to balance immediate operational needs in the Middle East with long-term strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific, as fluctuating and prolonged conflicts make increased demands on American military resources. According to US and other...

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3 w. ago China keeps key lending rates steady after May cut as U.S. trade deal eases growth worries

China keeps key lending rates steady after May cut as U.S. trade deal eases growth worries  MSN

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3 w. ago China expectedly keeps key lending rates steady after May cut

China expectedly keeps key lending rates steady after May cut  CNBC

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