30 m. ago 'Never Kneel': China Taps Korean War and AI Memes to Hit Back at Trump

'Never Kneel': China Taps Korean War and AI Memes to Hit Back at Trump  U.S. News & World Report

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3 h. ago US threatens to quit Ukraine war mediation effort unless ‘concrete proposals’

State Department says ‘complete, durable ceasefire’ needed, not a ‘three-day moment’ to ‘celebrate something else’.

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3 h. ago Vietnam celebrates 50 years of reunification, end of war with huge parade

Thousands thronged the streets of Ho Chi Minh City for the celebrations, with Chinese troops joining the commemoration for the first time.

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4 h. ago China passes private sector law, addressing gripes of beleaguered businesses

The law aims to inject dynamism into China’s private sector amid a trade war with the United States.

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8 h. ago Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat: tariffs

Fifty years after the war, Vietnam faces a new US threat: tariffs  BBC

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9 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky calls for fair peace with no ‘rewards’ for Putin

The president’s remarks come amid reports that the US wants Kyiv to cede Crimea to Russia as part of a deal to end the war.

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14 h. ago The Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils JC Project MuSE to foster holistic growth in underprivileged primary students through music and sports

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Extracurricular activities offer children opportunities to explore personal interests and broaden their horizons. Yet for families with limited financial means, these pursuits can be out of reach. To address this issue, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated and funded JC Project MuSE, with an approved donation exceeding HK$400 million. The programme delivers free, high-quality and tailored music and sports education to primary school students in underprivileged areas of Hong Kong. JC Project MuSE is a six-year school-based initiative inspired by the globally acclaimed El Sistema model and aims to foster children’s interest in the arts and sports from an early age. The programme ensures equal access to growth and learning opportunities regardless of socio-economic status and is designed to promote the participating children’s holistic development. To celebrate the programme’s inauguration an...

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17 h. ago Trade war: China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of Trump tariff policy as jets return to US

US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.

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17 h. ago Nvidia denies China joint venture report after CEO’s whirlwind visit to Beijing, Shanghai

The denial of joint venture plans comes as the US chip giant is trying to navigate its way through an intensifying US-China tech war.

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17 h. ago Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure, offering businesses respite

The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion, should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.

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18 h. ago China's Xi pushes AI and 'Global South' opportunity amid US trade war

China's Xi pushes AI and 'Global South' opportunity amid US trade war  Reuters

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19 h. ago China’s Xi dials up tech push, Global South solidarity as US tariff war deepens

Choice of Shanghai as first stop since trade war worsened underlines commitment to boosting core advantages to tackle external pressures.

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19 h. ago China says it’ll never kneel down as it seeks partners in trade war versus U.S.

China says it’ll never kneel down as it seeks partners in trade war versus U.S.  MarketWatch

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24 h. ago Kashmir gunfire persists as Pakistan flags ‘immediate’ war threat

For a fifth straight night, soldiers have exchanged fire along the tense Line of Control. Islamabad says the next few days are crucial.

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24 h. ago Pakistan says it shot down an Indian drone along Kashmir border amid escalating tensions

Pakistan state media reported the military had shot down an Indian “quadcopter”, calling it a violation of its airspace. There was no comment from New Delhi.

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26 h. ago Some Amazon sellers are pulling out of Prime Day amid Trump tariffs

The planned pullback is a way for sellers to protect profit margins amid the US-China trade war triggered by steep tariffs on Chinese goods.

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26 h. ago Asia needs new trade partners, stronger markets to survive US tariffs: ADB chief

The head of the Asian Development Bank warns that reliance on exports leaves the region vulnerable to Washington’s high-tariff strategy.

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26 h. ago Some Chinese Exporters Hasten Dollar Conversion Amid Trade War

Some Chinese Exporters Hasten Dollar Conversion Amid Trade War  Bloomberg.com

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27 h. ago Walmart has told some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments: sources

The American retail giant will reportedly also bear the cost of the new tariffs, after the escalating US-China trade war slowed deliveries to a trickle.

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27 h. ago Walmart tells some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid trade war: sources

Walmart tells some Chinese suppliers to resume shipments amid trade war: sources  South China Morning Post

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