4 h. ago Trump vows to reach 'fantastic deal' with China, saying the U.S. commands 'great respect' from Beijing

Trump vows to reach 'fantastic deal' with China, saying the U.S. commands 'great respect' from Beijing  Fortune

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6 h. ago Beijing, Rio and Pittsburgh: Why these are ‘best of the world’ for 2026

Beijing, Rio and Pittsburgh: Why these are ‘best of the world’ for 2026  CNN

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7 h. ago How to experience the real Beijing in 2026—a city of constant reinvention

How to experience the real Beijing in 2026—a city of constant reinvention  National Geographic

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7 h. ago ‘Stealth husband’: Japan PM Takaichi’s spouse shuns the spotlight

Taku Yamamoto, husband of Japan’s first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, said he hopes to support his wife as a “stealth husband”, adding, “Unlike in the West, it is better for the partner to stay out of the spotlight here.” A former fellow Liberal Democratic Party member in the House of Representatives, Yamamoto said he was initially “drawn to the contrast” between Takaichi’s tough exterior and her femininity. The couple, who married in 2004, divorced in 2017 over political differences but...

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7 h. ago A ‘Pacific eyes’ intelligence body would offset China’s growing presence: report

Australia should lead the creation of a formal Five Eyes-style intelligence club in the Pacific amid the alleged threat of China’s growing presence in the region, a prominent foreign policy think tank suggests. Dubbed “Pacific Eyes”, the proposed intelligence-sharing alliance could help plug institutional gaps that “external powers” – particularly Beijing – were eager to exploit, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute argued in a report released on Tuesday. It recommended that the dedicated framework...

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7 h. ago Call for ‘Pacific Eyes’ intelligence body to offset China’s growing presence

Australia should lead the creation of a formal Five Eyes-style intelligence club in the Pacific amid China’s growing presence in the region, a prominent foreign policy think tank has suggested. Dubbed “Pacific Eyes”, the proposed intelligence-sharing alliance could help to plug institutional gaps that “external powers” – particularly Beijing – were eager to exploit, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute said in a report released on Tuesday. It recommended that the dedicated framework initially consist...

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8 h. ago Road to Beijing Stage: Students of National Choreography Academy to showcase Kazakh Art in China

Road to Beijing Stage: Students of National Choreography Academy to showcase Kazakh Art in China  qazinform.com

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8 h. ago Riders from all around the world compete in 2025 Beijing Masters

Riders from all around the world compete in 2025 Beijing Masters  news.cgtn.com

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8 h. ago Trump isn’t serious about deterring Beijing from attacking Taiwan: poll

Most people in Taiwan do not see US President Donald Trump as serious about deterring Beijing from a possible attack on the self-ruled island, according to a recent poll released on Tuesday. Asked whether Trump was willing to prevent mainland China from “invading Taiwan by force”, 44.8 per cent of the 1,070 respondents said no, while 34.3 per cent said yes in the poll conducted by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation between October 13 and 15. And on a question as to whether the US leader was...

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8 h. ago Behind Beijing’s Tough Trade Tactics, a Slowing Chinese Economy

Behind Beijing’s Tough Trade Tactics, a Slowing Chinese Economy  The Daily Upside

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9 h. ago HK delegation to visit Beijing, Xiong'an for development insights

HK delegation to visit Beijing, Xiong'an for development insights  chinadailyasia.com

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10 h. ago Why top Chinese scientist warned public against ‘hubris’ over country’s advances

The Chinese people have been urged to stay “calm and objective” about the country’s advances in cutting-edge weapons by a veteran rocket scientist, who warned “a lot of effort” was still needed. An array of advanced rockets, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, featured in last month’s Victory Day parade in Beijing along with other hi-tech weapons, generating considerable public enthusiasm. In an interview for a popular video account, Zhao Ruian, 84, a former researcher with the China...

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10 h. ago Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

After a video call last Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are expected to meet in Malaysia this week to hopefully ease tensions before US President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping potentially meet on the sidelines of this year’s Apec summit. The meeting was in doubt when Trump threatened to impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on China, despite later relenting that it might not be sustainable. Washington blamed Beijing for the escalation,...

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11 h. ago Overseas banks raise China GDP forecasts, say Beijing ‘on track’ for 2025 target

Several major banks forecast stronger economic growth for China this year, buoyed by third-quarter data showing slightly better-than-expected expansion despite domestic and external headwinds. Investment bank Goldman Sachs raised its full-year gross domestic product forecast for 2025 from 4.8 per cent to 4.9 per cent, noting that the government’s target of “around 5 per cent” remains “largely on track”. The bank also revised its estimate for 2026, up slightly from 4.2 per cent to 4.3 per cent,...

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12 h. ago Step Into China’s Imperial Glory: Why Beijing’s National Museum and Palace Museum Are Must

Step Into China’s Imperial Glory: Why Beijing’s National Museum and Palace Museum Are Must-Sees  Travel And Tour World

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14 h. ago Beijing Pulls Plug on Ant Group, JD.com Stablecoin Initiatives

Beijing Pulls Plug on Ant Group, JD.com Stablecoin Initiatives  blockhead.co

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15 h. ago 'Seriously infringe upon China's sovereignty': Beijing hits out at Australia after 'unsafe' air force encounter

'Seriously infringe upon China's sovereignty': Beijing hits out at Australia after 'unsafe' air force encounter  9News

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15 h. ago Zhengzhou Leads Beijing, Other Chinese Cities in Mini Drama Talent Demand

Zhengzhou Leads Beijing, Other Chinese Cities in Mini Drama Talent Demand  Yicai Global

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16 h. ago Chinese Tech Titans Retreat From Hong Kong Stablecoin Launch After Beijing Warning | Bitcoinist.com

Chinese Tech Titans Retreat From Hong Kong Stablecoin Launch After Beijing Warning | Bitcoinist.com  Bitcoinist.com

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16 h. ago Beijing: Maintaining 'diplomatic ties' with Taiwan authorities will lead nowhere

Beijing: Maintaining 'diplomatic ties' with Taiwan authorities will lead nowhere  chinadailyasia.com

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