2 h. ago China overtakes US to become world’s R&D research leader on the back Trump’s academic research cuts

China overtakes US to become world’s R&D research leader on the back Trump’s academic research cuts  bne IntelliNews

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15 h. ago Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel

Brics leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro condemned recent bombing campaigns against Iran in their final summit statement, calling the strikes a “violation of international law” and “deliberate attacks” on civilian infrastructure, but avoided direct mentions of the US and Israel. The joint declaration, coming against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs of 100 per cent on imports from Brics countries, underscores an apparent effort to state the members’ position...

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21 h. ago CIPCC 2025 finale: Showcasing China’s trailblazing leadership in global media partnerships

CIPCC 2025 finale: Showcasing China’s trailblazing leadership in global media partnerships  Tehran Times

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21 h. ago China's ‘Leader for life’ Xi Jinping to retire after third term in 2027? Reports say

China's ‘Leader for life’ Xi Jinping to retire after third term in 2027? Reports say   Mint

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24 h. ago How Singapore can help China build bridges in an age of fracture

The recent visit of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to China reaffirmed the strategic depth of the China–Singapore relationship. His meetings with Chinese leaders underscored a readiness to work together to uphold the principles of free trade and multilateralism. But beyond symbolism, this visit raised critical questions. What role will Singapore now play on the global and regional stage? What new possibilities does this moment unlock? As geopolitical rivalry hardens and the risks of...

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51 h. ago ‘Brics bank’ blasts West ahead of leaders’ summit, China mute on tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and New Development Bank (NDB) president Dilma Rousseff accused the United States, its allies and the Western-dominated financial order on Friday of weaponising tariffs and sanctions. They also used the opening of the Brics bank’s annual meeting to call for new models of development and cooperation across the Global South. Speaking before finance ministers and governors from Brics nations and new members in Rio de Janeiro, Lula said the NDB was proof...

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3 d. ago China's youth, students' federations conclude meetings, elect new leaderships

China's youth, students' federations conclude meetings, elect new leaderships  People's Daily

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3 d. ago China sentences Linfen Covenant Home Church leaders, members to prison

China sentences Linfen Covenant Home Church leaders, members to prison  Christian Post

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4 d. ago Europe has many challenges but none come from China, Wang Yi tells EU

China has presented itself as a “peaceful, inclusive and cooperative” partner for the European Union and pledged it will not follow the path taken by the US. In a meeting with EU representatives in Brussels on Wednesday, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi urged the bloc to “truly foster a rational understanding” of China and not seek confrontation despite their division. “China and Europe have different histories, cultures and values. We should not regard each other as opponents just because of...

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4 d. ago Dalai Lama Successor Must Be Approved by Beijing, Says China Amid Spiritual Leader's Remarks

Dalai Lama Successor Must Be Approved by Beijing, Says China Amid Spiritual Leader's Remarks  BizzBuzz

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4 d. ago Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post

Beijing opposes Dalai Lama's succession method: Why China lays claim to top Tibetan religious leader post  India TV News

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5 d. ago Even China's top leadership has had enough of companies' aggressive price

Even China's top leadership has had enough of companies' aggressive price-cutting  Business Insider

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5 d. ago ABB strengthens China robotics leadership with three new robot families

ABB strengthens China robotics leadership with three new robot families  ABB

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5 d. ago China sanctions Philippine leader who probed Chinese spying, contested Beijing’s South China Sea claims

China sanctions Philippine leader who probed Chinese spying, contested Beijing’s South China Sea claims  Firstpost

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5 d. ago China's top leaders vow crackdown on price wars as deflation risks mount

China's top leaders vow crackdown on price wars as deflation risks mount  Reuters

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6 d. ago Beijing sanctions Manila’s South China Sea legal claim architect Francis Tolentino

China has announced sanctions on former Philippine Senate leader Francis Tolentino, a key ally of the Southeast Asian country’s President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on South China Sea issues. Beijing accused Tolentino of “egregious conduct on China-related issues” and will bar the former Philippine lawmaker – whose term ended yesterday – from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. “For some time now, individual anti-China politicians in the Philippines...

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6 d. ago Beijing sanctions South China Sea legal claim architect Francis Tolentino

China has sanctioned the former Senate leader of the Philippines Francis Tolentino, a key ally of the Southeast Asian country’s President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on South China Sea issues. Beijing accused Tolentino of “egregious conduct on China-related issues” and will bar the former Philippine lawmaker – whose term ended on Monday – from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. “For some time now, individual anti-China politicians in the Philippines...

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7 d. ago Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?

Is the US forfeiting its Red Planet leadership to China's Mars Sample Return plan?  Space

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9 d. ago As Trump touts tariff deal, China pitches itself as global trade leader

As Trump touts tariff deal, China pitches itself as global trade leader  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Rare earths ‘THE thing’ for EU agenda planners ahead of China leaders’ summit

China’s chokehold on the global supply of rare earth elements – and its recent willingness to weaponise it – will have top billing when European Union leaders thrash out an agenda over dinner on Thursday for a crunch summit with Chinese leaders in Beijing next month. The export restrictions, which have brought some manufacturing processes in Europe close to standstill, have leapfrogged the EU’s medley of other complaints with China to become the dominant issue in a troubled relationship. The...

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