2 h. ago US secretary of state hints at possible meeting with Chinese foreign minister

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that he was working on a possible sit-down in coming days with China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, on the sidelines of an Asean meeting in Malaysia amid a contentious trade dispute. If realised, the meeting on the periphery of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations conclave would be the first time the two top diplomats will have met in person since Rubio assumed his position in January. Rubio, who also holds the post of national security...

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2 h. ago US Secretary of State Rubio hints at possible meeting with Chinese FM Wang Yi

US Secretary of State Rubio hints at possible meeting with Chinese FM Wang Yi  South China Morning Post

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5 h. ago Beijing reacted to the detention of Chinese citizens in Ukraine for attempting to transfer secret data about the Neptune missile system

Beijing reacted to the detention of Chinese citizens in Ukraine for attempting to transfer secret data about the Neptune missile system  Українські Національні Новини

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6 h. ago China set to up Iran support, cyborg bee is unveiled: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China likely to strengthen backing for Iran as it looks to secure interests Beijing is likely to step up support for Tehran as it tries to secure its strategic interests in the Middle East, analysts say, amid concerns over how the recent Iran-Israel war will reverberate across the resource-rich region. 2. ‘Whatever they do is wrong’: Chinese exporters...

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6 h. ago Chinese Spies in Ukraine — Beijing to Conduct an Investigation

Chinese Spies in Ukraine — Beijing to Conduct an Investigation  112.ua

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6 h. ago Chinese business owners now in US see American dream become reality of hardship

As the US wields tariffs in a bid to lure manufacturers back home, an erratic trade policy, a controversial immigration crackdown and weakening consumer demand have taken the shine off the American dream for some Chinese investors already stateside. On Monday, President Donald Trump postponed the roll-out of a new round of his so-called reciprocal tariffs – originally slated for July 9 – pushing the effective date to August 1. His latest measures include tariffs of up to 40 per cent on imports...

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7 h. ago Why do young Chinese join the Communist Party? For many, it’s practical.

Why do young Chinese join the Communist Party? For many, it’s practical.  The Washington Post

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7 h. ago Detention of two Chinese spies in Ukraine: Beijing verifies information

Detention of two Chinese spies in Ukraine: Beijing verifies information  Цензор.НЕТ

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8 h. ago China blasts ‘immoral’ US trade practices, courts Asean on free trade unity

China’s top diplomat drew sharp contrasts in trade practices between Beijing and Washington as he pressed Southeast Asian countries to protect free trade and not undermine the interests of “the third party” while the region confronts sweeping US tariffs. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called US trade practices “unreasonable and immoral” during a meeting on Thursday in Malaysia with Md. Touhid Hossain, adviser for foreign affairs of the interim government of Bangladesh. “China-Bangladesh...

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8 h. ago Beijing responds to the detention of Chinese in Kyiv on suspicion of espionage

Beijing responds to the detention of Chinese in Kyiv on suspicion of espionage  news.liga.net

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8 h. ago Beyond gold: India sees America’s bitcoin reserve – and eyes its own

A call by a prominent member of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve for the country has stoked debate among digital finance experts over its feasibility. Insisting that New Delhi had a “unique opportunity to lead” and pointing to trailblazers such as Bhutan, party spokesman Pradeep Bhandari drew attention to whether India’s rapidly growing economy would benefit from a “measured bitcoin strategy” which could strengthen economic resilience and project...

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9 h. ago Hong Kong customs seizes fake medicinal products worth HK$1.1 million, arrests 5

Hong Kong customs has seized counterfeit Chinese proprietary medicine and other items worth HK$1.1 million (US$140,127) in raids on four shops in commercial districts, and arrested a company director and four staff members. The Customs and Excise Department said on Thursday the counterfeit medicines included Angong Niuhuang pills and Ricqles Peppermint Cure, as well as skincare and cosmetic products found in stores in Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Sheung Shui. “We have noticed that these...

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10 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: Two Chinese nationals arrested in Neptune missile espionage case

Ukraine war briefing: Two Chinese nationals arrested in Neptune missile espionage case  The Guardian

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11 h. ago ‘Still verifying,' says Beijing on arrest of 2 Chinese citizens in Ukraine

‘Still verifying,' says Beijing on arrest of 2 Chinese citizens in Ukraine  Yeni Şafak

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11 h. ago China’s military mouthpiece warns of ‘moral pitfalls’ of humanoid fighters

The official newspaper of the Chinese military has warned of potential ethical concerns associated with the use of humanoid fighters. On Thursday, an analysis in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Daily said that the military should conduct “ethical and legal research” on humanoid robots to “avoid moral pitfalls”. “Military humanoid robots are the most humanlike weapons to date, and their large-scale, normalised use could lead to indiscriminate killings and accidental deaths, which would...

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11 h. ago Beijing verifying info as Ukraine detains Chinese duo for 'spying' | Daily Sabah

Beijing verifying info as Ukraine detains Chinese duo for 'spying' | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

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11 h. ago Beijing verifying info as Ukraine detains Chinese duo for 'spying'

Beijing verifying info as Ukraine detains Chinese duo for 'spying'  Daily Sabah

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11 h. ago EU on edge: why the bloc has no quick fix for China’s rare earth dominance

The European Union is facing growing calls to act against Beijing’s dominance over rare earth supply chains, highlighting persistent tensions just weeks before the coming EU-China summit. “Europe faces dual coercion: Trump’s tariffs and more threateningly, China’s strategic chokehold on rare earth exports,” said Bart Groothuis, MEP for Renew Europe, a centrist group in the European Parliament led by French President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party. “This is not collateral damage from the...

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11 h. ago EU urges China for rare earth access amid US tariffs, growing supply worries

The European Union is facing growing calls to act against Beijing’s dominance over rare earth supply chains, highlighting persistent tensions just weeks before the coming EU-China summit. “Europe faces dual coercion: Trump’s tariffs and more threateningly, China’s strategic chokehold on rare earth exports,” said Bart Groothuis, MEP for Renew Europe, a centrist group in the European Parliament led by French President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party. “This is not collateral damage from the...

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12 h. ago Samsung to fend off Chinese foldable phone rivals with slimmer model

Samsung to fend off Chinese foldable phone rivals with slimmer model  Reuters

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