59 h. ago Paraded mainland China weaponry shows Beijing’s focus on Taiwan: analysts

The latest weapons systems featured in China’s Victory Day parade have shown Beijing’s sharp focus on safeguarding its sovereign integrity over Taiwan and its capability to defend against any attempt to break away, analysts observed. Although Taiwan was not directly mentioned in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote address on Wednesday, it is often used by military observers as a yardstick to measure the People’s Liberation Army’s capabilities and progress. The cutting-edge weapons showcased...

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4 d. ago Xi’s Speech and Advanced Drones in Focus at China Military Parade

Xi’s Speech and Advanced Drones in Focus at China Military Parade  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago Why world should focus on what China needs, not what it wants

China’s most recent national security white paper opens with a striking hierarchy, putting people’s security first, political security second and economic security third. That ordering is deliberate. For years, Western observers have asked what China wants. Does Beijing aim to dominate Asia, displace the United States or rewrite the international order? Entire books and essays have been devoted to the question. However, the more revealing question is different: what does China need? Wants are...

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9 d. ago China steps up Belt and Road Initiative funding with focus on Central Asia

Investments under China’s Belt and Road Initiative surged in the first half of the year – particularly for projects in Central Asia related to metals and mining – leading some analysts to conclude Beijing is seeking access to critical natural resources as a precaution against escalatory trade restrictions from the United States. The 150 countries taking part in the global infrastructure initiative received a combined US$124 billion in investments and construction contracts from January to June,...

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1 week ago Nvidia Q2 Earnings Preview: AI Trends and China Chip Sales in Focus

Nvidia Q2 Earnings Preview: AI Trends and China Chip Sales in Focus  tastylive

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1 week ago Nvidia Earnings Bring Focus to China. What It Means for the Stock.

Nvidia Earnings Bring Focus to China. What It Means for the Stock.  Barron's

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1 week ago Nvidia Stock Wavers. China AI Chips Are in Focus Ahead of Earnings.

Nvidia Stock Wavers. China AI Chips Are in Focus Ahead of Earnings.  Barron's

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1 week ago Rare Earth Stocks In Focus After China Moves To Strengthen Grip On Supplies

Rare Earth Stocks In Focus After China Moves To Strengthen Grip On Supplies  Stocktwits

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1 week ago Thai Airways Accelerates Winter Travel Network Growth With Focus On China And India

Thai Airways Accelerates Winter Travel Network Growth With Focus On China And India  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. ago China’s Type 99A main battle tank sets benchmark for capability, survivability

China is preparing for a military parade next month to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II, with the People’s Liberation Army expected to showcase its latest line-up of land-based weapons systems. One of the systems playing a crucial role in Chinese ground forces is the Type 99A main battle tank (MBT), which incorporates multiple advanced technologies to enhance survivability and firing capability. While China continues to focus on modernising its navy and air force,...

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2 w. ago China Focus: Exploring history at museums becomes summer trend in China

China Focus: Exploring history at museums becomes summer trend in China  Big News Network.com

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3 w. ago Focus: China pharma firms turn to local reagent suppliers to cut costs and delivery times

Focus: China pharma firms turn to local reagent suppliers to cut costs and delivery times  Reuters

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3 w. ago European stocks rise after U.S./China tariff truce; U.S. CPI in focus

European stocks rise after U.S./China tariff truce; U.S. CPI in focus  Investing.com

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3 w. ago Wall Street stocks end down, inflation data, China trade in focus

Wall Street stocks end down, inflation data, China trade in focus  Reuters

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4 w. ago Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation, China Activity Data in Focus

Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: U.S. Inflation, China Activity Data in Focus - WSJ  The Wall Street Journal

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