2 h. ago Trump, Zelensky meet at pope’s funeral in church corner, first time since White House clash

An aide to Ukraine’s president described the meeting as ‘constructive’ and the United States called it ‘a very productive discussion’.

Politics

3 h. ago Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh wins first stage at Diamond League in China.

Ukrainian high jumper Mahuchikh wins first stage at Diamond League in China.  The Kyiv Independent

Politics

3 h. ago China expands initiative to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies

Beijing approves 15 more universities to establish new academic programme as it works to consolidate national identity narrative.

Events

4 h. ago Ackman Says Time Is Friend of US, Enemy of China in Trade War

Ackman Says Time Is Friend of US, Enemy of China in Trade War  Bloomberg.com

Events

4 h. ago The China trade war will pummel America’s small businesses, Apollo economist says

The China trade war will pummel America’s small businesses, Apollo economist says  Fortune

Economics

4 h. ago China’s critical minerals dominance threatens US military supply chain, report says

Chinese players account for the bulk of world output of five essential elements used in 80,000 American weapons parts, researchers find.

Events

4 h. ago How Trump’s 145% China tariffs could crush American small businesses: ‘There’s no facility here that makes what we need’

How Trump’s 145% China tariffs could crush American small businesses: ‘There’s no facility here that makes what we need’  CNN

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4 h. ago Retail wipeout: Trump tariffs stoke fears of shortages and price hikes

Retail wipeout: Trump tariffs stoke fears of shortages and price hikes  Axios

Politics

5 h. ago Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume in June after 5 years amid efforts to normalise India

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to resume in June after 5 years amid efforts to normalise India-China ties  Times of India

Politics

6 h. ago Will Trump’s Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or create a ‘monster’ problem?

As China’s nuclear arsenal grows, the US is betting on a space-based defence programme that faces multiple complexities and soaring costs.

Events

7 h. ago Man quits top China university, declines PhD offer in US to sell snacks, earns US$95 a day

Academic pressure makes 24-year-old from poor family veer off pathway to elite education into humble world of making mashed potatoes.

Politics

8 h. ago Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says as Trump repeats claims

Cycle of claims and denials continues with Beijing dismissing speculation about discussions as ‘purely misleading’.

Politics

8 h. ago Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says

Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says  South China Morning Post

Economics

10 h. ago China foreign minister says Trump's tariffs reveal 'extreme egoism' as he speaks out against protectionism

China foreign minister says Trump's tariffs reveal 'extreme egoism' as he speaks out against protectionism  Fox Business

Politics

10 h. ago Trump Jr. Tells East Europe to Choose US Over China for Business

Trump Jr. Tells East Europe to Choose US Over China for Business  Bloomberg

Politics

13 h. ago Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions

It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.

Economics

13 h. ago China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry

China's Xi calls for self sufficiency in AI development amid U.S. rivalry  Reuters

Politics

13 h. ago Marxism and meal plans: cadres tackle weighty issues at China’s top party school

Promising young and mid-ranking officials given ‘life-changing’ lessons on political doctrine, loyalty, and how to look after their health.

Politics

13 h. ago 52% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2025 Sales Report

52% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China — March 2025 Sales Report  CleanTechnica

Economics

14 h. ago Can Chinese solar cell producers dodge Trump’s looming 3,521% import tariffs?

Chinese firms have been exporting from offshore factories to beat US tariffs for a decade, and Washington is determined to shut the loophole.

Politics