2 h. ago China Factory Activity Expands Before Expected Trump Tariffs

China Factory Activity Expands Before Expected Trump Tariffs  Bloomberg

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3 h. ago China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in a year, official survey shows

China's factory activity expands at fastest pace in a year, official survey shows  CNBC

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3 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: Thailand orders probe into Bangkok skyscraper collapse after China firm's link found

Myanmar earthquake: Thailand orders probe into Bangkok skyscraper collapse after China firm's link found  Hindustan Times

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11 h. ago Richard Chamberlain, star of Shōgun, Dr Kildare, The Thorn Birds, dies at 90

US actor became king of the 1980s TV miniseries, playing a western prisoner in Shōgun and a priest tempted by love in The Thorn Birds.

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12 h. ago History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

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12 h. ago WASNJ｜John Locke Official Summer School 2025 Debuts in China!

The John Locke Institute, an independent educational organization based in Oxford, UK, is renowned for its prestigious John Locke Essay Competition, widely regarded as the gold standard in global humanities and social sciences writing contests. Another flagship program, the John Locke Summer School, has also emerged as a top-tier humanities summer program. The John Locke Summer School covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including politics, economics, psychology, law, philosophy, and history. It places a strong emphasis on cultivating students' independent thinking, logical reasoning, analytical skills, and critical thinking abilities. Many of its alumni have gone on to study at Oxford, Cambridge, and other elite institutions such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, the University of Chicago, UPenn, and Columbia, underscoring the program’s exceptional value. In 2025, the John Locke Summer School will debut in China, with Wycombe Abbey School serving as its exclusive offic...

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13 h. ago In Beijing, France's foreign minister asks China to lobby Russia on the Ukrainian situation

In Beijing, France's foreign minister asks China to lobby Russia on the Ukrainian situation  Le Monde

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15 h. ago Beijing launches 'service package' for foreign experts and overseas talents to support international organizations' development

Beijing launches 'service package' for foreign experts and overseas talents to support international organizations' development  China Daily

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18 h. ago Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid assertive China

Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid assertive China  Kyodo News Plus

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19 h. ago AIKEYME in action: India counters China with African naval outreach

India’s naval diplomacy focuses on building trust and offering a ‘non-coercive’ alternative to China’s investments, analysts say.

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21 h. ago Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.

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22 h. ago ‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal

‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal  South China Morning Post

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23 h. ago Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid China rise

Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid China rise  Kyodo News Plus

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23 h. ago Trump says military force not off the table for Greenland after Denmark slams US ‘tone’

The Danish foreign minister said we ‘do not appreciate the tone’ in which Vance criticised Copenhagen’s underinvestment in Greenland’s security.

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26 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: France, Black Ferns chase history, city’s teams in finals – day 3 live

France’s men have never won in Hong Kong, but they are into the last four after knocking out New Zealand. Black Ferns eyeing third title.

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26 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: Black Ferns chase history, China join Hong Kong in final – day 3 live

China’s men set up Melrose Claymores final against hosts as France’s men chase first Hong Kong title and New Zealand women seek third in row.

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26 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: China’s women win silverware as its men join hosts in final – day 3 live

Ninth place for China before country’s men play Melrose Claymores final against hosts. France’s men chase first Hong Kong title.

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26 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: unstoppable Black Ferns storm into final, China win silverware – day 3 live

Ninth place for China’s women comes after the men earn a spot in the Melrose Claymores final against Hong Kong.

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26 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: finals set, New Zealand v Australia, Argentina v France– day 3 live

Black Ferns and Aussies set for repeat of 2023 final in Hong Kong, while Argentina and France are both chasing first title in city.

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26 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women in final, stadium told to fix ‘food supply’ – day 3 live

There are issues for a third day with the food at Kai Tak Stadium, and Rosanna Law says extra staff have been drafted in to help.

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