China
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Putin Meets Xi in Beijing Days After Trump Visit
Putin and Xi emphasized their shared vision of a multipolar world order….
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Putin Moves to Bolster China Ties After Trump–Xi Talks
Vladimir Putin is seeking to reinforce Moscow’s strategic partnership with Beijing….
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Taiwan Vows to Defend Sovereignty Without Provoking Conflict
while avoiding provocation, amid heightened tensions with Beijing….
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US Clears Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China Firms
marking a significant easing of restrictions amid ongoing US–China tech tensions….
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US–China Leaders Meet Amid War, Trade & Tech Tensions
The meeting comes as global markets remain volatile, with oil prices above $100….
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Nvidia Chief Joins Trump’s China Mission
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has joined President Donald Trump’s delegation to Beijing.
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Trump Heads to Beijing as Iran Tensions Intensify
looming conflict with Tehran casting a heavy shadow over the agenda….
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Trump–Xi Summit Looms: Where Do US–China Tariffs Stand?
Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing….
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Deadly China Plane Crash Linked to Fuel Cut-Off
report indicates that the aircraft’s fuel supply was deliberately shut off….
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Japan Sees Largest Protest Backing Pacifist Constitution Amid Revision Push
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advances proposals to revise Article 9….
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Taiwan Tops Beijing’s Agenda for Trump–Xi Summit
Taiwan has emerged as the central issue for the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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China’s Industrial Profits Surge Despite Iran War Risks
China’s industrial profit growth accelerated in March….
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China’s New Export Wave: Hotpot, Bubble Tea, and Sportswear
products such as hotpot cuisine, bubble tea chains, and sportswear brands onto the global stage
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Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Boat Amid Maritime Rift with Beijing
Japanese authorities have seized a Chinese fishing vessel operating inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
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Trump Warns UK on China Ties as Starmer Courts Beijing
Donald Trump has cautioned Britain against deepening economic ties with China
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China Clears First Imports of Nvidia’s H200 AI Chips Amid Rising AI Demand
Access to H200 chips bolsters AI development capacity, particularly in cloud computing and generative AI sectors
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Trump’s Greenland Gambit Sparks Global Alarm
Critics argue the move disregards Greenland’s autonomy and Denmark’s sovereignty, while sidelining Indigenous communities.
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U.S. Retreats from Global Institutions
Trump declared that the U.S. will no longer participate in a wide range of UN agencies, treaties, and international forums, citing “American sovereignty first.”
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Canada Eyes Arctic Security Amid Talk of a New ‘Cold’ War
Canada is moving to reinforce its Arctic defenses as global competition intensifies in the polar region.
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China’s Factory Activity Breaks Record Slump on Festive Stockpiling
modest rebound in factory output, driven largely by stockpiling ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations.
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China Fires Rockets Toward Taiwan in Blockade War Games
Chinese forces fired multiple rockets into waters near Taiwan, framing the drills as a rehearsal for a full blockade.
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China Launches War Games Around Taiwan as Island Vows to Defend Democracy
The war games follow recent U.S. congressional visits to Taipei and expanded security cooperation between Taiwan and Western allies.
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ByteDance Strikes Joint Venture to Safeguard TikTok in U.S.
The move is designed to address longstanding fears about Chinese influence over user data.
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India Bets Big on Battery Recycling to Power Clean Energy Future
India has launched a sweeping initiative to scale up battery recycling, positioning it as a cornerstone of the country’s clean energy ambitions.
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China’s “Manhattan Project” in AI Chips Aims to Rival the West
China’s “Manhattan Project” for AI chips are more than industrial policy—it’s a geopolitical gambit.
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China’s New ‘Condom Tax’ Sparks Concern
“condom tax” highlights the tension between fiscal policy and public health priorities
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Trump Blocks State-Level AI Regulation
Donald Trump has signed an executive order preventing U.S. states from regulating artificial intelligence, according to The Guardian.
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China Warns Germany: Japan Threatening Us Militarily
Japan reported that Chinese fighter jets had aimed radar at Japanese military aircraft, calling the move a dangerous escalation.
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Saudi Crown Prince’s U.S. Visit Focuses on Defence, AI, and Nuclear Cooperation
The visit includes meetings with President Donald Trump, senior Pentagon officials, and tech industry leaders.
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U.S. Proposal for Gaza Stabilisation Force Faces Push back at U.N.
The proposal, presented in closed-door consultations at the U.N. Security Council, envisions a temporary international force to maintain order.
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China lifts key mineral export curbs to the U.S. amid trade thaw
The rollback follows the October 30 meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, where both leaders agreed to a framework for renewed trade cooperation.
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China launches K-visa to attract global tech talent, rivalling U.S. H-1B program
China has unveiled a new K-visa program aimed at attracting foreign professionals in science and technology
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China’s Fourth Plenum: Strategic Planning Amid U.S. Tensions
The session, known as the Fourth Plenum, will focus on long-term goals
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China Slips Deeper into Deflation as Consumer Prices Fall
While the People’s Bank of China has introduced targeted easing measures, including rate cuts and liquidity injections, economists suggest broader fiscal stimulus may be necessary to revive demand and stabilize prices.
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Tata Electronics Buys Justech’s India Unit
Apple’s reported goal to manufacture all iPhones for the U.S. market in India by end-2026, as part of its diversification strategy away from China.
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China’s Trade Surges in September 2025
China’s export and import data for September blew past expectations, signaling surprising resilience.







































