Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is exploring an opportunity to meet US President Donald Trump during her visit to the United States later this month, as Tokyo seeks to exchange views with
As China races to establish itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), the country is leveraging a powerful blend of state-backed investments and private sector innovation to fuel its burgeoning
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China has unveiled a new laser camera system that outperforms the current best spy cameras, including those manufactured by US defense giant Lockheed Martin. This high-tech camera, recently tested near Qinghai Lake,
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Xi Jinping, Chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed orders to implement three newly revised regulations aimed at strengthening the operational effectiveness and professionalism of China’s armed forces. The updated rules,
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Vietnam’s National Assembly has approved the investment for the Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong railway project, a significant move aimed at enhancing transportation connectivity between China and Southeast Asia. The $8.37 billion project, which
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by Our Correspondent in Canberra The recently promulgated Action Plan for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) 2025-2030 between the Cook Islands and China has engendered considerable discourse in diplomatic and media circles, particularly
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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing 25% tariffs—or higher—on imports of cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors as part of an escalating trade war, Financial Times (FT) reports. Speaking on Tuesday, Trump indicated
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China’s holdings of US Treasury bonds have fallen to their lowest level since 2009, as Beijing continues to diversify its foreign reserves and shift assets into lower-profile accounts. According to data published
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As the global semiconductor race intensifies, Africa’s vast rare earth reserves are emerging as a key battleground between the US and China. These 17 critical minerals power everything from electronics to military
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The Chinese Minister for Ethnic Affairs, Pau Yue, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka today and will be touring the island from the 19th to the 23rd. Following the Northern War,
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In a calculated move to restore investor confidence and reassure the private sector, Chinese President Xi Jinping recently held a high-profile meeting with leading entrepreneurs. The event signaled a shift in Beijing’s
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