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Japan

Top diplomats meet to discuss security amid tension with China

Top diplomats from Japan, the U.S., Australia and India met Monday to discuss security concerns and joint support to reinforce maritime safety and cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific region amid growing tensions with China.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Whoever wins in the US, Europe will need to respond to the shift

The US remains Europe’s most important ally. However, Europe’s interests do not fully align with those of Washington, regardless of the US presidential election outcome, Jörg Rocholl writes.

Economy

China cuts 1-year benchmark rate to boost economy as world markets lag

China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its economy on Thursday by cutting a key policy rate and interest paid on bank deposits.

Economy

US-China trade war fears hits Microsoft and Apple share price

The US has already imposed restrictions on Chinese companies such as Huawei, which prevents it from receiving semiconductor chips, as well as telecommunications equipment from US manufacturers.

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China

China and Russia start naval drills amid rising tensions with NATO

The exercise began in the Guangdong province on Sunday and is expected to last until mid-July.

Economy

China's second-quarter GDP falls short of expectations

China reported weaker-than-expected gross domestic production (GDP) data for the second quarter and softened economic data for June. The country also began its Third Plenum key political meeting.

Kazakhstan

Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit in show of deepening ties

Ever-closer collaboration between Russia, China and other countries has caused increased concern for NATO and Western powers.

Belgium

Von der Leyen spars with rivals on EU budget and Chinese trade war

With two weeks until European elections, candidates diverged on the size of the bloc’s trillion-euro spending, EU air defence, and whether to impose US-style punitive tariffs on Beijing.

Business

BMW and Jaguar slammed for importing banned Chinese parts and cars

The parts are mostly LAN transformers, imported from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group (JWD) which allegedly uses forced Uyghur labour.

Economy

EU hit as China launches tit-for-tat anti-dumping probe

Thermoplastics coming from the US, the EU, Taiwan and Japan are sold at prices below fair market value, says Beijing.

Taiwan

Taiwan's new president warns against China's annexation goals

William Lai has been inaugurated as Taiwan's new president, promising to deepen ties with other democracies around the world.

China

Putin's visit to China: Here's what you should know

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China on Thursday could spell trouble for the West.

Business

French football club owner Frank McCourt set for US TikTok bid

The entrepreneur is preparing a consortium to buy TikTok as US President Joe Biden pushes the platform's China-based parent company to sell.

Business

Stellantis and China's Leapmotor to sell EVs in Europe from September

European carmaker Stellantis on Tuesday said it had formed a joint venture with the Chinese electric vehicle startup Leapmotor that will begin selling EVs in nine European countries later this year.

Tech News

US and China to hold talks on AI risks and safety

Governments view AI as crucial for national security and economic growth.

Tech News

TikTok sues US to block new ban law citing threat to free speech

ByteDance, the Chinese owners of the popular app, are citing the First Amendment, the provision of the US Constitution that protects free speech.

Space

China sends probe to collect samples from far side of the Moon

China has dispatched lunar probe Chang'e-6 to the far side of the Moon where it will collect samples to return to Earth.

China

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as US-China spar over key issues

Recent months have seen more frequent talks between the two sides, despite growing disparities.

Tech News

What does the possible TikTok ban mean for US-China relations?

The US passed a new law forcing parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok. What does that mean for US-China relations?

Tech News

US president signs law to force sale of TikTok under threat of ban

The US Congress sent an aid package to the US president that included a provision requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a ban.