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There's still 'no evidence' China is buying all the U.S. soybeans it promised under Trump's trade deal amid oversupply from South America

"The door hasn’t closed yet for U.S. soybeans, but we’re getting very close to that point."

Fortune

Rare auroras light up the sky in northern China

Residents in northern China witnessed rare auroras with pink and green lights in Beijing, lasting 20 minutes.

Euronews

Beijing's Grip On Critical Minerals Is A National-Security Threat: Report

A new bipartisan report from the Select Committee on Strategic Competition argues that China has spent decades manipulating global mineral prices to solidify its geopolitical dominance. The committee notes an urgent national security threat that demands immediate action.

Benzinga

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China summons Japanese ambassador amid ongoing row over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Beijing warns Tokyo over comments seen as signalling a potential military response to a Taiwan conflict

The Independent UK

3I/ATLAS 'Fallout' Eyed As 'Debris' Strands 6 Chinese Astronauts

Six Chinese astronauts are stranded on the Tiangong space station after a mysterious impact. Is 'fallout' or debris from interstellar object 3I/ATLAS to blame? China's secrecy fuels speculation as a rescue crisis looms.

International Business Times UK

China hosts Thai king on first-ever state visit by a Thai monarch

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Beijing for the first official visit by a Thai monarch.

Euronews

China’s Xi and Thai King Vajiralongkorn pledge closer ties during landmark visit

China’s leader Xi Jinping and Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn have pledged closer ties during the first visit to China by a reigning Thai monarch

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Family complains of ‘persecution’ as court rejects appeal by Chinese journalist jailed for spying

The former Guangming Daily editor was arrested in Beijing in February 2022 while lunching with a Japanese diplomat

The Independent UK

‘I’d do it all again,’ says Dutch minister at heart of car chip standoff with China

Exclusive: Vincent Karremans says six-week row with Beijing that threatened global car production is ‘wake-up call’

The Guardian - UK

Kash Patel interrupts White House briefing to explain his secret flight to China

The FBI director scurried out of the White House briefing room before reporters could ask him why the president spent ‘hours’ at Jeffrey Epstein’s house with Virginia Giuffre

The Independent UK

Beijing court to rule in appeal of jailed Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu

Detention of Dong on espionage charges has been criticised by human rights and press freedom organisations

The Guardian - UK

How Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remark stirred up a diplomatic storm between Japan and China

Japan moves closer to openly linking Taiwan’s security to its own as China responds with thinly veiled threats

The Independent UK

Thailand approves extradition of alleged cybercrime kingpin to China

Appeals court approves extradition to China of She Zhijiang, accused by Beijing of having run over 200 illegal online gambling operations

The Independent UK

China sharpens its language on Taiwan as part of ‘longer-term’ strategy

A series of statements, articles, photos and even a new national holiday indicate a shift in Beijing’s stance over the island, analysts say

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The Conversation

How China’s latest aircraft carrier will challenge western maritime dominance

China’s new Fujian aircraft carrier, unveiled recently by president Xi Jinping with great fanfare, has been hailed by Chinese state media as a major milestone in the country’s naval modernisation programme and a key development in the counry’s aspirations to become a maritime power.

Fortune

China's average school day is 2 hours longer than the U.S., with all studies and no extracurriculars. The results could help it win the AI race

As Trump shifts his tone on Chinese students, Beijing doubles down on AI education—signaling a new kind of cold war in learning.

The Guardian - UK

Nexperia row shows how China is weaponising EU relationship - and winning

Experts say Brussels must stand up against Beijing using supplies of vital chips and minerals as ‘sword of Damocles’

The Guardian - AU

Japan and China in growing row after PM Takaichi says Taiwan conflict could trigger military deployment

New prime minister says an attack on Taiwan could trigger the deployment of her country’s self-defence forces if the conflict poses threat to Japan

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The Independent UK

China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more

China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more

The Independent UK

China announces restrictions on chemicals after deal with Trump on fentanyl tariffs

China says it's making good on its pledge to crack down on chemicals that can be used to make fentanyl after President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping negotiated steps to ease a trade war

Euronews

Tokyo and Beijing exchange barbs after PM Takaichi calls invasion of Taiwan 'existential threat'

China regards Taiwan as part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to bring the self-governing island under its control.

The Independent UK

Kash Patel went on secret trip to China last week amid criticism of his private jet usage

FBI director flew to Beijing for Saturday talks on stopping illegal drugs trade, according to a report

The Guardian - UK

UK transport and cyber-security chiefs investigate Chinese-made buses

Move to assess potential risk of remote meddling by Beijing with Yutong buses follows investigations in Norway and Denmark

The Independent UK

Japan and China exchange barbs after PM Takaichi's remarks over Taiwan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on a hypothetical Chinese attack on Taiwan that could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan requiring her country’s use of force have triggered war of words between Tokyo and Beijing

Euronews

Nexperia cleared to resume civilian chip shipments, vital to European car production

The move by China’s commerce ministry means European carmakers can now rely on resumed Nexperia chip deliveries, while boosting shares for the chipmakers' parent company, Wingtech Technology.

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