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Taiwan brings back 'anti-communist' classes after 25 years amid rising China tensions

Taiwan has revived "anti-communist" patriotic classes for military graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing escalating threats from China. This move aims to instill a clear understanding of national security and the military's purpose. The announcement coincides with a surge in Chinese naval activity around the island, with over 110 vessels…

The Times of India

Chinese pastor released from prison weeks after Trump raised case with Xi Jinping

Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, leader of Beijing’s underground Zion Church, reunites with his family after his release from detention

The Independent UK

Taiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat

Taiwan has revived "anti-communist" patriotic classes for its military graduates after a 25-year hiatus, citing escalating threats from China. The defence ministry emphasized the need for graduates to understand national security dangers and their mission. This move follows a record surge in Chinese naval activity near the island, which Beijing…

The Economic Times

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Heat Advisory Today: Experts Warn DC's Historic Fireworks Could Briefly Push Air Pollution to Beijing-Like Levels

Washington's July Fourth fireworks face extreme heat and pollution warnings, with air quality potentially reaching hazardous levels similar to Beijing, prompting health precautions for attendees.

International Business Times UK

The Week Ahead (July 6-11): Major Stock Exchanges to Implement New Trading Rules

Momenta to debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; the 25th China Internet Conference opens in Beijing

Caixin Global

China's warning reveals what really happened at Modi-Takaichi summit

India and Japan's recent summit in Delhi has sparked concern in Beijing. Agreements on defense, critical minerals, and AI signal a strategic shift, prompting China to caution against "exclusive small groupings." The summit's focus on economic security, diversified supply chains, and defense co-development, particularly the UNICORN project, directly challenges China's…

The Economic Times

Is This The New ChatGPT Killer? Cheap Chinese AI Model Stuns Silicon Valley

The Chinese AI model GLM-5.2 is gaining attention for its cost-effective performance, challenging perceptions of Chinese AI capabilities and sparking debate on its potential to rival Western models.

International Business Times UK

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China plans next Pakistan-like CPEC corridor in India's neighbourhood. This time it runs through Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is forging a new economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, offering a strategic route to the Bay of Bengal and mirroring the CPEC's impact on India's western flank. This initiative, discussed during Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman's visit to China, aims to enhance transport links and deepen political and military ties,…

The Economic Times

India-Japan ties should not target third party: China on Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to Delhi

China has voiced concerns over bilateral cooperation that could target third parties, following India and Japan's announcement of landmark initiatives including economic and defense pacts. Beijing emphasized that such partnerships should foster regional understanding and stability, not division. The joint statement also expressed worry over the East and South China…

The Economic Times

Self-immolation outside UN draws fresh attention to Tibet

A Tibetan activist's self-immolation outside the UN headquarters in New York has reignited global attention on Tibet's human rights crisis. Lobga Rangzen's desperate act, protesting Chinese rule and new assimilation laws, highlights the fading international focus on the issue. This tragic event, occurring after over 150 similar protests in Tibet,…

The Times of India

EU officials fear leaders will balk in confronting China

Despite acknowledging severe stakes, leaders struggle to agree on tangible steps to address a massive trade deficit and Chinese state subsidies.

The Economic Times

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, has died in Taiwan

The Independent UK

China says man who flew plane into Beijing skyscraper had mental health problems

Official statement offers the most detailed official account yet of the highly unusual and fatal incident in Beijing

The Guardian - AU

Beijing pushes for a China-Pakistan-style economic corridor with Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is pushing for an economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, mirroring CPEC's strategic importance. This initiative, discussed during Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman's China visit, aims to boost connectivity, with China developing the Mongla port. Beijing has also expressed openness to other nations joining this "transnational initiative," which has drawn…

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Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest tower wrote about 'ending his life', officials say

The pilot who flew a small plane into Beijing's tallest building wrote in his diary about “ending his life”, Chinese authorities said Thursday, aiming to end speculation swirling around an incident that raised concerns about aviation security in China's capital.

The Times of India

'Wrote about ending his life': Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest building suffered from anxiety, say Chinese authorities

A 66-year-old pilot named Liu faced a harrowing battle with anxiety and suicidal thoughts, culminating in a crash into the CITIC Group headquarters, the tallest building in Beijing. The aircraft, which took off after a routine flight, strayed off its intended path, resulting in injuries to 13 individuals. This alarming…

Bangkok Post

Beijing breaks silence on high-rise crash

BEIJING - The pilot killed when a plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest building last Friday was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu, the Chaoyang district government said on Thursday, as officials seek to end speculation about the incident.

The Economic Times

Pilot who hit Beijing tower wrote about ending life: Chinese government

The pilot who died after crashing a small plane into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, injuring 13 people, had mental health issues and had written about suicide in his diary, authorities said Thursday. The plane crash raised questions about aviation safety in tightly secured Beijing, with the CITIC skyscraper around seven kilometres…

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The Independent UK

New details emerge about plane that hit tallest building in Beijing

An investigation concluded that the cause of last Friday's crash was ‘personal reasons’

The Economic Times

EU issues new steel, e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China

The European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a significant trade imbalance.

The Economic Times

Global Market: China Resources New Energy shares soar on Shenzhen debut after $3.6 billion IPO

China Resources New Energy's stock soared nearly threefold on its Shenzhen debut, raising a massive 24.5 billion yuan in Asia's largest IPO this year. This strong performance, despite a weaker broader market, signals growing investor confidence and Beijing's push to revitalize domestic capital markets. The renewable energy firm's successful listing,…

The Times of India

'China trying to take over': Trump calls giving away Panama Canal 'stupid mistake'

Former President Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval of the US handover of the Panama Canal, citing increased fees and alleged Chinese influence. He vowed to prevent Beijing's takeover. Trump also reiterated his stance on birthright citizenship, believing the Supreme Court erred, while celebrating a ruling that bolstered presidential removal powers…

The Guardian - AU

China has accused Japan of ‘reckless militarism’. What’s behind the latest tensions?

China has denounced Japan’s ‘reckless new militarism’, while Tokyo has protested what it claims are Beijing’s defensive incursions, as relations sour

International Business Times UK

Iran War Fallout Set to Deepen China's Grip on Global Renewable Energy Supply

The US-Iran conflict accelerates the global shift from fossil fuels, with China emerging as a major beneficiary due to its dominance in renewable energy production and infrastructure.

The Economic Times

China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the door

China, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effective July 2026, signal a move from technology absorption to stringent protection. Beijing now views its advanced AI, chip, and green tech as strategic assets, aiming to prevent its…

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