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China patrols east Taiwan waters ahead of Japan-Philippines maritime delimitation talks

China’s coast guard said on Monday that it had carried out “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to plans by Japan and the Philippines to begin maritime boundary delimitation talks in an area Beijing claims as its own, escalating tensions over disputed waters in the western…

The Times of India

NT:Fast track for globally important rare earths project

An outback rare earths mine and processing plant will be fast-tracked through government approvals as China's dominance in the sector is challenged.

AAP

Embracing a Zero-Carbon Future | The 6th LiuGong Global Customer Day Held in Liuzhou

LIUZHOU, China, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 31, the 6th LiuGong (000528.SZ) Global Customer Day was held in Liuzhou, China. Mr. Su Zimeng, President of the China Construction Machinery Association, Mr. Song Zhiping, President of the China Association for Public Companies, Mr. Zheng Jin, Chairman of LiuGong Group…

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US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China

The unexpected guidance suggests the United States' ‌best AI chips ⁠may ⁠have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese AI firms based in places like Malaysia for almost a year despite broader US efforts to starve Chinese firms of semiconductors needed to develop critical AI capabilities.

The Economic Times

China International ITS Industry Expo 2026 Concludes, Showcasing China's Strength Through Cutting-Edge Capabilities

XIAMEN, China, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15, 2026, the three-day CITSE 2026 successfully concluded. Co-organized by China Intelligent Transportation Systems Association and Xiamen C&E Group, this year's CITSE 2026 was themed "Focus on Industrial Innovation and Transformation, Empower the Construction of the Overseas Expansion Ecology." CITSE 2026…

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AMD’s formerly China-exclusive Radeon RX 9070 GRE goes global for $549 on June 2 — RDNA 4 GPU will bridge the gap between RX 9060 XT and RX 9070

AMD has officially launched the Radeon RX 9070 GRE for $549, an RDNA 4 graphics card that was previously exclusive to the Chinese market.

Tom’s Hardware

India's chip startups cross from prototype to production

Indian semiconductor startups like Netrasemi, Mindgrove, and Agnit are nearing commercial production, with some already running customer pilots and aiming for large-scale output by late 2027. Government incentives are accelerating this progress, but worsening global supply chain pressures, particularly from China, are creating significant production challenges and extending delivery timelines.

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Nepal, India encroaching on each other's land, UK must step in: PM Balen Shah

NEW DELHI: Nepal PM Balendra Shah backed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the border dispute with India but, in remarks unlikely to go down well with New Delhi, he also urged the UK to take interest in addressing the issue, saying his govt had already discussed it with London and…

The Times of India

Wall Street may have solved a nagging mystery in global oil markets as doomsday scenarios have yet to arrive

China has quietly emerged as the global oil market's stealthy swing consumer, potentially holding off doomsday a while longer.

Fortune

US allies urge unity in face of growing global security threats

At the Shangri-La defence conference in Singapore, allies of the United States urged greater unity in the face of growing global security threats, warning that divisions among partners could weaken deterrence. Shinjiro Koizumi said cooperation between the US, Europe and like-minded nations must be strengthened as regional and global challenges…

The Economic Times

The Guardian view on the splinternet: where China led, Iran and others are eagerly following

Editorial: Authoritarian states are increasingly shutting off or throttling access to the internet, creating separate spheres in a realm built on connection

The Guardian - UK

CGTN: China-Africa ties at 70: From shared struggles to a common dream of modernization

BEIJING, May 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This year marks the 70th anniversary of China-Africa relations. CGTN has published an article highlighting Africa's priority role in China's overall foreign policy, while tracing how the China-Africa partnership has been forged and strengthened over decades. The article also explores how deepening cooperation…

AAP

NXP Semiconductors Turns More Optimistic as Auto Demand and Data Center Sales Improve

NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:NXPI) is seeing a more constructive demand environment than it did several months ago, particularly in automotive, Executive Vice President of Investor Relations Jeff Palmer said at TD Cowen’s Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. Speaking with TD Cowen semiconducto

MarketBeat

China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal, Philippines dismisses drill assertions as "unfounded"

China claims its military conducted combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities have dismissed these claims as unfounded. While Chinese vessels are present, Manila states no active military drills are taking place. This development follows joint maritime exercises by Philippine and US forces in the same waters.

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Veteran Cirstea defies age to reach first French Open quarter-final in 17 years

Romanian tennis player Sorana Cirstea has reached her first French Open quarter-final in 17 years. The 36-year-old veteran defeated China's Wang Xinyu to advance. This marks her third Grand Slam quarter-final appearance. Cirstea expressed her passion for the sport and her joy in playing at this level. She is enjoying…

The Independent UK

Japan rejects China’s ‘new militarism’ accusations and urges ‘candid dialogue’

Beijing has urged Asia-Pacific countries to ‘jointly resist the reckless actions of Japan’s neo-militarism’

The Economic Times

Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wants

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to project American strength without overt confrontation. While the long-term impact is uncertain, this move is seen as a win for China's President Xi Jinping. Taiwan and the US…

The Guardian - UK

The Guide #244: From Chinese microdramas to an Arctic comedy – what the world is watching

Our global writers share the shows captivating local audiences, from Côte d’Ivoire’s hottest soap to the next best thing out of Canada since Heated Rivalry

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WH intervened to aid Don Jr.-linked firm

Trump Jr.’s venture capital firm took an undisclosed stake in Vulcan Elements before Pentagon announced deal

The Times of India

At least 5 killed after collapse at illegal mining operation in China

A collapse at an illegal mining operation in China's Yunnan province on Sunday resulted in at least five fatalities and one injury. Six individuals were trapped, with all recovered and taken to the hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, which follows a deadly coal mine explosion in…

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The Economic Times

The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the United States' regional focus is questioned. Countries are strengthening ties with each other, aiming to share security burdens. Japan is becoming a key hub for this expanded regional collaboration.

AAP

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China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

BEIJING - China's military and coast guard said they carried out patrols near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, a day after the Philippine defence minister said Manila remained under threat from Beijing despite a recent easing in US-China tensions.

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