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EU, China trade tensions loom over minister visit

BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - Europe and China were seeking to gauge Monday whether trade frictions can be resolved without a fight, as top EU trade official Maros Sefcovic hosts his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels for day-long talks.

Bangkok Post

This Traveler Captured China’s Many Contrasts In 33 Photos

From sharing drinks with strangers in Beijing to breakfast overlooking Chomolungma, these photographs document a journey shaped as much by unexpected encounters as by iconic landmarks.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as Tech Bounces, U.S. Jobs Data and Warsh’s Remarks Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.72%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +1.09% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as investors cautiously move back into risky assets at the start of a holiday-shortened week.

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You're right to be suspicious of the $688 Chinese Steam Machine clone, but there's more to this faux box

A Steam Machine clone that boasts SteamOS, an RX 6750 GRE GPU, and 16GB DDR5 RAM has popped up in China, but its specs are an impossible combination.

GamesRadar

Trump's tariffs aren't saving jobs at Whirlpool's Iowa refrigerator plant

Whirlpool's drastic decision to cut over half its Iowa plant's workforce throws a wrench in President Trump's tariff strategy designed to bolster U.S. manufacturing. The company argues that modernization justifies the layoffs, yet workers and investors are concerned about rising imports from Mexico and China, alongside the company's troubled stock…

The Economic Times

China’s hollow-core fiber trial pushes 51.3 Tb/s over 128 miles without signal regeneration — milestone targets AI-era networking bottlenecks

YOFC, China Telecom, and Dekoli claim a 51.3 Tb/s hollow-core fiber field-trial record over 206.5 km, using 1.2 Tb/s-per-wavelength WDM transmission without repeaters or remote-pumped amplifiers.

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Germany’s proposal to ease trade tensions with China has not gone down well in Beijing

Trade tensions between the EU and China are deepening. On June 16, the EU’s trade chief, Maroš Šefčovič, said the bloc’s unbalanced trade relationship with China “had reached a point that requires a reset”. The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, then criticised Beijing days later for what he claimed were its…

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'One-time opportunity': South Korea bets big on AI boom

South Korea's chip industry is poised for a significant boost amidst soaring demand for AI components. Analysts highlight this as a crucial opportunity to outpace rivals like China. Massive investments in new factories and data centers are underway, driven by sky-high profits from advanced memory chip production. This boom, however,…

The Economic Times

Pakistani air strikes kill 36 civilians and injure 163 in Afghanistan, says Afghan Govt

The Taliban-cross-border air strikes killed 36 Afghan civilians and injured 163 others across Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar provinces. While Islamabad scrambled to justify the aggression as a retaliatory anti-terror operation, the unilateral assault has thoroughly shattered recent China-mediated bilateral peace understandings.

The Economic Times

Newsletter: Air-con culture war cranks up as heatwave moves east

Also in this newsletter: A flavour of last night's US Indpendence bash hosted by Ambassador Bill White, and a preview of talks taking place between EU and Chinese trade chiefs in Brussels later today.

Euronews

Australia and Vanuatu sign deal barring foreign military base on Pacific island

China formed policing ties with Vanuatu in 2023 and has donated equipment including drones, patrol boats and vehicles to its police force.

Euronews

A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base

Australia and Vanuatu have signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation

The Independent UK

Europe depends on China. Here's where China still depends on Europe — more than you'd think

While Europe's dependence on China is widely recognized, China's reliance on the EU in key technologies is often overlooked. Despite its push for technological self-reliance, Beijing still depends on European capabilities in critical areas.

Euronews

China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

China has imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese companies it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarization,” as tensions with Tokyo continue to rise

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Nvidia's AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the lead

In the race between the U.S. and China to develop artificial intelligence, the battle over hardware and computing power is heating up as Chinese companies like Huawei overtake global industry leaders like Nvidia in their home market

The Independent UK

Inside the Tiananmen Square activist’s daring escape to Canada from China by sea

Chinese dissident Dong Guangping has finally reached Canada after a perilous escape from China

The Economic Times

China places 20 Japanese entities on export control list for dual-use items

China has placed 20 Japanese firms, including subsidiaries of Mitsubishi and Fujitsu, under export controls for dual-use items. Beijing cited Japan's "remilitarisation" and nuclear ambitions as reasons for this move, which restricts sales without prior approval. The commerce ministry stated this action targets specific entities and dual-use goods, aiming not…

The Economic Times

Global Market: China's central bank expands liquidity toolkit with first-ever overnight reverse repos

China's central bank has introduced overnight reverse repo operations for the first time, injecting 300 billion yuan to manage liquidity. This move expands the People's Bank of China's toolkit for short-term funding. An additional 157.5 billion yuan was injected via seven-day reverse repos at an unchanged rate. Policymakers are carefully…

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Gold slips as US-Iran tensions lift oil, US rate-hike bets weigh

Gold prices dipped as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled oil prices, while anticipated U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate hikes added further pressure. Despite a brief missile exchange, both nations reportedly agreed to de-escalate and resume talks. Meanwhile, Indian gold demand saw a premium emerge, contrasting with subdued activity in China. Other…

The Economic Times

China, India see top firms lose market cap share in AI lag

Major stock markets in China, India, and Hong Kong are lagging in the global AI race, with top companies now holding a smaller market share. This contrasts with Taiwan and South Korea, where AI leaders have significantly boosted their benchmarks. While diversification can offer stability, the absence of dominant AI…

Bangkok Post

International disorder follows a familiar pattern

The shambolic diplomacy between US President Donald Trump's administration and Iran provides further evidence that world affairs have become unintelligible. But take a step back and you will see that all of today's major conflicts are of a piece, and that despite the apparent entropy, a powerful logic of adaptation…

The Times of India

'No choice but to build atomic bomb': IRGC-linked media urges Iran to pursue nuclear weapon despite US deal

Iran has argued that it has "no choice" but to develop a nuclear weapon to guarantee its security, despite Tehran's recent commitment under a preliminary agreement with the United States not to pursue nuclear arms, according to a media report linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The Economic Times

China emerges as key growth driver for India's frozen shrimp exports; US remains top market in FY26

India's frozen shrimp exports soared to a record high in FY 2025-26, driven by robust demand from China, which emerged as a significant growth market. The United States continues to be the top destination for these exports. This strong performance underscores the growing global appeal of Indian seafood, with the…

The Times of India

Father 'forgives' girlfriend who kicked his 18-month-old toddler to death, sparks outrage in China

A father in China has sparked national fury by forgiving his girlfriend accused of fatally kicking their 18-month-old son. The child's mother, the ex-wife, demanded a thorough investigation after discovering the toddler's severe abdominal injuries, which led to his death. Authorities revealed the girlfriend allegedly inflicted the fatal blows, while…

Space

Watch China's Tiangong space station cross the moon in stunning amateur footage

The Tiangong space station approaches Tycho Crater in stunning amateur transit footage.

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