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The Latest Breaking News from Xinhua

Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 9, state media says

Another 26 are injured in blast near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, Xinhua News Agency says.

Al Jazeera

A severe tropical storm heads for southern China after toppling trees on Hainan island

Chinese authorities have evacuated thousands of people, closed schools and canceled flights as a severe tropical storm dumps heavy rain on parts of Hainan island and heads for the country’s southern coast

The Independent UK

India blocks X accounts of Chinese state media over coverage of Kashmir crisis

Move comes after Indian officials accused the outlets of spreading Pakistani propaganda and misinformation

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China's Top Leaders Pledge Economic Support As Trade War Rages

China's top leaders pledged on Friday to step up support for the economy and oppose "unilateral bullying" in global trade in a veiled rebuke of hefty tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

International Business Times

US revokes policy restricting subpoenas of reporters’ phone records – as it happened

Pam Bondi, US attorney general, says conduct of federal employees who leak information to media is ‘treasonous’. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

China’s Xi says tariffs undermine ‘legitimate rights’ of all countries

Chinese leader’s remarks come amid renewed hopes of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing.

Al Jazeera

Trump says Xi in Vietnam to ‘screw’ US as China calls for unity against tariff ‘bullying’

Chinese president urges Vietnam to resist ‘unilateral bullying’

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China looks for allies as Trump targets Beijing — imposing 125% tariff

The White House has paused most of its 'reciprocal' levies for 90 days, although Trump has singled out China by raising its tariff rate to 125%.

Euronews

US markets close with steep losses as Trump tariffs branded ‘worst self-inflicted wound’ by a successful economy – as it happened

Wall Street stocks tumbled again as investors remain jittery while former US treasury chief criticises Trump’s economic policy

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi Facts: Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About the Soccer Legend

Incredible facts about Lionel Messi, from his record-breaking achievements to little-known details about his life and career. Explore the untold stories of the soccer icon.

Sports Illustrated

‘We were the lucky ones’, says Burmese student after home damaged in earthquake

Aung Kaung Myat was unable to contact his parents for several hours when he first heard the news of the earthquake on Friday.

Evening Standard

‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation

The Loess plateau was considered the most eroded place on Earth until China took action and reversed decades of damage from grazing and farming

The Guardian - UK

Not just Jack Ma: Who’s who at the Monday summit that’s seen as a ‘symbolic’ end to China’s tech crackdown

Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei, BYD’s Wang Chuanfu, and Xiaomi’s Lei Jun were among the leading tech executives who met with Xi Jinping on Monday.

Fortune

Asian Markets Mixed As Traders Pare Hong Kong Tech Rally

The Hang Seng Index's gains extended an impressive start to the year, with the emergence of a new chatbot from Chinese startup DeepSeek stoking optimism in the country's AI drive.

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Fortune

Xi Jinping’s U-turn on tech

Also: Tisch family appoints new Loews CEO, Meta will take EU complaints to Trump.

International Business Times

Tech Rally Helps Hong Kong Lead Asian Markets Higher

Hong Kong resumed its tech-led rally on a healthy day for Asian markets Tuesday as a meeting between President Xi Jinping and China's top business leaders fanned hopes that a years-long crackdown on the private sector is coming to an end.

The Conversation

China flexes its media muscle in Africa – encouraging positive headlines as part of a soft power agenda

Every year, China’s minister of foreign affairs embarks on what has now become a customary odyssey across Africa. The tradition began in the late 1980s and sees Beijing’s top diplomat visit several African nations to reaffirm ties. The most recent visit, by Foreign Minister Wang Yi, took place in mid-January…

Al Jazeera

One dead after landslide hits China’s Sichuan province

Rescue efforts continue to find at least 28 missing people as landslide buries nearly a dozen homes.

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The Independent UK

Rescuers hunt for 28 people still missing after a landslide in southwest China; 1 body recovered

Emergency teams in China’s southwestern Sichuan province are battling against time to locate 28 people missing after a rain-triggered landslide that buried their homes

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Chinese Rescuers Search For Missing After Sichuan Province Landslide

Chinese rescuers search for missing individuals after a landslide in Sichuan province. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang emphasize rescue efforts a...

The Independent UK

Rescuers search for some 30 people after a landslide in southwest China

Chinese rescuers are searching for some 30 people after a landslide in southwestern Sichuan province buried 10 houses The Ministry of Emergency Management deployed hundreds of rescuers including firefighters following the landslide Saturday in Junlian county

LiveScience

Watch China's 4-legged 'Black Panther 2.0' robot run as fast as Usain Bolt

Researchers in China have developed a unique running stance for their four-legged robot, which allows it to move at far greater speeds than similar machines.

International Business Times

Hundreds Of Millions In Asia Celebrate Year Of The Snake

Hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrate the Lunar New Year with their families on Wednesday, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.

The Independent UK

Thousands moved to shelters in earthquake-hit Tibet as search for missing continues

About 1,000 of the earthquake-proof and heated houses are being sent to Tingri and can be erected in about 10 minutes, reports say

The Independent UK

Tibet earthquake rescuers race to reach survivors trapped in freezing conditions

Survivors at risk of hypothermia and frostbite as night temperature drops to -18C

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