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China’s foreign ministry has accused Gilberto Teodoro Jnr of having “no sense of gratitude” following comments by the Philippine defence chief about Beijing’s offers of aid. Photo: AFP
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China opens door to all Brazilian beef, then slams it with a 55% surtax
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Trump looks to balance ‘lead over China’ and national security with AI order
Voluntary framework to vet powerful new AI systems up to 30 days before their public release, stopping short of mandating review regulations.
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to create a voluntary framework for the US government to vet powerful new AI models before they are released. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
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US and China have ‘no choice’ but to talk despite ‘long-term problems’: Rubio
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China-UK ties thaw: Wang urges that they ‘further communicate’, align positions
Citing global turbulence, Beijing’s top diplomat also calls for stronger ‘high-level exchanges’ and ‘more tangible and visible outcomes’.
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Why have Japan and the Philippines’ maritime boundary talks angered China?
A new flashpoint has opened up in the western Pacific Ocean with Beijing expected to strengthen its presence in the waters east of Taiwan.
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Coastguard vessels from the Chinese mainland were spotted southeast of Orchid Island off the southeastern coast of Taiwan on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
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China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen
Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict.
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Officials discussed ways to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations during encounters between their forces.
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China[s President Xi Jinping gestures as he meets with US President Donald Trump during a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on May 15. Photo: AFP
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Trump ‘personally called for China’s help’ to end Ukraine war in summit with Xi
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‘Seasoned China hand’ to lead National Committee on US-China Relations: sources
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US, Israel war on Iran
How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war
However, experts caution that the country’s economic instability and enduring regional rivalries have capped its gains.
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated his country’s support for peace talks. Turkey can be a “natural release valve” for companies trying to deal with the instability caused by the Iran war, an expert has said. Photo: AFP
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Beijing slams Czech senate president’s Taiwan trip, demands remedial action
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China responds to Japan-Philippines boundary talks with expanded sea patrols
Coastguard vessels carried out law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan on Monday, in a ‘necessary action’, spokesman says.
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China-UK relations
In sign of easing UK-China ties, British Foreign Secretary set for 3-day visit
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British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will visit China from Monday to Wednesday, including a trip to Shenzhen, before heading to India. Photo: EPA
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Japanese minister rejects ‘new militarism’ label from China in Shangri-La speech
‘Every country must be able to choose its future by its own will,’ Shinjiro Koizumi says at Singapore defence forum.
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China-Africa relations
How China will play a major role in Benin’s economic growth as a new era begins
African nation’s new president is banking on Chinese investment to help fix its infrastructure gap with large-scale construction projects.
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US agency goes back to the future to take on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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