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Europe’s blind-box toy obsession, concert economy in China: 5 weekend reads
From declining enthusiasm for studying abroad to Pop Mart’s popularity in Europe, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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China’s weight-loss drug market to lure entrants as Eli Lilly, Novo dominate
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Japanese archaeologist’s appointment at Sichuan University draws online ire
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Diplomacy
China speeds up Pakistan dam construction after Indian threat to cut supplies
State broadcaster flags up work on ‘flagship’ project after New Delhi threatens to cut off supplies from Indus.
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The dam has been described as a “flagship” project for Pakistan. Photo: Handout
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Brics message to ‘ring hollow’ if Pakistan is ‘blocked by India’: Khalil Hashmi
Pakistan’s ambassador in Beijing says China – and Trump – welcome to mediate Kashmir conflict.
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Chinese firm launches ‘unhackable’ quantum cryptography system
China Telecom says its network has proved its worth with a 1,000km quantum-encrypted phone call.
18 May 2025 - 11:00PM
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Military
Will Brazil leader’s Beijing trip herald greater Chinese defence role in region?
Lula’s recent visit included a meeting with defence giant Norinco, which is reportedly seeking a major stake in aerospace firm Avibras.
18 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pictured during his recent visit to China. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy
2,300-year-old Chinese silk books return to Beijing after decades in US museum
Ancient Zidanku Silk Manuscripts are older than Dead Sea Scrolls and were illegally taken from China in 1946.
18 May 2025 - 6:10PM
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Science
Nobel physicist Giorgio Parisi takes up complexity sciences post in China
The Italian researcher will be based at Beihang University’s Hangzhou campus in Zhejiang province.
18 May 2025 - 4:00PM
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China Business
EV battery maker CATL seeks new growth in clean tech ahead of Hong Kong listing
The company is exploring overseas expansion opportunities and revving up its charging robot initiative through its subsidiary CharGo.
18 May 2025 - 3:00PM
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Diplomacy
China turns to PPPs as a ‘yellow brick road’ solution to fund projects in Africa
Chinese companies will team up with African governments to fund infrastructure while reducing financial risk and easing debt pressure.
18 May 2025 - 5:00PM
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The Lusaka-Ndola dual carriageway project has created jobs for 2,311 people in Zambia. Photo: Handout
Science
Chinese gyroscope may make navigation more stable for aircraft, ships, oil rigs
The device – which uses hollow optical fibres – achieved ‘world record measurement accuracy’, according to researchers that developed it.
18 May 2025 - 12:00PM
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China Economy
Have ticket, will travel? China’s concertgoers spur tourism spending spree
Eager fans are criss-crossing China to see their beloved stars – and spending while doing it, providing a much-needed consumption boost.
18 May 2025 - 12:00PM
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Big Tech
Chinese esports giant NIP sets global targets with Abu Dhabi expansion
Co-founder Hicham Chahine said a significant portion of NIP’s audience is now outside China, which he called a more ‘developed’ video gaming market.
18 May 2025 - 12:07PM
Military
China uses carrots and sticks to boost military ranks and discourage dodgers
A 20-year-old who sought to escape armed police force after signing up is hit with suite of punishments and restrictions.
18 May 2025 - 2:27PM
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Every year, local governments around China publicise cases regarding new recruits who quit military service – often because they cannot get used to army life – and are punished. Photo: AP
Politics
International Museum Day: how China is aiming for cultural superpower status
While investment in cultural heritage is declining in the US and other countries, the ‘unique’ Chinese model is flourishing, observers said.
18 May 2025 - 6:00AM
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United States & Canada
Trump says China and Walmart should ‘eat the tariffs’, not raise prices
The US president lashed out at the retail giant after it warned that everything from bananas to child car seats could get more expensive.
18 May 2025 - 12:51AM
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Global Economy
China urges Japan, South Korea and Asean to unite amid trade war turbulence
Beijing’s top financial and economic officials want to strengthen regional ties amid US trade war uncertainties.
5 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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Pan Gongsheng (right), governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks as Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, looks on during a presser on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
Trump signals willingness to lower China tariffs ‘at some point’
‘I’m going to lower them, because otherwise, you could never do business with them, and they want to do business very much,’ Trump said.
5 May 2025 - 12:50AM
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Diplomacy
China on African charm offensive to rally opposition to ‘bullying’ US
While Trump targets critical minerals and specific nations, China expands influence through bilateral and multilateral engagement: analyst.
6 May 2025 - 7:00PM
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China warns US against ‘coercion’ as top officials prepare for trade talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says meeting with Vice-Premier He Lifeng will be about ‘de-escalation, not a big trade deal’.
7 May 2025 - 3:42PM
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