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Why Xi’s silence on North Korea’s nuclear weapons is a victory for Kim Jong Un

Analysts interpret China’s omission of the word ‘denuclearisation’ during the president’s recent visit to the neighbouring country as a tacit acceptance of its nuclear status

The Independent UK

US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist

The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.

Euronews

The Philippines protests China's floating 'structure' on the disputed South China Sea shoal

The Philippines has protested China’s deployment of what Manila describes as a floating “structure” with personnel on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, fearing it could be a part of Beijing’s effort to turn the uninhabited atoll into an island base

The Independent UK

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French embassy in China abruptly cancels Pride Month film programme

Screening for the films Enzo and Eat the Night has been cancelled in Beijing

The Independent UK

Analysis: Chinese President Xi's silence on nuclear arms is a gift to North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Chinese and North Korean state-run media devoted thousands of words to President Xi Jinping’s summit with leader Kim Jong Un in North Korea this week but didn't mention a key matter for Washington: the North’s steadfast pursuit of nuclear weapons that could threaten the United States and its allies in…

The Independent UK

'Our friendship will not change', Xi tells Kim during his visit to North Korea

Chinese president Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang on Monday for a two-day state visit to North Korea, his first visit to the country in seven years.

The Times of India

Stocks Set to Extend Rebound Amid AI Dip-Buying

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.46%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.69% this morning as a rebound in the AI trade entered a second day.

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China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned home, ending a rare state visit to North Korea

The Independent UK

BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says

Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries

The Guardian - UK

Pudu Robotics and Robobee Forge Strategic Partnership with Denner for Major Robotic Cleaning Deployment Across Swiss Stores

SHENZHEN, China, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, in strategic collaboration with its authorized regional distributor Robobee, today announced a strategic partnership with Denner, one of Switzerland's leading discount supermarket chains and a subsidiary of Migros Group.

AAP

China performs first ever combined transplant of pig liver and kidney to human

HONG KONG — A Chinese team has transplanted a pig's kidneys and liver into a patient who had suffered brain death, a world first which may pave the way for multi-organ animal-to-human transplants.

Bangkok Post

China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout: Report

National Development and Reform ‌Commission is ⁠among key ⁠government agencies drafting a blueprint to build a network of inter-connected computing hubs across the country, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

The Economic Times

Tech Brief (June 9): China’s Robotics Industry Index Rises 6.4%

UBS sees Hong Kong IPO fundraising reaching $50 billion in 2026 on tech surge, Tencent Cloud expands AI agent push

Caixin Global

China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyers

Chinese humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic and even make coffee

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Energy Insider: World’s First Prefabricated Computing Center Comes Online in China

China’s central bank scoops up 320,000 ounces of gold in May, Chinese industrial-robot exports outpace output growth

Euronews

Exclusive: Inside the EU’s struggle to police China's tariff circumvention

As the EU moves to strengthen its defences against cheap Chinese imports, some Chinese companies are openly advertising ways to bypass EU duties, from transhipment to minimal product transformation. Euronews looks into the methods circulating online.

Euronews

Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un as China and North Korea tighten alliance

China's President travelled to North Korea for the first time in seven years, underscoring the strategic importance of ties between the two neighbours.

AAP

US labels Alibaba and BYD as aiding Chinese military

The Pentagon has added Chinese businesses including tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu to its list of Chinese military firms.

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Letta: Europe must unite or risk becoming a 'colony' of the US and China

The nascent "EU inc" strategy will attempt to complete the single market before the bloc becomes unable to compete with global superpowers.

The Economic Times

China escaped middle income trap but India still stuck in it; 4 economists debate if 6.5% growth is enough for Viksit Bharat

India's economic growth rate is robust, but experts caution it may not be sufficient for significant wealth creation. A key concern is the lack of private corporate investment, hindering job creation and income growth. Foreign investment is also facing challenges. Experts believe improved execution and innovation are crucial for India's…

France 24

Beijing condemns US move to blacklist Chinese companies

China said Tuesday that it “firmly opposed” the US decision to blacklist major Chinese companies including Alibaba and Baidu, after Washington accused them of aiding the Chinese military. Beijing warned against what it called the “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese firms and called on Washington to correct its decision.

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledge to ‘resist US aggression’ during rare North Korea summit

Xi and Kim pledge to keep ‘resisting US aggression and aiding Korea’

The Times of India

The Pentagon on Monday reinstated and expanded a list of Chinese companies it accuses of supporting China's military, naming major firms including Alibaba Group Holding, Baidu Inc., Tencent Holdings and electric vehicle maker BYD Co. The move is likely to add further strain to already tense US-China relations.

Euronews

China's Xi vows to bring ties with North Korea to 'new heights' during rare visit

It was Xi's first visit to North Korea in seven years. Xi and Kim last met in Beijing in September after viewing a military parade alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and other foreign leaders.

AAP

China's exports jump 19.4% in May from a year earlier, boosted by demand for autos and tech goods

China has reported its exports picked up pace in May, rising 19.4% from a year earlier

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