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China develops missile to target planes thousands of miles away

China has developed hypersonic glide vehicles capable of launching air-to-air weapons. These advanced weapons threaten high-value targets thousands of miles away. The US faces missile supply challenges after a recent conflict with Iran. China's missile arsenal has grown significantly, increasing its military capabilities. Such developments pose a serious threat to…

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China's Xi likely to visit India with big delegation for first time in seven years

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected at the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi. His attendance would mark his first visit to India in seven years. This presence signals a potential stabilization of relations between the two nations. Officials will explore expanding engagement while managing border and security differences. Xi's…

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Before Xi Jinping's likely India visit, Chinese money is pouring in

India is cautiously reopening economic channels with China as Chinese linked investment returns after years of restrictions following the Galwan clash. More than $500 million has entered under revised investment rules, while NSA Ajit Doval’s Beijing visit and Xi Jinping’s expected India visit signal improving diplomatic ties. India is balancing…

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NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for talks with Chinese FM Wang Yi on boundary issue

China and India are set to hold crucial border talks in Beijing this Tuesday. This high-stakes meeting aims to de-escalate tensions and find a resolution to ongoing disputes along their shared frontier. Both nations are hoping for productive discussions to maintain peace and stability in the region.

The Economic Times

Trump's North Korea gambit tests US ties with Asian partners, including India

Trump’s outreach to North Korea is unsettling US allies across Asia, with Japan, Taiwan and India reassessing Washington’s security commitments. His decision to cut military exercises with South Korea, hold up Taiwan arms sales and pressure allies on defence spending has deepened concerns over his transactional approach and regional strategy.

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NSA Doval to visit China on Monday to attend Special Representatives talks with FM Wang

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will attend boundary talks in Beijing this week. These talks precede Chinese President Xi Jinping's anticipated visit to India for the BRICS summit. India reiterates border peace is essential for good bilateral relations with China. Recent reports indicated Chinese troop movements near the Arunachal Pradesh…

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Iran's president calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure

President Pezeshkian said Iran was in a position of "power and dignity" and should end the war on its own terms, even as Washington prepares to ramp up economic sanctions it described as "Economic D-Day."

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Billionaires from Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman to Peter Thiel are betting on longevity to cheat death

Tech billionaires and leaders are investing heavily in longevity research and technologies. They aim to reverse aging and extend healthy human lifespans significantly. Historical attempts at rejuvenation have yielded limited success, but new science shows promise. This pursuit raises concerns about inequality as only the wealthy may afford early treatments.

The Economic Times

The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion

The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending

The Independent UK

AP reporter Christopher Bodeen, a tenacious chronicler of China's rise, dies at 55

Longtime AP correspondent Christopher Bodeen has died at 55

The Independent UK

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coin

Taiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China Sea. Tensions with China persist over these disputed maritime regions. The United States maintains unofficial relations and arms sales with Taiwan. Preventing Chinese regional hegemony remains a primary US…

The Economic Times

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea matter to the US and the world

U.S. Sen. Darline Graham faced criticism for saying national security was “not my thing” during a debate about Taiwan and the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Trump Pushes to Meet Kim Jong Un Again but Kim Yo Jong Says She's 'Unaware' of US-North Korea Talks

Donald Trump expresses interest in meeting Kim Jong Un again, despite mixed signals from North Korea. The potential summit raises questions about its impact on nuclear diplomacy and regional stability.

International Business Times UK

Is the US actually too chicken to take on China for trade?

A weak yuan guarantees Beijing massive trade surplus even as the White House tries tamp down on Chinese imports

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Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’

She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea

Fortune

Strait of Hormuz chaos has incentivized China to use an alternative trade route: a 3,400 mile frozen Arctic channel dubbed the ‘Ice Silk Road’

Chinese shipping company Sea Legend Line just announced a shipping route through the Arctic, which takes half the time as established shipping routes.

The Economic Times

China lowers flag, tightens security for funeral of economic reformer Zhu Rongji

China cremated former Premier Zhu Rongji, a key economic reformer. President Xi Jinping and other leaders attended the ceremony in Beijing. Zhu's reforms helped China join the World Trade Organization and integrate globally. His legacy evokes nostalgia and criticism among citizens remembering his tenure. Authorities managed public mourning under heightened…

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Xi Jinping praises brutal Tiananmen crackdown and calls for return to Chinese ‘fighting spirit’

Xi Jinping makes rare mention of Tiananmen Square protests during commemoration of Jiang Zemin's birth centennial

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US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

By pressing countries to choose sides the US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI, which could be used for military or economic dominance. In July, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched a rival "World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization", promoting his country's open-weight…

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Indians, Pakistanis view each other as greatest threat: Pew Research

A recent Pew survey highlights the deep-seated geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, with both nations considering each other as their primary threats. Many Indians express concerns about China. Pakistan regards China as a crucial ally, whereas India aligns itself more with Russia and the US.

Fortune

'Multi-part case study on China’s media' finds that AI models can't hallucinate away Chinese censorship

New research suggests Chinese state media and authoritarian speech restrictions can shape the answers produced by leading U.S. AI models

Bangkok Post

A US-China G2 would sideline Asia's middle powers

Grand foreign-policy strategies rarely disappear overnight. More often, they are dismantled gradually through subtle rhetorical shifts, bureaucratic adjustments, and changing diplomatic priorities. America's Indo-Pacific strategy is no exception.

Bangkok Post

Zhu Rongji, trailblazing ex-premier who transformed China's economy

BEIJING - Zhu Rongji, China's former premier who died on Wednesday aged 97, championed free-market policies and delivered far-reaching economic reforms during his five years at the helm.

The Conversation

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI

As you read this article on your computer or smartphone, you are almost certainly using open-source technology in some way. It forms the foundation of the global digital economy, from operating systems and web servers to databases and encryption protocols.

Bangkok Post

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji dies aged 97

BEIJING - Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, whose market reforms helped drive the country's extraordinary economic rise, died Wednesday at the age of 97.

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