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Australia and Papua New Guinea sign historic defense treaty that raised China's concern

Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a major defense treaty, which Beijing claims unfairly targets China

The Independent UK

China's Chip Challenge: The Race To Match US Tech

China's push to develop top-end artificial intelligence microchips is gaining momentum, but analysts say it will struggle to match the technical might of US powerhouse Nvidia within the current decade.

International Business Times

Trump plans aid package for US soybean farmers while seeking trade deal with China

President Donald Trump is making plans for a significant aid package for U.S. soybean farmers

The Independent UK

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Starmer on horns of dilemma over China’s seven-year mega-embassy saga

Decision time is coming after Labour called in the planning application for a new building in east London

The Guardian - UK

US Farmers Hit By Trade War To Get 'Substantial' Aid: Treasury Chief

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Thursday that "substantial support" for farmers would be announced next week, particularly for those growing soybeans, as they struggle with fallout from President Donald Trump's trade conflicts.

International Business Times

China’s reported BHP iron ore ban has wide-ranging ramifications. Here’s what to know

Beijing’s strategic bid to reduce prices is viewed as a commercial dispute, but Canberra could be drawn in if budget revenue takes a hit

The Guardian - AU

Is China a climate goodie or baddie – or both?

This roundup of The Conversation’s climate coverage was first published in our award-winning weekly climate action newsletter, Imagine.

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Venezuela and US edge toward war footing − but domestic concerns, international risks may hold Washington back

For many in Venezuela, the question is no longer whether tensions with Washington will reach a boiling point – they already have. Rather, the big unknown now is whether the U.S. will follow up on threats and the sinking of drug boats with something more drastic: direct military engagement or…

The Conversation

Papua New Guinea Approves Contentious Defence Treaty With Australia: PM

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has approved a contentious mutual defence treaty with Australia, the Pacific country's prime minister said Thursday, as Canberra seeks to deepen ties with the region and counter Beijing's rising influence.

International Business Times

Is China’s reported ban on BHP a bluff, or a glimpse of the future?

Though they still haven’t been officially confirmed, reports China’s state-owned buyer told steelmakers to stop purchasing iron ore from Australian mining giant BHP have rattled both markets and Canberra.

The Conversation

Trump Says To Push China's Xi On Soybeans As US Farmers Struggle

President Donald Trump signaled Wednesday that he plans to push Chinese leader Xi Jinping on US soybean purchases when they meet, as American farmers grapple with fallout from his trade wars.

International Business Times

Iga Swiatek crashes out of China Open after 0-6 final set to Emma Navarro

Navarro recorded her first win over Swiatek as the American won 6-4 4-6 6-0 to reach the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

Beijing Warns S&P Global’s China Unit Amid Push to Curb Inflated Credit Ratings

The agency must strengthen quality control in its rating operations and improve the standardization of information disclosure, the regulator says

Caixin Global

Beijing Life Science Hub Aims to Accelerate Drug Innovation

Zhongguancun Life Science Park is fostering a full-chain ecosystem to shorten drug development cycles

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The Conversation

When China makes a climate pledge, the world should listen

A few years ago, one of us (Myles Allen) asked a Chinese delegate at a climate conference why Beijing had gone for “carbon neutrality” for its 2060 target rather than “climate neutrality” or “net zero”, both of which were more fashionable terms at the time.

The Independent UK

Coco Gauff’s support team accused of ‘mind games’ by Belinda Bencic

Gauff alleged Bencic told her support camp to ‘shut up’ during a tense clash in Beijing.

The Guardian - UK

‘She didn’t realise how dangerous it was’: London-bound student held in China over Tibet support

Zhang Yadi was due to begin a degree in the UK but the activist vanished on holiday amid tensions over Dalai Lama

International Business Times

India Plans Mega-dam To Counter China Water Fears

On a football field ringed by misty mountains, the air rang with fiery speeches as tribesmen protested a planned mega-dam -- India's latest move in its contest with China over Himalayan water.

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The Independent UK

In UN speech, Beijing makes clear its intent to remold global norms, seizing on Trump's retreat

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has made a strong case for China's role in global governance at the United Nations General Assembly

Benzinga

Alibaba's $53 Billion AI Push Is The Threat Nvidia Can't Ignore

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd‘s (NYSE: BABA) (NYSE: BABAF) stealth AI expansion may be Wall Street's blind spot—but it's Nvidia Corp's (NASDAQ: NVDA) margin moat that's directly in the crosshairs. CEO Eddie Wu has pledged to surpass the company's $53 billion AI investment as demand for compute skyrockets, setting up a…

The Guardian - UK

Raducanu squanders match points and crumbles against Pegula at China Open

Emma Raducanu failed to convert three match points before losing 3-6, 7-6 (9), 6-0 to world No 7 Jessica Pegula

International Business Times UK

'Could Be Devastating': US Soybean Farmers Warn of Bankruptcies Amid Trade Shift

US soybean farmers face crisis as China halts purchases and turns to Brazil. Rising costs and uncertain aid leave Midwest growers fearing collapse.

International Business Times UK

Deal or No Deal? Trump Signs TikTok Order While China Stays Silent

Donald Trump has signed an executive order approving a deal to keep TikTok alive in the U.S., but Beijing's silence leaves the app's future in doubt. Here's what we know so far.

International Business Times UK

From Oracle to Paramount to TikTok: How Larry and David Ellison Are Building a New US Media Dynasty

Larry and David Ellison lead Paramount Skydance, reshaping the US media landscape through tech integration, major acquisitions, and political scrutiny.

AAP

Aussie ace bows out after some fine China efforts

Australian rising tennis star Priscilla Hon pushed a former Olympic singles champion to the limit before bowing out in three sets at the China Open in Beijing.

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