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WorldChina to unveil new military hardware at major parade next monthPresident Xi and Vladimir Putin will inspect troops in Tiananmen Square.20 Aug 05:04 AM
WorldWorld's first humanoid robot games kick off in BeijingChina supports robotics heavily, aiming to lead the industry globally.15 Aug 07:19 AM
WorldUS delays higher tariffs on China, extending truce by 90 daysTrump delays higher tariffs on Chinese goods until November 10.11 Aug 09:24 PM
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World'No guarantee': Top graduates confront bleak job prospects in ChinaYouth unemployment in China for ages 16-24 was 21.3% in June 2023.14 Jul 01:21 AM
WorldTrump says wealthy buyers lined up for TikTok amid US-China tensionsThe US President said approval by Xi Jinping is likely needed for the sale to proceed.29 Jun 08:28 PM
WorldTrump halts trade talks with Canada over digital services taxTrump called Canada 'very difficult' to trade with on Truth Social.27 Jun 09:03 PM
WorldFlooding in China displaces 80,000 as extreme weather worsensHeavy rain submerged a football field under three metres of water.25 Jun 05:39 AM
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Politics‘Ups and downs’: Xi Jinping's assessment of China-NZ relationship in Luxon meetingThe Prime Minister has met the Chinese leader in Beijing. 20 Jun 03:03 AM
World'We feel positive': US-China trade officials optimistic after talksNegotiations focused on rare earth minerals and easing export restrictions.11 Jun 03:25 AM
World'Hiccups' won't halt trade talks: Trump's tariff strategy persistsThe Court of International Trade ruled the President overstepped his tariff authority.29 May 09:46 PM
WorldCourt blocks Trump's tariffs, White House vows to appealThe court blocked most of the President's tariffs, citing overstepped authority.29 May 06:34 PM
World'Very strong' trade deal: US and China cut tariffs in major shiftThe US and China cut tariffs for 90 days, easing a tense trade war.14 May 06:41 PM
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WorldWatch: Robots race humans in world's first half-marathonEnthusiastic onlookers cheered, saying 'it was quite a breathtaking experience'.19 Apr 10:41 PM
BusinessChina orders airlines not to take any more Boeing deliveriesTrump accuses Beijing of reneging on a deal with US aviation giant.15 Apr 07:29 PM