China’s Manus AI case sets red lines to bar ‘Singapore washing’

Beijing sought to clarify its decision to block Meta’s proposed acquisition of Manus, a Chinese agentic artificial intelligence startup

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Trump and Xi agree on something for once, and it's that they're really, really important to each other

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How Xi Jinping is rewriting the rules of global power

There is an old Chinese proverb that says the skilled hunter does not chase the rabbit — he positions himself where the rabbit must eventually run. Xi

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A $14 billion U.S. arms deal for Taiwan faces uncertainty under Trump, sparking concerns the deal could be sacrificed in U.S.-China negotiations.

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China defends firms as US sanctions Hengli over Iran oil

China has vowed to safeguard domestic enterprises after the United States imposed sanctions on a Dalian-based oil refiner

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Pakistan hopes improved US-China relations will spare it from choosing between its two most important geopolitical partners.

https://worldbriefly.news/pakistan-is-playing-4d-chess-while-trump-and-xi-argue-over-who-pays-for-dinner

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Trump-Xi summit: Cautious progress on trade, ties and some ‘win-wins’

On the issue of contested island, both US and China appear happy to keep with the status quo. Meanwhile, the presence of US Defense chief hints at Washington’s desire for a military ‘hotline.’

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