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Carney Says Canada Has ‘No Intention’ of Pursuing a Free Trade Agreement With China
His comments come in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying Canadian goods would be subject to 100 percent tariffs if Canada ’makes a deal with China.’
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Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key for Beijing to exert influence in the Middle East and for China to circumvent U.S. sanctions and counter the dollar system, experts say.
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New Chinese Embassy in UK Risks Becoming Espionage Hub for Europe: Analysts
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the move as a pragmatic and sensible diplomatic step.
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As Trump Rules Out Using Force in Greenland, Analysts Weigh Other Options
The United States will explore various possibilities through negotiation, purchase, or even a referendum, one expert said.
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Record Iron Ore Production Fails to Impress Fortescue Investors as Miner Ups China Investment
Higher-than-expected production costs mean market reaction to a second-quarter production record was not just muted, but share prices actually slid.
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Czech Police Detain Individual on Suspicion of Spying for China
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said the implications of the espionage case could be ‘far more serious’ than summoning an ambassador.
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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Chinese Restaurant in Afghanistan
The ISIS Afghanistan branch cited the Chinese regime’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang as the reason.
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House Speaker Johnson Warns of Chinese, Russian Security Threats in UK Parliament Address
Johnson said that the West faces ‘increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage’ from hostile powers.
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Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
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Beijing Exploits Economic Pact to Penetrate Ottawa, Split US–Canada, Analysts Say
Trade deal benefits remain politically contingent and could vanish instantly if diplomatic tensions resurface, experts warn.
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Russia Says It Could Resume Power Supplies to China Depending on Terms Agreed
The timing of the suspension of power supply is a bit unusual, reflecting the current complex dynamics of international politics, analysts said.
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Falun Gong Practitioner Spat at in Australia Amid CCP Hate Campaign
‘I feel a deep sadness for people who have been misled by lies and deceit,’ said Falun Gong practitioner Maryann Leatham.
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Chinese Regime Quietly Raises Internal Alert Over Iran, Source Reveals
Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.
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Canada Slashes Tariffs on Chinese EVs in Break With US
Prime Minister Carney announced the measure after a trip to China.
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As Iran Protests Grow, US Works to Isolate Regime and Pressure China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
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Crane Falls on Train in Thailand During China-Backed Railway Project, Killing at Least 32
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in Thailand.
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Carney Says Canada Has ‘No Intention’ of Pursuing a Free Trade Agreement With China
His comments come in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying Canadian goods would be subject to 100 percent tariffs if Canada ’makes a deal with China.’
|
Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key for Beijing to exert influence in the Middle East and for China to circumvent U.S. sanctions and counter the dollar system, experts say.
|
New Chinese Embassy in UK Risks Becoming Espionage Hub for Europe: Analysts
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended the move as a pragmatic and sensible diplomatic step.
|
As Trump Rules Out Using Force in Greenland, Analysts Weigh Other Options
The United States will explore various possibilities through negotiation, purchase, or even a referendum, one expert said.
|
Record Iron Ore Production Fails to Impress Fortescue Investors as Miner Ups China Investment
Higher-than-expected production costs mean market reaction to a second-quarter production record was not just muted, but share prices actually slid.
|
Czech Police Detain Individual on Suspicion of Spying for China
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis said the implications of the espionage case could be ‘far more serious’ than summoning an ambassador.
|
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Chinese Restaurant in Afghanistan
The ISIS Afghanistan branch cited the Chinese regime’s treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang as the reason.
|
House Speaker Johnson Warns of Chinese, Russian Security Threats in UK Parliament Address
Johnson said that the West faces ‘increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage’ from hostile powers.
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Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
|
Beijing Exploits Economic Pact to Penetrate Ottawa, Split US–Canada, Analysts Say
Trade deal benefits remain politically contingent and could vanish instantly if diplomatic tensions resurface, experts warn.
|
Russia Says It Could Resume Power Supplies to China Depending on Terms Agreed
The timing of the suspension of power supply is a bit unusual, reflecting the current complex dynamics of international politics, analysts said.
|
Falun Gong Practitioner Spat at in Australia Amid CCP Hate Campaign
‘I feel a deep sadness for people who have been misled by lies and deceit,’ said Falun Gong practitioner Maryann Leatham.
|
Chinese Regime Quietly Raises Internal Alert Over Iran, Source Reveals
Sources say Beijing has stepped up internal security planning and evacuation contingencies as tensions rise in Iran, even as it plays down risks publicly.
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Canada Slashes Tariffs on Chinese EVs in Break With US
Prime Minister Carney announced the measure after a trip to China.
|
As Iran Protests Grow, US Works to Isolate Regime and Pressure China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
|
Crane Falls on Train in Thailand During China-Backed Railway Project, Killing at Least 32
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in Thailand.
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