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China only produces 1% of critical litho chipmaking tools, exposing it to harsh US sanctions — investment in domestic toolmakers looks to reverse the trend

Only 20% of China's chipmaking tools are domestically made, putting the country at the mercy of external forces.

Tom’s Hardware

For China’s booming EV industry, US and EU markets a tough nut to crack

Chinese EVs are facing a slew of tariffs in Western markets as policymakers fear local brands cannot compete on price.

Al Jazeera

G7 Summit Turns To Simmering Tensions With China

G7 leaders turn their attention to China on Friday on the second day of an Italy summit, with a focus on how to protect their industries while avoiding an outright trade war with Beijing.

International Business Times

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Philippines increases South China Sea patrols as Beijing set to roll out new trespass laws

Manila has previously described new regulations, which allow Chinese coast guard to detain foreigners, as ‘an escalation of the situation’

The Guardian - AU

PM warned not to pander to China as premier visits

Australian concerns must be kept front of mind, the federal opposition says, as the prime minister prepares to welcome China's second-in-command.

AAP

Why Are Chinese Electric Cars In EU Crosshairs?

The European Union said this week it would slap additional tariffs of up to 38 percent on Chinese electric cars from next month after an anti-subsidy probe.

International Business Times

Bangkok to Beijing train trial run starts

Train travel between Bangkok and Beijing is inching closer as Thailand prepares to expand its rail network.

Bangkok Post

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China’s maritime militia: the shadowy armada whose existence Beijing rarely acknowledges

They look like simple fishing boats but are capable of swarming in huge numbers to help Beijing stake its territorial claims in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU

Chinese Premier Li Starts New Zealand, Australia Visits

Chinese Premier Li Qiang touted trade and "friendship" as he started a tour of New Zealand and Australia on Thursday, a rare visit that comes as both hosts grapple with Beijing's influence in the Pacific.

International Business Times

China's Premier Li is visiting New Zealand, where security fears vie with trade hopes on the agenda

China's Premier Li Qiang has arrived in New Zealand at the start of a weeklong tour that also includes Australia and Malaysia

The Independent UK

Europe wants affordable electric vehicles from China. But not at the cost of its own auto industry

The European Union is moving to hike tariffs on electric vehicles made in China

The Independent UK

EU threatens tariff hike of up to 38% on Chinese electric vehicles

The spat over EVs is part of a wider trade dispute over Chinese state support for green technologies.

Al Jazeera

EU To Slap Extra Tariffs Of Up To 38% On Chinese Electric Cars

The European Union threatened on Wednesday to hit Chinese electric car imports with additional tariffs of up to 38 percent from next month following an anti-subsidy probe, a move that risks triggering a trade war.

International Business Times

The European Union threatens to hike tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, escalating trade spat

The European Union has threatened to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, escalating a trade dispute over Beijing’s subsidies for the exports that Brussels worries is hurting domestic automakers

The Independent UK

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Space

Chinese moon researchers gearing up for June 25 arrival of far side samples

More than 200 Chinese scientists gathered in Beijing recently for a seminar about the geology of the Chang'e 6 mission's landing area. Samples from the site are scheduled to arrive on Earth on June 25.

The Conversation

Spies are not who you think they are

The world is seeing a resurgence in the use of espionage as nations try to get inside information on each other. Beijing accused the United Kingdom of recruiting spies in China, just after British authorities charged two men with violating the Official Secrets Act on behalf of Beijing.

Dynamite News

Priority areas for Jaishankar in Modi 3.0 government: Border stability with China, cross-border terror solution with Pakistan

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday outlined distinct approaches to handling relations with China and Pakistan, asserting that India's foreign policy under the third term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will focus on finding solutions to "border issues" with Beijing and the "years-old cross-border terrorism" with Islamabad. Read further…

Al Jazeera

Hong Kong hits back as UK judge says rule of law ‘profoundly compromised’

Hong Kong chief executive defends territory’s judiciary amid concerns about impact of security and sedition laws.

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Al Jazeera

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough.

The Guardian - UK

EU expected to impose import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Experts believe Beijing will retaliate with measures that could hit European exports from cheese to cognac

The Independent UK

China says it is willing to upgrade economic corridor with Pakistan and deepen ties with Brazil

China's leader Xi Jinping has told the visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that Beijing is willing to work with Islamabad to build an upgraded version of an economic corridor linking their two countries

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Sweden Defense Chief Expresses Concern Over South China Sea

Sweden expresses concern over Beijing's dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea, emphasizing security threats and the need for investments in security a...

The Independent UK

Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security

Sweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the disputed South China Sea, saying such actions threaten local and global security, undermine regional stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.”

International Business Times

Millions Of Chinese Students Start Exams In Biggest 'Gaokao' Ever

Mothers in crimson dresses and fathers clutching umbrellas huddled together in drizzly Beijing after sending their children into an exam hall on Friday, the first day of China's biggest ever "gaokao" tests that will shape the futures of millions of high school kids.

International Business Times

China Sees Commercial Sector As Next Frontier In US Space Race

A world-first launch from the far side of the Moon this week showcased China's progress in space, and Beijing now wants its commercial sector to catch up to rivals such as Elon Musk's SpaceX. Chinese companies lag far behind American frontrunners led by SpaceX, which plans to launch Starship, a…

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