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The spiritual economy: young Chinese turn to fortune tellers as anxiety about the future rises

The Guardian - UK

Photos: Humanoid robots in Beijing play a football match as China steps up AI plans

The players, which operate autonomously, are one result of China’s efforts to develop AI-powered humanoid robots.

Euronews

China Says Aircraft Carriers Conduct Combat Training In Pacific

Two Chinese aircraft carrier groups conducted combat drills in the western Pacific Ocean, Beijing said Monday, as its honing of its military capacity unsettles some regional neighbours.

International Business Times

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Leading Hong Kong pro-democracy party disbands: ‘We will not be the last to fall’

The leader of the League of Social Democrats party says the principle of ‘one country, two systems’ has already collapsed

The Independent UK

Watch: Humanoid robots stumble through AI-powered football match in Beijing

In Beijing, humanoid robots competed in a 3-on-3 football match, stumbling and needing stretchers, offering a glimpse into the future of AI robotics.

Euronews

China's Top Diplomat Visits Europe Pitching Closer Ties In 'Volatile' World

China's top diplomat heads to Europe on Monday for a visit which Beijing said will highlight ties as an "anchor of stability" in a world in turmoil.

International Business Times

Hong Kong Opposition Party Disbands Citing 'Immense' Pressure

One of Hong Kong's last remaining opposition parties has officially disbanded, its leader announced Sunday, citing "immense political pressure" as Beijing presses on with its years-long crackdown on dissent.

International Business Times

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The last Hong Kong pro-democracy party holding street protests disbands

Hong Kong's pro-democracy League of Social Democrats has disbanded under intense political pressure

The Independent UK

Taiwan VP says won’t be intimidated after Czech officials claim Chinese diplomats planned car crash

Beijing denies wrongdoing by its diplomats and accuses Czech Republic of interfering in its internal affairs by allowing Hsiao Bi Khim’s visit

The Independent UK

Taiwan VP Says Not Intimidated After Alleged China Plot

Taiwan's vice president said she would not be intimidated by Beijing after the government accused Chinese embassy staff of planning to ram her car during an official visit to Europe.

International Business Times

China's humanoid robots generate more soccer excitement than their human counterparts

Humanoid robots have captivated fans in Beijing with a fully autonomous soccer match powered by artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

Deal with Beijing will speed China's export of minerals to the U.S., treasury secretary says

Washington and Beijing have signed a trade agreement that will make it easier for American firms to obtain magnets and rare earth minerals from China that are critical to manufacturing and microchip production

The Independent UK

One Of Hong Kong's Last Opposition Parties Says It Will Disband

Hong Kong's League of Social Democrats, one of the city's last remaining opposition parties after a five-year political crackdown by Beijing, said Friday that it will disband.

International Business Times

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 turns heads with new pendant design and pro-level features

It’s stylish, it’s smart, it’s under £40, and it just became Xiaomi’s first global launch from its big Beijing showcase

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International Business Times

China's Top Diplomat To Visit EU, Germany, France Next Week

China's top diplomat Wang Yi will head to Europe next week for talks with counterparts from the European Union, Germany and France, Beijing said on Friday as it seeks to shore up fraught ties with the bloc.

Euronews

Beijing confirms that it has signed a trade agreement with the US

China said on Friday that it had further confirmed details of a trade framework, including the export of rare earths.

International Business Times

China Confirms Trade Deal Framework Reached With United States

China confirmed on Friday details on the framework of a trade deal with the United States, saying Washington would lift "restrictive measures" while Beijing would "review and approve" items under export controls.

International Business Times

Vehicle Hits Pedestrians Near Primary School In Beijing

A vehicle crashed into pedestrians in an "accident" near a primary school in Beijing on Thursday, with footage shared online showing young people lying seriously injured in the street.

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The Independent UK

India rejects signing Shanghai Cooperation Organization statement seen as pro-Pakistan

Beijing's bid for enhanced regional leadership suffered a setback when India rejected signing a joint statement put before members of the China-backed Shanghai Cooperation Organization

The Independent UK

China to tighten controls on fentanyl-linked chemicals as US steps up pressure

Beijing says decision taken independently but Washington sees it as step towards resolving a long-running dispute

Al Jazeera

Israel-Iran conflict exposed China’s ‘limited leverage’, say analysts

China called for a ceasefire. But despite its recent history of mediation in the region, its role was limited this time.

Tom’s Hardware

China vows to retaliate against Taiwan for blacklisting Huawei, SMIC from chip tech — "Such despicable acts are utterly contemptible" says China spokesperson

Taiwan's blacklisting of 601 Chinese firms, including Huawei and SMIC, over national security concerns have provoked fierce condemnation from Beijing, which threatened retaliatory measures.

The Independent UK

Xi Jinping to skip Brics summit in Brazil after India’s Modi offered state dinner

Chinese president has never missed a Brics summit before

Fortune

Trump says China 'can now continue to purchase oil from Iran'—but he hopes Beijing will buy U.S. crude instead

China currently buys around 90% of Iran’s oil exports.

International Business Times

China's Premier Warns Global Trade Tensions 'Intensifying'

Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Wednesday that global trade tensions were "intensifying" as he addressed the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum.

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