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Social media campaign depicts fictional scenes of officials becoming disillusioned with ruling Chinese Communist Party.

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In interview, Taiwan’s minister of mainland affairs says Chinese President Xi is stoking ‘fanatic nationalism’.

US ports are now starting to see scheduled shipments from China decline as the result of Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs on Chinese goods. The port of Los Angeles, the biggest port for Chinese goods in the US, is predicting scheduled shipments in early May to be about a third lower…

India likely to send defence minister to attend Red Square parade, say reports

Chinese President Xi Jinping described the blaze as ‘a deeply sobering lesson’ for the country

Index of activity drops to lowest reading since December 2023 as a result of ‘sharp changes’ in international trading

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Vietnam is set to hold its biggest celebration of the fall of Saigon on its 50th anniversary Wednesday, including Chinese troops for the first time after Xi Jinping visited to portray Beijing as a more reliable partner than Washington.

Trump has claimed to have spoken with the Chinese leader in recent weeks. The Chinese government says it hasn’t happened

The second Trump administration has announced various anti-climate policies under its “America first” strategy. Leaving the Paris agreement, kicking off a trade war, shutting down USAid and drilling for more oil and gas will not only undermine the US’s international reputation but will undermine the global effort to combat climate…