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Son of jailed Chinese journalist urges his release

Dong Yuyu, known for advocating political reform and democracy, was sentenced in November 2023, with prosecutors citing eight meetings with Japanese diplomats as evidence of participation in espionage.

Australia

Chinese warship drill prompts flight diversions over Tasman Sea

Beijing had given notice that the warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise on Friday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

China

China starts repatriating citizens freed from scam centres in Myanmar

Around 7,000 rescued workers are waiting to be moved across the border to Thailand, says Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

China

US accuses China of 'dangerous' helicopter moves near disputed island

The Philippines said China's crew flew within 3 metres of its plane in the airspace above Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday.

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Culture news

Is the Great Wall of China 300 years older than previously thought?

A newly uncovered section of the Great Wall of China in the late Western Zhou Dynasty, dating back nearly 3,000 years, suggests the structure's origins are three centuries older than previously thought.

China

China accuses US of backpedalling on Taiwan independence

Beijing's anger was prompted by the removal last week of a key phrase in a US government fact sheet.

Australia

Australia accuses Chinese fighter jet of 'unsafe' manoeuvre

Flares released by a Chinese pilot came within 30 metres of an Australian P-8 surveillance plane, according to the Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Economy

Global electric vehicle sales for January reveal US-driven spurt

Strong performance in the US as well as Europe contributed to robust worldwide electric vehicle sales in January but China saw softer growth.

Business

Blow for Europe as Chinese EV makers fan competition with new deals

A number of Chinese electric vehicle companies have announced a range of promotions over the Lunar New Year holidays, such as better financing deals, in an effort to boost flagging sales.

Europe News

'Perfect storm' of crises threatening EU's security, economic model

The multipolarisation of the international order is challenging the EU's liberal vision with Donald Trump's return to the White House likely to accelerate the trend, a key report found.

China

Rescuers hunt for 28 missing people after landslide in southwest China

Emergency teams in China's southwestern Sichuan province searched frantically on Sunday for 28 people missing after heavy rain triggered a landslide.

Business

Toyota revs up EV and battery push in China and US, as profits surge

Toyota's push also comes as worries grow around Asia about a potential trade war brewing after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliated with tariffs to take effect next week.

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China celebrates Spring Festival with light shows

To celebrate Spring Festival, drone light shows lit up the skies over several Chinese cities, combining culture and technology.

China

China counters Trump with limited tariffs on imports and Google probe

China has said it is imposing tariffs on a number of US products, while an antitrust investigation into Google was also announced.

Tech News

Which countries have restricted DeepSeek and why?

DeepSeek has become one of the most downloaded apps worldwide, but some governments have security concerns.

Economy

China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs after Trump move

US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico and China is hotting up over the production and importation of the opiate fentanyl, along with trade surpluses and illegal border crossings by migrants from across the globe. China is angry.

USA

Trump's new tariffs spark trade war with Canada and Mexico

President Trump declared an economic emergency so that he could place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.

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Brussels, my love? Deregulation - the new buzz word in Brussels

In this edition, we digest the major announcement from the Commission this week to scale back on red tape and environmental legislation and we take the temperature of the European economy

Tech News

Why DeepSeek's 'major security and safety gaps' are causing concern

A new study looking into DeepSeek-R1’s safety found that it could explain in detail the biochemical interactions of mustard gas with DNA.

Europe News

EU initiates 'strategic dialogue' with troubled European car industry

EU car industry faces high energy costs, EV transition, job losses, and US tariff threats. European Commission seeks solutions to boost innovation amid fierce competition from cheaper Asian manufacturers.