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US-China talks in Geneva, why Indonesians are ‘flourishing’: 5 weekend reads
From China and the US’ trade talks in Geneva to why Indonesians are ‘flourishing’, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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US-China trade war
US-China agree to ‘trade consultation mechanism’, conduct further talks: He Lifeng
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Brazil’s Lula arrives in China as Beijing decries ‘bullying’ of Latin America
11 May 2025 - 8:27PM
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China-Africa relations
More Chinese energy investments in Africa are going to renewables, report finds
Solar and wind power make up 59 per cent of China’s energy projects on continent and it’s a key market for the technology, think tank says.
11 May 2025 - 2:00PM
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African economies are a growing destination for Chinese wind and solar power technology, according to the ODI Global report. Photo: Xinhua
China-Africa relations
China hosts delegation of 100 African military officers to strengthen ties
Young and mid-career African officers from 40 countries will be trained in PLA basics, China’s military system and technology models.
10 May 2025 - 10:19PM
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China-India relations
China’s call for peace comes hours before India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire
Beijing expresses ‘deep concern’ over escalation, with Donald Trump posting hours later about ‘full and immediate ceasefire’ mediated by US.
10 May 2025 - 10:25PM
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China-EU relations
China is the ‘elephant in the room’ as EU scrutinises US trade deal with Britain
European officials are studying the agreement for signs of how Trump might cajole them into adopting tougher policies on China.
10 May 2025 - 7:43PM
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European sources say the US trade deal with Britain shows that US President Donald Trump wants to ensure American allies will cut China out of important supply chains. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations
Why EU-China stability is key in a world order ‘under constant attack’
Former top European official Charles Michel says there is room for Brussels to work with Beijing in various areas.
10 May 2025 - 5:44PM
US-China trade war
Trump calls day one of crunch talks in Geneva ‘a very good meeting’
Analysts predict a wide range of outcomes for the first round of US-China dialogue, from a ‘soft deal’ to a mutually acrimonious departure.
11 May 2025 - 8:04AM
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US-China relations
Yalta 2.0? Why Trump, Xi and Putin didn’t meet to carve up the world
The US president’s tariff war and his Ukraine policy are advancing China’s and Russia’s visions of a multipolar international order.
10 May 2025 - 6:00AM
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US-China trade war
US-China trade talks in Switzerland unlikely to yield breakthrough: analysts
Instead, top officials are expected to focus on frameworks, minutiae and setting boundaries with an agreement merely to meet again.
10 May 2025 - 4:50AM
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent awaits a meeting between Switzerland and the United States in Geneva, Switzerland, on Friday. Photo: Handout via Reuters
China-Russia relations
United in Moscow, China and Russia spurn talk of a Trump ‘reverse Nixon’
The presidents of the two countries take aim at the US and its allies, accusing them of undermining peace and stability.
9 May 2025 - 11:00PM
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US-China trade war
Trump says 80% tariff on China imports ‘seems right’ ahead of high-level talks
Decision is ‘up to’ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, American president adds, without elaborating.
9 May 2025 - 11:22PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese EV brands are coming for Hyundai, Kia on their home turf
Success in the Hyundai-dominated country could burnish the image of Chinese-made EVs globally, analysts say.
9 May 2025 - 8:37PM
China-EU relations
In Europe, Xi Jinping’s Russia trip casts a shadow over China’s charm offensive
China celebrates 50 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union as the Chinese leader attends Vladimir Putin’s military parade.
9 May 2025 - 5:55PM
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China’s President Xi Jinping arrives for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on May 8. Russia marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II over Nazi Germany and its allies on May 9. Photo: EPA-EFE
China-Russia relations
Why some Chinese academics say it’s time to rethink WWII history
The ‘Western-centric’ view of events plays down the role of Chinese forces in defeating fascism, one observer says.
9 May 2025 - 11:34AM
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US-China relations
China and Russia accuse US of raising nuclear war risk, vow to respond jointly
Statement decries US initiatives including expansion of security alliances, development of ‘Golden Dome’ and sharing of nuclear technology.
9 May 2025 - 6:40AM
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China's military weapons
India says it targeted Pakistan’s radar amid speculation it was made in China
Islamabad described as having tried to ‘engage a number of military targets’ in India and getting ‘neutralised’ by New Delhi.
9 May 2025 - 6:50AM
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A house bears a gaping hole in its rooftop in Pakistan’s financial capital and largest city Karachi on Thursday, suspected to have been damaged in an Indian drone attack. Photo: AP
US-China relations
How will China remember US scholar Joseph Nye, the father of ‘soft power’?
Observers say that while Nye’s ideas were widely praised in China, his attitude towards Beijing was not as friendly as believed.
8 May 2025 - 9:03PM
China-Russia relations
China and Russia v the West in the geostrategic battle for WWII history
A series of military parades will take place around the globe, with each country sending a different message about the international order.
8 May 2025 - 8:20PM
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China-India relations
China ‘will back’ Pakistan, ‘expects’ US to support India amid rising tensions
While the two powers are unlikely to get directly involved, each one has deepening ties on either side of the conflict.
8 May 2025 - 5:59PM
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US-China trade war
China’s top negotiator strikes bullish tone on economy ahead of US trade talks
Vice-Premier He Lifeng said China’s economy was ‘off to a good start’ this year as he prepared for a highly anticipated meeting with US officials.
8 May 2025 - 12:24PM
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Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead the Chinese delegation set to meet with US officials to discuss a trade deal in Switzerland this weekend. Photo: Reuters
China-Russia relations
China, Russia have ‘special responsibility’ to stand up to power politics: Xi
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin meet in Moscow for their first face-to-face talks this year.
8 May 2025 - 9:50PM
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China-India relations
Why India’s strikes on Pakistan challenge China’s peacemaker role
Analysts say Beijing isn’t likely to take the lead on negotiations between the neighbours given its ‘very good relations’ with Islamabad.
8 May 2025 - 9:52AM
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China-Russia relations
Xi Jinping’s Russia visit to strengthen bonds, test Europe relations
Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.
7 May 2025 - 10:08PM
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Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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