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AS IRAN TALKS GO NOWHERE, WILL DONALD TRUMP STILL GO TO BEIJING?

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✍️ US-Iran peace talks are casting doubt on Donald Trump's planned visit to Beijing, as the war raises diplomatic stakes.

👉 US-Iran peace talks are on hold 👉 Doubts cast on Donald Trump's planned visit to Beijing 👉 War between US and Iran raises diplomatic stakes 👉 US president prolongs fragile truce with Iran

-- #DonaldTrump #J.D.Vance #Beijing #Pakistan #Iran #US #world

BMW'S NEW I7 XDRIVE EVS WILL OFFER LONGER RANGE AND FASTER CHARGING

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✍️ BMW has announced its 2027 7-series lineup, featuring a range of models including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and internal combustion engine options.

👉 Two i7 electric sedans with ranges up to 350 miles and charging times as low as 28 minutes 👉 Plug-in hybrid and internal combustion engine options available 👉 All models feature BMW's Neue Klasse technology and all-new design language 👉 Electric models offer reduced sound levels, instantaneous power delivery, and luxurious ambience 👉 New 'Individual Dual-Finish' paint option and 'Ceremonial Light Carpet' feature

-- #Beijing #NewYorkCity #Dingolfing #technology

BMW’S FLAGSHIP 7 SERIES GETS ITS ‘NEUE KLASSE’ UPGRADE

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✍️ BMW has unveiled its new 7 Series electric vehicle on the Neue Klasse platform, featuring advanced power and technology.

👉 New 7 Series unveiled on the Neue Klasse platform 👉 Advanced power and technology features 👉 Styling choices may be polarizing 👉 Priced at $100,000-plus

-- #NewYorkCity #Beijing #technology

HOW CHINA’S PATIENT DIPLOMACY CAN HELP SECURE PEACE IN IRAN

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✍️ Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss the Iran crisis and a comprehensive security architecture for the Middle East.

👉 Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing 👉 Discussions focused on a comprehensive and sustainable security architecture for the Middle East 👉 Xi Jinping reiterated China's support for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran crisis

-- #SheikhKhaledbinMohamedbinZayedAlNahyan #PedroSanchez #XiJinping #MohammedbinSalman #Beijing #AbuDhabi #SaudiArabia #world

DOES WILLIAM LAI’S CANCELLED ESWATINI TRIP SHOW BEIJING’S REACH IN AFRICA?

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✍️ Beijing praises African countries for denying overflight clearance to Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te, cancelling his trip to eSwatini.

👉 African countries denied overflight clearance to Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te 👉 Lai's trip to eSwatini was cancelled a day before his scheduled departure 👉 eSwatini is the only African country that maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan

-- #WilliamLaiChing-te #KingMswati #Beijing #eSwatini #world

TAIWAN PRESIDENT CANCELS TRIP AFTER AFRICAN COUNTRIES REVOKE FLIGHT PERMITS

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✍️ Taiwan accuses Beijing of pressuring African countries to close their airspace.

👉 Taiwan accuses Beijing of pressuring African countries to close their airspace 👉 Move seen as a bid to isolate Taiwan and limit its international presence

-- #Taiwan #Beijing #Africa #world

51TALK SUPPORTS THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION'S DIRECTION IN THE UAE TO SHIFT TOWARDS TEACHING SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN ENGLISH

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✍️ The UAE Ministry of Education has announced plans to introduce English as a medium of instruction for science and math subjects from grade 9 onwards, starting from the 2026-2027 academic year. To support this transition, 51Talk is adapting its programs to help students adjust to the new academic direction.

👉 UAE Ministry of Education plans to introduce English as a medium of instruction for science and math subjects from grade 9 onwards 👉 51Talk adapts its programs to support students in adjusting to the new academic direction 👉 Early preparation from grades 5 to 8 is crucial to avoid difficulties in absorbing complex scientific content in a new language 👉 51Talk enrolls over 4,000 students in the UAE, aged 4 to 14, in its platform

-- #UAE #AbuDhabi #Brazil #Beijing #education

CHINA AND PHILIPPINES TAKING ‘BABY STEPS’ TOWARDS BETTER RELATIONS: MANILA’S AMBASSADOR

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✍️ The Philippines is taking a gradual approach to establishing stable relations with China, focusing on small steps before tackling more contentious issues.

👉 The Philippines is taking a gradual approach to establishing relations with China 👉 The goal is to build a stable, predictable, and non-subjective relationship 👉 The approach involves taking small steps towards a new equilibrium 👉 The South China Sea dispute is a more complex issue that will be addressed later

-- #JaimeFlorCruz #China #Beijing #Philippines #SouthChinaSea #world

TAIWANESE LEADER LAI POSTPONES AFRICA TRIP AFTER 3 NATIONS REVOKE OVERFLIGHT PERMISSION

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✍️ Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te was forced to postpone a visit to eSwatini after three countries refused to allow his aircraft to fly over their territory, allegedly due to pressure from Beijing.

👉 Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te was forced to postpone a visit to eSwatini 👉 Three countries refused to allow his aircraft to fly over their territory 👉 This is the first time any Taiwanese leader has had to delay an overseas visit at the last minute 👉 Taipei blames the move on pressure from Beijing

-- #WilliamLaiChing-te #Taiwan #eSwatini #Beijing #politics

ECONOMIST JUSTIN LIN URGES WEST TO ADOPT ‘EASTERN WISDOM’ AS CHINA MOVES UP VALUE CHAIN

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✍️ A former World Bank chief economist argues that the West's narrative of Chinese overcapacity is a double standard and that advanced economies should adopt "Eastern wisdom" instead of protectionism.

👉 The West's narrative of Chinese overcapacity is a double standard 👉 China's auto-export surge is not a sign of industrial imbalance 👉 Advanced economies should adopt "Eastern wisdom" instead of protectionism

-- #JustinLinYifu #HongKong #Beijing #Germany #politics

THE MORNING AFTER: THE NEXT CEO OF APPLE WILL BE HARDWARE EXEC JOHN TERNUS

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✍️ Apple's CEO Tim Cook will step down in September and be replaced by John Ternus, the current SVP of hardware engineering.

👉 Tim Cook will step down as CEO in September 👉 John Ternus will take over as CEO 👉 Cook will become executive chairman of the Board of Directors 👉 Ternus has been with Apple since 2001 and is currently SVP of hardware engineering

-- #TimCook #JohnTernus #SteveJobs #ReidWiseman #ChristinaKoch #MatSmith #Apple #Beijing #technology

CHINA CONFRONTS MIDDLE EAST SUPPLY SHOCK, AS STATE COUNCIL MULLS ENERGY STRATEGY

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✍️ Beijing is reviewing its energy strategy to mitigate the impact of a shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, which could become a long-term economic liability.

👉 China is reviewing its energy strategy to mitigate the impact of a shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz 👉 The crisis risks becoming a long-term economic liability 👉 Energy security is considered a pillar of national stability

-- #PremierLiQiang #Beijing #StraitofHormuz #politics

CHINA BETS ON RISC-V IN GLOBAL AI RACE

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✍️ China has established a complete RISC-V ecosystem, celebrating the development of its open-source computer chips based on the RISC-V architecture.

👉 China has established a complete RISC-V ecosystem 👉 RISC-V architecture is used in China's open-source computer chips 👉 Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) researchers unveiled their latest Xiangshan processor

-- #ZhongguancunForumsciencefestival #Beijing #China #technology

ROBOT BREAKS HUMAN RECORD IN 'HALF-MARATHON'

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✍️ A Chinese robot named "Laitening" won the half-marathon race for human-like robots, beating the previous record set by Ugandan athlete Jacob Kiplimo.

👉 Laitening, a Chinese robot, won the half-marathon race for human-like robots 👉 Completed the 21.1km race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds 👉 Surpassed the previous record set by Jacob Kiplimo in March 👉 Developed by Honor Robot Technology D1

-- #JacobKiplimo #Beijing #Lisbon #technology

HUMANOID ‘LIGHTNING’ ROBOT SMASHES THE HALF-MARATHON RECORD

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✍️ An autonomous robot named 'Lightning' finished a 13-mile race in Beijing in under an hour, beating human runners and the previous robot record.

👉 The 'Lightning' robot finished the 13-mile race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. 👉 The robot beat the human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds. 👉 The robot outperformed the previous fastest robot, which took two hours and 40 minutes to complete the race. 👉 The robot was developed by Honor, a smartphone company.

-- #DuXiaodi #Beijing #technology

50 MINUTES AND 26 SECONDS: THE NEW RECORD FOR ROBOTS IN THE BEIJING HALF-MARATHON

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✍️ Robots humanoides batieron el récord mundial humano de medio maratón en Pekín, demostrando los avances tecnológicos de China en el sector.

👉 Robots humanoides batieron el récord mundial humano de medio maratón en Pekín 👉 El robot campeón completó los 21 kilómetros en 50 minutos y 26 segundos 👉 El robot fue más rápido que el primer atleta humano y el récord mundial masculino de media maratón 👉 La primera media maratón de robots se hizo en Beijing el sábado 19 de abril de 2025 👉 El sector de la robótica y la IA ha visto una gran inversión en China 👉 Los robots humanoides se han convertido en una visión habitual en China en los medios de comunicación y en los espacios públicos

-- #HanChenyu #JacobKiplimo #XieLei #Pekín #Beijing #technology

CARDINAL VIGANO JOINS PRESIDENT TRUMP AND TELLS POPE LEO “HE SHOULD GET HIS ACT TOGETHER`

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✍️ Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, former Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, releases a statement criticizing Pope Leo's remarks on President Trump, arguing that the Pope is playing politics and not speaking as a true representative of the Catholic Church.

👉 Pope Leo's comments on President Trump are part of a larger pattern of the Vatican's complicity with globalist and liberal agendas. 👉 The Pope's words are not in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church. 👉 The Vatican is complicit in promoting the globalist agenda, including the UN, World Economic Forum, and Council for Inclusive Capitalism With the Vatican. 👉 Pope Leo's silence on issues such as the Iranian regime and the role of the Catholic Church in promoting the globalist agenda is unacceptable. 👉 President Trump is correct in calling out the Pope's partisanship and lack of leadership.

-- #CarloMariaViganò #PopeLeo #PresidentTrump #HillaryClinton #JohnPodesta #DavidAxelrod #BarackObama #JorgeBergoglio #RobertPrevost #UnitedStates #VaticanCity #Washington #Beijing #Antarctica #politics

ROBOTS EXCEL IN BEIJING HALF-MARATHON, OUTPERFORMING HUMANS

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✍️ A group of Chinese-made robots participated in a half-marathon in Beijing, with one robot finishing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, outperforming many human runners.

👉 Over 100 robots participated in the half-marathon 👉 The winning robot finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds 👉 Robots outperformed many human runners 👉 Robots had to be assisted to get back up after colliding with a barrier

-- #JacobKiplimo #Beijing #Lisbon #technology

THE ROBOTS SURPASS HUMANS IN THE BEIJING HALF MARATHON

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✍️ Robots with human-like appearance have participated in a marathon in Beijing, China, and have shown significant improvements in their athletic abilities, surpassing human runners in some cases.

👉 Over 100 robots with human-like appearance participated in the marathon 👉 Robots showed significant improvements in their athletic abilities 👉 Winning robot completed the marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds 👉 Robots were developed by Chinese company Honor 👉 Robots ran in parallel with human runners, avoiding collisions

-- #JacobKiplimo #Beijing #Lisbon #technology

PEACE OUT: IS TAKAICHI PUTTING JAPAN’S PACIFIST CONSTITUTION ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK?

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✍️ Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing for the first-ever revision of Japan's post-WWII pacifist constitution, a move likely to be welcomed in Washington and condemned in Beijing.

👉 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pushing for the first-ever revision of Japan's post-WWII pacifist constitution 👉 The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a historic two-thirds majority in the National Diet's lower house 👉 The revision is likely to be welcomed in Washington and condemned in Beijing

-- #SanaeTakaichi #Washington #Beijing #Japan #world

CHINA LAUNCHES A SYNTHETIC MOON TO DETECT GREENHOUSE GASES

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✍️ China launched a high-precision satellite to monitor greenhouse gases on Friday, as part of its strategy to enhance its role in space technology and environmental monitoring.

👉 China launched a high-precision satellite to monitor greenhouse gases 👉 The satellite was carried by a Long March-4C rocket 👉 The launch is part of China's strategy to enhance its role in space technology and environmental monitoring 👉 The mission is also part of international commitments to reduce emissions and achieve sustainability goals

-- #China #JiuquanSatelliteLaunchCenter #Beijing #technology

THE OTHER PLAN FOR SUNDAY: WATCH THE BEIJING HUMANOID ROBOT MARATHON

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✍️ The second edition of the Media Maratón de Robots Humanoides will take place in Beijing's Yizhuang technological district, featuring over 300 robots from 26 brands, with a focus on autonomous navigation and artificial intelligence.

👉 Over 300 robots from 26 brands will participate in the event 👉 The competition will feature autonomous navigation and artificial intelligence 👉 The event aims to promote the development of intelligent robots and their applications in real-world scenarios 👉 The winner will receive rewards in the form of industrial orders worth over 1 million yuan

-- #Beijing #Yizhuangtechnologicaldistrict #technology

6,000 METERS UNDER THE PACIFIC, JAPAN SEEKS INDEPENDENCE FROM CHINA ON RARE EARTHS

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✍️ Tokyo has discovered an enormous underwater deposit of rare earth elements on a remote island, reducing its reliance on Beijing.

👉 Tokyo has discovered an enormous underwater deposit of rare earth elements on a remote island. 👉 The deposit is expected to reduce Japan's reliance on Beijing for crucial rare earth elements. 👉 The find has significant implications for Japan's energy and technology sectors.

-- #Tokyo #Beijing #Remoteisland #technology

CHINA IS EDGING TOWARDS THE PRECIPICE OF DIPLOMACY AS IT PREPARES FOR THE UPCOMING MEETING WITH TRUMP AND SIMULTANEOUSLY TRIES TO AVOID PROVOKING IRAN.

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✍️ China is preparing for a meeting with US President Trump next month, while also trying to avoid antagonizing Tehran.

👉 China is preparing for a meeting with US President Trump next month 👉 The meeting will focus on trade and security issues 👉 China is trying to avoid provoking Iran

-- #DonaldTrump #Beijing #Tehran #WashingtonD.C. #world

BLOOMBERG: A BUSY AND UNUSUAL WEEK OF DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITIES IN BEIJING/ THIS EVENT IS INDICATIVE OF THE STRONG INTEREST OF WORLD LEADERS IN DEVELOPING RELATIONS WITH CHINA; WHILE THE US IS EMBROILED IN A WAR WITH IRAN.

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✍️ Chinese President Xi Jinping is wrapping up an unusual and busy diplomatic week in Beijing.

-- #XiJinping #Beijing #China #politics

US’ GREER PUSHES FOR FUNDS TO ESCALATE TRUMP’S TRADE WAR WITH CHINA

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✍️ US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer seeks additional funding to support President Trump's trade wars, vowing not to be held hostage by China's retaliatory tactics ahead of a high-stakes leaders' summit.

👉 US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer seeks additional funding to support President Trump's trade wars 👉 The administration will not be held hostage by China's retaliatory tactics 👉 The request comes ahead of a high-stakes leaders' summit between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on May 14-15

-- #JamiesonGreer #DonaldTrump #XiJinping #Washington #Beijing #politics

THE WOMEN'S UNION EXPANDS ITS ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN BEIJING

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✍️ A delegation from the General Women's Union visited China to strengthen business and service trade ties and empower women.

👉 Delegation from the General Women's Union visited China 👉 Met with Chinese business and service leaders 👉 Discussed cooperation and exchange experiences 👉 Focused on developing business environments that support women's empowerment 👉 Emphasized importance of training programs for female leaders in digital economy and e-commerce sectors

-- #Beijing #China #UAE #politics

THE PRESENCE OF A REAL ACTOR AT THE 'TRENDS' CONFERENCE PROMOTING BUSINESS BETWEEN THE UAE AND CHINA

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✍️ Abu Dhabi's Trends Research and Consultancy participated in a conference in Beijing to promote economic cooperation between the UAE and China.

👉 Participation in a conference in Beijing to promote economic cooperation between the UAE and China 👉 Signing of several memorandums of understanding with Chinese institutions 👉 Development of joint research programs and scientific initiatives 👉 Expansion of cooperation in areas such as research, economy, technology, and innovation

-- #عوضمحمدالبريكي #عبدالعزيزأحمدالشحي #ليوهوا #AbuDhabi #Beijing #China #UAE #business

COOPERATION BETWEEN 'INVESTMENT' AND 'GEREI' CHINESE TO ESTABLISH A PLATFORM FOR CLEAN ENERGY AND MANUFACTURING IN THE UAE.

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✍️ The UAE and China's Jereh group signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an integrated platform for clean energy and manufacturing in the UAE.

👉 Development of small modular reactors 👉 Production of 100,000 tons of anode materials annually 👉 Recycling of lithium-ion batteries 👉 Comprehensive energy system

-- #MohammedAbdulRahmanAl-Hawi #LiWeiBin #Beijing #UAE #business

CHINA’S PBOC RAISES LEVERAGE RATIOS FOR FOREIGN LENDERS TO SUPPORT OUTBOUND INVESTMENT

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✍️ Beijing has raised the limit on banks' overseas lending, a move that will support Chinese firms in outbound investment expansions and stabilize the yuan.

👉 The overseas-loan leverage ratio for foreign banks in China and their joint ventures with Chinese lenders has been raised from 0.5 to 1.5. 👉 The move aims to support Chinese firms in outbound investment expansions and stabilize the yuan.

-- #Beijing #business

THE FLUFF STOPS HERE: BEIJING’S BATTLE AGAINST THE GREEN WALL ‘SNOWSTORM’

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✍️ Beijing residents are preparing for the annual 'snowstorm' of willow and poplar catkins, a seasonal nuisance that has become a tradition.

👉 Willow and poplar catkins are released into the wind after pollination in spring 👉 The catkins absorb bacteria, pollen, and dust from the air, triggering respiratory and skin issues 👉 The phenomenon has become a seasonal tradition in Beijing

-- #Beijing #environment

TRUMP DISMISSES CONCERN IRAN WAR WILL DERAIL CHINA TRIP: INTERVIEW

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✍️ US President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the ongoing war on Iran will affect his upcoming visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

👉 Trump dismissed concerns about the war on Iran affecting his visit to Beijing 👉 He stated that he doesn't think the war will change the dynamic of his visit to China 👉 Trump exchanged letters with Xi, asking China not to provide weapons to Iran

-- #DonaldTrump #XiJinping #MariaBartiromo #Beijing #China #Iran #politics

STRONG CHINA-RUSSIA RELATIONS ARE STABILISING FORCE IN A ‘TURBULENT’ LANDSCAPE: XI JINPING

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✍️ Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for China and Russia to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote stability in a volatile world.

👉 China and Russia to elevate their strategic partnership 👉 Deepen 'all-around cooperation' between the two nations 👉 Strengthen the authority of the United Nations

-- #XiJinping #SergeyLavrov #Beijing #MiddleEast #world

THE RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER IS READY TO COMPENSATE FOR CHINA AND OTHER COUNTRIES' ENERGY SHORTAGES.

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✍️ Russian Foreign Minister stated that Russia is ready to help China and other countries facing energy shortages due to the war in the Middle East.

👉 Russia is willing to help China and other countries facing energy shortages 👉 The shortages are caused by the war in the Middle East 👉 The exact form of assistance is not specified

-- #RussianForeignMinister #Beijing #MiddleEast #world

THE CHINESE PRESIDENT MEETS THE RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER IN BEIJING

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✍️ Chinese President Xi Jinping received Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing on Wednesday, according to China's official Xinhua News Agency.

👉 Chinese President Xi Jinping received Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing 👉 Lavrov arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day visit 👉 The meeting comes amid growing tensions between Russia and the West

-- #XiJinping #SergeiLavrov #Beijing #China #Russia #politics

IRAN ALLEGEDLY USED A CHINESE SATELLITE TO SECRETLY TARGET AMERICAN MILITARY BASES

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✍️ Beijing allegedly provided Tehran with military aid beyond what was previously known, in addition to receiving satellite images from Russia to identify American targets in the Middle East.

👉 Beijing allegedly provided Tehran with military aid during the recent war 👉 China received satellite images from Russia to identify American targets in the Middle East 👉 Growing military cooperation between China and Iran 👉 Significant implications for regional and global security

-- #Beijing #Tehran #Russia #MiddleEast #world

THE CHINESE PRESIDENT AND THE CROWN PRINCE OF ABU DHABI ARE EXPLORING WAYS TO STRENGTHEN THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES.

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✍️ Chinese President Xi Jinping received Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Beijing.

👉 Chinese President Xi Jinping received Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Beijing. 👉 The meeting was part of a series of high-level diplomatic meetings between the two countries. 👉 The two leaders discussed various topics, including trade and economic cooperation, regional security, and cultural exchange.

-- #XiJinping #SheikhKhalidbinMohamedbinZayedAlNahyan #Beijing #AbuDhabi #world

THE WORLD CANNOT RETURN TO THE LAW OF THE JUNGLE, SAYS XI ABOUT TRUMP'S WAR

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✍️ Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against the use of force in the Middle East, criticizing US President Donald Trump's actions against Iran, while also announcing a plan for peace in the region.

👉 Xi Jinping warned against the use of force in the Middle East 👉 Xi criticized Trump's actions against Iran as irresponsible and dangerous 👉 Xi announced a plan for peace in the region 👉 The plan includes four key points: coexistence, sovereignty, protection of the rule of law, and joint development 👉 The plan does not address the current issues in the conflict, such as the fate of Iran's nuclear program

-- #XiJinping #DonaldTrump #SheikhKhaledbinMohamedbinZayedal-Nahyan #Beijing #AbuDhabi #Iran #UnitedStates #MiddleEast #world

RUSSIAN CHANCELLOR DENOUNCES IN BEIJING THE 'VERY DANGEROUS GAMES' OF THE US AND ITS ALLIES IN ASIA

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✍️ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the US and its allies of playing 'very dangerous games' in Asia, sparking tensions and trying to contain the influence of Beijing and Moscow.

👉 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the US and its allies of playing 'very dangerous games' in Asia 👉 Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to coordinate international issues 👉 Tensions over Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Korean Peninsula were cited as examples of the 'dangerous games' 👉 China considers Taiwan a part of its territory and opposes US arms sales to the island

-- #SergueiLavrov #WangYi #SanaeTakaichi #Russia #China #Asia #Beijing #Taiwan #SouthChinaSea #KoreanPeninsula #Ukraine #politics

CHINA SEEKS TO ELEVATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH RUSSIA TO NEW HEIGHTS

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✍️ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for elevating comprehensive strategic cooperation with Russia to a higher level.

👉 China and Russia should elevate their comprehensive strategic cooperation to a superior level across all fields 👉 Wang Yi emphasized the importance of strengthening ties with Russia

-- #WangYi #SergeyLavrov #Beijing #Russia #China #politics

FAKE COVID-19 CERTIFICATE FOR THE 2022 WINTER OLYMPICS

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✍️ Swiss ice hockey coach Patrick Fischer has admitted to participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing without receiving a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate.

👉 Patrick Fischer, Swiss ice hockey team's coach, admitted to participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing without a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate. 👉 Fischer stated that he was in an exceptional personal situation, not wanting to receive the vaccination but also not wanting to disappoint his team. 👉 The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has announced that it will not impose any penalties on Fischer, as he has taken full responsibility for his actions and has been punished personally.

-- #PatrickFischer #UrsKessler #Beijing #Zurich #Fribourg #sports

THEY PLEDGED TO WORK ON PRESERVING MULTILATERALISM: XI AND SANCHEZ AT A MEETING IN BEIJING

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✍️ Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez have promised to strengthen ties and work on preserving multilateralism during a meeting in Beijing.

👉 Xi Jinping and Pedro Sánchez held a meeting in Beijing 👉 They emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations 👉 They committed to working together to preserve multilateralism 👉 They discussed the recent conflict in Iran and the importance of international cooperation

-- #XiJinping #PedroSánchez #Beijing #Iran #world

THE RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ARRIVES IN BEIJING FOR AN OFFICIAL VISIT

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✍️ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China for a two-day official visit, where he will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

👉 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China for a two-day official visit 👉 He will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi 👉 The visit is expected to focus on bilateral and international issues

-- #SergeiLavrov #WangYi #China #Beijing #world

THE SPECIAL ENVOY OF THE RULER OF ABU DHABI, ACCOMPANYING HIM ON A VISIT, MEETS WITH THE CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTER

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✍️ The UAE's Deputy Prime Minister, Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, met with China's State Councillor and Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and cooperation.

👉 Meeting between UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and China's State Councillor and Foreign Minister 👉 Discussion of bilateral relations and cooperation 👉 Emphasis on the importance of continuing to coordinate efforts in different fields

-- #KhaldoonKhalifaAlMubarak #WangYi #SheikhKhalidbinMohamedbinZayedAlNahyan #Beijing #AbuDhabi #politics

BRUSSELS MUST RESIST ‘PASSIVE’ ROLE IN US-CHINA TRADE WAR, EU CHAMBER URGES

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✍️ A European business association in China urges Brussels to take a proactive role in trade negotiations with the US and China, warning against becoming a passive recipient of decisions.

👉 EU Chamber of Commerce in China urges Brussels to take the lead in trade negotiations 👉 Warns against a one-size-fits-all approach to export controls 👉 Calls for Beijing to be more transparent

-- #China #Brussels #Beijing #business

SPANISH PRIME MINISTER SANCHEZ TO VISIT CHINA, EXPECTED TO MEET WITH XI JINPING

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✍️ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called on China to take a greater role in a multipolar world during a visit to the country, aimed at strengthening political and trade ties between Madrid and Beijing.

👉 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called on China to take a greater role in a multipolar world 👉 Visit aims to strengthen political and trade ties between Spain and China 👉 Cooperation between the two countries important for addressing global challenges and promoting economic growth

-- #PedroSánchez #Spain #China #Madrid #Beijing #politics

TAIWAN INDUSTRIES CHEER BEIJING’S 10-POINT PLAN TO BOOST CROSS-STRAIT TIES

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✍️ Taiwanese industry groups and businesses welcome Beijing's package of 10 measures to promote cross-strait exchanges, hoping to ease pressures on local industries.

👉 Taiwanese industry groups and businesses welcome Beijing's package of 10 measures 👉 Measures focus on promoting cross-strait exchanges across economic sectors 👉 Proposals aim to ease pressures weighing on local industries 👉 Kuomintang, Taiwan's main opposition party, appears relieved

-- #Taiwan #Beijing #politics

CHINA-UAE BUSINESS PROMOTION CONFERENCE DISCUSSES OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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✍️ The UAE and China held a conference to promote bilateral trade and investment, with a focus on exploring new opportunities for cooperation in various fields.

👉 UAE and China held a conference to promote bilateral trade and investment 👉 Conference focused on exploring new opportunities for cooperation in various fields 👉 24 new agreements and memoranda of understanding signed to promote bilateral trade and investment 👉 China is the UAE's largest trading partner globally, accounting for 11% of its non-oil trade 👉 UAE is China's largest trading partner in the Middle East and Africa, accounting for over 20% of its non-oil trade with Arab countries

-- #SheikhKhalidbinMohamedbinZayedAlNahyan #Dr.ThanibinAhmedAlZeyoudi #Beijing #AbuDhabi #business

PREMIER OF SPAIN IN BEIJING: SANCHEZ INVITES CHINA TO TAKE A GREATER ROLE IN A MULTIPOLAR WORLD

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✍️ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called on China to take a greater role in the multipolar world, during a visit to the country to strengthen political and trade ties between Madrid and Beijing.

👉 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called on China to take a greater role in the multipolar world 👉 The visit aims to strengthen political and trade ties between Madrid and Beijing 👉 Sánchez emphasized the importance of cooperation and dialogue between countries

-- #PedroSánchez #Spain #China #Madrid #Beijing #politics

CHINA DECODES THE MIDDLE EAST WAR TREND

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✍️ The article discusses the 6th strategic dialogue between Trends Research and Consultancy and Chinese experts, focusing on China's role in the Middle East and its strategic partnership with the UAE.

👉 China's strategic partnership with the UAE is a key aspect of its regional policy 👉 The UAE and China have a deep economic relationship, with trade exceeding $100 billion 👉 China's approach to regional issues is based on a balanced approach to security, economic development, and diplomatic engagement 👉 The participants emphasized the need for a stable and secure region, free from military conflicts 👉 The dialogue highlighted the importance of cooperation in areas such as technology, innovation, and renewable energy

-- #AbdulazizAlShihhi #MohammedAbdullahAlAli #DingLong #ShamaAlQutbi #BengChiong #MaYu #Beijing #Shanghai #UAE #MiddleEast #politics

ORBAN CONCEDES DEFEAT AS HUNGARIAN VOTERS DELIVER SWEEPING REBUKE TO 16-YEAR RULE

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✍️ Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has conceded the election, ending his 16-year grip on the country.

👉 Viktor Orban has conceded the election 👉 The election marks the end of Orban's 16-year grip on Hungary 👉 The result is a rebuke to Orban's government 👉 Orban's government has been marked by authoritarianism and corruption

-- #ViktorOrban #PeterMagyar #DonaldTrump #Hungary #Budapest #Beijing #Moscow #Washington #politics

THE CROWN PRINCE OF ABU DHABI ARRIVES IN BEIJING ON AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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✍️ The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Beijing for an official visit to China, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.

👉 The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields. 👉 The UAE and China will focus on expanding investment in high-potential sectors. 👉 The visit aims to align with regional and global economic trends. 👉 The delegation accompanying the Crown Prince includes several high-ranking officials and executives.

-- #SheikhKhaledbinMohamedbinZayedAlNahyan #SheikhZayedbinMohamedbinZayedAlNahyan #KhaldoonKhalifaAlMubarak #SultanAhmedAlJaber #MohamedHassanAlSweidi #ThanibinAhmedAlZeyoudi #LanaZakiNaseeba #SaifSaifAlHajri #SaeedGobash #AbuDhabi #Beijing #China #world

THE CROWN PRINCE OF ABU DHABI ARRIVES IN BEIJING FOR AN OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

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✍️ Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived in Beijing, China, for an official visit.

👉 Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Beijing, China, for an official visit 👉 The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries 👉 The Crown Prince will discuss cooperation agreements with top Chinese leaders

-- #SheikhKhalidbinMohamedbinZayedAlNahyan #AbuDhabi #Beijing #China #politics

CAR SALES IN CHINA WITNESS A SIGNIFICANT SURGE IN MARCH

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✍️ China's auto industry saw a significant increase in production and sales in March, with a 74.4% and 60.6% rise respectively compared to the previous month.

👉 China's auto industry saw a significant increase in production and sales in March 👉 74.4% and 60.6% rise in production and sales respectively compared to the previous month 👉 New energy vehicles saw a significant increase in production and sales 👉 Industry's performance in the first quarter of this year was impressive 👉 Government policies and the upcoming Beijing Auto Show are expected to maintain market momentum and boost car sales

-- #ChenShiHua #China #Beijing #business

CHINA IS CRACKING DOWN ON SCAMS. JUST NOT THE ONES HITTING AMERICANS

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✍️ Beijing's efforts to curb fraud within its borders have led to a shift in focus by crime syndicates to target victims abroad.

👉 Beijing's efforts to curb fraud have led to a shift in focus by crime syndicates to target victims abroad 👉 Researchers warn of a surge in fraudulent activities targeting victims in other countries

-- #Beijing #world

WHO CAN CLAIM VICTORY IF IRAN CEASEFIRE HOLDS? AN EARLY WINNER IS CHINA

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✍️ China is being credited with playing a key role in the US-Iran ceasefire deal, bolstering its status as a regional mediator.

👉 China is being credited with playing a key role in the US-Iran ceasefire deal 👉 China's powerbrokers pushed Iran towards agreeing to the ceasefire deal 👉 China's status as a regional mediator has been bolstered 👉 China's domestic media celebrated China's role in the crisis

-- #Beijing #Iran #China #world

WHY THE US-IRAN CEASEFIRE IS SEEN AS A FAILURE FOR DONALD TRUMP

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✍️ The US has military superiority over Iran but has failed to achieve strategic gains in the five-week conflict, according to analysts.

👉 US has military superiority over Iran 👉 Conflict has been marked by a failure to achieve significant strategic objectives 👉 US and Iran entered a two-week ceasefire agreement mediated by Pakistan 👉 Conditional passage through the Strait of Hormuz 👉 Beijing reportedly intervened at the last minute

-- #DonaldTrump #UnitedStates #Iran #Pakistan #Beijing #StraitofHormuz #politics

IRAN HOPES CHINA CAN BE A SECURITY GUARANTOR IN THE MIDDLE EAST: ENVOY TO BEIJING

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✍️ Iran's ambassador to China expressed hope that China could be one of the security guarantors of peace in the region, amid concerns over the US resuming war.

👉 Iran hopes China can be a security guarantor of peace in the region 👉 US resuming war is a major concern 👉 Iran calls for cooperation between different countries to guarantee peace

-- #AbdolrezaRahmaniFazli #USPresident #Beijing #China #Pakistan #Turkey #Russia #world

ONLY VIRTUAL TALKS, NO NEW INVESTMENT PUSH BEFORE XI-TRUMP SUMMIT: GREER

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✍️ US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has ruled out a pre-summit visit to Beijing, opting for virtual engagement instead, ahead of a planned summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

👉 US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has ruled out a pre-summit visit to Beijing 👉 Favouring continued virtual engagement 👉 No new push to expand bilateral investment 👉 Preparatory talks with Chinese counterparts will take place virtually

-- #DonaldTrump #XiJinping #JamiesonGreer #Beijing #politics

STRICTER CHINESE SCRUTINY OF OFFSHORE VEHICLES A BLOW FOR TECH AND BIOTECH IPO CANDIDATES

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✍️ US dollar-denominated funds may face more challenges when investing in Chinese tech and biotech companies due to Beijing's stricter approach to offshore listings.

👉 Chinese regulators are adopting a stricter approach to companies seeking listings via offshore incorporated vehicles 👉 The move aims to ensure that any sale of assets does not escape regulatory scrutiny 👉 Offshore incorporated structures must be approved by the stock regulator

-- #Beijing #business

XI TELLS TAIWAN OPPOSITION LEADER PEOPLE ON BOTH SIDES OF STRAIT ARE CHINESE IN RARE MEETING

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✍️ Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun's visit to Beijing sparks controversy as critics accuse her of being too close to China.

👉 Cheng Li-wun visited Beijing and met with China's President Xi Jinping 👉 The meeting is the first such contact in a decade 👉 Critics accuse Cheng of being too close to China

-- #ChengLi-wun #XiJinping #Beijing #Taiwan #politics

RENEWABLE ENERGY

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✍️ China has been a pioneer in renewable energy production, particularly solar power, and was well-prepared for the global energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East.

👉 China has been a pioneer in renewable energy production, particularly solar power. 👉 The country was well-prepared for the global energy shock caused by the war in the Middle East. 👉 China's early investment in renewable energy has allowed it to be less reliant on imported oil. 👉 China is now one of the world's largest producers of solar power.

-- #China #Shanghai #MiddleEast #Beijing #environment

CHINA: THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE 'HORMUZ' ISSUE IS A CEASEFIRE TO MILITARY OPERATIONS

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✍️ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated the importance of stopping military operations and negotiations to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.

👉 China and Russia agree to work together to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz 👉 Both countries emphasize the importance of a political and diplomatic solution 👉 China and Russia call for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to resolve the crisis

-- #WangYi #SergeiLavrov #Beijing #Moscow #Hormuz #world

RUSSIAN, CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTERS DISCUSS MIDDLE EAST SITUATION - REPORTS

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✍️ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the situation in the Middle East during a phone call.

-- #SergeiLavrov #WangYi #Beijing #MiddleEast #world

HOW CAN BEIJING ATTRACT TOP-TIER CHINESE AI PROFESSIONALS BASED ABROAD?

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✍️ Beijing should adapt its strategy to attract and retain top Chinese AI professionals as US integration of AI into military and national security systems creates a dilemma for these researchers.

👉 US integration of AI into military and national security systems creates a dilemma for Chinese researchers 👉 Beijing should adapt its strategy to attract and retain top Chinese AI professionals 👉 Geopolitical tensions rise, affecting the decision-making of Chinese researchers

-- #DaiMingjie #Beijing #Guangzhou #US #technology

WHAT NEXT FOR THE STRUGGLING RURAL MOTHERS IN CHINA WHO HELPED TO BUILD AI?

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✍️ Workers in China's Guizhou province labeled data to teach AI about navigating traffic, shaping the artificial intelligence guiding autonomous vehicles.

👉 Workers in Guizhou province labeled data to teach AI about navigating traffic 👉 The job required marking residential buildings, pavements, roadways, and traffic lights 👉 The work shaped the artificial intelligence guiding autonomous vehicles

-- #Beijing #Guizhouprovince #Tongren #technology

CHINA-NORTH KOREA THAW GATHERS PACE AS KIM JONG-UN SAYS TIES HAVE REACHED A NEW LEVEL

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✍️ North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledged to deepen strategic coordination and cooperation during a meeting in Pyongyang.

👉 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Pyongyang 👉 Relations with Beijing have been elevated to new heights 👉 Both sides pledged to deepen strategic coordination and 'practical cooperation' 👉 Wang's visit was his first since 2019

-- #KimJong-un #WangYi #XiJinping #Pyongyang #Beijing #world

WILL CHENG LI-WUN’S MEETING WITH XI JINPING TEMPER CROSS-STRAIT TIES?

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✍️ The Communist Party and the Kuomintang held high-profile talks in Beijing, marking a step towards cross-strait stability.

👉 First high-level talks between the Communist Party and the Kuomintang in nearly a decade 👉 Meeting between Communist Party chief Xi Jinping and KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun in Beijing 👉 Analysts agree that the talks signal a revival of cross-strait engagement

-- #XiJinping #ChengLi-wun #Beijing #Taiwan #politics

PAIRS TEAM THAT WON U.S. CHAMPIONSHIP WON'T COMPETE IN 2026 WINTER OLYMPICS DUE TO CITIZENSHIP ISSUE

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✍️ Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, a pairs figure skating team, will not compete for Team USA at the Winter Olympics in Milan due to Efimova's citizenship status.

👉 Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov will not compete for Team USA at the Winter Olympics in Milan 👉 Efimova's citizenship status is the reason for their absence 👉 The team will compete in Beijing and prepare for the World Championships in March 👉 The couple remains optimistic about their Olympic dreams

-- #AlisaEfimova #MishaMitrofanov #MattFarrell #EmilyChan #SpencerHowe #EllieKam #DannyO'Shea #Milan #Beijing #Prague #Boston #France #sports

THE US HAS SENT A ‘DANGEROUS’ MESSAGE IN VENEZUELA AND CHINA MUST ACT, LEGAL EXPERT WARNS

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✍️ A Chinese legal expert warns that China needs to pass national security legislation to protect itself against external threats and safeguard its technology and supply chains.

👉 China needs to pass national security legislation to protect itself against external threats 👉 Tighter legislation would make China more 'resilient' in the face of external threats 👉 The US's abduction of a former Venezuelan official is an example of the risks China faces

-- #LiHonglei #China #Beijing #Venezuela #US #politics

CHINA AND CANADA AT ‘NEW STARTING POINT’ AS MARK CARNEY BREAKS ICE WITH STATE VISIT

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✍️ China and Canada are at a new starting point and should deepen cooperation to protect multilateralism and free trade, according to Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

👉 China and Canada should deepen cooperation to protect multilateralism and free trade 👉 Premier Li Qiang met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Beijing 👉 Li emphasized the importance of strengthening dialogue and communication between the two countries

-- #PremierLiQiang #MarkCarney #China #Beijing #Canada #politics

NIE WEIPING, CHINESE GO MASTER KNOWN FOR DRAMATIC VICTORY OVER JAPANESE RIVAL, DIES AT 73

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✍️ Legendary Go master Nie Weiping died at 73, remembered for his historic victory in the 1985 Japan-China Super Go.

👉 Nie Weiping, a legendary Go master, died at the age of 73 👉 He is best remembered for his victory in the 1985 Japan-China Super Go 👉 China's players were considered inferior to Japan's at the time

-- #NieWeiping #KobayashiKoichi #Beijing #Tokyo #China #Japan #sports

CHINA'S Z.AI RELEASES FIRST MAJOR AI IMAGE GENERATION MODEL TRAINED WITHOUT AMERICAN CHIPS

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✍️ Z.AI has released GLM-Image, a deep learning model trained on Huawei chips, amid Beijing's efforts to block Nvidia H200 imports in a push for AI self-reliance.

👉 Z.AI releases GLM-Image, a deep learning model trained on Huawei chips 👉 Beijing blocks Nvidia H200 imports 👉 Push for AI self-reliance

-- #Beijing #China #technology

COULD THE IRAN CRISIS PUSH GLOBAL SOUTH BLOCS TO DEEPEN SECURITY TIES?

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✍️ The US is considering military action over unrest in Iran, but the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and Brics have remained silent, potentially damaging their reputation.

👉 US considers military action over unrest in Iran 👉 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and Brics remain silent on the situation 👉 Remaining silent could be damaging for the reputation of the two blocs 👉 Crisis could lead to expansion of security and strategic cooperation within the blocs

-- #DonaldTrump #Iran #Beijing #world

CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY ARRIVES IN BEIJING FOR A LANDMARK FOUR-DAY VISIT TO CHINA

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✍️ Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Beijing for a landmark four-day visit to China.

👉 Mark Carney's four-day visit to China 👉 Strengthening economic ties between Canada and China 👉 First Canadian Prime Minister to visit China in over a decade

-- #MarkCarney #Beijing #China #world

TAIWAN NAMES SENIOR DPP POLITICIAN NEW CROSS-STRAIT CHIEF AMID BEIJING’S SCEPTICISM

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✍️ Taiwan has appointed a senior DPP politician to head the semi-official group that manages cross-strait ties, a move met with skepticism by Beijing.

👉 Taiwan appoints Su Jia-chyuan as new head of Straits Exchange Foundation 👉 Su Jia-chyuan is a senior DPP politician and former liaison to Japan 👉 Move met with skepticism by Beijing

-- #SuJia-chyuan #WilliamLaiChing-te #KarenKuo #Taiwan #Japan #Beijing #world

VIDEO-GENERATION BOOM SEES CHINA’S KLING AI POST US$240 MILLION IN ANNUAL REVENUE RUN RATE

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✍️ Kling AI, a generative artificial intelligence service, recorded over $20 million in sales in December, representing an annualized revenue run rate of $240 million.

👉 Kling AI recorded over $20 million in sales in December 👉 Annualized revenue run rate (ARR) reached $240 million 👉 More than double the ARR of $100 million in March last year

-- #Beijing #technology

CHINESE RISK STUDY FINDS SPACE SOLAR POWER STATIONS COULD ACCIDENTALLY ZAP SATELLITES

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✍️ A new study warns that powerful lasers used in China's space-based solar power stations could pose risks to other satellites in low-Earth orbit.

👉 Powerful lasers used in space-based solar power stations could pose risks to other satellites in low-Earth orbit 👉 Tracking errors or system malfunctions could cause the lasers to miss their targets and strike nearby spacecraft 👉 The risks include overheating solar panels or triggering electrical discharges

-- #China #Beijing #science

THE DEVASTATING REVELATIONS LEFT BY THE BRAIN SCANNER OF THE YOUNGEST PATIENT WITH ALZHEIMER'S

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✍️ A 19-year-old patient has been diagnosed with probable Alzheimer's disease, the youngest case reported, showing the devastating impact of the neurodegenerative condition on young brains.

👉 The patient was 19 years old, the youngest case of probable Alzheimer's disease reported. 👉 The patient began experiencing symptoms at 17 years old, which rapidly deteriorated his cognitive abilities. 👉 Imaging tests revealed significant atrophy and hypometabolism in the hippocampus and temporal lobes, respectively. 👉 The patient's symptoms, including memory loss and cognitive decline, were confirmed through liquid cerebrospinal fluid analysis. 👉 The case highlights the need for further research into the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

-- #China #Beijing #health

IRAN HAS FALLEN*

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✍️ The article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran, which have turned into a full-scale rebellion against the Islamic regime, and the author's analysis of the situation.

👉 Protests in Iran have turned into a full-scale rebellion against the Islamic regime. 👉 The regime has responded with violence, resulting in thousands of deaths and arrests. 👉 The author believes that the regime's foundations are unshaken, but that the protests will ultimately lead to its downfall. 👉 Economic and political factors have contributed to the regime's weakness, including sanctions, mismanagement, and the assassination of a Hamas leader.

-- #IsmailHamiyeh #Iran #Texas #Tehran #Beijing #world

CHINA’S LONDON SUPER-EMBASSY ALMOST CERTAIN TO GET GO-AHEAD NEXT WEEK

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✍️ A new Chinese embassy complex in east London is likely to be approved despite security concerns and worries about Hong Kong and Uighur exiles.

👉 A new Chinese embassy complex in east London is likely to be approved 👉 Concerns among Labour MPs about potential security risks 👉 Impact on Hong Kong and Uighur exiles in the capital 👉 Expected to be formally approved next week 👉 Smooth relations before Keir Starmer's visit to China

-- #KeirStarmer #Beijing #London #RoyalMintCourt #TowerBridge #HongKong #politics

CRUDE AWAKENING: CANADA'S PIPELINE PARALYSIS FUMBLES AMERICAN OIL MARKET

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✍️ Canada's oil production is being hindered by pipeline paralysis, making it a less attractive option for the US market, which is now considering Venezuelan oil as an alternative.

👉 Canada's oil production is being hindered by pipeline paralysis 👉 The US is considering Venezuelan oil as an alternative 👉 Canada's heavy crude oil is ideal for making diesel fuel 👉 The lack of infrastructure is making it difficult to transport oil to the US 👉 The situation is being exacerbated by the increasing availability of Venezuelan oil 👉 The US is Canada's largest customer

-- #DanMcTeague #MarkCarney #DanielleSmith #DonaldTrump #ChipSomodevilla #Canada #UnitedStates #Alberta #Venezuela #China #Beijing #BritishColumbia #energy

CHINA, CANADA POISED TO RESET TRADE TIES AFTER TRUMP’S TARIFFS FORCE RETHINK

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✍️ Canada and China are ready to restart trade talks after years of strained relations, coinciding with both countries reevaluating their ties with the US.

👉 Canada and China are reevaluating their ties with the US 👉 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Beijing to discuss trade, agriculture, and energy 👉 The visit is seen as an opportunity to strengthen economic partnership between the two nations

-- #MarkCarney #LiangYan #Canada #China #Beijing #UnitedStates #politics

TAIWAN AND THE US LAUNCH JOINT PRODUCTION OF 155MM ARTILLERY SHELLS AMID BLOCKADE FEARS

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✍️ Taiwan has started co-producing 155mm artillery shells with the US to enhance its wartime ammunition resilience amid rising tensions with China.

👉 Taiwan has started co-producing 155mm artillery shells with the US 👉 Joint production aims to enhance wartime ammunition resilience 👉 Escalating military pressure from China is a major concern

-- #LieutenantGeneralLinWen-hsiang #Taiwan #Washington #Beijing #world

CHINESE FIRM SINOVAC TO SUPPLY VACCINE TO CHILE AHEAD OF FLU SEASON

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✍️ Chile has awarded a contract to Chinese biopharmaceutical firm Sinovac Biotech to supply its influenza vaccine for the country's nationwide immunization program.

👉 Chile has awarded a contract to Sinovac Biotech to supply its influenza vaccine 👉 The vaccine will be part of Chile's nationwide immunization program 👉 Sinovac's influenza vaccine uses an inactivated virus based on a split-virion platform

-- #Chile #Beijing #health

NORTH CHINA FARMERS PAY HEAVY PRICE THIS WINTER FOR BEIJING’S CLEAN AIR SUCCESS

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✍️ Rural villagers in northern China struggle to afford heating during the cold winter months, with some opting not to use it at all due to the high cost.

👉 Rural villagers in northern China struggle to afford heating during the winter months 👉 The cost of heating can be as high as 60-90 yuan (US$8-13) per day 👉 Some villagers opt not to use heating during the day to save money

-- #Wang #Guancounty #Hebei #Beijing #world

CHINA PRESSING EUROPEAN COUNTRIES TO BAR TAIWAN POLITICIANS OR FACE CROSSING A ‘RED LINE’

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✍️ Chinese officials are using a specific interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, according to diplomats and officials.

👉 Chinese officials are using a specific interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas 👉 The officials claim their own border laws require them to ban entry to Taiwanese politicians 👉 Chinese officials have been pushing 'legal advice' on European countries

-- #Beijing #Europeancountries #politics

TAIWAN TARGETS BEIJING-LINKED INFILTRATION WITH PUSH FOR STRICTER PUNISHMENT

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✍️ Taiwan's legislature is considering amendments to its anti-infiltration law, which would impose harsher penalties on Beijing-linked activities, sparking concerns about tighter social controls.

👉 Proposed amendments to the Anti-Infiltration Act would impose a minimum one-year prison term on Beijing-linked influence and infiltration activities 👉 Critics argue that the changes would lead to tighter social controls and restrictions on civil liberties 👉 The amendments are under review by the legislature's Interior Affairs Committee

-- #Taiwan #Beijing #politics

CHINA PRIORITISES EXPORT CONTROLS, SUPPLY-CHAIN SECURITY TO SHIELD ECONOMY IN 2026

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✍️ China has made strengthening export control rules and safeguarding supply-chain resilience top priorities this year to secure its economic interests amid rising geopolitical friction.

👉 Strengthening export control rules 👉 Safeguarding supply-chain resilience 👉 Enhancing legal frameworks 👉 Risk prevention 👉 Tightening the 'safety net for opening up'

-- #Beijing #world

CARNEY HEADS TO BEIJING AS TRUMP’S AMERICA FIRST AGENDA FORCES CANADA INTO TRADE RETHINK

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✍️ Canada's Prime Minister is set to visit China for the first time in nearly a decade, aiming to smooth over past tensions and improve trade relations amid a global economic and political crisis.

👉 Canada's Prime Minister is set to visit China for the first time in nearly a decade 👉 The visit aims to smooth over past tensions and improve trade relations 👉 The trip is seen as an effort to promote economic cooperation and stability in the face of a global trade war

-- #MarkCarney #Canada #China #Beijing #world

JAPAN WILL HOST SUMMIT WITH S. KOREA TO BOLSTER TIES AS RELATIONS WITH BEIJING WORSEN

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✍️ Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to maintain stable and friendly ties amid rising tensions with Beijing.

👉 Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday 👉 The summit aims to ensure stable and friendly ties amid rising tensions with Beijing 👉 The countries will strengthen their alliance and cooperation in various fields

-- #SanaeTakaichi #LeeJaeMyung #Japan #SouthKorea #Beijing #world

MUIRHEAD CAUTIOUS AS GB EYE RECORD MEDAL HAUL

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✍️ Team GB aims to secure their best ever Winter Olympics medal haul in Milan-Cortina, with chef du mission Eve Muirhead optimistic about the team's chances.

👉 Team GB aims to secure their best ever Winter Olympics medal haul in Milan-Cortina 👉 Chef du mission Eve Muirhead is optimistic about the team's chances 👉 The team has a young and talented squad with nine world medals among them 👉 Muirhead will lead the team and take responsibility for logistics and athlete welfare

-- #EveMuirhead #Milan-Cortina #Italy #Pyeongchang #Sochi #Beijing #sports

CHINA AI HAS ‘LESS THAN 20%’ CHANCE TO EXCEED US OVER NEXT 3 TO 5 YEARS: ALIBABA SCIENTIST

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✍️ China's AI efforts are unlikely to catch up with the US in the near term, according to leading AI researchers, due to a gap in semiconductor chips and chipmaking equipment.

👉 China's AI efforts are unlikely to catch up with the US in the near term 👉 The gap lies in semiconductor chips and chipmaking equipment 👉 These components are crucial for building the infrastructure needed for developing advanced AI models

-- #LinJunyang #Beijing #technology

FROM TROOP DEPLOYMENT TO DETERRENCE, EUROPE'S OPTIONS TO STOP TRUMP'S PLAN TO ANNEX GREENLAND

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✍️ US President Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to take control of Greenland, citing national security concerns, despite European opposition.

👉 US President Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to take control of Greenland, citing national security concerns. 👉 European leaders have rejected Trump's claims and warned of the consequences of a US military intervention in the region. 👉 Experts argue that the US is seeking to expand its influence in the Arctic region and gain control of Greenland's natural resources. 👉 The situation has sparked tensions between the US and its European allies, with some experts warning of the potential for a war over Greenland.

-- #DonaldTrump #MetteFrederiksen #StéphaneAudrand #StephenMiller #BenHodges #FrançoisChauvancy #JacquesAttali #GesineWeber #NicolasRichoux #Greenland #Paris #Washington #Berlin #London #Zurich #Moscow #Beijing #politics

MADISON CHOCK, EVAN BATES WIN SEVENTH U.S. ICE DANCE TITLE, EYE OLYMPIC MEDAL

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✍️ Madison Chock and Evan Bates, a veteran American ice dance duo, are on the cusp of making their fourth Winter Olympics appearance, with a goal of finally winning an Olympic medal.

👉 Chock and Bates have won seven national titles and have been a dominant force in ice dance 👉 They have been to three Winter Olympics and have finished as high as fourth 👉 They believe their consistency and experience will pay off in Milan 👉 They are on the cusp of making their fourth Winter Olympics appearance

-- #MadisonChock #EvanBates #TanithBelbin #BenjaminAgosto #MerylDavis #CharlieWhite #MaiaShibutani #AlexShibutani #MadisonHubbell #ZacharyDonohue #GabriellaPapadakis #GuillaumeCizeron #VictoriaSinitsina #NikitaKatsalapov #OonaBrown #GageBrown #CarolineGreen #MichaelParsons #ChristinaCarreira #AnthonyPonomarenko #EmileaZingas #VadymKolesnik #St.Louis #RedondoBeach #California #Milan #Canada #Beijing #sports

THE WORLD IN 2026: THE 10 FOCAL POINTS OF TENSION THAT WILL MARK A YEAR THAT STARTED WITHOUT A BREATH

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✍️ The article discusses the predictions of Michel de Nostradamus for the year 2026, which include a global geopolitical crisis, the rise of extremism, and the decline of the US economy. It also mentions the potential for conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and the impact of the US-China trade war on the global economy.

👉 A global geopolitical crisis is predicted for 2026 👉 Conflicts are expected to erupt in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia 👉 The rise of extremism, particularly in the form of ISIS, is predicted 👉 The decline of the US economy is predicted 👉 The US-China trade war is expected to have a significant impact on the global economy 👉 South America is expected to be a hotspot for conflict in 2026

-- #MicheldeNostradamus #DonaldTrump #VladimirPutin #BenjaminNetanyahu #XiJinping #AntónioGuterres #RafaelGrossi #MichelleBachelet #RebecaGrynspan #Paris #Washington #TelAviv #Beijing #Moscow #Gaza #Ukraine #Taiwan #China #SouthAmerica #world

COCO GAUFF AND IGA SWIATEK REACH MILESTONE MATCHUP ALREADY HIT BY CARLOS ALCARAZ AND JANNIK SINNER

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✍️ Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are set to face off again in the United Cup semi-finals, mirroring the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner on the ATP Tour.

👉 Gauff and Swiatek have a long history of rivalry, having met 15 times on the WTA Tour 👉 Swiatek leads 11-4 in their head-to-head record 👉 Gauff has been gaining confidence and has beaten Swiatek in their last two meetings 👉 Their next meeting will be in the United Cup semi-finals

-- #CocoGauff #IgaSwiatek #CarlosAlcaraz #JannikSinner #AndreyRublev #UnitedCup #MadridOpen #AustralianOpen #RolandGarros #Rome #Miami #SanDiego #Dubai #Beijing #CincinnatiOpen #sports

NORTH KOREA: THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM WHEN XI MET LEE IN BEIJING

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✍️ South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Beijing, reaffirming support for Beijing's diplomatic priorities but making no progress on North Korea.

👉 Leaders reaffirmed support for Beijing's diplomatic priorities 👉 No tangible progress made on North Korea 👉 Second meeting between the two leaders 👉 2026 declared as the year for the 'full restoration of South Korea-China relations'

-- #LeeJaeMyung #XiJinping #Beijing #SouthKorea #politics

CANADIAN WOMEN'S OLYMPIC HOCKEY ROSTER REVEALED

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✍️ Canada's women's hockey team is preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with captain Marie-Philip Poulin leading the team and 21 players returning from the Beijing Games.

👉 Captain Marie-Philip Poulin will be in her fifth Winter Games 👉 21 players return from the team that won at the Beijing Games 👉 The team's roster includes a mix of experienced players and newcomers

-- #Marie-PhilipPoulin #MilanoCortina #Italy #Beijing #sports

KAYLE OSBORNE AMONG THREE SIRENS NAMED TO TEAM CANADA OLYMPIC ROSTER

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✍️ Kayle Osborne, the New York Sirens' starting goaltender, has been selected to Team Canada's 23-player roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

👉 Kayle Osborne selected to Team Canada's 2026 Winter Olympics roster 👉 Osborne one of three Sirens selected, joining Sarah Fillier and Kristin O'Neill 👉 Fought for final spot, beating out Eve Gascon 👉 Impressive season stats: 1.93 GAA, .930 SV% 👉 Instrumental in Sirens' franchise-record four-game winning streak

-- #KayleOsborne #SarahFillier #KristinO'Neill #Ann-RenéeDesbiens #EmeranceMaschmeyer #EveGascon #GinaKingsbury #GregFargo #MicahZandee-Hart #JaimeBourbonnais #KatiTabin #JocelyneLarocque #RenataFast #ErinAmbrose #NewYork #MilanoCortina #Edmonton #Toronto #Beijing #MadisonSquareGarden #sports