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Chinese cluster now world's top innovation hotspot: UNGeneva (AFP) Sept 1, 2025 Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou has overtaken Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world's top cluster for innovation, the United Nations said Monday. ... more  
China 'unstoppable', says Xi with Kim, Putin at his sideBeijing (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's Vladimir Putin flanked Xi Jinping at a massive parade of military might in Beijing on Wednesday, capping a week of diplomatic grandstanding by the Chinese president and his allies against the West. ... more  
Beijing shows off drones, missiles and lasers in military paradeBeijing (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 Underwater drones, massive missiles and laser weapons dazzled crowds on Wednesday at a major military parade in Beijing, a show of strength for China as frictions with Washington simmer. ... more  
Russian drone barrage cuts power for thousands in UkraineKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 Russian forces launched more than 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine in a large-scale attack that mainly targeted the west of the country and caused power outages, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. ... more |
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Kim Jong Un in China: What to knowBeijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rolled into Beijing by armoured train on Tuesday, ahead of a huge military parade celebrating the end of World War II the next day. ... more  
Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety growsNaha, Japan (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 Sporting dark face paint and clutching a gun, teenage soldier-in-training Takuma Hiyane crawls across a field on Japan's Okinawa, the front line of the nation's defence as anxiety grows over China's territorial ambitions. ... more  
China outlines roadmap for growth in satellite communication sectorTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 01, 2025 China has released new guidelines to advance the satellite communication industry, with a focus on improving business access, stimulating innovation in commercial space, and expanding applications a ... more  
Putin tells Xi China-Russia ties are at 'unprecedented level'Beijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Tuesday that their countries' ties were at an "unprecedented level", during talks in Beijing ahead of a massive military parade. ... more |
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Train presumed carrying North Korea leader Kim arrives in BeijingBeijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 A train flying North Korea flags and believed to be carrying leader Kim Jong Un was seen by AFP journalists approaching Beijing Railway Station on Tuesday, ahead of a massive military parade on Wednesday. ... more |
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What does North Korea's Kim want from rare China trip?Seoul (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China for a high-profile visit, a rare step beyond his country's borders for prospective meetings with President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. ... more
What to watch at China's massive military paradeBeijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Thousands of troops will march in a huge military parade in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Japan and the end of World War II. ... more 
Xi and Putin round on West at regional summit in ChinaTianjin, China (AFP) Sept 1, 2025 Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin took turns Monday to swipe at the West during a gathering of Eurasian leaders for a showpiece summit aimed at putting Beijing front and centre of regional relations. ... more 
Missiles, drones and lasers expected at Xi's Beijing military paradeBeijing (AFP) Sept 1, 2025 China will showcase a range of new weapons during a vast military parade on Wednesday, in a show of strength that is being seen as a challenge to US military dominance. ... more |
 
China endured its hottest summer on record in 2025Beijing (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 China experienced its hottest summer on record in 2025, the meteorological authority said, as heatwaves continued to scorch the country's south. ... more  |
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Indonesia capital on edge as army appears after deadly protestsJakarta (AFP) Sept 1, 2025 As soldiers crisscrossed the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday in a highly unusual scene ahead of more protests over lavish perks for lawmakers, many residents were staying clear. ... more  
US limits TSMC chipmaking tool shipments to ChinaWashington (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 President Donald Trump's administration has revoked Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC's authorization to export US chipmaking equipment to China without a license, further restricting access to US technology in the country. ... more  
Indonesian leader U-turns on China visit despite deadly protestsJakarta (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China for a military parade commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II on Wednesday, after earlier cancelling his trip over deadly domestic protests stoked by the death of a young delivery driver. ... more 
Germany probes Chinese bid for electronics giantFrankfurt, Germany (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Berlin is probing whether Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com's bid to take over a major German electronics retail group presents a risk to the country's security, government sources said Tuesday. ... more |
 
Russia, China move closer to building new gas pipelineBeijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Russia said Tuesday it had signed a legally binding agreement with China to build a new cross-border gas pipeline, the latest in a series of moves by the allies to bolster ties. ... more  
Putin calls on Slovakia to cut off Ukraine energy suppliesBeijing (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Slovakia's Moscow-friendly prime minister Tuesday for the country's "independent" position, and suggested Bratislava cuts off gas supplies to Ukraine during a meeting in China. ... more  
'Fortress' on wheels: Kim Jong Un's bulletproof trainSeoul (AFP) Sept 2, 2025 An olive-green North Korean train, emblazoned with a gold stripe, carried leader Kim Jong Un into China on Tuesday for a grand military parade that President Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin will also attend. ... more 
European stocks steady after robust gains for Chinese equitiesLondon (AFP) Sept 1, 2025 Europe's main stock markets held broadly steady on Monday after strong gains for Chinese indices, as trading entered a traditionally weak month for Wall Street. ... more |
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China achieves world first in offshore heavy oil thermal recoveryTokyo, Japan (SPX) Sep 01, 2025 China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has reported that its offshore heavy oil thermal recovery technology system and supporting equipment have reached large-scale deployment, with cumulat ... more 
China manufacturing shrinks in August despite new US trade truceBeijing (AFP) Aug 31, 2025 China's factory output ticked up in August but still recorded a fifth straight month of contraction, official data showed Sunday, as Beijing and Washington press on with trade talks. ... more
China says delegation to visit US for trade talks this weekBeijing (AFP) Aug 28, 2025 A top Chinese official will lead a delegation to Washington for trade talks this week, Beijing said on Thursday, as the two countries navigate a truce after months of friction. ... more
Stock markets diverge awaiting Nvidia earningsHong Kong (AFP) Aug 27, 2025 Stock markets diverged Wednesday following broad losses in the previous session, as attention turned to a key earnings update from AI giant Nvidia. Chinese stocks slid following modest gains ... more |
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North Korea's Kim inspects new missiles before China tripSeoul (AFP) Sept 1, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected the country's new missile production line, state media reported, ahead of his visit to China to attend Beijing's massive military parade. ... more |
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Pacifist Japan struggles to boost troops as China anxiety growsNaha, Japan (AFP) Aug 31, 2025 Sporting dark face paint and clutching a gun, teenage soldier-in-training Takuma Hiyane crawls across a field on Japan's Okinawa, the front line of the nation's defence as anxiety grows over China's territorial ambitions. ... more  
US senator says Taiwan, United States the 'best of friends'Taipei (AFP) Aug 29, 2025 The head of the US Senate armed services committee said Friday he was determined the United States and Taiwan remain "the best of friends", during a trip to the democratic island claimed by China. ... more 
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai verdict to come 'in good time': judgeHong Kong (AFP) Aug 28, 2025 A Hong Kong court finished hearing closing arguments in the national security trial of pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Thursday, though a judge declined to say when a verdict will be reached. ... more 
China says will not participate in denuclearisation talks with US, RussiaBeijing (AFP) Aug 27, 2025 China said Wednesday that it would not participate in denuclearisation talks with the United States and Russia, after President Donald Trump said he hoped to include Beijing in negotiations. ... more |
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