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UK nationalises Chinese-owned British Steel: Why Beijing is worried
The UK move to take over British Steel fuels a brewing dispute with China amid political leadership change in London.
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China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?
Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.
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Did China steal 2020 US election data, as Trump claims?
Trump revived long-debunked theories regarding the 2020 elections in a primetime speech.
Japan passes legislation banning violation of national flag
Critics claim latest element of PM Takaichi’s conservative drive threatens free speech, invites political abuse.
EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
As Chinese economy slows, experts say there will be ‘problems for Beijing’
While the ‘export engine is running very hot’, jobs are lagging, squeezing spending in China.
China’s Xi says AI ‘should not be a solo performance by a single country’
The Chinese leader called for more international cooperation in developing the technology at a conference in Shanghai.
China rebukes UK over nationalisation of British Steel
The UK has appropriated its last working steelworks following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down.
China’s support for North Korea will ‘never change’: Top official
The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
Vietnamese activist places rare national spotlight on Gaza’s suffering
Activist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.
More than 500 feared dead after reports of boats capsizing off Myanmar
The IOM and UNHCR say two boats carrying mostly Rohingya passengers departed Rakhine State in late June.
‘Escaping Beijing’: Why some young Chinese are quitting the capital
A slowing economy and rising prices are making it harder for young Chinese to thrive in the city.
