China has “no fundamental conflict of interest” with New Zealand, President Xi Jinping told New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday while calling for the constructive management of differences. “Both sides should adhere to mutual respect, seek common ground while acknowledging differences, and correctly view and manage their differences and disagreements,” Xi…
The White House’s AI and crypto czar thinks that Huawei and other Chinese tech firms are pulling closer to U.S. capabilities than was previously thought, and is blaming the tight race on Biden-era policies. David Sacks, venture-capitalist-turned-government-official, believes overly strict trade regulations on U.S. hardware exports have made other countries more likely to turn to…
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The United States has transferred a third coast guard ship to Vietnam, as the former foes expand their defense partnership amid China’s growing threats in nearby disputed waters. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese defense and foreign ministries for comment by email. Why It Matters In 1995, the U.S. and Vietnam—former adversaries during the Vietnam War,…
China’s fiscal revenue declined by 0.3% in the first five months of 2025 from a year earlier, finance ministry data showed on Friday, as global trade uncertainty intensified by U.S. tariffs weighed on the economy. Fiscal revenue in the January-May period, totalling 9.66 trillion yuan ($1.34 trillion), was slightly less than the 0.4% drop over…
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, once mocked in China, is now getting unexpected support from Chinese social media users. This change came after she had tried to sail to Gaza with 11 others to break Israel’s blockade and deliver aid. Israeli forces stopped the boat and deported her back to Europe. Her move was followed closely…
Taipei says an estimated 15 Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Friday. Taiwan‘s defence ministry says that it has detected more than 70 Chinese military aircraft around the island in the last 24 hours, just days after a British naval vessel sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait. The latest sightings…
China’s Foreign Ministry held its daily press briefing in Beijing, addressing rising tensions in the Middle East, including the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. Officials also commented on US President Donald Trump’s involvement and decision-making role, urging restraint and calling for diplomatic solutions to avoid further escalation. Show more Show less Source link
Pakistani-made PLUTO AI PC supports young prodigy on global stage. Pakistani student Muhammad Ayan Abdullah has been selected to represent the country at the prestigious International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), set to take place in Beijing, China, from 2–9 August 2025. To support his journey, Viper Technology—a leading Pakistani IT hardware manufacturer—has partnered with…
The United Kingdom and Japan—United States allies in NATO and the Pacific respectively—have sent naval ships through the Taiwan Strait, which China has long claimed sovereignty over. Regarding the passage of the British patrol vessel HMS Spey on Wednesday, the Chinese military described it as “undermining peace and stability” across the 110-mile-wide waterway. Newsweek has…