Work on China-backed Afghan copper mine gains pace after 17 years but old fears linger

Work on China-backed Afghan copper mine gains pace after 17 years but old fears linger

A China-backed copper mine in Afghanistan is poised to start construction after nearly two decades of delay, but political instability and security issues remain a major concern, an Afghan studies expert has cautioned. State-owned China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC) recently announced that it was making significant progress toward starting copper extraction this year in the…

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8 July 2025: Trump’s Tariff Shock, BRICS Row, China-Pak Denial, Bihar’s Big Quota Move – 8 July 2025: Trump’s Tariff Shock, BRICS Row, China Pak Denial, Bihar’s Big Quota Move

On News at 7, this 8th of July, Jamshed Qamar Siddiqui brings to you the day’s most crucial headlines. U.S President Donald Trump, with the backing of the White House has accused the BRICS bloc of undermining U.S interests following their Rio summit exapansions. Donald Trump has announced new tariffs set at 25% to 40%…

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China plays down Trump-Brics row, says bloc not seeking confrontation – Firstpost

China plays down Trump-Brics row, says bloc not seeking confrontation – Firstpost

Shortly after President Trump threatened to impose an extra 10 per cent tariff on countries aligning themselves with the “anti-American policies” of the Brics, China on Monday said that the bloc is not seeking “confrontation” read more Shortly after President Donald Trump threatened to impose an extra 10 per cent tariff on countries aligning themselves…

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China ‘welcomes’ Russia’s move to recognize Taliban government in Afghanistan: Report

⁠Beijing will continue to ‘pursue friendly policy toward all Afghan people and support exchanges and cooperation across various fields,’ says Foreign Ministry spokesperson China on Friday welcomed Russia’s move to recognize the Taliban government in Afghanistan, state-run media reported. On Thursday, Russia officially recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do…

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China urges US to jointly promote ‘stable’ economic ties amid Trump tariff letters

Beijing’s reaction comes after Trump announced that he will send letters to various countries stating how much tariffs they will pay China on Friday urged the US to jointly promote “stable” economic ties as US President Donald Trump mulls sending letters to nations over his “Liberation Day” tariff. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning expressed…

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Will Trump visit China for WWII Victory Day? ‘Cautious optimism’ as speculation swirls

Will Trump visit China for WWII Victory Day? ‘Cautious optimism’ as speculation swirls

Speculation that US President Donald Trump may visit Beijing in September has sparked “cautious optimism” among some Chinese analysts about a possible diplomatic breakthrough as trade ties between the rival powers teeter on the edge of a fragile truce. A Kyodo report on Sunday citing unnamed sources said that China was planning to invite Trump…

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