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China’s Xi dials up tech push, Global South solidarity as US tariff war deepens

Cs news3 months ago02 mins

President Xi Jinping urged China to focus on technological self-reliance and closer ties with the Global South as he visited Shanghai on Tuesday – his first inspection trip since sweeping US tariffs prompted an escalation of the US-China trade war. The selection of the financial and industrial powerhouse as his first stop highlights China’s determination…

‘Two sessions’ 2025: China can look back on 5 years of gains at expense of US

Cs news5 months ago03 mins

As China’s political elite gather for the country’s annual legislative sessions this month, we examine the broader forces likely to influence policies for the coming year – and how decision-makers will respond to the unpredictable second term of US President Donald Trump. The second part of the series looks at the tech advancements it has…