US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports

    U.S. intelligence indicates ​China is  preparing ​to deliver new air ​defense systems to Iran  within the next few weeks, CNN reported ‌late on ⁠Friday, ⁠citing three  people familiar ​with recent intelligence assessments. The network said there ​are indications that Beijing is working to route  the ​shipments  through third ⁠countries to  ‌mask their origin.Also read: JD Vance-led US…

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    Global investors pivot to ‘stability’ of China amid turmoil: Milken forum speakers

      Global investors pivot to ‘stability’ of China amid turmoil: Milken forum speakers

      Global investors should take a fresh look at China, where rapid technological advancement is converging with declining geopolitical risk relative to other regions, senior investment executives said at the Milken Institute’s Global Investors’ Symposium on Monday. The event in Hong Kong brought together 500 business leaders and senior executives from the investment, banking, finance, technology…

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      Hong Kong businesses take Trump’s latest tariff surprise in stride

        Hong Kong businesses take Trump’s latest tariff surprise in stride

        Businesses in Hong Kong remain confident of weathering uncertainties after US President Donald Trump raised global tariffs in response to a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his sweeping levies on imports. The local business sector was convinced that the impact of the new 15 per cent global tariff would be “limited”, echoing the opinion…

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        Wind turbines operate at Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm, off the coast of Massachusetts, on July 19, 2025. - Carolyn Kaster/AP

        Trump claims blue states have less-reliable, more expensive electricity. Here’s the reality

        Electricity costs are climbing nearly everywhere in the United States. But, in recent months, the Trump administration has framed the problem as one impacting only blue states. While several blue states like California, Massachusetts and Hawaii do indeed have some of the highest electricity rates in the country, federal data shows that electricity prices are…

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          Trump’s protectionist trade policies allow China to swoop in

          America’s top trading partners are responding to President Donald Trump‘s belligerent and unpredictable trade policies by trying to take their business elsewhere. Canada broke with the United States Friday, slashing its 100% import tax on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, particularly canola seeds.“It’s a huge declaration of realignment…

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