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Prolonged US-Iran conflict could endanger critical undersea internet cables in Gulf region
Experts warn that ongoing US-Iran tensions risk damage to vital undersea internet cables, threatening connectivity across southern Persian Gulf nations.
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China cuts tariffs on African goods for 2 years to narrow trade gap
China has cut tariffs on a range of African goods for 2 years from May 1 to narrow its trade imbalance with the continent.
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Over 2,300 Mathematicians Petition to Move 2026 Congress from US Over Visa and Safety Issues
More than 2,300 mathematicians from nearly 80 countries petition to relocate the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians from Philadelphia due to visa barriers and safety concerns.
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World Data Organization launches in Beijing with 200 members
The World Data Organization launched in Beijing with 200 members from 40 countries.
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Japan eases arms export rules to expand overseas defense sales
Japan amended its arms export rules on April 21 to widen overseas sales of defense equipment, including lethal weapons.
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Brazil blacklists Chinese EV maker BYD over slave labour conditions
Brazil’s labour ministry added Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to a slave labour blacklist, restricting its access to state financing.
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US sanctions Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal over alleged Iran oil trade links
The US State Department sanctioned Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal and several others over alleged links to Iran’s oil trade.
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Trump expands Cuba sanctions to penalize foreign companies and banks
President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding Cuba sanctions to target foreign firms and financial institutions doing business with Cuba.
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China envoy criticizes U.S. sanctions as Beijing takes UN Security Council presidency
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong criticized U.S. sanctions on Chinese vessels and firms as Beijing assumed the Security Council presidency.
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Fuzhou house linked to spy Wu Shi named national security education base
A courtyard house in Fuzhou linked to spy Wu Shi has been named one of China's 25 national security education bases since April.
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Author says a 3-month China stint became 10 years in Shanghai
A SCMP opinion piece says a planned 3-month law-firm posting in China stretched into 10 years in Shanghai.
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KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans June U.S. trip for cross-strait talks
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans a June U.S. trip to seek substantive dialogue on cross-strait ties, not ceremonial visits.
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Chinese audiences show less appetite for dubbed films as nostalgia lifts re-release
Chinese audiences are showing less enthusiasm for dubbed films, while a Shanghai re-release of Witness for the Prosecution drew nostalgia-seeking fans.
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Trump confirms China visit on May 14-15 despite stalled Iran peace talks
US President Donald Trump said his China trip will proceed as planned May 14-15 despite stalled peace talks with Iran.
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China Eastern apologizes after plane hits boarding bridge in Shanghai
China Eastern Airlines said one of its planes struck a boarding bridge at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and all passengers were safe.
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Arthur Kleinman urges China-US cooperation on ageing populations
Arthur Kleinman called for China and the US to share elder-care ideas as both face rapid ageing.
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Taiwan's William Lai arrives in Eswatini after flight route change
Taiwan President William Lai arrived in Eswatini on May 2 after his visit was briefly delayed by a route change.
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China uses dragon-elephant analogy in diplomacy to portray India
China has employed the dragon for itself and elephant for India animal analogy in diplomacy for over 15 years amid border tensions.
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China's industrial growth driven by engineers, supply chains, subsidies, and policy execution
China's industrial rise reflects engineers, deep supply chains, strong policy execution, and $184 billion in AI investments from 2000 to 2023.
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US Democrats adopt 'selective Trumpification' strategy after 2024 loss, says Chinese academic
After losing power in 2024, US Democrats have adopted parts of Trump's agenda and style, a Chinese scholar warns.
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William Lai’s ancestral village in Fujian becomes focus of Beijing’s reunification efforts
Beijing promotes Xintian village, William Lai’s ancestral home in Fujian, to advance cross-strait reunification based on kinship and religion.
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Dangote refinery credits Chinese partners as it plans output expansion
Dangote Refinery in Lagos said Chinese engineering helped bring its $20 billion plant to production as it plans a bigger expansion.
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US Air Force C-17 Cargo Jets Arrive in Beijing Ahead of Trump’s China Visit
Two US Air Force C-17 cargo planes landed in Beijing early May, with two more reportedly en route, signaling planned Trump visit to China.
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Iranian brothers use traditional music workshop in Beijing to preserve Persian culture
Majid and Massoud Shamaeezadah opened a music workshop in Beijing to share and preserve Persian culture through traditional music.