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Remaining trekkers stranded near Mount Everest in Tibet being evacuated, source says
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Remaining trekkers stranded near Mount Everest in Tibet being evacuated, source says

It was not immediately clear if any injuries had been reported among the remaining trekkers

How China waged an infowar against U.S. interests in the Philippines
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How China waged an infowar against U.S. interests in the Philippines

Beijing used troll accounts in the Philippines to spread propaganda and target critics, documents show

Trump says China's Xi using soy as negotiation tactic ahead of talks
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Trump says China's Xi using soy as negotiation tactic ahead of talks

China’s pivot to South America for soybeans pressures U.S. farmers, Trump says

India plans mega-dam to counter China water fears
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India plans mega-dam to counter China water fears

New Delhi says is essential to counter China’s construction of a record-breaking hydropower complex upstream in Tibet

Regional powers push for Afghan stability amid rising militant threats
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Regional powers push for Afghan stability amid rising militant threats

China, Iran, Pakistan, and Russia warn Afghan militants pose serious regional and global threat

In first, China unveils specific emissions targets
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In first, China unveils specific emissions targets

Xi pledges China will cut emissions by up to 10% by 2035 in first absolute reduction target

Canadian PM expects 'constructive' trade talks with China to deepen
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Canadian PM expects 'constructive' trade talks with China to deepen

Carney says talks with China will deepen as both sides seek to resolve ongoing tariff and trade tensions

China may strengthen climate role amid US fossil fuel push
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China may strengthen climate role amid US fossil fuel push

China has indicated that its updated plan will, for the first time, include all economic sectors and greenhouse gases

US lawmakers hold rare talks with Chinese defense minister
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US lawmakers hold rare talks with Chinese defense minister

US official says, "We’re the first House delegation since 2019 and believe visits and dialogue should be more frequent"

Trump’s Bagram gambit: A return to Afghanistan or just a shot at China?
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Trump’s Bagram gambit: A return to Afghanistan or just a shot at China?

Experts say a US return to Bagram could spark strong public backlash in Afghanistan and alarm neighboring countries

China extends social media sanctions to include Weibo, Kuaishou
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China extends social media sanctions to include Weibo, Kuaishou

China’s CAC said measures include interviews, breach corrections, warnings, and strict sanctions

Trump sees progress on TikTok, says will visit China
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Trump sees progress on TikTok, says will visit China

The leaders of the world’s top two economies spoke by phone for the second time since Trump’s return, aiming to ease tensions

China's DeepSeek says its hit AI model cost just $294,000 to train
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China's DeepSeek says its hit AI model cost just $294,000 to train

DeepSeek’s R1, released in January 2025, surprised the AI community with its reasoning ability and cost-performance ratio

What hurdles lie ahead for any US-China TikTok deal?
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What hurdles lie ahead for any US-China TikTok deal?

TikTok’s US takeover deal leaves key questions unanswered, including control of its valuable recommendation algorithm

US wins release of Wells Fargo banker barred from leaving China
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US wins release of Wells Fargo banker barred from leaving China

US banker Chenyue Mao exits China after months-long travel ban, raising concerns over foreign business risks

China says intercepted Philippine ships at disputed South China Sea shoal
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China says intercepted Philippine ships at disputed South China Sea shoal

The incident comes amid a series of confrontations between Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels

US, Chinese officials to launch talks in Spain on trade irritants, TikTok deadline
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US, Chinese officials to launch talks in Spain on trade irritants, TikTok deadline

This marks the fourth meeting in four months between U.S. and Chinese officials to prevent a collapse of the trade relationship under Trump's tariffs

China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea
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China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

The two countries have been engaged in a long-running maritime standoff in the strategic waterway

China condemns sailing of US, British warships through Taiwan Strait
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China condemns sailing of US, British warships through Taiwan Strait

Beijing called US and British naval transits 'trouble-making,' but US called it routine and lawful

Rubio spoke with China’s Wang Yi, State Department says
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Rubio spoke with China’s Wang Yi, State Department says

Secretary Rubio stressed the need for open, constructive dialogue on key bilateral issues