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China’s Xi says Australia ties have ‘turned around’ as he hosts Albanese: Amid geopolitical tensions, the two nations call for dialogue as China tries to ...
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Key FactsAustralia and China Advance Bilateral Relations
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arabnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: arabnews.com
- President Xi Jinping expressed China’s willingness to deepen ties with Australia.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized that dialogue must remain central to the bilateral relationship.
- Discussions covered expanding the free trade agreement and cooperation in artificial intelligence.
- Australian concerns persist regarding China’s military growth and security despite trade opportunities.
First and foremost we use fixtures such as this to send a signal that business-to-business engagement should be welcomed and encouraged.— Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia, spoke during a business roundtable about the importance of business collaboration.
Australia and China call for more dialogue, cooperation at leaders' meeting: China and Australia will keep open dialogue and look for areas of cooperation ...
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Key FactsAustralia and China Enhance Dialogue and Trade Ties
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Prime Minister Albanese met President Xi Jinping in Beijing to maintain open communication amidst Indo-Pacific strategic competition.
- Xi emphasized China's willingness to deepen bilateral relations and build mutual strategic trust.
- Both leaders agreed to reassess the existing free trade agreement and seek new collaboration on decarbonization initiatives.
- Australia raised concerns about recent Chinese naval exercises, while both parties stressed the need for regional peace and stability.
Dialogue needs to be at the centre of our relationship.— Anthony Albanese, Australian Prime Minister, stated this in opening remarks to Xi Jinping.
China’s patience wears thin with EU over medical device row: Political tensions have grown after the EU restricted Chinese firms from participating in public ...
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China Economy Expands 5.2% as Exports Outside US Propel Growth Above Target: China’s economic growth exceeded expectations in the second quarter ...
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) launched a massive crackdown on Monday (July 14), raiding 19 locations across five states in an operation ... Show more
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China's Q2 GDP growth tops forecast even as US tariff risks mount: BEIJING: China’s economy grew at a slightly faster pace than expected in the second quarter ...
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GDP: For China, overcapacity is “worse than Trump's tariffs”: According to official figures, the world's second largest economy grew by 5.2 percent in the second ...
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China's Q2 GDP up 5.2%, helped by exports, consumer subsidies: SHANGHAI/HONG KONG -- China's gross domestic product grew 5.2% on the year in the second ...
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Partners in Deterrence: China and Russia’s Deepening Military-Technical Ties: China and Russia’s growing military-technical cooperation aims to preserve ...
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Why accident victims face an uphill battle challenging ICBC decisions under no-fault insurance system
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Nvidia CEO to attend China supply chain expo, China's CCTV says: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will attend the opening ceremony of China's international supply chain ...
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The Elmo account made antisemitic remarks and accused Donald J. Trump of being a puppet of Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu ... Show more
Key FactsElmo's X Account Breached with Hate Posts
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Elmo’s X account was briefly hacked by an unknown individual who shared hateful antisemitic and racist content.
- The offensive posts incited violence against Jews, insulted former President Donald Trump, and demanded files on Jeffrey Epstein.
- The messages were removed promptly and the account has since been secured to prevent further breaches.
- This incident is part of a growing trend of security and content moderation challenges on the X platform.
Elmo's X account was briefly compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts.— Sesame Workshop said in a statement, adding the account has since been secured.
China steps in as US pulls back from diplomacy, report says: China is increasing its diplomatic reach as President Donald Trump's administration pares back ...
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China condemns ‘coercion’ after Trump floats tariffs on Russian ally: China condemned on Tuesday “coercion” by the United States, after President Donald Trump ...
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I Take This Portable Charger Everywhere I Travel and It's 33% Off Right Now: The handy Anker 622 MagGo snaps right onto the back of my iPhone ...
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Australian concerns over live fire drill brushed aside in Xi meeting: Anthony Albanese meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on the third full day of the ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-07-15/albanese-xi-meeting-live-fire-drills-beijing/105535036
China's economy set to slow in Q2 as pressure from US tariffs mounts: China's economy is likely to have cooled in the second quarter after a solid start to the ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinas-economy-set-slow-q2-pressure-us-tariffs-mounts-2025-07-14/
Israel successfully launches Dror-1 communications satellite into orbit
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Key FactsIsrael Deploys Dror-1 Communications Satellite Successfully
Jul 13 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
- Israel Aerospace Industries developed the Dror-1 communications satellite.
- The satellite was launched on July 13, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
- During the first 3 minutes and 42 seconds of flight, the satellite travels at 3 kilometers per second.
- Dror-1 is being placed into an orbit 36,000 kilometers above Earth.
China's exports are booming despite Trump's tariffs. What's behind the numbers: If Trump’s goal was to isolate and weaken China ... Show more
China exports boom despite Trump tariffs. What's behind the numbers
China exports boom despite Trump tariffs. What's behind the numbers
BMW partners with Momenta to co-develop China-tailored driving assistance tech: BMW Group announced on Tuesday that it would join hands with Chinese autonomous ...
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Nvidia CEO downplays U.S. fears that China's military will use his firm's chips: "They don't need Nvidia's chips ... to build their military," Jensen Huang said ...
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Key FactsAI Transforms Jobs, Boosts Productivity, Creates Opportunities
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: qz.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: qz.com
- Jensen Huang states AI will alter every job but is unlikely to replace them entirely.
- He draws parallels between AI’s impact and past tech revolutions that raised both productivity and employment.
- AI is seen as a great equalizer, empowering non-experts to perform complex tasks through accessible tools.
- Addressing a global shortage of 30 to 40 million skilled workers, AI-driven automation could stimulate industry expansion and economic growth.
AI empowers people. It lifts people.— Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on the impact of AI on individuals.
The Chinese economy beat market forecasts in the second quarter, but analysts remain concerned about a potential slowdown in late 2025 ... Show more
Economic growth in China: Chinese economy grows robustly despite tariff dispute with the USA
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As part of the annual Han Kuang drills, Taiwan's Army fired over 30,000 rounds using more than 30 armored vehicles in Kinmen Monday night to sharpen its combat ... Show more
Trump wants Europe to surrender to him: Donald Trump has presented the European Union with a massive dilemma as he continues his war on the world.
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Australia’s great leap forward: China opportunity makes Trump tariffs look like ‘a pimple on the bum of the iron ore trade’
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Showdown over Aussie port looms ahead of Albanese, Xi meeting: Contentious issues could bubble to the surface during Anthony Albanese's sit-down with Xi ...
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End of export restrictions: Nvidia is allowed to supply AI chips to China again: For months, the USA had blocked the supply of AI chips to China ...
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China's economy slows as consumers tighten belts, US tariff risks mount: China’s economy slowed less than expected in the second quarter in a show of resilience ...
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China’s economy grows 5.2% in second quarter: Strong exports help world’s second-largest economy weather Trump’s trade war
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China's June new yuan loans beat forecast after stimulus and trade truce: Chinese banks extended 2.24 trillion yuan ($312 billion) in new loans in June ...
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China growth slows as trade turmoil weighs on economy: Beijing says the economy grew by 5.2% in the three months to the end of June, compared to the same time ...
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Wendy Knowler | The car looked great, but the website pics hid a very dark secret
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Australian and Chinese leaders seek to boost trade : Australia and China are working to strengthen trade ties despite disagreements over security and human ...
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China exports soared in June, beating forecasts: China exports soared in June, beating forecasts - Economy - The Jakarta Post
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Key FactsChina's Trade Surges Ahead of Crucial Tariff Deadline
Jul 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- China's exports increased 5.8% year-on-year in June, surpassing forecasts and May's growth rate.
- The country's trade surplus expanded to $114.7 billion in June, up significantly from the previous month.
- Exporters accelerated shipments, especially to Southeast Asia, amid a fragile tariff truce with the U.S., while imports rebounded slightly.
- Experts warn that persistent high U.S. tariffs will likely slow export growth and impact China's economic expansion in coming quarters.
Tariffs are likely to remain high and Chinese manufacturers face growing constraints on their ability to rapidly expand global market share by slashing prices.— Zichun Huang, China economist at Capital Economics, discussing the challenges faced by Chinese manufacturers.
"Fueling Putin's war machine": US Senators say penalise India, China, Brazil with 500% tarriff to deter trade with Russia - Times of Oman
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Japan says China’s military activities could ‘seriously impact’ its security: Japan said Tuesday that China's intensifying military activities could ...
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Chinese economy grows at a 5.2% annual pace in April-June quarter despite trade war
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GM to challenge China’s LFP monopoly with upgraded battery factory: The factory’s overhaul will give U.S. LFP production a significant boost.
techcrunch.com/2025/07/14/gm-to-challenge-chinas-lfp-monopoly-with-upgraded-battery-factory/
Gisele Pelicot awarded France's highest civilian honor: Pelicot's landmark case led to reforms in France's rape laws after she bravely testified about ...
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Key FactsGisèle Pelicot Honored with France’s Top Award
Jul 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Gisèle Pelicot publicly waived anonymity to testify in the mass-rape trial against her husband.
- Her husband received a 20-year sentence for drugging and enabling around 50 men to assault her over nearly a decade.
- She attended almost every day of the trial, which concluded last December.
- A memoir recounting her story is planned for release early next year.
I want all women who have been raped to say: Madame Pelicot did it, I can too.— Gisèle Pelicot stated this during a press conference to encourage other women to share their stories.
The brain gain is growing in momentum, as the US changes policies on visas for international students and cuts research funding ... Show more
BHP inks battery partnerships with China's BYD and CATL: GUANGZHOU -- BHP Group has signed separate agreements with a unit of electric-vehicle giant BYD and with ...
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Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Russian export buyers unless Ukraine peace deal is reached by September
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Foxconn EV buses set to enter Japan on back of Taiwan subsidies: TAIPEI -- Foxconn and other Taiwanese manufacturers are poised to expand their electric bus ...
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Nathan Fillion tried for multiple Deadpool roles before landing Headpool (exclusive)
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Interview with Bosch e-bike boss: "Are we moving further and further away from the bicycle"
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EU wants to see China taking more ambitious climate action: The world needs China to show more leadership on climate action, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke ...
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Key FactsEU Urges China to Enhance Climate Leadership
Jul 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra stressed the importance of China taking a leading role in climate efforts.
- Hoekstra urged China to halt new coal power plant construction and reduce coal dependency.
- In early 2025, China approved more new coal plants than in the first half of 2024, raising concerns.
- Ahead of the COP30 climate summit in November, the EU is exploring cooperation opportunities with China.
We do encourage China to take more of a leadership role going forward and really hit the road with meaningful emission reductions in the next couple of years.— EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra emphasizes the need for China to show more leadership on climate action.
China’s economy grows at steady pace despite Trump’s trade war: China’s GDP grew 1.1 percent from April to June despite US tariffs, official data shows.
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Australian journalists confronted by security on Albanese’s China trip: The group had written permission to travel to the site and arrived with officials from ...
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US probes imports of drones and critical material in chips and solar panels: Investigations could lead to tariffs on unmanned aircraft systems and polysilicon
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China's yuan-denominated exports in June rise 7.2% y/y, imports grow 2.3%: China's yuan-denominated exports rose 7.2% year-on-year in June, while imports grew 2 ...
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GM’s Final EV Battery Strategy Copies China’s Playbook: Super Cheap Cells: General Motors’ homemade version of the low-cost power option favored by China’s auto ...
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State Department cuts China policy staff amid major overhaul: The State Department fired personnel and consolidated offices that help craft the U.S ...
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OpinionTrump thinks the US holds all the cards on trade. He is misguided.: As more and more countries realize there is no fair deal to be made, they will likely look ...
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Senate Pauses Russia Sanctions Bill After Trump Promises to Act Alone: The stalled bill calls for 500% tariffs on imports from countries that continue to buy ...
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China gives conditional nod to Synopsys-Ansys deal, removing last major hurdle: China's market regulator has conditionally approved U.S. chip design software ...
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'Las Vegas in Laos': Riverside city awash with crime: 'Las Vegas in Laos': Riverside city awash with crime - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta ...
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BHP takes steps with CATL, BYD to use more batteries, cut emissions: The world's biggest listed miner BHP said on Monday it has signed preliminary deals with ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/bhp-signs-deals-with-catl-byd-use-batteries-mines-vehicles-2025-07-14/
Cashmere king Loro Piana becomes latest Italian luxury brand called out for worker abuse in supply chain
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Russia and China discuss the war in Ukraine and their ties with the United States and Air India's CEO says the crash probe remains far from over after the ... Show more
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China’s Economy Grows Steadily Despite Trump’s Tariffs: Companies redirected exports through other countries to avoid U.S. tariffs, and policymakers turned up ...
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