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Egypt Strengthens Academic and Research Ties with Malaysia, China, and Pakistan at UNESCO

Egypt's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdel Aziz Qonsowa met with officials from Malaysia, China, and Pakistan at UNESCO to expand international academic partnerships and scientific cooperation.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te Emphasizes Defense Boost is Meant to Deter Conflict Amid Rising Tensions

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced during a National Day speech that the island's increased defense spending is strictly intended to deter war rather than provoke conflict, amid ongoing pressure from China.

US Bans Fiji-Based Director Over Corruption Tied to Chinese Interests

The US Department of State has barred a Fiji-based director and his family from entering the country due to corruption tied to Chinese government, business, and criminal interests.

EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Trade Negotiations Amid Escalating Tensions

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is holding high-stakes talks in Beijing with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to address the EU's massive trade deficit and escalating economic tensions.

US and China Explore Reciprocal Nuclear Site Visits Amid Growing Arms Race Concerns

The Trump administration and Chinese officials are discussing potential reciprocal nuclear site visits as part of informal talks aimed at addressing strategic stability and reducing nuclear risks.

US Delivers First F-16V Fighter Jets to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China

The United States has delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan to strengthen its defense capabilities amid rising military pressures from China.

Exploring How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Daily Life in China

Stuck Between Washington and Beijing: Can Europe Close Its Competitiveness Gap?

Europe is struggling to keep pace with the United States and China amidst mounting trade tensions and strategic dependencies. Closing this gap will require substantial reform and investment.

China Extends 52-Year Diving Dominance as Organizers Issue Apology at Asian Games

China extended its 52-year unbeaten diving record at the Asian Games as the overall gold tally reached 150, while local organizers apologized for logistical inconveniences.

Will China or the West Shape the Course of the 21st Century?

A deep-dive video discussion explores the global power struggle to determine whether China or the West will define the 21st century.

How the US-Iran Conflict is Unexpectedly Empowering China's Global Strategy

As the US military remains entangled in a costly conflict with Iran, China is quietly leveraging the distraction to expand its geopolitical influence and secure strategic economic advantages.

Trump Dismisses Calls for AI Regulation and Rejects US-China Tech Collaboration

US President Donald Trump has rejected calls to slow down artificial intelligence development or cooperate with China, arguing that the US must maintain its technological lead.

Delegates Stage Walkout During Netanyahu’s Address at the United Nations Amid US and China Discussions

Delegates walked out of the UN address given by Benjamin Netanyahu, while the presidents of the United States and China met to discuss cooperation, trade, and AI risks.

Diplomatic Developments: Mahmoud Abbas, Trump, and Xi Jinping at the White House

A look at recent diplomatic interactions at the White House involving Mahmoud Abbas, Trump, and China’s Xi Jinping, captured in a brief video segment.

China's Rare-Earth Dominance Looms Large as Trump and Xi Meet at the White House

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are meeting at the White House with trade and technology on the agenda, while Beijing's dominance over critical rare-earth minerals looms heavily over the negotiations.

US vs China AI Race: Comparing Computing Power, Models, Spending, and Research

As United States President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping prepare to meet, an analysis of computing power, frontier models, spending, and research highlights the state of the global AI race.

Behind the Pageantry: Why the Donald Trump and Xi Jinping Summit Faces Steep Hurdles

Despite lavish pageantry and high-stakes talks on artificial intelligence and trade, the summit between President Donald Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping is expected to yield limited concrete agreements due to deep-seated rivalries and differing political systems.

China's Xi Arrives for State Visit as Trump Focuses on Stabilizing Global Relations

China's Xi arrives for a state visit welcomed by Trump, as captured in a brief video highlighting global relations.

Xi Jinping Returns to the US Facing a Transformed China with New Leverage

As Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits Washington to meet with President Donald Trump, he arrives leading a technologically advanced and economically transformed nation holding significant global leverage.

Emotional Triumph for Iran as They Overcome China to Claim Asian Games Basketball Bronze

Iran secured the Asian Games men's basketball bronze medal with a 79-70 victory over China, an emotional achievement for players dealing with months of war at home and securing military service exemptions.

East Asia Examines How AI Is Transforming Funeral Practices and Farewells

A short video explores China's marriage crisis and the evolving social landscape surrounding relationships and farewells in East Asia.

Russia and China Veto US-Backed UN Resolution to Monitor Iran Sanctions

Russia and China vetoed a US-backed UN Security Council resolution that sought to extend the mandate for independently monitoring sanctions on Iran.

Russia and China Veto US Resolution to Extend UN Iran Sanctions Monitoring

Russia and China vetoed a UN Security Council resolution drafted by the US to extend the monitoring of sanctions on Iran, exposing deep divisions among member states.

Why Donald Trump Needs Global Allies to Confront the Iran Challenge

US policy towards Iran has reached a standstill, demonstrating that President Donald Trump must work with international allies and address Beijing to successfully confront the regime.