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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Germany's Finance Chief Heads to China for Tough Talks

Germany's finance minister is off to China to talk about some big issues. Lars Klingbeil wants to chat about trade problems, like how China controls important materials and makes too much steel and electric car parts. He thinks talking directly to China is the best way to handle these problems. Thi

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Nov 08 2025POLITICS

China's New Aircraft Carrier: A Game Changer in the South China Sea

China has just added a new aircraft carrier to its fleet. This one is special. It's the first to use catapults to launch planes. The carrier, named Fujian, was officially introduced at a ceremony in Yulin, Hainan. President Xi Jinping was there to celebrate the event. The Fujian is huge. It's about

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Nov 07 2025BUSINESS

U. S. and China Take a Break from Port Fees

The U. S. government announced it would hold talks with China about its strong position in shipbuilding and ocean shipping. This comes as they put a temporary halt on certain fees for Chinese ships docking at U. S. ports. The pause on these fees, which can add up to billions each year, is part of a

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Nov 05 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some Older Adults in Rural China Stay Active?

In the countryside of China, not all older adults who are pre-frail or frail move around the same amount. Some stay active, while others don't. This matters because moving around helps them stay strong and healthy. Figuring out why some move more than others can help create better plans to keep them

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Nov 02 2025BUSINESS

A New Chapter in US-China Trade Relations

The US and China have taken a step back from their trade war. They have agreed to ease restrictions on some goods. This includes car chips, soybeans, rare minerals, and drugs. The deal came after a meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump. They met in South Korea. The White H

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Nov 02 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: U. S. Offers Tech Help to Counter China's Moves in South China Sea

Pete Hegseth, the U. S. Defense Secretary, recently spoke in Kuala Lumpur. He highlighted China's growing actions in the South China Sea. These actions are seen as disruptive and threatening by many countries in the region. Hegseth met with defense ministers from Australia, Japan, and the Philippin

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

U. S. Promises Tech Help to Counter China's Moves in South China Sea

Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief, recently spoke out against China's actions in the South China Sea, calling them destabilizing. He was in Kuala Lumpur for meetings with allies like Australia, Japan, and the Philippines. Hegseth offered to help Southeast Asian countries by sharing technology to moni

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Nov 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Tech Tug-of-War: China and NVIDIA at a Standstill

China and NVIDIA are in a bit of a standoff. It's not just about the Blackwell chip. It's about who controls the tech future. China seems to be saying, "Thanks, but no thanks, " to NVIDIA's latest chip. Why? Because they've been cooking up their own tech. Companies like Huawei, Cambricon, and Moore

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Teamwork in the South China Sea: US and Philippines Join Forces

The United States and the Philippines have teamed up to create a new military group. This group will work together to boost their military skills and teamwork, especially in the South China Sea. The idea came up during a chat between the US defense leader Pete Hegseth and the Philippines' defense ch

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden Nuclear Test Announcement: What's Really Going On?

President Trump made a surprising announcement about nuclear testing. He said the U. S. would start testing nukes again. This news came just before a big meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping. Many people, including some of Trump's own advisers, were caught off guard. Trump posted about this on s

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