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US Ambassador's Optimism: Are US-China Risks Really Under Control?
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US Ambassador's Optimism: Are US-China Risks Really Under Control?

US Ambassador to China David Perdue told business leaders in Hong Kong that risks in US-China relations are effectively controlled and Boeing deals are being negotiated, offering reassurance to global markets.

China Set to Approve World's First Fully AI-Designed Drug
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China Set to Approve World's First Fully AI-Designed Drug

China could become the first market to approve a fully AI-designed drug in 2026, marking a seismic shift in pharmaceutical development as the country transforms from generic manufacturer to innovation powerhouse.

North Korea's Calculated Provocation Before Party Congress
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North Korea's Calculated Provocation Before Party Congress

North Korea fires ballistic missiles just weeks before its first party congress in five years. What message is Pyongyang trying to send with this strategic timing?

Why Indonesia Chose French Jets Over American Ones
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Why Indonesia Chose French Jets Over American Ones

Indonesia's $8.1 billion Rafale purchase signals a strategic shift toward defense diversification, balancing between superpowers while maintaining non-aligned foreign policy in an increasingly polarized world.

US Warship Docks at China-Built Cambodian Base for First Time
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US Warship Docks at China-Built Cambodian Base for First Time

USS Cincinnati becomes first American naval vessel to dock at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base, built with Chinese funding. A diplomatic breakthrough or strategic hedging?

America Is Losing Indonesia—And It May Be Too Late
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America Is Losing Indonesia—And It May Be Too Late

Under Trump's second term, US-Indonesia relations have stagnated while the world's fourth-most populous nation drifts toward China and Russia, reshaping Southeast Asian geopolitics.

We Bought You": How Workers Became Unwilling Soldiers
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We Bought You": How Workers Became Unwilling Soldiers

Bangladeshi workers promised civilian jobs in Russia find themselves forced into Ukraine's front lines, revealing a disturbing pattern of military recruitment deception.

Gaza Hostage Exchange Ends, But Can Peace Begin?
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Gaza Hostage Exchange Ends, But Can Peace Begin?

The last Israeli hostage returns from Gaza, closing a 15-month crisis. Yet the real test of Middle East peace may just be starting as both sides face the challenge of moving beyond survival to reconciliation.

ICE Agents at Italian Olympics Spark Diplomatic Controversy
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ICE Agents at Italian Olympics Spark Diplomatic Controversy

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will support security at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, but their role remains contentious amid Trump's immigration crackdown and Italian public concerns.

Starmer's Beijing Gambit Tests UK's Balance in Trump Era
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Starmer's Beijing Gambit Tests UK's Balance in Trump Era

UK PM Keir Starmer's first official China visit in 6 years comes as Trump threatens new tariffs. Can Britain navigate between US alliance and Chinese economic opportunities?

Chinese AI Models Close Gap with OpenAI and Google in 2026
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Chinese AI Models Close Gap with OpenAI and Google in 2026

Alibaba and Moonshot AI unveil flagship models that significantly narrow the technology gap with US AI leaders, intensifying global AI competition.

China Removes Disputed Yellow Sea Structure: Diplomatic Win or Strategic Retreat?
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China Removes Disputed Yellow Sea Structure: Diplomatic Win or Strategic Retreat?

China begins removing one of three controversial steel structures from disputed Yellow Sea waters. Seoul calls it meaningful progress, but what's Beijing's real game plan?