China’s navy commissions new frigate amid rising competition with the US and others
China has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of its forces
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Smithsonian and others will use Filecoin to safeguard digital culture heritage
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Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86, with 55 others injured
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China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal
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Porsche China deliveries drop 28% as competition intensifies
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China's exports in December grew 10.7%, beating estimates amid uncertainty over trade tariffs
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US streamlines deportation flights to China
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How business is bracing for a US-China trade war
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India confirms first HMPV cases amid surge in China
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Will US markets keep rising under Trump?
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U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook
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Latest news on 4 viruses on the rise across the U.S.
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China’s yuan hits 16-month low amid fears over Trump tariffs
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China rips US over sanctions in hacking incidents targeting infrastructure
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Tesla posted record China sales in 2024. But this year is going to be tough as competition heats up
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Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China
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Only US leadership can stop China’s economic power in Latin America
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E-commerce giants jump on China's latest trade-in programme amid heated competition
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US stocks rally to shake off new year jitters amid light trading
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Covid surges across US after holidays amid low booster uptake
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Apple offers holiday discount in China as Huawei competition heats up
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NFL spices up 2025 Pro Bowl by adding new events: Here are the nine skills competitions that will be featured
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China stocks lead losses in Asia as manufacturing slows; Singapore annual GDP growth rises to 4%
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Security in New Orleans amid deadly truck attack
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Taiwan president vows to boost the island's defense budget as China threats rise
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US investors in China venture funds race to comply with new tech rules
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