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China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?
Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.
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China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit
Xi Jinping commits to deeper cooperation with Kim Jong Un on rare state visit to North Korea.
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‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Chinese President Xi has been welcomed in Pyongyang for his first visit since 2019.
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North Korea needs China for survival, but why does Beijing need Pyongyang?
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea as Beijing aims to boost ties amid growing Pyongyang-Moscow relations.
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit
A cheering crowd dressed in festive attire welcomes the Chinese leader at Pyongyang’s main square.
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QUAD to build Fiji port: A new US-China flashpoint?
Quad kicks back to life in Asia Pacific, looking to develop ports in Fiji, in a counter to China’s rise.
Taiwan monitors ‘unprovoked’ Chinese combat patrol near island
Taiwan reports second Chinese ‘joint combat readiness patrol’ in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.
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China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts blast off on space station mission
China’s Shenzhou-23 astronauts blast off on space station mission.
Published On 24 May 2026
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Why has the US arms delay rattled Taiwan?
Taiwan fears a US pause on a $14bn arms package could weaken its defences and shake confidence in Washington’s support.
Published On 22 May 2026
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Trump’s mixed messaging on Taiwan – what we know
The US has reportedly paused a major arms deal with Taiwan, but Trump has said he may ‘speak’ to island’s leader.
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‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit
The Russian and Chinese leaders agreed on bilateral cooperation during Putin’s visit to China.
