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Commodity prices from steel to polysilicon have surged this month as Chinese investors bet Beijing is finally serious about addressing overcapacity across the world's second-largest economy. Prices for nine industrial commodities including coal,
This week, the junta strengthened ties with Beijing, pushed to reclaim China trade route, sought foreign help for electricity crisis, showered Shan troops with promotions, and hailed Aung San Suu Kyi’s father ahead of sham election.
BEIJING (Reuters) -Beijing has issued a warning for potential geological disasters, including landslides and mudslides, across 10 of the city's 16 districts, the capital's meteorological agency said on Saturday. The alert comes after intense rainfall on Friday, with city authorities also warning of flash floods in mountainous areas on Saturday.
The recall effort, led by civic groups, was framed by its backers as a stand against “pro-China” influence. But KMT officials and supporters denounced it as an attack on democracy.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned that TikTok will be banned in the U.S. unless China approves a deal giving Americans control of its algorithm and technology, as tensions mount ahead of a looming divestment deadline.
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Catch up on Olympic bobsled since the Beijing 2022 Winter Games — rule updates, team changes, returning champions, and rising stars shaping the men’s, women’s, and monobob events at Milan Cortina 2026.
European leaders are meeting with top Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss trade, climate change and global conflicts.
Health Minister Mustafa Kamal urged international stakeholders to explore partnerships in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving health landscape, highlighting the country’s “immense” potential for investment, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Saturday.