A new development in US-China trade relations — investor and advisor Bessent says the rumored 100% Trump tariffs on China will not take effect from November 1. Markets react cautiously as both nations navigate ongoing trade tensions.

US-China Talks: New Twist in US-China Trade Talks | Bessent Clarifies Trump Tariffs | WION 

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are key growth hubs across developing and developed nations. Governments offer fiscal benefits, relaxed regulations, and strong infrastructure to attract industries. As per UNCTAD’s 2019 World Investment Report, here are the top 10 countries with the most SEZs.

<p>Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are key growth hubs across developing and developed nations. Governments offer fiscal benefits, relaxed regulations, and strong infrastructure to attract industries. As per UNCTAD’s 2019 World Investment Report, here are the top 10 countries with the most SEZs.</p>

Top 10 countries with the most Special Economic Zones — See where India stands

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US-China: Ted Cruz Calls China US’s Top Security Threat | WION

Direct flights between India and China resume today, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This move is expected to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity between the two nations. 

India-China Direct Flights Resume Today, Indigo Launches Direct Kolkata-Guangzhou Flight Service

Direct flights between India and China resume today, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. This move is expected to boost trade, tourism, and connectivity between the two nations. 


India-China Direct Flights Resume Today | Bilateral Milestone Achieved | WION 

President Donald Trump lands in Asia this weekend for a multinational swing that will culminate in a high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as the U.S. president attempts to stabilize the relationship with the world’s second-largest economy amid a trade war he instigated.

ASEAN Summit 2025: Trade Deals, Tariff Negotiation Takes Centre Stage

Top U.S. and Chinese negotiators sounded a positive note on weekend trade talks, hailing what they called constructive discussions ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping planned for this week.


Bessent: US & China Set 'Positive Framework' For Trade Talks Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

The Dutch economy minister spoke to his Chinese counterpart on Tuesday but failed to find a solution to an impasse over chipmaker Nexperia BV, as Germany's car industry warned it faces possible production shortages if the situation is not resolved quickly.
The Dutch government seized control of Nexperia last month, citing fears the company's technology would be taken by its Chinese owner, Shanghai-listed Wingtech (600745.SS), opens new tab. China, where most of Nexperia's chips are packaged, responded by blocking exports of the company's finished products, alarming European carmakers that rely on them.

Nigeria-Germany Chip Tensions Hit Carmakers | China Bans Nexperia Exports After Dutch Takeover

An invisible espionage war is underway as Russian and Chinese operatives use charm, beauty, and seduction to infiltrate Silicon Valley and steal secrets worth billions. No bullets, no cyber hacks — just hearts and confidential data captured in the oldest spy game. In February, the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security revealed that the Chinese Communist Party executed over 60 espionage cases in the past four years. Discover how beauty and betrayal are shaping global intelligence operations.


Russia, China Honeytrap West With Beautiful Spies

An invisible war fought with charm, beauty, and betrayal Chinese and Russian operatives are seducing Silicon Valley insiders, stealing secrets worth billions. No bullets. No hacks. Just hearts and data captured in the oldest trick of espionage. In February, in US the House committee on homeland security warned that the Chinese Communist Party has conducted more than 60 cases of espionage in the US over the past four years.


Russia, China honeytrap West with beautiful spies

China aims to increase the average life expectancy of its people to around 80 years through efforts planned for a five-year period from 2026 to 2030, announced the country's top health official.


China's five-year plan puts renewed focus on health

China’s state-owned oil giants have suspended purchases of seaborne Russian oil following fresh US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow’s oil producers, multiple trade sources told Reuters on Thursday.


Breaking: China imports 1.4 million barrels of Russian oil per day

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, a surprise development with the potential to reshape the tone of U.S.-China relations amid ongoing tensions.
The meeting comes at a time of economic rivalry, global security concerns, and shifting alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.

US-China Trade Meet: Trump Plans Trade Talks with China | Meeting Xi Jinping in South Korea | WION 

President Donald Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal with China, though talks with President Xi Jinping remain uncertain. Meanwhile, China’s new export controls have escalated tensions, prompting the US to threaten tariffs in response.

US-China Trade: Trump Expects Deal, Xi Talks Remain Uncertain | WORLD DNA 

Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been spotted in Beijing for the first time since his sudden removal from office in July 2023. Qin, who vanished from public view amid swirling rumors of scandal and internal party tensions, was reportedly seen attending a music festival in the capital. This surprise sighting is fueling speculation over whether Qin is being quietly rehabilitated — or simply kept out of the spotlight.

China’s Ex-FM Qin Gang Spotted in Beijing | First Public Appearance Since Ouster

United States President Donald Trump has said he will visit China early next year after receiving an invitation from Beijing.

“I’ve been invited to go to China, and I’ll be doing that sometime fairly early next year. We have it sort of set,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday.

Trump Says He's Been Invited To China, Plans China Visit Early Next Year

President Donald Trump brushed off a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan on Monday, making a rare remark about how his administration views the future of the island amid increasing threats from Beijing.


Trump Expresses Confidence in His Bond With Xi Jinping, Voices Doubt That China Would Invade Taiwan

China accused Britain on Monday of lacking "credibility and ethics" after the UK government postponed a decision on whether to approve Beijing's plan to build a new embassy in London.
China's plans to build its biggest embassy in Europe near the Tower of London have stalled for the past three years because of opposition from local residents, lawmakers and Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners in Britain.


China Slams Britain For Delaying Embassy Plan Amid Reported Assurances to China

US President Donald Trump says he’s been invited to China, a supposed request at this point that he’s expected to fulfill early next year.
Now, this could be a signal of possible diplomatic thaw after months of renewed trade friction, or another claim that needs a fact check.
The more important meeting, in this regard, is the one scheduled in a couple of weeks in South Korea.




US-China ties: High-stakes Trump–Xi meet on the horizon

China accused Britain on Monday of lacking "credibility and ethics" after the UK government postponed a decision on whether to approve Beijing's plan to build a new embassy in London.
China's plans to build its biggest embassy in Europe near the Tower of London have stalled for the past three years because of opposition from local residents, lawmakers and Hong Kong pro-democracy campaigners in Britain.

China accuses UK of lacking credibility and ethics, UK cites internal delays on embassy decision

In one study, researchers isolated an anti-aging molecule from the blood of young mice, which extended the lifespan of older mice by 22.7% and reduced age-related decline.
 In a second study, they found four mutations in naked mole-rats' DNA repair enzyme (cGAS) that enhance genome stability. When inserted into fruit flies, it created "superflies" with extended vitality and resistance to aging.

Did Chinese Scientists Just Find The Answer To Anti-Ageing? 

Trump–Xi Meet: High-Stakes Diplomacy | Trump to Meet Xi in South Korea for Key Talks | WION 

As China drafts its 15th five-year plan – the next entry in a line of expansive blueprints that have set the tone for the country’s development over more than seven decades – we examine how these documents inform and reflect high-level policy priorities, what to expect in the coming iteration and whether the private sector will receive the level of support entrepreneurs are hoping for.


What is China's Five-Year Development Plan?

While tensions flare with the U.S., China is charting its course for the next five years. Chinese President Xi Jinping and the country’s top leaders, known as the Central Committee, will meet next week from Monday to Thursday for a planning meeting called the “Fourth Plenum.”


China: Xi to prepare political & economic blueprint ahead of Trump meet 

China: President Xi to chair fourth plenum

Chinese president to chair fourth plenum, political & economic roadmap on agenda

China's second-ranked general, He Weidong, has been expelled from the Communist Party and the army following an investigation into corruption. Nine other senior military officers were also punished for discipline violations and duty-related crimes. This rare public disclosure highlights the ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the military.


China Probes Top Military General, Two Senior Generals Expelled For Corruption

China's second-ranked general, He Weidong, has been expelled from the Communist Party and the army following an investigation into corruption. Nine other senior military officers were also punished for discipline violations and duty-related crimes. This rare public disclosure highlights the ongoing anti-corruption campaign within the military.

China Probes Top Military General, Punishes 9 Senior Officers in Latest Corruption Crackdown

China is accusing Washington of stoking panic and distorting facts,
After U.S. Officials called China's new rear earth export measures a threat to global supply chains and urged Beijing to roll them back.
The exchange comes just weeks before a planned meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi, and analysts warn it could shake already fragile market stability.

China Accuses U.S. Of Fuelling Global Panic | WORLD BUSINESS WATCH | WION

The Cabinet Office has rejected Dominic Cummings' claim that China breached high-level systems used to transfer sensitive government information.


Dominic Cummings: Senior Whitehall officials buried data breach

India has just pulled off a remarkable leap in global military rankings.
In a dramatic shift in air power dynamics, India has overtaken China to become the third most powerful air force in the world. According to the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft. India now holds a 'Truval rating' of 69.4. China, which is long seen as a rising air superpower, now sits behind India with a TVR of 58.1.

Strategic shift: India challenges China's air dominance 

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