Wider World
China Backs Iran Diplomatically but Unlikely to Risk Clash With Washington
Analysts say Beijing will avoid direct military involvement despite strong economic ties and energy dependence.
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ECONOMY
China Scales Back Its Exposure to US Debt
Beijing’s holdings of US Treasuries fall to their lowest level since 2008, signalling a deeper strategic shift
SOCIAL LENS
Faulty Airbag Warning Issued as Importers and Drivers Urged to Notify Authorities
Road Transport Department alerts market operators and vehicle owners after US safety regulator links Chinese-made airbags to fatal and serious accidents
Wider World
China Confirms Trump-Jinping Meeting in South Korea Tomorrow
Beijing had not responded to the public disclosure of the meeting during a critical juncture, as the two countries are on the brink of all out commercial war again.
Wider World
Trump Signs Order Paving the Way for a “Limited Sale” of TikTok in the U.S.
The executive move frames a deal that keeps TikTok operating while addressing national-security concerns; details remain under negotiation.
