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New Zealand poll shows US seen as more of a threat than China

FILE PHOTO: U.S. and China’s national flags flutter in Tiananmen Square, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File Photo

New UK law will crack down on proxies of hostile states such as Russia, Iran from July

Britain sees a growing threat from state-linked organisations paying organised crime groups, or low-level felons, to carry out surveillance, sabotage and other activities.

Xi leaves North Korea with renewed signs of China’s influence

(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju at a welcome ceremony for Xi in Pyongyang on June 8.

India breaks through Himalayan tunnel to China border zone

An Indian paramilitary personnel stands guard at the Zojila tunnel, India's longest road tunnel project connecting Jammu and Kashmir state with the Ladakh region on June 9.

China ‘firmly opposed’ to US blacklist of Chinese companies

The companies targeted in the US Defence Department’s latest list include some of China’s top tech giants involved in AI.

Success-starved China fans adopt ‘Card Master’ referee as World Cup rep

Ma Ning will be the only Chinese match referee at the tournament, where he is making his second World Cup appearance.

US adds Chinese solar, battery firms to list of military-linked companies

Firms added to US' list includes Trinasolar and JA Solar Technology, which are two of the world's largest solar panel makers.

Taiwan says China coast guard ‘harassed’ commercial shipping off its coast

Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Philippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea

A satellite image shows a possible raft at the opening to Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, on May 27.

Actress Eleanor Lee mourns late Chinese actor Jin Ze after his sudden death at 33

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