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Chinamaxxing: the American trend co-opting and romanticizing Chinese culture
In the Spotlight The line between appreciation and appropriation in this viral TikTok trend is very thin
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Are we heading for World War Three?
In Depth Defence experts believe the world may be ‘edging towards a form of conflict that is already under way, even if not yet fully recognised’
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How will the Iran war widen the rift between the US and China?
Today's Big Question Trump asks to delay planned summit with Xi
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China’s role in the US-Israeli war on Iran
The Explainer Beijing has long been Iran’s key financial backer and oil buyer, but projection of stability and relations with the US ahead of Xi-Trump summit take precedence
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What is in China’s new ‘ethnic unity’ law?
In the Spotlight Xi Jinping backs effort to assimilate minority ethnic groups
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Trump demands allies, China join Hormuz escort effort
Speed Read Trump made the demand of seven countries that rely on Middle Eastern oil
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China could be co-opting ChatGPT to suppress dissidents
In the Spotlight A new report indicates China’s use of AI is significant
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Pros and cons of the death penalty
Pros and cons Record number of executions in Saudi Arabia and drugs crackdown in Iran offset broader global trend away from capital punishment
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China and the rise of the humanoid robots
The Explainer The country’s ‘bustling’ robotics industry is dominating the global market, though experts are split on how concerned we should be
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The ‘ravenous’ demand for Cornish minerals
Under the Radar Growing need for critical minerals to power tech has intensified ‘appetite’ for lithium, which could be a ‘huge boon’ for local economy
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The UK expands its Hong Kong visa scheme
The Explainer Around 26,000 additional arrivals expected in the UK as government widens eligibility in response to crackdown on rights in former colony
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The fall of the generals: China’s military purge
In the Spotlight Xi Jinping’s extraordinary removal of senior general proves that no-one is safe from anti-corruption drive that has investigated millions
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What do Xi’s military purges mean for Taiwan?
Today’s Big Question Analysts say China’s leader is still focused on reunification
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The Week Unwrapped: Why is China clearing out its generals?
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