China threat erodes Japanese anger over U.S. bases ahead of vote
Voters in Okinawa have long bristled over hosting U.S. military bases, but a growing acceptance for a stronger military to counter threats from China is changing the calculus.
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japantimes.co.jp
12.09.2026
China to raise visa fees sevenfold for Japanese visitors
The decision came after Japan introduced higher visa fees for foreign nationals in July.
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japantimes.co.jp
12.09.2026
As China rises, Australia is increasingly enmeshed in the US war machine. Is the alliance still worth the risk?
Australia is being exploited by an ally that could draw it, however unwillingly, into war with China, experts warn matters,” said Kevin Rudd, a
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theguardian.com
12.09.2026
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Trump admin loans $100 million to US-owned business in Africa to stave off China
Trump’s administration raised national security concerns regarding Huawei during his first term and pushed to counter its international expansion
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independent.co.uk
11.09.2026
Shifting U.S. Alliances Push Rivals China and India Together
As President Trump blows hot and cold, a summit in New Delhi presents an opportunity for two giant neighbors to smooth over their differences.
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wsj.com
11.09.2026
Anthropic foils AI surveillance targeting dissidents in China, Iran and West Africa
Anthropic said on Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The
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france24.com
11.09.2026
South Korea ramps up spy law to protect chip secrets from China
Although China is not explicitly mentioned in the revised law, its rapid progress looms large over Seoul's efforts to guard its chip prowess.
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japantimes.co.jp
11.09.2026
Opinion | Hold China Accountable for Its Trade Practices
The G-20’s recognition of Beijing’s policy-driven steel overproduction is a welcome first step.
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wsj.com
10.09.2026
US trial against China’s Huawei opens with prosecutor calling the company a criminal enterprise
The defense says: ‘It’s about competition, not conspiracy’ A US prosecutor described China’s Huawei as a criminal enterprise that stole from US companies to build its telecommunications empire, as th
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theguardian.com
10.09.2026
International Space Summit: Europe plays catch-up with US and China
The space sector is booming. The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040. But behind this spectacular growth lies major geopolitical challenges, particularly for Europe.
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france24.com
10.09.2026
At least 25 dead after cargo ship catches fire in China
Fire breaks out on ship being repaired in the port of Qingdao, eastern China.
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aljazeera.com
10.09.2026
China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 20
At least five people are missing after a cargo ship caught fire at the port of Qingdao. The cause remains unclear.
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dw.com
10.09.2026
China: Cargo ship fire kills at least 25
At least five people are missing after a cargo ship caught fire at the port of Qingdao. The cause remains unclear.
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dw.com
10.09.2026
'Heavy casualties' reported after international cargo ship docked in China catches fire
A total of 42 people had been on the vessel, and 12 of them were safely evacuated, state media reported.
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euronews.com
10.09.2026
At least 20 people killed after fire breaks out on cargo ship in China port
At least 20 people have been killed and five are missing after a cargo ship caught fire while docked in a China port, state media has said.
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news.sky.com
10.09.2026
China says it hopes to agree with US on tariff reductions 'at an early date'
A Chinese government spokesperson says China and the U.S. hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon
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abcnews.com
10.09.2026
'Significant casualties' after fire on cargo ship in eastern China
President Xi Jinping has called for urgent search and rescue efforts.
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bbc.co.uk
10.09.2026
Hollywood fears an AI future. China is already living it
The AI trends upending China's entertainment industry may be a harbinger for what's to come in Hollywood.
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latimes.com
10.09.2026
China snaps up 1 million tons of American soybeans in massive trade surge ahead of Xi Jinping visit to Washington
China has bought around 1 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week
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independent.co.uk
10.09.2026
After outrunning Bolt, China’s robot champion races towards real-world work
The goal underscores the harder task facing the robotics industry as it struggles to turn dazzling demonstrations into useful workers.
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japantimes.co.jp
10.09.2026