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GLOBAL HEADLINES

WORLD IN VIEW

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GLOBAL HEADLINES

Trump threatens 'strong military action' if Iran talks fail

South Korea's ex-President Yoon gets suspended term in election case

WORLD IN VIEW

Israeli settler violence surges against Palestinians

France, Spain battle wildfires amid heat, drought

Vietnam thanks China for support in rescuing crew of sunken ship

NEWS ANALYSIS

81 years on: Why the Potsdam Proclamation still matters

US latest tariff salvo sparks condemnations amid trade uncertainty

GLOBAL IN-DEPTH

Li Ruikang

US-Iran conflict enters prolonged struggle over Strait of Hormuz

24-Jul-2026

Ding Duo

Paddling for pity: The Philippines‘ old script, new splashes

22-Jul-2026

Jian Junbo

What the British Steel case reveals: Is it still business as usual?

23-Jul-2026

First Voice

08:59

The 'fishy' dispute in South China Sea, explained

21-Jul-2026

HOT TAKES

PRO TALK

HOT TAKES

11:36

Closing Statement: Future demographics vs. AI evolutionism

US threatens Chinese open-source AI models as China builds global ties

Regional countries should take South China Sea stability in own hands

Recently, Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs, elaborated on China's principled position on the South China Sea issue at the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Cooperation: The key to maritime stability in the South China Sea

PRO TALK

Kong Qingjiang

US-Philippine meddling can't deny China's South China Sea rights

UN Secretary-General on Global AI Governance

First Voice

Young generation meets young AI: Who's shaping whom?

Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid

The right to development begins with people, dignity and water

GLOBAL TRADE WATCH

China's new 'new three' exports power next wave of global trade

27-Jul-2026

Global governments respond to US's new Section 301 tariff regime

24-Jul-2026

New US tariffs face lawsuit, IMF warning and global backlash

25-Jul-2026

301 tariff relay: Fresh push to sideline US in global trade landscape

24-Jul-2026

China, US solicit opinions on tariff cut measures: commerce ministry

23-Jul-2026

ASIA-PACIFIC

Firsthand stories shaping the region

Joint China, Thailand efforts boost basin flood and drought resilience

28-Jul-2026

00:13

Indian police officer suspended for opening fire during protest

28-Jul-2026

How will rare earth supplies impact Japan's high-end manufacturing?

Japan's high-end manufacturing — from electric vehicles and industrial robots to semiconductor equipment and medical devices — rests on a fragile foundation: An overwhelming dependence on rare earth elements imported from China. With China tightening export restrictions since early 2026, that foundation is now shaking. The supply shock is already visible in trade data, corporate balance sheets, and factory floors, raising urgent concerns about cost pressures, supply chain resilience, and the global search for alternatives.

27-Jul-2026