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China's SAIC Motor to launch first European EV factory in Spain

03 Jun 2026-01:08
UK seeks China reset as trade hits £104.9 billion

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s visit to China has become one of the key diplomatic events of the day, highlighting London’s attempt to balance economic pragmatism with growing geopolitical pressure. On 2 June, Cooper is expected to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice President Han Zheng, before travelling to Shenzhen, one of China’s most important technology hubs, for discussions focused on science, technology and innovation.

02 Jun 2026-13:42
Taiwan opposition chief eyes Trump meeting in move likely to alarm Beijing

Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wen’s visit to the United States has become one of the most sensitive political signals in relations between Washington, Beijing and Taipei. Cheng, the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party, the Kuomintang, said she would be willing to meet US President Donald Trump during her two-week trip to the United States. At first glance, this may appear to be a standard diplomatic remark, but in the context of the Taiwan question, even such statements carry significant political weight.

02 Jun 2026-12:04
Why the UK foreign secretary’s China trip is drawing global attention amid Ukraine, Hormuz and trade tensions

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's visit to China comes at a particularly sensitive moment in international affairs.

02 Jun 2026-11:30
Philippines, Vietnam sign historic defense pact in Manila

The geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia is shifting as the Philippines and Vietnam officially upgraded their diplomatic alliance. Amid growing regional friction, the two maritime neighbors have agreed to elevate their ties to an "Enhanced Strategic Partnership," marking a major defense and economic synchronization aimed at securing the disputed South China Sea.

01 Jun 2026-17:45
China aircraft carrier launches drills near the Philippines

Tensions are rising in the western Pacific after Japan’s defense ministry reported a massive wave of Chinese naval activity right in the backyard of U.S. allies.

01 Jun 2026-15:10
BYD’s new Atto 3 sees massive demand in China debut

01 Jun 2026-13:52
European cloud providers back EU push to ditch US tech

A coalition of 13 European cloud service providers, EU lawmakers, and non-governmental organizations has launched a joint push backing the European Commission's aggressive strategy to reduce the region's heavy dependence on American technology giants.

01 Jun 2026-12:45
Marcos and Rubio discuss South China Sea peace and security

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a high-level phone call early Monday to discuss "peace and security" in the volatile South China Sea, reinforcing the long-standing military alliance between Manila and Washington.

01 Jun 2026-12:11
Japan targets China, South Korea, Taiwan in steel probe

Japan has officially launched anti-dumping investigations into key flat steel imports from China, South Korea, and Taiwan, signaling intensifying trade frictions in the global steel market.

01 Jun 2026-11:30