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China’s expanding industrial strategy

A US Chamber of Commerce and Rhodium Group report documents China's expanding industrial policy, which now systematically covers multiple production layers and frontier technologies including biomanufacturing and intelligent driving, extending beyond sector-specific targeting.

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China deepens footprint at AI conference despite NeurIPS dispute, US tensions

Chinese technology companies and researchers participated heavily in a major global AI conference despite US-China tensions and questions about potential boycotts. Chinese and Hong Kong submissions exceeded 51% of accepted papers compared to 32% from the US, according to affiliation data compiled by the outlet.

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PRO distances itself from government amid Adorni scandal

Mauricio Macri's PRO party, a government ally, issued a statement distancing itself from an Adorni scandal while claiming continued support for the Milei administration. The party signaled it will not endorse actions it deems wrong, marking a notable shift in coalition dynamics.

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Trump urged to raise cases of detained Americans when he meets Xi in Beijing

A US congressional commission has written to President Trump urging him to raise the cases of detained Americans during his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, warning that silence would allow China to use people as 'bargaining chips.' The letter cites concerns about China's use of hostage diplomacy and coercive exit bans.

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US-China negotiations seek a quick Seoul search for deals ahead of Trump’s visit

US and Chinese officials are meeting in South Korea for trade negotiations ahead of Trump's planned Beijing visit. Analysts expect the talks to be a diplomatic precursor with limited concrete outcomes, part of efforts to stabilize US-China economic relations.

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Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi

A Reuters report indicates that geopolitical tensions surrounding U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran will influence discussions at an upcoming BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi. The story frames this as a significant shadow cast over the diplomatic gathering.

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China’s Wang Yi calls for swift reopening of Strait of Hormuz after Iran meeting

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during a meeting with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. Wang stated the international community shares concern about restoring normal safe passage through the waterway. The article presents China's diplomatic positioning on regional maritime security.

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‘Art of the deal’: UK telecoms exit fits Li family’s trademark timing for selling at top

CK Hutchison Holdings announced plans to sell its 49% stake in VodafoneThree to Vodafone for $5.8 billion, with shares climbing 12% following the announcement. The framing positions the Li family as demonstrating strategic market-timing expertise by exiting at a perceived industry peak.

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US trial hears witness claims of harassment over Chinese ‘secret police station’

A US government witness testified in a trial against Lu Jianwang, charged with acting as an unauthorized Chinese agent, claiming he experienced harassment after protesting an alleged Chinese police station in New York. The case is presented as part of a broader pattern of China establishing unauthorized overseas facilities.

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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing talks progress

President Trump announced a temporary pause on U.S. naval escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress in diplomatic talks. The decision represents a shift in the administration's military posture in the strategically critical waterway.

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Analysis-Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

Trump travels to China seeking diplomatic and trade wins after experiencing setbacks related to Iran policy. The article frames the visit as a recovery effort, with tariff policies positioned as a central negotiating tool in U.S.-China relations.

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Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says not decided on new sales

Taiwan's senior diplomat asserts that US arms sales are foundational to regional stability and legally mandated, following Trump's statement that he has not yet decided on new weapons packages. The framing presents Taiwan's position as defensive advocacy within established legal frameworks.

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Trump launches bid to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

Trump administration launches a new operation to ensure shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz. The headline juxtaposes this action with reports of Iranian strikes on ships and UAE port damage, creating ambiguity about causality and sequence.

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Russia warns diplomatic missions to evacuate staff from Kyiv if Moscow launches mass strike

Russia's Foreign Ministry warned diplomatic missions in Kyiv to evacuate staff in the event of a mass Russian strike in response to unspecified Ukrainian actions. The warning was issued on May 6 via Reuters reporting. The article does not specify what Ukrainian action would trigger such a Russian response.

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300-year-old experiment could become world's best dark matter detector

Scientists are modernizing a 1773 physics experiment originally conducted by Henry Cavendish to potentially detect dark matter particles. The updated version could be significantly more sensitive and cost-effective than current dark matter detection methods.

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US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran conducted military operations in the Persian Gulf on May 4, described as part of a contest for control of the Strait of Hormuz. The article reports simultaneous attacks by both parties but provides limited specifics about the nature, scale, or casualties of these operations.

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For Ibram X. Kendi, It’s Nazis All the Way Down

The article frames Ibram X. Kendi's intellectual framework as conspiratorial thinking, comparing his analytical approach to the psychological comfort conspiracy theories provide. It uses the broader context of social anxiety to critique what it characterizes as his reductive explanatory style.

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Hegseth and Caine pressed on ‘kamikaze dolphins’ in Iran waters report: ‘Like sharks with laser beams?’

Defense Secretary Hegseth faced questioning about reports of Iranian military dolphins in the Persian Gulf. The article frames this as a notable claim made days before a Congressional deadline regarding continued military operations in the region.

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Indonesia caps ride-hailing commission fees at 8% in ‘radical correction’ of sector

Indonesia is implementing an 8% cap on ride-hailing commission fees under President Prabowo Subianto, with the government acquiring stakes in platforms like Gojek and Grab. The policy aims to increase driver earnings and is positioned as a significant intervention in Southeast Asia's ride-hailing sector, with implications for a large labor force that analysts view as politically influential.

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Iran propaganda video depicts Trump in Super Mario consuming oil barrels

The Independent reports that Iranian social media accounts have circulated a propaganda video depicting Donald Trump as a Super Mario character consuming oil barrels. The story presents this as a notable example of Iranian state messaging but provides minimal substantive detail about the video's origin, reach, or broader context.