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1. Police hint at China’s ‘two sessions’ timing with ban on low-flying aircraft
No announcement has been made about the closing dates of the two sessions, although the police statement appears to give a hint of how long the most important event of the political calendar is likely to last.
2. ‘Good start’: China bids to reset ties with Japan amid Trump tariff storm
Beijing and Tokyo have made a “good start” to resetting their economic relationship with a string of high-level meetings in recent months, analysts said, as both sides seek to hedge against the turbulence being unleashed by US President Donald Trump.
3. Home of DeepSeek, Black Myth: Wukong, can Hangzhou rival Shenzhen’s tech crown?

Shenzhen, long the heart of China’s tech industry, may have a new rival as Hangzhou’s companies take centre stage. Will they compete or collaborate?