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1. China and Russia v the West in the geostrategic battle for WWII history
A series of military parades will take place around the globe, with each country sending a different message about the international order
2. ‘Show sincerity’: China urges US to drop tariffs ahead of first trade talks
China has warned that it will not sacrifice its principles to reach an agreement with the United States, as Beijing urged Washington to drop its tariffs ahead of their first trade talks since US President Donald Trump began ramping up duties on imports from the world’s second-biggest economy.
3. Pakistan claims Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets used against India’s air force
Pakistan has claimed it used Chinese-made J-10C fighter jets against India’s air force in a brief military encounter on Wednesday.