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1. To survive the trade war, China aims to create a stronger domestic economy
Beijing is doubling down on efforts to create a stronger domestic market, as it focuses on reducing China’s vulnerability to external tariff shocks even amid a tentative ceasefire in the country’s trade war with the United States.
2. World’s biggest car carrier sets sail from China, highlighting export ambitions
Two new car-carrying ships made in China, including one that can hold a record number of vehicles, embarked on their maiden voyages on Thursday, underscoring the scale of the country’s vehicle export ambitions.
3. China’s PLA warns US Space Force ‘orbital carrier’ risks escalating cosmic arms race
China’s military has warned that a plan by the US Space Force to deploy “orbital carriers” will accelerate an arms race in space.