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1. ‘Absurd’: Beijing slams Taiwan over DeepSeek ban, dismisses security fears
Beijing has condemned Taiwan’s ruling party for ordering a ban on DeepSeek in government departments and public schools, while calling for cross-strait cooperation on artificial intelligence.
2. Trump has fired his first tariff salvo at China. Are Japan and South Korea next?
Tariffs on imports from Japan and South Korea may be next on the agenda for US President Donald Trump as he looks to punish other nations with trade surpluses following a hike in Chinese duties, analysts said – though higher US tariffs on those countries could strengthen intra-Asian trade and help Chinese exporters.
3. How Trump’s air force picks signal blast-off in the US-China military space race
Competition in space between the US and China could be about to intensify, with US President Donald Trump’s picks to lead the United States Air Force notable for their strong backgrounds in the field, according to analysts.