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US Warns Travelers of Chikungunya Outbreak in China | China in Focus​

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The U.S. CDC is warning Americans to take precautions against a mosquito-borne virus outbreak in China, after one Chinese province reported thousands of cases in just one week. The United States has arrested two Chinese nationals, one of them an illegal immigrant, for allegedly exporting tens of millions of dollars' worth of microchips used in AI applications to China. President Donald Trump says the United States is close to a trade deal with China. What did he say about a possible Trump-Xi meeting? Trump is pushing Russia to strike a peace deal with Ukraine—or face tougher U.S. sanctions. What’s at stake behind the scenes? Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is raising concerns over Intel’s new CEO, citing strong ties to the Chinese Communist Party. We take a closer look at his background.
 
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Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Triggers U.S. National Security Alarm​

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Protesters in China are chanting "down with the Chinese regime.” Is the U.S.-China trade war just the tip of the iceberg? Here's what the Trump administration may have missed in dealing with China. Chinese state-backed AI firm DeepSeek is raising red flags in Washington. U.S. lawmakers say it could pose a serious threat to national security. President Trump is calling on the Intel CEO to step down over his alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. With monthly sales of only six vehicles, the Chinese EV luxury brand that once rivaled Tesla is reportedly pulling out of the market.
 
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Eyes for Beijing? China's Robotaxis Set to Hit European Streets Next Year​

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A viral video shows a Chinese robotaxi driving its passenger into a deep pit. The tech company behind it is now planning to deploy cars like this worldwide. What are the security concerns? The Kremlin confirms President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in the coming days. What can we expect from the summit, and what's at stake? Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick says the tariff deadline on China may be extended—again—by 90 days. A small Pacific island nation is now at the center of the U.S.-China race for critical minerals, as the United States begins talks with the Cook Islands. Upstate New York comes together for National Night Out, an annual event strengthening police-community relations. Participants from a faith group join to share culture and spotlight human rights. Many parts of China are being battered by flooding. Footage shows strong currents swallowing almost everything as they rush across roads. Death tolls are rising, and many people are missing.
 
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Nvidia, AMD to Pay 15 Percent of China Chip Sales to US Gov’t​

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American chipmakers Nvidia and AMD are agreeing to pay the U.S. government 15 percent of revenue from one of their biggest markets. In exchange, they get a permit to sell some of their microchips to China. A new chip deal between the U.S. and Nvidia is stirring questions about export legality, national security, and the future of AI. What’s really at stake in this high-tech trade negotiation? A 7-year-old U.S. citizen is barred from leaving China. A human rights advocacy group is calling on Beijing to lift the exit ban. The CEO of American chip giant Intel met with President Donald Trump on Monday. Last week, Trump and others called for CEO Lip-Bu Tan's resignation over his business ties to China. A power shift is growing among high-ranking officials in the Chinese Communist Party. A senior Chinese diplomat has reportedly been arrested. He was widely seen as a potential candidate for foreign minister.
 
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China's Mosquito Factory Releases Millions of Mosquitoes; Virologist Raises Alarm


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China is fighting a mosquito-borne chikungunya outbreak by releasing millions of lab-modified mosquitoes into cities. Could this backfire? A former U.S. Army virologist weighs in.Amid high-stakes trade negotiations with the Chinese regime, the White House is looking to expand a deal involving U.S. companies selling to China. Lawmakers are raising questions about the agreement.China is imposing steep new tariffs on Canadian canola, threatening billions in exports. The move escalates a year-long trade dispute that’s already putting Canadian exporters on edge.Tensions rise in the South China Sea as U.S. vessels sail near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, just days after two Chinese ships collided. We’ll take a closer look at what’s happening in these contested waters.And a Chinese fighter jet intercepted a Philippine plane over the disputed Scarborough Shoal, escalating regional disputes.
 
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Top Chinese Banker Vanishes Amid Beijing Power Struggle: Report​

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A former chairman of one of China's top investment banks has been missing for about a month. What does his disappearance reveal about power struggles inside the Chinese regime? A rumor linking a top Chinese tech CEO to a $5 billion overseas money transfer is spreading quickly online in China. Analysts say that what Beijing allows to circulate could reveal more than the facts themselves. Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek is reportedly delaying the release of its new models due to its use of Huawei’s Ascend chips.
 
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The World’s Largest Hedge Fund Just Sold All It’s U.S.-Listed China Stocks​

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Hedge fund giant Bridgewater is unloading $1.5 billion in Chinese stocks, stepping away from Chinese investments entirely for the first time. President Donald Trump is moving to strengthen America's drug supply. How dependent is the United States on China, and what would happen if Beijing cut off the flow? As Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy is weighing in on why the state matters strategically and why the Arctic is becoming so critical as Russia and China grow closer. With empty factories and quiet retail floors, China’s economy is slowing. Now, some luxury hotels are taking their kitchens to the streets—ditching fancy banquets for fried rice to keep their businesses running.
 
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Trump: Xi said no invasion of Taiwan during my tenure; China responds | China in Focus​

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An unprecedented gathering takes place in Washington. Trump meets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders for peace talks. How does China, allied with Russia, factor into the discussions? “China wants Russia and America, their two biggest geopolitical competitors, to continue duking it out in Ukraine,” says geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert. Germany and Japan's foreign ministers are raising concerns over China’s role in global security. We break down highlights from their meeting and what it means for China’s involvement in the Indo-Pacific and the Russia-Ukraine war. Falun Gong practitioners who fled persecution are facing an unexpected confrontation in Europe. Senior Chinese Communist Party official and former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying approached them in a park in Finland. Why did he suddenly behave this way publicly? We have more on what happened. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is facing his final trial in Hong Kong. He's one of the city's most prominent pro-democracy activists. Trump weighed in.
 
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China's Sluggish Economy: 1 in 5 Youth Jobless in China​


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China's youth jobless rate in July climbed to an 11-month high—nearly 1 in 5 young adults out of work. Experts warn the real number could be higher. Made-in-China goods are in the crosshairs. The United States is expanding its ban on slave-labor imports to include steel, copper, and other products. A Chinese national living in California is now facing prison time for smuggling American weapons to North Korea. And a global milestone—450 million people have quit the Chinese Communist Party. From around the world, a peaceful movement is shaking up the foundations of authoritarianism. In the only country to have ever suffered an atomic bomb attack, some in Japan are considering the unthinkable: acquiring nuclear weapons to defend themselves.
 
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