Asian allies are doomed to hug Donald Trump close ⊖
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Forget middle-power coalitions. Japan and neighbours know that only America can deter China
The Guardian view on the global baby bust: people are having fewer children – even where they say they want more | Editorial ⊕
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Indian fertility has fallen below the rate required for population stability, in further evidence of the unexpectedly rapid decline in births internationally
The global fall in fertility rates has arr…
From camel coats to guochao: Max Mara woos China’s luxury brand consumers ⊕
Fashion house pays tribute to Chinese style with its 75th anniversary catwalk show in Shanghai
“New York may be the city that never sleeps, but Shanghai doesn’t even sit down.” For the British designe…
You're taking the p***! China unveils the world's first self-driving TOILET - and it can even clean itself ⊕
Getting up in the night to nip to the loo is a bother for many people - but not for much longer.
China offers staunch support to Myanmar president during his state visit ⊕
The two countries sign 18 cooperation deals, including on free trade and assistance in the event of natural disasters.
Russia’s Starmer plot – the fallout ⊖
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As world leaders gather at the G7 summit – what’s Keir Starmer’s top priority? With tensions in the Middle East, a trade dispute with China, a continuing war in Ukraine and Russia’s apparent involvem…
EV prices in UK and EU not likely to dive due to Chinese rivalry, says Xpeng boss ⊖
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Brian Gu says he sees Chinese car firms competing on quality rather than launching price war as at home
Motorists in the UK and EU should not expect a sharp drop in the cost of electric vehicles despi…
China’s economy shows signs of weakness in May ○
Retail sales decline for first time in more than three years and fixed asset investment slump deepens
China economy weakens further in May as retail sales post first drop in over three years ⊖
China's retail sales fell for the first time in more than three years in May, while urban investment contracted more than expected, adding to signs the economic slump deepened.
China summons Walmart chain Sam’s Club over food safety issues ⊕
US retailer has expanded rapidly in world’s second-largest economy
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