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China Reaffirms Support to Southeast Asia's Nuclear-Free Zone
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) China has reaffirmed its strong backing for the establishment of a nuclear weapon-free zone in Southeast Asia, with a commitment to lead the way in signing a key treaty. During a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday, Chinese Foreign...
China Assures EU: Beijing Poses No Challenge Amid U.S. Tensions
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, reassured the European Union that Beijing should not be equated with the United States, stressing that the bloc "won’t face any challenge" from China. His remarks come amid rising US tariffs and the...
China Urges EU Not to Equate It with US
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) In a recent diplomatic exchange, China’s foreign minister emphasized that Beijing should not be compared with Washington, stressing that the European Union "won’t face any challenge" from China. His comments aimed to provide reassurance...
China’s top diplomat says Beijing isn’t posing threats to region
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s top diplomat sought to ease European concerns during recent high-level discussions, emphasizing that Beijing poses no threat to the region and should not be seen through the same lens as the United States, according to an official...
Japan's 2025 House of Councilors Election Kicks Off
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Official campaigning for Japan's House of Councilors, the upper chamber of the Diet, began on Thursday, marking a pivotal moment for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's minority government amid escalating living costs, according to local...
Minister Ronald Lamoma briefs media ahead of International Relations and Cooperation Budget Vote, 3 Jul
South African Government
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July 3, 2025
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town. Minister Lamola...
U.S. Eases Restrictions on Chip-Design Software Exports to China
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States has begun to ease restrictions on chip-design software exports to China, as confirmed by Synopsys, a leading US-based electronic design automation (EDA) company, in a statement released late Wednesday. "On July 2,...
Taiwan Blasts Chinese Mobile Apps for Alarming Security Breaches
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) issued an urgent warning on Wednesday, urging citizens to steer clear of Chinese mobile applications, including RedNote and TikTok, after uncovering significant security vulnerabilities. The...
U.S. Loosens Chip Export Restrictions on China
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Washington has started easing some of its restrictions on semiconductor design software exports to China, as stated by the American electronic design automation (EDA) company Synopsys late Wednesday. The move indicates a partial rollback...
MEXC Ventures Champions India Blockchain Tour 2025, Ignites Web3 Innovation Across 8 Cities
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 3, 2025
VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEXC Ventures, the investment arm of the global cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, as the title sponsor of the 4th edition India Blockchain Tour (IBT) 2025, has partnered with organizer Octaloop...
10+ Top Government Voices to Drive National Cybersecurity Dialogue at Philsec 2025
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- At a time when one in four Filipino companies is getting exposed to cyber-attacks, the Philippines government is actively enacting laws and policies to recognize the growing significance of...
Western firms shift to Chinese AI models, challenging US AI power
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) An increasing number of major Western companies are turning to Chinese artificial intelligence models, signaling a potential shift in the balance of power within the global AI sector, according to recent reports. Leading corporations such...
Japan Opts Not to Comment on Trump's New Tariff Warning
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan refrained from commenting on US President Donald Trump's latest tariff warning on Wednesday, instead vowing to pursue "sincere" discussions with Washington, according to local news reports. In a press briefing in Tokyo, Deputy Chief...
Japan Vows to Boost Defense Spending "on Its Own Judgment"
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japan has reaffirmed its decision to ramp up defense spending "on its own judgment," continuing to face ongoing pressure from the United States to enhance its military capabilities, according to media. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya made...
Global Times: Readers' Reflections: China, led by the CPC, always moves forward, creating more opportunities for the world
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
Beijing, China, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- July 1, 2025, marks the 104th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC). Looking back on more than a century of striving, it is under the Party's strong leadership that the Chinese...
China Demands Diplomatic Resolution to Iran’s Nuclear Crisis
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) China urged a diplomatic and political resolution to the Iranian nuclear crisis on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for all parties to work together on the issue. The statement from Beijing followed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s...
Global Times: Japanese organization fights for justice, demands its government to apologize and compensate ‘comfort women’ survivors
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 2, 2025
Beijing, China, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On the first Wednesday of every month since 2005, rain or shine, a determined circle forms outside Osaka Station. Holding portraits of silver-haired women and signs reading "Let us build a society...
Japan’s PM Pledges Protection of Nation’s Interests in U.S. Tariff Negotiations
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba underscored the critical need to protect Japan’s national interests in ongoing tariff talks after the United States threatened to ramp up duties on Japanese goods. Addressing a party leader debate on...
Government Celebrates Two Years in Office with Ongoing Structural Reforms and Commitment to Sustainable Development
Government of Timor-Leste
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July 2, 2025
Wed. 02 of July of 2025, 16:10h On July 1st, 2025, Timor-Leste marked the second anniversary of the start of the IX Constitutional Government, led by Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão, on a path marked by structural reforms and a commitment to...
Chinese President Pushes for Unified Market, Stricter Anti-Corruption Measures
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged the creation of a “unified national market” while stressing the need for stringent regulation of power to combat corruption, as the Communist Party of China (CPC) marked its 104th...