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China Retail Sales in May Fall For the First Time in Three Years

Data released Tuesday by China's National Bureau of Statistics showed that retail sales, a key gauge of consumer spending, fell 0.6% in May from a year earlier.

International Business Times

Ousted DHS secretary Kristi Noem claims China has a ‘thousand-year plan to destroy the United States’

Kristi Noem says the US has received intelligence suggesting that Beijing-backed networks have been helping Chinese nationals into the country

The Independent UK

I Drove One Of China's Fastest EVs And Found It Surprisingly Easy To Drive—Despite Its 1,500 Horsepower

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra could be the easiest 1,526-horsepower car I’ve ever driven. And starting at $75,000, it's a bargain.

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Pizza Hut, overtaken by the arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion

Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands

AAP

Anthropic’s Fable fiasco leaves the door open for open-source AI, particularly cheaper models from China

“Frontier intelligence should not … be subject to withdrawal by a handful of rules at any moment,” Z.ai, a Chinese AI developer, wrote on social media.

Fortune

Wham! documentary explores legacy of the band’s landmark 1985 visit to China

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley made history by becoming the first Western pop act to visit China.

Evening Standard

FREELANDER 8 Makes First Public Appearance Ahead of Official Abu Dhabi Launch

WUHU, China, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant milestone for the global premium new energy vehicle industry, FREELANDER 8 made its first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held at The Peninsula Shanghai on June 11, 2026. The showcase comes as FREELANDER prepares for its…

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Pizza Hut, where sales have lagged with arrival of delivery culture, will be sold for $2.7 billion

Pizza Hut, the 68-year-old chain that has long struggled with growing competition and outdated restaurants, will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands

AAP

Global Times: Jingpo festival song carries ethnic heritage to world

BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A vibrant, rhythm-driven melody steeped in ethnic charm has recently taken the internet by storm. Known as "Munao Zongge," the song, paired with scenes of the Jingpo people, one of the ethnic groups in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, dancing in elaborate costumes adorned with…

AAP

Global Times: China-Greece civilizational dialogue sets model for mutual exchanges

BEIJING, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second World Conference of Classics opened in Athens, Greece on local time Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to classical civilizations and promoting academic exchanges and consensus-building in global classical studies, the Xinhua News Agency reported. A gathering of over 200 scholars,…

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In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong just looked at 'dragon bones' in medicine market; Then he noticed strange symbols that revealed China's 3,000-year-old lost history & direct evidence of Shang dynasty

In 1899, scholar Wang Yirong noticed ancient markings on so-called "dragon bones" being sold in a traditional Chinese medicine market. His observation led to the identification of these artefacts as oracle bones, which later provided direct evidence of the Shang dynasty. The inscriptions on the bones represent the earliest known…

The Economic Times

German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea that could endanger freedom of navigation as happened in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

France powers ahead in AI development, with more funding, public service tools

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday a further investment of €655 million to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence as well as an AI programme for public service employees. France is keen to build strategic autonomy in the face of competition from China and the United States.

Radio France Internationale

Vivo’s next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold rival just revealed its biggest strengths

Vivo's X Fold 6 packs flagship cameras and a brighter display into a foldable, but its China-first launch means many users could miss out.

Android Central

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Jointly Embarking on New Journey of 15th Five-Year Plan: Open, Cooperative, Win-Win Future

QINGDAO, China, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from IQingDao. The 7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit, co-hosted by the Shandong Provincial People's Government and the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, was successfully held from June 15 to 17. Under the theme "Multinationals and China: Advancing with…

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Stock Index Futures Muted After Three-Day Rally, FOMC Meeting in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.01%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.01% this morning, taking a breather after a three-day rally, while investors turn their attention to the first Federal Reserve meeting under Kevin Warsh.

The Times of India

6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Qinghai province in Northwest China, aftershocks follow

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Qinghai Province's Haixi Prefecture on Tuesday evening. While no immediate damage or casualties were reported, authorities are actively assessing the impact in the high-altitude, sparsely populated area. Multiple aftershocks, including one around magnitude 5, have been recorded, and emergency teams are on alert as seismic…

The Economic Times

Nepal seeks reset with China as Foreign Minister Khanal holds wide-ranging talks in Beijing

Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal had a meeting with China's Wang Yi in Beijing. They talked about how the two countries get along, improving connections, and boosting trade. Nepal reaffirmed its support for the one-China policy, while China showed interest in furthering Belt and Road Initiative projects.

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Watch: This sweeper operates at 80km/h on China roads; video goes viral

A high-speed road-cleaning machine in China has gone viral for its impressive efficiency and futuristic design, clearing debris at up to 80 km/h with minimal traffic disruption. This innovation highlights China's expanding use of robotics beyond industrial settings, with a new household robot also demonstrated performing domestic chores.

The Economic Times

US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documents

The US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender documents show and officials confirmed to AFP. Documents published by the US Navy this month show plans for $30 million allocated to build warehouses and offices in southeastern Victoria state…

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Zoomlion Kicks Off Second Employee Football League as Global Football Fever Builds

CHANGSHA, China, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ("Zoomlion") recently opened its second employee football league near the company's headquarters in Changsha, bringing together employees from across its subsidiaries and functions as global excitement for football continues to build. Held under the theme…

The Economic Times

China signs up 26 financial institutions to digital yuan cross-border payment platform

The agreement will allow participants to join the Cross-border e-CNY Transfer Services, or CBETS, an integrated cross-border settlement platform that supports round-the-clock digital payment links with foreign central banks and overseas financial institutions.

AAP

Australia's mining giants eye India, SE Asia for growth

Mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto say new ‌steel demand in India and Southeast Asia will offset stagnation in China.

The Independent UK

Philippines volcanic eruption may have led to collapse of China’s Ming Dynasty

Eruptions can be ‘stress multipliers’ of any existing civic unrest, researchers warn

Bangkok Post

Iron ore miners highlight India, Asean as they look for growth after China

SINGAPORE — Australia's iron ore miners emphasised on Tuesday how growing steel demand in India and Southeast Asia would help offset the stagnating ‌market in top customer China, where they also face pressure from the state-owned buyer to lower prices and offer better terms.

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