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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said allies like China and Saudi Arabia expect trade, not aid, from Islamabad. His comments came after the IMF approved new loans despite India’s objections and amid tensions over Operation Sindoor.

The United Kingdom's defence review has warned against “immediate and pressing” threat from Russia, meanwhile, China poses a “sophisticated and persistent challenge”.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China is preparing for military aggression in Asia, urging regional allies to bolster defenses as tensions rise over Taiwan and the South China Sea.

The Eurasian Times reported that China has vowed to merge Taiwan with the mainland, by force if necessary, and has intensified large-scale military drills around the island, which US officials describe as preparations for a blockade or invasion.

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang has on more than one occasion called for lowering the export curbs before American companies lose market share to homegrown rivals such as Huawei.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for the revival of the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral format, citing eased border tensions and warning against NATO's alleged provocations.

China’s Defence Ministry refrains from commenting on the performance of Chinese weapons used by Pakistan in recent India conflict, urging restraint and peace.

China's job market faces significant challenges as tariff tensions with the US escalate, impacting factory jobs and increasing unemployment, especially among young graduates.

Japan accused China of conducting unauthorized maritime research within its EEZ near Okinotori. The Chinese vessel allegedly extended a wire into the waters without Japan's consent, prompting a protest and request to cease activity.

PM Modi urged Indians to avoid imported goods and embrace Made in India products, especially during festivals. He criticized the rise of Chinese imports like idols and toys and called this shift a patriotic duty.