China's GDP rose 5.3% in the first quarter, but it doesn't mean the economic pain is over

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China's leader, Xi Jinping, at the fourth plenary session of the National People's Congress in Beijing in March 2023.

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The Moscow-Beijing alliance is here to stay because partnering with China is the only way Putin can sustain his conflict with the West, think tank says

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As China's navy grows, the US fleet is on a 'downward trajectory,' maritime expert says

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The USS Cole, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer.

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Hackers from China and Russia are finding cracks in Microsoft's security

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The Microsoft logo.

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Why this prototype combat rig could help Army soldiers fight a possible war with China

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A United States Army officer shares a modified combat rig that could offer service members a more optimized alternative to the traditional TAPS, or tactical assault panel system. In November, we spoke with 1st Lt.

Fitch's negative outlook for China is more bad news for its stalling economy

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Skyscrapers in Beijing.

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A random Chinese company selling food-grade glycine is Gen Z's newest TikTok obsession

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A amino acid called glycine has captured TikTok's attention — but not for its potential health benefits.

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Elon Musk is taking on Brazil — but there's one country he won't dare oppose

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X owner Elon Musk is clashing with Brazil's government over free speech.

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The security pact between the US, UK, and Australia could be expanding, and it's got China worried

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US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meet during the AUKUS summit on March 13, 2023.

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This Chinese company may be emulating Elon Musk's Tesla playbook

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Elon Musk is facing stiff competition from Xiaomi.

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