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India defends Vande Bharat pricing against international benchmarks

India’s railways minister told Parliament that Vande Bharat AC chair car fares for 300–400 km trips are about ₹2.19 per passenger-km versus roughly ₹7–₹20 per passenger-km for comparable services in China, Japan and France.

China moves to phase out hidden car door handles

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued new vehicle rules requiring mechanical inside-and-outside door releases and minimum exterior handle-access recess dimensions as a condition for cars to be sold.

Beijing clears Nvidia H200 chip purchases by major Chinese tech firms

Chinese authorities granted conditional licenses allowing ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent to purchase more than 400,000 Nvidia H200 AI chips in total, with additional approvals expected in coming weeks.

China blocks a Sun Pharma Alzheimer’s dementia medicine over manufacturing controls

China’s National Medical Products Administration ordered a halt to the import, sale, and use of Sun Pharma’s rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate capsules after a remote inspection found production and quality-management shortcomings.

China and Canada agree to lower tariffs and adjust EV tax rates

China and Canada announced tariff relief and other trade steps during Mark Carney’s Beijing visit, signalling a reset in bilateral relations.

Meta Buys Chinese AI Firm Manus for $2 Billion

Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus enhances its capabilities and strengthens its position in the global AI market.

China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales

China sanctioned 20 US defence firms and 10 individuals for supporting Taiwan's defence with a major $11.

Electronics Inc’s joint venture wait at China gate gets longer: Tech tie-ups face delays pending approval

Indian electronics firms are experiencing delays in joint ventures with Chinese companies due to policy inconsistencies from Beijing. This impacts India's goal for self-sufficiency in component manufacturing.

Trump, Xi speak on phone to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, U.S. and Chinese officials say

U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi spoke about trade and Taiwan's status in a phone call, highlighting ongoing tensions. This conversation is significant for international relations.

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, cites right of ‘self-defence’ against armed intervention

China has taken its dispute with Japan over Taiwan to the UN, accusing Japan of threatening armed intervention. This escalation highlights rising tensions in the region.

Trust in AI far higher in China than West, poll shows

A survey shows 87% of Chinese trust AI, significantly higher than in the US and Europe. This trust could impact AI's role in addressing societal issues.

China vows to ‘protect safety of foreigners’ amid Japan row

China has pledged to protect the safety of foreigners following Japan's warning to its citizens amid rising diplomatic tensions. This comes after Japan's Prime Minister suggested military intervention regarding Taiwan.

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