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Chinese firm unveils Zhulong-1, a C-14 nuclear battery with a 50-year lifespan, revolutionizing clean energy and micro-power tech.
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US Republicans propose a bill to ban Chinese nationals from student visas, citing espionage risks and national security concerns.
![China's Foreign Minister warns of "meeting good with evil" as Beijing vows to "firmly counter" US tariffs amid trade tensions. [Image via EPA]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/12875346-1741328379.webp "12875346-1741328379")
China’s Foreign Minister warns of “meeting good with evil” as Beijing vows to “firmly counter” US tariffs amid trade tensions.
![China plans major climate projects, including offshore wind and hydropower, while balancing coal reliance and emissions goals. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/O5Z5OS6WXVONFKCPKGPCQRMKOQ.webp "O5Z5OS6WXVONFKCPKGPCQRMKOQ")
China plans major climate projects, including offshore wind and hydropower, while balancing coal reliance and emissions goals.
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Taiwan vows to keep its most advanced chip technology onshore amid TSMC’s $100bn US deal with Trump, sparking security concerns.
![China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs. [Image via Reuters/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/N3CLUWO4QJI43D52S3SZ2IY3ZI.webp "N3CLUWO4QJI43D52S3SZ2IY3ZI")
China retaliates against U.S. tariffs with $21B in levies on American goods, escalating trade tensions with new curbs.
![Top political meetings in China tackle economic challenges, US tariffs, tech innovation, and policy shifts amid global tensions. [Image via AP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3bf81b1a-973d-43ad-eed5-08dd4a81f35f_cx0_cy7_cw0_w1023_r1_s.webp "3bf81b1a-973d-43ad-eed5-08dd4a81f35f_cx0_cy7_cw0_w1023_r1_s")
Top political meetings in China tackle economic challenges, US tariffs, tech innovation, and policy shifts amid global tensions.
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U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson docks in Busan, reinforcing military ties with South Korea amid tensions with North Korea.
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Lutnick says U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada may be lower than 25%; trade partners warn of retaliation amid economic concerns.
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Nepal and China sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on ethnic affairs, cultural exchanges, and educational opportunities.