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1. China, US reduce majority of tariffs after first round of trade talks
China and the United States have agreed to remove the majority of tariffs imposed since April 2, a breakthrough following high-stakes talks that could help resolve a trade war that had raised import duties to unprecedented levels.
2. A test for China-India ties after Pakistan credits J-10C in Kashmir fight
A thaw in relations between China and India is expected to be tested after Pakistan said it used a Chinese-made jet fighter to bring down Indian military aircraft, observers say.
3. Amid US chip sanctions and climate pressure, China builds mighty ocean simulation system
Chinese researchers have unveiled the world’s most advanced ocean simulation system with a resolution of 1km (0.6 mile) – an unprecedented benchmark.
