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Félix Auger-Aliassime is competing at the ATP 500 China Open in Beijing, where Karen Khachanov beat him 2-0 in the first round. Betting sites and sports outlets have been previewing and reviewing his matches against Khachanov and Casper Ruud, while Eurosport notes Auger-Aliassime narrowly came through again and Halys pulled off a comeback at the Shanghai Masters. Tennis fans in France and Canada are following his run closely.
- 2EU Seeks Closer Vietnam Ties on Critical Minerals▼EXCLUSIVE: EU seeks closer Vietnam ties on critical minerals in China hedge, documents show
The European Union is pursuing a closer partnership with Vietnam on critical minerals, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. The move is framed as a hedge against China's dominance in global supply chains for raw materials essential to batteries, electronics and green technology. The initiative signals Brussels' effort to diversify sourcing in Southeast Asia amid ongoing trade and geopolitical tensions with Beijing.
- 3China secretly trained 200 Russian soldiers, European intelligence says●China's armed forces secretly trained 200 russian military personnel in China late last year and some have since returne
Three European intelligence agencies and documents reviewed by Reuters report that China's armed forces secretly trained around 200 Russian military personnel in China late last year. According to the report, some of those trained have since returned to fight in Ukraine and been involved in war crimes. The finding is drawing attention to the depth of military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow.
- 4Zverev and Djokovic embroiled in VAR drama in Beijing●Alexander Zverev & Novak Djokovic VAR Drama in Beijing 👀
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev were at the centre of a controversial VAR-style video review incident during their match at the tournament in Beijing. The officiating drama drew heavy attention from tennis fans, with hundreds of thousands engaging with coverage of the moment as clips and reactions spread online.
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A new opinion piece published by Eurasia Review examines how the United States and China can balance their intensifying competition. The article weighs economic, military and diplomatic tensions between the two powers and argues for a stable strategic equilibrium. It joins ongoing debate among analysts over how to manage rivalry between Washington and Beijing without open conflict.
- 6China rolls out 'token factories' to drive AI economy●China rolls out "token factories" to drive AI economy
China is rolling out so-called 'token factories' as part of its push to build an AI-driven economy, according to a report by Beijing Review. The initiative signals Beijing's effort to scale up AI infrastructure and industrial applications, positioning token generation capacity as a new driver of economic growth alongside its broader artificial intelligence strategy.
- 7Zverev and Djokovic in VAR drama at Beijing tournament●"You Missed The Forehand, Then Challenged!" - Zverev & Djokovic VAR Drama in Beijing
Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic were at the centre of a heated moment in Beijing after a disputed forehand led to a challenge despite the ball having already been missed. The exchange, caught on court microphone, quickly drew attention from tennis fans debating whether the review was justified or gamesmanship.