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China shrugs off new Trump tariffs but bruising trade war looms
China shrugs off new Trump tariffs but bruising trade war looms
by  AFP

Donald Trump's new tariffs will probably not have a major impact on China's economy but may herald the opening salvo of another bruising trade war with Beijing, analysts said Sunday. However, his action against Beijing was "not a big shock to China's economy", according to Zhiwei Zhang, president of Pinpoint Asset Management.

Cash-keen Taliban betting on Afghanistan's mines
Cash-keen Taliban betting on Afghanistan's mines
by  AFP

A miner in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan poured water over a block of jade, exposing the green stone that is part of the Taliban authorities' push to capitalise on the country's rich mineral resources. The rest may contain iron sulfide minerals that contaminate the ground if it comes into contact with water.

Seeking light in dark times four years after Myanmar coup
Seeking light in dark times four years after Myanmar coup
by  AFP

Yangon resident Aung Ko Gyi browses stalls for a solar power kit he can use to weather the blackouts that have become a constant feature of life in Myanmar four years on from a military coup. Resident Aung Kyo Gyi encourages others to switch to solar power to make it through the dark times.

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