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1. Trump says China must ensure rare earth magnets or face 200% tariffs

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that China must ensure the US supply of rare earth magnets or face 200 per cent tariffs, and that he will continue to allow Chinese students into the country.

2. Why China and US still invest in crewed military systems when they have drones

Rapid advances in drone and robot technology in recent years are reshaping modern warfare. From robot dogs to hi-tech drones, top military powers like China and the United States have technology that could – in the not too distant future – play important roles on the battlefield, while humans stay in command centres far away.

3. Trump says he will allow 600,000 Chinese to study in US – double current figure

In a significant shift in tone, President Donald Trump says the US will allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in the US. Photo: AP
In a significant shift in tone, President Donald Trump says the US will allow 600,000 Chinese students to study in the US. Photo: AP

US President Donald Trump said he would allow 600,000 Chinese students to enter the United States which is double the current figure, and reiterated that President Xi Jinping had invited him “to come to China”.

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