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US–China Summit: Trump and Xi kicked off talks in Beijing with Xi urging cooperation—“partners, not rivals”—and Trump saying the relationship will be “better than ever,” even as major breakthroughs on trade, Taiwan, and Iran look uncertain. India–China Cultural & Community Links: Chinese Americans in the US welcomed the summit as a chance for dialogue, while Chinese media ties expand abroad—China is pushing deeper collaboration with Nigerian journalists. Culture Spotlight: Melbourne was named Time Out’s 6th best city for art and culture in 2026, reinforcing Australia’s cultural rivalry with Sydney. Regional Diplomacy & People-to-People: Karlovo (Bulgaria) signed a sister-city deal with Japan’s Ina, sealed with shared rose symbolism. Social Change in China: Young Chinese report “life pressure” as marriage rates fall, adding fuel to a widening demographic worry. Economy & Daily Life: India raised gold and silver import duties to 15%, sending prices sharply higher.

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