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Briefing: Why is Trump looking to China to help open the Strait of Hormuz?

Strategic angle: US president Donald Trump seeks China's assistance for safe maritime transit in a crucial oil passage.

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Briefing: Mercedes May Deepen Ties With China On Future EVs

Strategic angle: A report from China claims the next-generation EV platform from Mercedes could use Geely's electronic and electrical architecture.

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Briefing: Hyundai’s First China-Built Model In Australia May Not Be The Last

Strategic angle: Changing production dynamics are prompting the automaker to reconsider where vehicles are built for Australia.

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Briefing: Lincoln’s About To Fill A Corsair-Sized Hole With A Chinese SUV

Strategic angle: The Chinese Corsair appears to be destined for America as Lincoln increasingly relies on imports.

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Briefing: China overlooks Trump's demands for Hormuz strait, calls for all sides to de-escalate

Strategic angle: China urges a halt to military operations in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.

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Briefing: Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk

Strategic angle: Half of US generic drugs are made in India and transit the Strait of Hormuz. Supply chains prepare for emergencies, but prescription stockpiles are limited.

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Briefing: India faces dilemma as energy crisis bites amid US trade deal negotiations

Strategic angle: New Delhi walks a policy tightrope, with public anger mounting over shortages of cooking gas as the US demands support for its war on Iran.

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Briefing: If Jeep And AMG Had A Baby In China, This Would Be It

Strategic angle: The headlights, grille, bumpers, wheel arches, and just about every inch of the off-roader's exterior looks like it's been borrowed from Western cars.

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Briefing: Trump throws US-China reboot off course by saying he could delay Xi summit

Strategic angle: President casts doubt on visit with Chinese leader as officials from both countries lay groundwork for improved relations

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Briefing: Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Unveils XIENCE Skypoint to Advance Cardiovascular Treatment in India

Strategic angle: Abbott Laboratories introduces a new product aimed at improving cardiovascular care in the Indian market.

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Briefing: 'Life is a miracle,' but learning from disasters isn't: Lessons from Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami

Strategic angle: Exploring the impact and lessons learned from the catastrophic events in Japan.

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Briefing: Cory Booker calls both parties ‘feckless’ for ceding war powers to Trump

Strategic angle: Democrat criticizes Congress for inaction that may embolden the president to attack countries like Cuba and North Korea.

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Briefing: McLaren to investigate 'coincidental' issues after failure to start Chinese GP

Strategic angle: McLaren faces uncertainty over power unit problems that prevented drivers from starting the race.

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Briefing: Spies and subsidies: China joins Brazil’s $20bn delivery app war

Strategic angle: Local courier group iFood and China-backed Keeta trade claims of corporate espionage and underhand tactics

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Briefing: Cubs' Suzuki (knee) exits Japan's WBC game

Strategic angle: Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela due to right knee discomfort.

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Briefing: Japan loses its thirst for vending machines

Strategic angle: Drinks companies cut networks as rising costs and driver shortages undermine business model

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Briefing: This Chinese Automaker Wants To Race In F1

Strategic angle: BYD is exploring several motorsports series.

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Briefing: Clashes Erupt in Kolkata Ahead of Modi Rally

Strategic angle: Violence breaks out in Kolkata as tensions rise before Prime Minister Modi's scheduled appearance.

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Briefing: India news: Drone attack kills 2 Indians in Oman

Strategic angle: The death toll of Indians killed in the US-Israel war with Iran has gone up to at least five.

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Briefing: Mazda Pickup Gets Its Thunder Back, As A New Boss Steps In

Strategic angle: The BT-50 lineup in Australia expands with the return of the rugged Thunder and the new blacked-out Boss trim.