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A senior member of US President Donald Trump's economic team said on Sunday that Trump may speak with China's President Xi Jinping 'very soon', adding that any such call could help break the impasse in trade talks between the world's two biggest economies.
US law professor Angela Zhang says regulating AI is 'like buying insurance' and precautions must be taken, especially by pioneers in the field.
Adding aerial refuelling to pilot training is seen as a significant step for China's air force. Photo: Xinhua
China's air force has introduced aerial refuelling to its pilot training programme as the People's Liberation Army tries to step up combat readiness and long-range capabilities.
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