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• Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu defeated her young compatriot Unnati Hooda in the women's singles Round of 32 at the BWF China Open 2026. • The match took place on Wednesday, July 22, at the Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium as part of the BWF World Tour Super 1000 series. • This victory allows Sindhu to advance in the tournament, showcasing her continued dominance over emerging Indian talent.

• Indian badminton veteran HS Prannoy was eliminated from the BWF China Open 2026 after a straight-games defeat in the men's singles opening round. • Prannoy struggled against Malaysia's Leong Jun Hao, losing the match with scores of 21-10 and 21-14. • The encounter took place at the Changzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium, marking a significant early exit for the experienced Indian player.

• Moonshot AI launched its latest large artificial intelligence model, Kimi K3, on Friday to advance open-source AI development in China. • The launch emphasizes a shift from individual technical breakthroughs toward collective progress and collaborative innovation within the AI sector. • According to Zhongguancun Academy president Liu Tieyan, the move aims to foster openness and circulation to provide new approaches for global AI growth.

• Nepal and Hong Kong, China, are facing off in the final of the Asian Games Men's T20I Qualifier for 2026. • The match is being broadcast with live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and highlights via Cricbuzz for viewers in the USA and Canada. • This high-stakes final determines which team secures a qualifying spot for the 2026 Asian Games.

• China ranks as the world leader in foreign exchange reserves for 2026, followed by Japan in second and Switzerland in third. • Other top-ranking nations include Taiwan (#4), India (#5), Saudi Arabia (#6), Hong Kong (#7), Russia (#8), South Korea (#9), and Singapore (#10). • These reserves are critical for maintaining currency stability and providing a financial buffer to protect national economies during global crises.

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Meeting comes amid tentative trade truce but Iran, Taiwan and tensions over global supply chains will be complicating factorsSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and welcome to our live coverage of US politics.Donald Trump is heading to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, as they seek to maintain a tentative trade truce while navigating Iran, Taiwan and dominance over global supply chains. Continue reading...