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POLITICSAug 28US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny. The SCMP...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28How Washington Can Credibly Counter China in the PacificIt’s going to take more than showing up.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 28Is China’s ‘wise camel’ the winner from the US-Iran war?Beijing has threatened to retaliate with ‘all necessary measures’ if the US hits it with sanctionsFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 28Iran expert on China’s balancing act amid conflict with US and IsraelTrita Parsi is co-founder and executive vice-president of the Quincy Institute, a Washington-based think tank. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has written four books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel. Born in Iran, Parsi moved to Sweden with his family as a child and then to the United States as an adult. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28China aspiration for multipolar world explainedChina's ambition for a multipolar world is explained, outlining its vision for global power distribution. This sheds light on a major geopolitical strategy impacting international relations.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 28 America 100 - year War : Author warns nation could lose to modern guise of communism – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn author is warning that the United States could be defeated by a contemporary form of communism, likening the situation to a "100-year war." This raises concerns about geopolitical strategy and national security.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSAug 28Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U . S .- China officials meet for Xi Washington visitFormer President Trump has intensified his critical statements against Beijing as U.S. and Chinese officials gather for a visit by Xi Jinping to Washington. This occurs amidst ongoing high-level discussions between the two nations.cnbc.com · United States
POLITICSAug 28Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U.S.-China officials meet for Xi's Washington visitU.S. and Chinese officials met in Beijing this week, despite the White House's tough talk on China.CNBC
POLITICSAug 27Jairam Ramesh questions conflicting remarks on Pakistan-China cooperation during Operation SindoorIs Modi government trying to capitulate to China, asks Congress leaderThe Hindu
POLITICSAug 27The US is facing pushback from China , Iran , and CanadaThe United States is reportedly facing resistance and pushback from China, Iran, and Canada. This indicates various international diplomatic challenges for the US.csmonitor.com · United States
POLITICSAug 27India, China open door to clarifying LAC perceptionsAn eight-point outcome document released on Wednesday says the two sides ‘discussed ways to improve understanding of LAC in appropriate areas, for better border management’The Hindu
POLITICSAug 27Restrictions a disservice to US interests : China Daily editorialAn editorial from China Daily argues that restrictions are detrimental to United States interests. This piece reflects Chinese media's perspective on international policy and bilateral relations.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 27China and Iran sanctions: what US moves mean for Beijing, and its retaliation optionsThe United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, spanning digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, as Washington seeks to “sever every economic lifeline” that sustains Tehran. Beijing denounced the measures, with the Chinese foreign ministry calling them “illegal unilateral sanctions” and vowing to “take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its rights and interests”. With the fresh sanctions complicating an already delicate diplomatic...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27Could new US sanctions tear China and Iran apart?Washington's strategy of putting maximum economic pressure on Iran is tempered by its desire to smooth political tensions with China.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 27Gates pitches US-China AI cooperation ahead of Xi meetingBill Gates is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year as the Microsoft co-founder seeks to rally support for global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) risks. A meeting may take place in November, Reuters reported on Wednesday citing a Gates spokesman. Xi last met his “old friend” in 2023, when Gates became the first foreign business leader to visit the Chinese president following the Covid-19 pandemic. Gates also published a 6,000-word essay on Wednesday that called...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27China’s anti-corruption drive by the numbersFor more, check out the South China Morning Post’s full anti-corruption data bank project:South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27Global US immigrant visa pause: the fallout across China, Asia and Hong KongA pause in US immigrant visas is causing significant consequences across China, Asia, and Hong Kong, affecting migration and international relations.South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27India, China to push for ‘early and substantial harvest’ of border delimitationIndia and China agree to hold the next meeting of an expert-level mechanism on trans-border rivers in September, and to maintain communication on sharing hydrological dataThe Hindu
POLITICSAug 26Facing US sanctions, China stands firm on IranAmid US threats against Tehran's trading partners, Beijing asserts its firmness while seeking to avoid escalation just one month ahead of a new meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 26As the US and China compete over AI, Asean must secure strategic autonomyInternational relations has long measured power through familiar instruments: military capability, territory, energy, capital and control of trade. The digital revolution added information to that equation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the transformation further by turning information into a strategic capability that can shape economies, governments and societies. For the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the central question is no longer whether Southeast Asia will...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China Failed , Europe Searched : Pakistan Struggled to Verify Its Operation Sindoor ClaimsPakistan reportedly faced difficulties in verifying claims related to its "Operation Sindoor," leading to international scrutiny from China and Europe. This highlights challenges in international relations and information validation.idrw.org · India
POLITICSAug 26China top legislator meets head of Uzbek presidential administrationChina's top legislator held a meeting with the head of Uzbekistan's presidential administration. This signifies ongoing diplomatic relations between the two countries.azerbaijannews.net · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 26China vows payback for US Iran sanctions, testing stability ahead of Xi-Trump summitSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China's President Xi to hold talks with Egyptian counterpart in CairoThe two are expected to exchange views on bilateral ties and ⁠international ​and regional issues of ​common concern.Africanews [en]