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POLITICSAug 10Why China Worries About North KoreaBeijing’s plans to manage an assertive Pyongyang.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSAug 9Historian Wang Gungwu on US credibility and why Xi thinks ‘only the party can save China’Professor Wang Gungwu is regarded internationally as an authority on Chinese history. The 95-year-old is best known for his explorations of Chinese history in the long view, and for his writings on the Chinese diaspora. He has been a professor at the National University of Singapore since 2007 and emeritus professor at the Australian National University since 1988. He was vice-chancellor of the University of Hong Kong from 1986 to 1995. This interview first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 9World - view gulf leaves closer China ties out of reachA significant difference in worldviews is preventing closer ties with China. This suggests a diplomatic challenge impacting international relations.southcoastregister.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 9World - view gulf leaves closer China ties out of reachA significant difference in worldviews is preventing closer ties with China. This suggests a diplomatic challenge impacting international relations.armidaleexpress.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 9Taiwan decries China over Japan patrol tailingTaiwan has criticized China over the tailing of a Japanese patrol. This highlights ongoing regional tensions and surveillance activities in the area.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSAug 9Xinhua Headlines : Riding Asia - Pacific momentum : China , ASEAN chart new course for regional developmentChina and ASEAN are outlining a new direction for regional development, leveraging the momentum of the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative involves cooperation between these entities.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
POLITICSAug 9China waits in wings as Mecca pact signals Gulf shift away from US security umbrellaThe grand security bargain between the United States and Gulf countries is widely perceived to be fraying, creating what analysts see as an opening for Beijing to expand its presence in the region. For decades, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states relied on Washington’s defensive shield, while it in turn relied on them for access, energy and influence. Riyadh’s decision to sign a mutual defence agreement with Turkey and Pakistan is the clearest sign yet of that shift. Signed this week in Mecca,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 9Can Europe stay united in China trade battle? Ceuta migrant crisis offers a warningThe European Union’s traditional August break was supposed to provide officials with some respite ahead of a potentially bruising autumn when it will try to set its fiery trade relationship with China on a new course. Instead, a border crisis on its southern flank has created turmoil and division among its 27 members, raising questions over how prepared the bloc is for a dust-up with one of the world’s economic superpowers. “We had a real-time test of what happens when one member state was under...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 9China-Australia relations reach ‘good enough’ baseline, ex-envoy saysAfter years of strain, China-Australia ties have reached a “good enough” baseline for Canberra, though still short of Beijing’s broader ambitions, according to a former top Australian diplomat. The relationship had taken a significant downturn since 2017, but was now on “a more realistic footing”, Graham Fletcher, a non-resident fellow at the Lowy Institute, a Sydney-based think tank, wrote in a report released on Sunday. Fletcher served as Australia’s ambassador to China from 2019 to 2023. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 91st LD - Writethru : China urges Japanese authorities to stop playing with fire on issue of nuclear weapons : spokespersonA Chinese spokesperson urged Japanese authorities to cease activities perceived as "playing with fire" regarding nuclear weapons. This highlights diplomatic tensions and concerns over nuclear proliferation.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 9Why AI is a risk to Communist ChinaThe article discusses the reasons why artificial intelligence poses a risk to Communist China. It explores the potential challenges and implications of AI development for the Chinese government.derstandard.at · Austria
POLITICSAug 9Is China’s party newspaper carrying more stories highlighting women’s role as mothers?“Women hold up half the sky.” This iconic quote attributed to Mao Zedong has been central to Beijing’s messaging about gender equality for decades. It was not just a slogan. After the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, the Communist Party passed a Marriage Law that banned arranged marriages, abolished foot-binding and encouraged women to enter education and the workplace. But the party’s stance on where women belong has shifted over the decades, according to a new study. To gauge the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 8Taipei : China control order over Taiwan Strait ridiculousTaipei has dismissed China's control order over the Taiwan Strait as ridiculous. This statement reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions regarding the Taiwan Strait.manilatimes.net · Philippines
POLITICSAug 8Estados Unidos y China reeditan su guerra de potencias a través de una competencia por el negocio con cooperativa eléctrica de la PatagoniaLa amenaza del embajador Lamelas a los directivos de la CALF, principal proveedora eléctrica en la Patagonia desató una inédita pelea entre los embajadores Lamelas y Wang Wei Su impacto en redes sociales y qué dice la compañía y la incómoda posición de Milei como de otras compañíasClarín
POLITICSAug 8India counters China map politics with 27 Arunachal namesIndia is countering China's "map politics" by assigning 27 new names in Arunachal Pradesh. This action signifies ongoing territorial disputes and diplomatic tensions between the two nations.organiser.org · India
POLITICSAug 8US Senate passes Russia Sanctions Bill ; could impose upto 100 % tariff on China , India for purchase of Russian crudecentralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 8Copying China to Defend America ? The article explores the concept of adopting strategies similar to China's in order to enhance America's defense capabilities. This discusses geopolitical and defense policy approaches.theamericanconservative.com · United States
POLITICSAug 8US Senate passes Russia Sanctions Bill ; could impose upto 100 % tariff on China , India for purchase of Russian crudeshanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSAug 8US Senate passes Russia Sanctions Bill ; could impose upto 100 % tariff on China , India for purchase of Russian crudeThe US Senate has passed a Russia Sanctions Bill that could impose up to 100% tariffs on China and India for purchasing Russian crude oil. This action signifies a major geopolitical and economic move with international trade implications.afghanistansun.com · Afghanistan
POLITICSAug 8US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and ChinaThe US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 7China ethnic unity law threatens Tibetans , Uyghurs , other non - Han communities : Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang amid global outreachbignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 7US unveils critical minerals deals in latest push to counter ChinaThe United States on Friday announced several critical minerals agreements with multiple mining companies, marking its latest push to curb China’s dominance over the production and processing of strategic materials. While attending a round table with global mining industry executives at the State Department, US President Donald Trump, without naming China, said that his administration would ensure America is “never again reliant on hostile foreign nations for the resources our country needs to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7India - China officials meet for stable LAC ahead of Xi visitOfficials from India and China are meeting to discuss stability along the Line of Actual Control, in preparation for an upcoming visit by President Xi. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to manage border relations.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 7In China - US rivalry , NZ remains isolated but not insulatedNew Zealand's position in the ongoing rivalry between China and the United States is characterized as isolated but not insulated. This commentary discusses the geopolitical implications for New Zealand in a major international power dynamic.rnz.co.nz