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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
POLITICSAug 7Nigeria , China deepen creative ties as NTA , CMC sign cooperation agreementNigeria and China are strengthening their creative ties through a cooperation agreement signed between NTA and CMC. This signifies deepening cultural and media relations between the two nations.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 7Brazil turns to China trade deal after Trump tariffs , as years of resistance endBrazil is pursuing a trade deal with China, ending years of resistance, following the imposition of Trump administration tariffs.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 7Where do China-Israel ties stand after closure of consulate in Chengdu?In a sign of fraying ties amid the Middle East conflict, Israel’s consulate general in Chengdu has closed, with its consul general leaving his post, two years after a controversy stoked backlash among Chinese web users. Nevertheless, an analyst has downplayed the impact of the news, saying bilateral relations in recent years had already been strained. In a letter published on the consulate’s social media account on Wednesday, Gadi Harpaz described his five years as Israeli consul general in the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7India asks China to restart Brahmaputra data sharing , seeks details on Tibet damIndia has requested China to resume sharing data on the Brahmaputra River and sought details regarding a dam in Tibet. This indicates ongoing discussions concerning water resource management between the two nations.moneycontrol.com · India
POLITICSAug 7Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ linesThe Philippines is seeking to move its South China Sea row with Beijing into classrooms, a push that analysts say could shape how young Filipinos understand the country’s maritime claims while raising questions over potentially blurred lines between education and state narrative-building. Congressmen in the House of Representatives introduced legislation on Thursday requiring the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education to develop standardised teaching materials on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7Despite South China Sea clashes, Chinese and Filipino police boost cooperationThe Philippine National Police and their counterparts in a coastal Chinese province have agreed to deepen intelligence sharing and crack down on international crimes, in a rare display of cooperation between the nations as they clash in the South China Sea. Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jnr hosted Wang Xizhang, the executive director general of Fujian’s Public Security Department, on Tuesday, according to the official Philippine News Agency. The two sides emphasised the importance of addressing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7India, China discuss LAC situation and border management during diplomatic talks: MEAThe two sides held detailed exchanges on issues related to boundary delimitation, border management, mechanism-building and trans-border cooperationThe Hindu
POLITICSAug 7Trump to meet mining execs from Rio Tinto, BHP, MP Materials, and Freeport to counter China reliance: reportDonald Trump is reportedly scheduled to meet with executives from major mining companies to discuss strategies for reducing reliance on China. This meeting signals potential policy directions aimed at securing critical resources and shifting global supply chains.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 7China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: 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. China hits back at US with barrage of sanctions, drone industry curbs China has hit back against a round of US sanctions with a barrage of counter-sanctions targeting a group of American entities and a tightening of export...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7Germans emerge as Europe’s biggest China hawks as economic pain begins to biteGermans have emerged as some of Europe’s most hawkish voters on China, more likely to consider Beijing as a rival or an adversary than in any other major EU country, a new survey has shown. Published amid a bout of soul-searching in Berlin over whether to back a tougher approach towards China on trade, the findings suggest that the country’s citizens might not be opposed to such a shift. A combined 49 per cent of German people polled considered China to be primarily a rival or an adversary, way...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7China vs Japan: the battle for the global microphone to reshape post-war identityNo longer confined to disputed islands or historical memory, the rivalry between Beijing and Tokyo has evolved into a fight for the global microphone, as both countries try to define each other’s international identity. Amid an escalating diplomatic crisis, China is intensifying its rhetoric against what it calls Japan’s “new militarism”, using World War II-era history to rally regional and global sympathy for its position. In stark contrast, Japan has rejected the label as “false claims”,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7Will China push to bring higher education closer to industry fix its skills mismatch ? This article explores whether China's initiative to align higher education with industry needs can address its skills mismatch, examining a potential policy impact.timeshighereducation.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 6US sanctions Cuba’s military representative in Beijing over China procurementThe United States sanctioned Cuba’s senior military representative in Beijing on Thursday, accusing him of helping procure military-related equipment from China for the island’s armed forces. Waldo Perez Cortes, Cuba’s military, naval and air attache in Beijing, was among six Cuban nationals and five entities added to the US Treasury Department’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list. The US State Department said Perez Cortes was an official of Cuba’s Ministry of the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6Will latest trade ‘speed bump’ slow China-US ties, or even stop Xi-Trump summit?Beijing and Washington’s latest tit-for-tat measures could test ties, but observers say they are little more than a “speed bump” on the road to a potential summit between presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. China’s Ministry of Commerce sanctioned seven US entities and tightened export controls on drones and related technologies on Wednesday, citing the need to “safeguard national security”. The ministry separately launched a national security investigation into imported printing and copying...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6La embajada china en Argentina repudió las amenazas de EE.UU. a una empresa de Neuquén: "Arrogancia, prejuicios y falta de respeto"Un funcionario de la sede diplomática en Buenos Aires había advertido que podrían revocar las visas de los ejecutivos de la compañía argentina si avanzaban en un acuerdo con Huawei.Clarín confirmó con el embajador norteamericano Peter Lamelas que fue por un tema de seguridad, pero la diplomacia china en Argentina respondió con un duro comunicado.Clarín
POLITICSAug 6China adds US sanctions, drone curbs in trade tit-for-tatChina announced new drone supply chain export controls and counter-sanctions against seven American firms in retaliation for US trade restrictions imposed last week targeting Chinese companies. Sales to United States entities of “drones, their key components and related technologies” will be subject to “strict case-by-case scrutiny”, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, with the measures taking effect immediately. They amount to a tightening of restrictions first implemented in 2023 and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Hong Wang's Fields Medal win reignites debate across China over how its top researchers emergeWang, who chose to study in France and then the US immediately after earning her undergraduate degree, became a popular figure in China within days of receiving the Fields Medal, illustrating the limitations of the Chinese system, built on competition and early selection.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 5China’s approval rating in Mexico: Is it a genuine preference or evidence of a bilateral agenda?Mexican adults have a more favorable view of China than they do of the U.S., writes Maria Meléndez, and it's not particularly close. Among younger Mexicans, the gap is even larger. The post China’s approval rating in Mexico: Is it a genuine preference or evidence of a bilateral agenda? appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSAug 5China announces countermeasures against Washington , including controls on drone exports to the USChina has announced countermeasures against Washington, specifically imposing controls on drone exports to the United States. This action signifies a new development in the diplomatic and trade relationship between the two nations.bnnbloomberg.ca · Canada
POLITICSAug 5China Sanctions 6 US Companies , Tightens Drone Export Controls Amid Fresh Trade TensionsChina has sanctioned six US companies and tightened drone export controls amidst fresh trade tensions. This signifies escalating economic and political friction between the two countries.freepressjournal.in · India
POLITICSAug 5Colombia saldrá de la Iniciativa de la Franja que firmó con ChinaLo reveló el próximo embajador de Trump en Bogotá. Dijo que Abelardo de la Espriella lo confirmó. Es el memorando de entendimiento para hacer negocios con el gigante asiático. The post Colombia saldrá de la Iniciativa de la Franja que firmó con China appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSAug 5Under China's new 'unity' law, Tibetans fight to preserve language and cultureA 73-year-old retired nurse's decision to learn to write Tibetan language offers a glimpse into how some embrace their language and cultural identity in Tibet.NPR News
POLITICSAug 51st LD - Writethru : China slams Japan new defense white paperChina has strongly criticized Japan's new defense white paper. This reaction highlights existing diplomatic tensions and disagreements over regional defense policies between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States