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POLITICSAug 5China former defense official sentenced to 10 years in jail for briberyA former Chinese defense official received a ten-year jail sentence for bribery. This indicates a significant legal action against corruption involving a high-ranking government individual.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSAug 5China jails retired defence tech overseer for 10 years in US$6.3m corruption caseA former senior Chinese defence official has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting over 43 million yuan (US$6.3 million) in bribes, as China’s anti-corruption drive continues it sweep through the military sector. Zhang Jianhua, former deputy head of China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, was sentenced on Wednesday by the Dazhou Intermediate People’s Court in Sichuan province, according to state news agency Xinhua. The court was told...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5China slaps export controls on US firms ahead of Xi's Washington visitBeijing has announced sweeping trade curbs against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in retaliation for recent US restrictions on Chinese tech.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 5China hits US with sanctions , including controls on drone exportsChina has imposed sanctions on the United States, which include controls on drone exports. This indicates an escalation in diplomatic and trade tensions between the two countries.wapt.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5China announces countermeasures against Washington , including controls on drone exports to the US – Winnipeg Free PressChina has announced countermeasures against Washington, which include implementing controls on drone exports to the United States. This signifies an escalation in diplomatic and trade tensions between the two nations.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 5Exclusive - Under Patel , FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China , RussiaAn exclusive report indicates that under Patel's leadership, the FBI has developed unprecedented law enforcement ties with China and Russia. This reflects a significant shift or development in international security cooperation.internazionale.it · Italy
POLITICSAug 5La embajada de Estados Unidos amenazó con revocar las visas de los directivos de una empresa argentina por un acuerdo con ChinaSon al menos 18 directivos de CALF, la mayor distribuidora de energía de la Patagonia y con fuerte presencia en Neuquén y Vaca Muerta.El embajador Lamelas explicó a Clarín su posición.Clarín
POLITICSAug 5‘China doesn’t want these built’: Trump claims Beijing is behind AI data centre protestsUS President Donald Trump has accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance because the United States is pulling ahead in the global artificial intelligence race. “A big part of it is China,” Trump told Fox News on Tuesday during a California visit focused on the economy ahead of the midterm elections in November. “Look, whoever wins the AI race is going to win AI. It’s bigger than the internet. It’s bigger than maybe...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Litigation against Section 301 tariffs clear sign of growing divide in the US : China Daily editorialAn editorial suggests that litigation challenging Section 301 tariffs indicates a widening divide within the United States. This highlights internal political disagreements regarding international trade policy.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 5China’s economic shift may hinge on what migrant workers do nextChina’s Politburo has just set the country’s economic priorities for the second half of the year. The meeting took place against the backdrop of gross domestic product growth slowing to 4.3 per cent in the second quarter, its weakest since late 2022, and an increasingly K-shaped economy: strong exports and fast-growing hi-tech industries on one side, with weak domestic consumption, softening investment and slower growth elsewhere on the other. The official readout did not describe the economy as...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5China's super-rich 'in shock' and hunting for cash as Beijing issues surprise tax on offshore trustsBeijing's move to tax offshore trusts, long used by China's ultra-rich to hold money, has set off a rush to lawyers and a scramble for cash.CNBC
POLITICSAug 4China Zhao Leji to Armenia Ruben Rubinyan : Cooperation within framework of Belt and Road Initiative has yielded significant resultsChinese and Armenian officials discuss positive results from Belt and Road Initiative cooperation. This signifies ongoing diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations.news.am · Armenia
POLITICSAug 4As US and China compete over AI, middle powers can craft a third pathThe global AI race is becoming a contest over the international order. In June, the US convened the second summit under the 24-economy Pax Silica around secure supply chains, AI infrastructure and trusted technology partnerships. In July, all 193 UN member states met in Geneva for the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Days later, 29 countries signed the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai. Together, these developments...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4Solomon port plans mark US reset of anaemic Pacific ties | South China Morning PostPlans for a Solomon port indicate a reset in US diplomatic relations in the Pacific region. This suggests a strategic geopolitical move impacting regional dynamics.scmp.com · China
POLITICSAug 4Is Washington Rewriting the North American Trade Agreement Around China ? The article questions whether Washington is restructuring the North American Trade Agreement with China as a central focus. This suggests potential shifts in international trade policy and relations.warontherocks.com · United States
POLITICSAug 4 How do you explain Pakistan friendship with US , China ?: Ex - envoy hits out at Pak military Kaafirs remarkA former envoy questioned Pakistan's relationships with the US and China, criticizing a remark made by the Pakistani military. This highlights complexities in international diplomacy and military-civilian relations.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSAug 4 How do you explain Pakistan friendship with US , China ?: Ex - envoy hits out at Pak military Kaafirs remarkA former envoy has criticized a remark attributed to the Pakistani military concerning its relationships with the US and China. This highlights complex diplomatic dynamics and internal political discourse.britainnews.net · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 4Is Washington Rewriting the North American Trade Agreement Around China?Washington has repeatedly used trade policy and U.S. market access over the past decade to advance broader economic security priorities with its trading partners. The Trump administration’s decision not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on July 1, during a mandatory six-year review, is the latest example of this approach.  Despite the inclusion in the U.S. trade representative’s announcement that deficits were a prevailing concern, conversations with industry sources and past statements by the administration indicate that ongoing negotiations increasingly focus onWar on the Rocks
POLITICSAug 4How China’s US$900 million port deal in Angola shows its dominance over US interestsOn the South Atlantic coastline, Angola stands out as rare ground on which the United States has been willing to vie with China for influence in Africa. It was the only country on the continent visited by former US president Joe Biden, albeit in the twilight of his term in December 2024. During the trip – the first by a sitting US president – Biden made the case for investment in the strategic Lobito Atlantic Railway. The administration of Biden’s successor, Donald Trump, also threw its weight...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4What role does China play in resolving the Ukraine Crisis ?-- Beijing ReviewThis article from Beijing Review examines China's role in efforts to resolve the Ukraine Crisis. It explores the diplomatic contributions and influence of China in the ongoing conflict.bjreview.com · China
POLITICSAug 3Crispin Hull | US - China military build - up echoes 1914 conflict | The North West StarCrispin Hull's analysis suggests that the military build-up between the US and China draws parallels with the 1914 conflict. This highlights concerns about escalating international tensions and the potential for major global conflict.northweststar.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 3Keiko Fujimori Prioritizes U . S . as Key Strategic Partner , Strains Peru Relationship with ChinaA political figure in Peru is emphasizing the United States as a primary strategic partner, which is creating tension in Peru's relationship with China. This indicates a potential shift in international alliances.elciudadano.com
POLITICSAug 3US companies cut reliance on China for critical minerals in weaponsUS companies are reducing their dependence on China for critical minerals used in weapon production. This strategic move aims to diversify supply chains for national security.denverpost.com · United States
POLITICSAug 3A military base, a displaced people and Trump’s China fears: Burnham’s Chagos testBertrice Pompe was born in Diego Garcia, situated in the Indian Ocean halfway between Tanzania and Indonesia, in 1971, making her one of the last Chagossians to enter the world on an island that her family would soon be forced to leave. “Some families, like brothers, sisters, were separated,” she said. “Some went to the Seychelles, some to Mauritius … close family, brothers, sister, mother, father, separated … and they never saw each other again.” Before Mauritian independence in 1968, the...South China Morning Post