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POLITICS3d agoWhy Kim Jong-un’s border trip to China differs from past pre-summit playbooksNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday echoed the intense coordination that preceded his previous summits with US President Donald Trump. Between March 2018 and June 2019, Kim met Chinese President Xi Jinping five times across Beijing, Dalian and Pyongyang, and three of those occasions happened not long before his summits with Trump. Yet, while Saturday’s unannounced visit appeared superficially similar, analysts said the strategic focus had...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoMbappé's China faux pas: When the sports world collides with the complexities of geopoliticsFrançois Picard welcomes Igor Mladenovic, a French-Serbian sports writer, sports business analyst and former football commentator based in Luxembourg. For Mladenovic, the backlash in China over Kylian Mbappé's playful reference to a meme depicting him in the likeness of Mao Zedong illustrates a dilemma of the digital age: How a seemingly innocuous anecdote from a football superstar can escalate into a geopolitical firestorm.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' - ReutersMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' ReutersReuters World
POLITICS3d agoReal Madrid issues public apology to China over Mbappé's Mao Zedong commentsReal Madrid has apologized to the Chinese people following Kylian Mbappé’s remarks that were considered to be disrespectful of Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist ChinaThe Independent World
POLITICS3d agoReal Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe comments"The club joins in the public apology issued by Kylian Mbappe, in which the player himself expressed his regret for his words and reiterated his respect for the Chinese people," the 15-time European champions said. The post Real Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe comments appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS3d agoChina’s former vice-premier Liu Yandong dies at age 80Former Chinese vice-premier Liu Yandong died of illness on Wednesday at the age of 80. She was one of China’s most prominent female leaders, playing a pivotal role in the country’s united front work and education sector. The official obituary released by Xinhua described Liu as an “outstanding leader in the [Communist] Party’s united front work, in China’s education, science and technology, healthcare, and women and children’s affairs.” Liu was vice-premier from 2013 to 2018. She was the fourth...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoChina seeks India’s help in defusing border tensionsChina said it would seek India’s help to “maintain peace and stability in the border areas” after new stand-offs in a long-disputed region threatened to undermine improved relations. “We hope that India will work with China in the same direction by jointly implementing the common understandings between the two sides,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a daily media briefing on Monday. China “strictly abides by the relevant agreements”, he said. Guo also said that China...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoChina says it takes Mbappe’s apology ‘seriously’ after Mao dictator commentFrance international Kylian Mbappe's remarks saw him become the latest foreign sports figure to anger Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoWhy China ties with Serbia face scrutiny, not severance, after historic Vucic lossMassive crowds, fireworks and dancing have filled the streets across Belgrade since Serbia’s nationalist strongman Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election after 14 years in power. The political shift could cool diplomatic ties between Beijing and Belgrade and invite sharper scrutiny of Chinese investments in Serbia, but was unlikely to upend a relationship built on years of cooperation, analysts argued. Vucic conceded the defeat of his right-wing Serbian Progressive...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoManila speaks with 2 voices on ChinaManila sent two strikingly different messages to Beijing on October 13. At the Malacanang Palace, a presidential spokeswoman reaffirmed Manila’s commitment to sustaining diplomatic and economic ties with China, saying “China needs the Philippines, and the Philippines needs China”. That same day, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr rejected a call for military-to-military communication with China, a move that received public support from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Teodoro...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoWill China travel hurt US students’ careers? FBI battles fears as talent pipeline stallsAn American student considering studying in China attended a briefing with a senior FBI official at a Washington think tank last month to address her concerns about whether such an experience could jeopardise her prospects for a career in the federal government. The official’s message: travelling to China would not automatically disqualify her. She welcomed the clarification but said she wasn’t “completely reassured”. “I’m still wondering if it’s a good idea to go,” said the student, who...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoHow Would China Actually Govern Taiwan?A recent academic symposium offers new insights into China’s vision of a “Taiwan Special Administrative Region.”The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoRubio invokes China, Russia to defend disputed Venezuela oil dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s oil agreement in Venezuela as an alternative to Chinese and Russian involvement, pushing back against criticism from opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rubio said most of the oilfields controlled by the company partnering with Washington had previously been held or operated by Chinese or Russian firms. He argued that the agreement would help revive production while securing US access to reserves in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoIn China, Mbappé's remarks calling Mao a 'dictator' come at exorbitant financial costThe video, in which the French football star mentioned a parody depicting him as Mao Zedong, drew the anger of China's foreign ministry and could prove costly for Real Madrid, for which China is the biggest market.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS4d agoLula’s win in Brazil deals blow to Trump’s Latin America push: former China envoyBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election marks a turning point for Latin America and US-Latin American relations, said Chile’s former top envoy to China, who predicted a slowing of Washington’s regional push. “I do think the re-election of President Lula marks a major turning point in Latin America and in US-Latin American relations, while also having a broader significance for the Global South,” said Jorge Heine, who served as Chile’s ambassador to China from 2014 to 2017 and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoGerman leader’s China visit latest sign of foreign diplomacy pivot beyond BeijingGerman President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has begun his state visit to China in the eastern province of Anhui, spotlighting a growing trend among visiting foreign leaders to look well beyond Beijing. Steinmeier arrived in the provincial capital Hefei early on Tuesday to begin a five-day state visit, marking his first trip to China in nearly eight years and confirming an exclusive report by the South China Morning Post earlier this month. When foreign dignitaries bypass Beijing for provincial...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoKylian Mbappe breaks silence, apologises to China over 'dictator' remarkKylian Mbappe breaks silence, apologises to China over 'dictator' remark French football star Kylian Mbappe has issued a public apology to the Chinese people after his remarks about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked widespread criticism and cost him several lucrative endorsement...geo · pakistan
POLITICS4d agoMbappé apologized for calling Mao Zedong a dictator: China suspended LaLiga and could cause millionaire lossesThe French attacker expressed his regret after calling the historic leader Mao Zedong a dictator in a video about memes. Beverage and dairy companies from that country rescinded their advertising contracts with the Real Madrid footballer.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoTogo’s China Pivot: Building a Strategic Gateway to the SahelLomé’s maritime ambitions, deepening ties with Beijing, and growing coordination with the AES could reshape West Africa’s trade and geopolitical architectureThe Diplomat
POLITICS4d agoChina brands drop Mbappe for ‘offending national sentiments’Kylian Mbappe was dropped on Tuesday by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong. The post China brands drop Mbappe for ‘offending national sentiments’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS4d agoLaos Expected to Scuttle ASEAN’s South China Sea Code of ConductSources say Vientiane is poised to replace Phnom Penh as China’s spoiler in ASEAN.The Diplomat
POLITICS4d agoChina Takes Its Lawfare to SeaBeijing is making life difficult for Panamanian ships, and others could be next.Foreign Policy
POLITICS4d agoTaiwan rebuffs China's commemorations for post-World War Two 'restoration' of island - ReutersTaiwan rebuffs China's commemorations for post-World War Two 'restoration' of island ReutersReuters World
POLITICS4d agoUnleash the Export-Import Bank to outcompete ChinaSen. Kevin Cramer is calling on Congress to reauthorize and modernize the Export-Import Bank by Dec. 31 to prevent China from dominating global energy markets and to protect over 45,000 U.S. jobs.The Hill
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