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POLITICSSep 17The Potential Mismatch Between Japan and the US on ChinaAhead of the Trump-Xi summit, it is critical for Japan that the United States stays on the same page regarding the challenge from China.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 17Von der Leyen’s ‘China shock’ speech aimed to send Beijing a message: analystsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s state-of-the-union speech offered few details on new trade measures targeting China, but its sharp tone was designed to send a message to Beijing, analysts said. During her speech on Wednesday, von der Leyen warned that a “second China shock” was already affecting Europe and vowed that Brussels would use all available tools to rebalance its trade relationship with the country. Her remarks came as the European Union’s October deadline for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17China hits back as US Congress approves tariffs on top buyers of Russian energyBeijing has pushed back after the US Congress passed a bill on Wednesday that would allow US President Donald Trump to sanction Russia and its largest energy importers, including China. The bill, named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, authorises tariffs of up to 100 per cent on the top five importers of Russian oil and natural gas. In response to a question about the bill, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Beijing had always opposed “long-arm jurisdiction”...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summitDespite the lingering questions, China remains optimistic about the summit.NPR News
POLITICSSep 17Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?U.S. House has paved the way for a legislation that will allow Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him leverage against India and China.CNBC
POLITICSSep 17US Congress approves Russia sanctions that impact China and IndiaEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 17Teodoro for president? Philippine defence chief draws 2028 election buzz after China clashPhilippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has won a burst of online support among Filipinos who see him as one of Manila’s most outspoken senior officials against China, with some already asking whether it could give him enough political momentum to carry him into the 2028 elections. His latest boost came after a viral moment at the Seoul Defence Dialogue on September 8, where he read out a handwritten note reiterating Beijing’s rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17Trump to host China’s president Xi Jinping in White HouseThe US military honor guard has been rehearsing and the new White House helipad is ready. But will Xi Jinping and Donald Trump achieve lift-off at their summit next week? The post Trump to host China’s president Xi Jinping in White House appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 17Global AI security strategy depends on US-China cooperation, who blame each otherLa inteligencia artificial es un punto de tensión creciente entre las dos superpotencias. A medida que se acercan las conversaciones en Washington, la cooperación parece esencial pero complicada. Ambos países buscan liderar la tecnología, con enfoques distintos y acusaciones mutuas que dificultan un consenso. La reunión podría ser el inicio de un diálogo necesario.Clarín
POLITICSSep 17China’s Purges Are Working as DesignedA unique discipline system has helped the party endure.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSSep 17Mass surveillance and self-sufficiency: How China's leadership is reviving Mao's old principles'Mao's Fraught Legacy' (5/7). In 1963, Mao Zedong made the village of Fengqiao an example of how to encourage mass mobilization and resolve conflicts locally. Under Xi Jinping, the experiment has evolved into a system ensuring Beijing's absolute control.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 17Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on ChinaJapan’s proposed port upgrades in Indonesia’s Natuna Islands reflect Tokyo’s push to bolster South China Sea security without building an overt military footprint. However, analysts stress that the move does not mean Jakarta is siding with Japan in its efforts to contain Beijing. Japan, which earlier this year eased its restrictions on lethal weapons exports, is ramping up security cooperation with Indonesia – a crucial bellwether for Southeast Asia. The expanding partnership includes joint...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16US Congress passes bill targeting Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and IndiaSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission ‘which is without any legal basis’The MEA says there is no boundary between Pakistan and China; adds that J&K and Ladakh "are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India"The Hindu
POLITICSSep 16China Willing To ‘Safeguard’ Iran’s Right- Foreign MinisterChina, a top economic partner of Iran, has long sought a detente in the months-long conflict in the Middle East, which has at times spilled over into neighbouring countries. The post China Willing To ‘Safeguard’ Iran’s Right- Foreign Minister appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 16‘We absolutely can’t surrender,’ top Republican says of AI race with ChinaKentucky Republican Brett Guthrie warns against adopting the kinds of strict regulations that he argues have depressed tech advances in Europe.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16'We absolutely can’t surrender,' Guthrie says of AI race with ChinaThe House Energy and Commerce chair warned against adopting European-style regulations that would hinder the tech industry.Politico Tech
POLITICSSep 16China mulls bid for Apec free-trade area to taunt US, tantalise AsiaChina is increasingly expected to push for a trade agreement binding a wide swathe of the Pacific Rim, including the US, when it hosts a forum of major Asia-Pacific economies in November, but a real deal may be hard to secure as Washington is likely to resist, according to analysts. The anticipated push for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), covering all 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum, would – even if unsuccessful – earn Beijing goodwill from other...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official saysChina says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 16In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China SummitChina renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.NYT World
POLITICSSep 16Sweden’s long election night ends without answers – but caution on China seems certainSweden found itself in political uncertainty this week, as its parliamentary election on Sunday turned out to be extremely tight. With 95 per cent of the votes counted, the opposition left-wing bloc holds a three-seat lead over the governing right-wing bloc, with final results expected on Thursday. I’ve been to multiple election night parties across Europe as a journalist. The one on Sunday night with the Social Democrats, the main centre-left party seeking to regain power, was definitely on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16EU-China trade deficit has hit ‘tipping point,’ warns von der Leyen"We will use all tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship," says European Commission president.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 16Trump and Xi Can’t Stop the U.S.-China SpiralThe delusions of summitry and the limits of personalist diplomacy.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSSep 16How will the Okinawa governor’s race result reshape China’s local messaging?The leadership change in Okinawa could deal a quiet blow to Beijing’s attempts to leverage local opposition to remilitarisation and the US-Japan military alliance, according to analysts. They added that the shift would compel Chinese academics and state media to recalibrate their messaging and approach towards the strategically vital Japanese prefecture. Genta Koja, the 42-year-old backed by Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party to become Okinawa’s new governor, defeated incumbent Denny Tamaki...South China Morning Post