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POLITICSJul 23China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bitesChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests hours after a 25 per cent US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect. Wang met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Wednesday in Manila, on the sidelines of the 59th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers, where Vieira is also attending the third Brazil-Asean ministerial. China would go on to “support Brazil in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Pentagon expands blacklist to include China’s top civilian universitiesThe Pentagon has added Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to a list of foreign institutions deemed a threat to US national security, extending Washington’s research-security crackdown to two of China’s most prestigious civilian universities. The updated list identifies 88 institutions in mainland China and bars US Department of Defence-funded researchers from collaborating with them, or using their equipment, under restrictions taking effect in the 2026 financial year. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Sweden eases mining permits to cut China minerals relianceSweden has declared the mining of critical minerals and rare earths a national security interest. This will ease and expedite the permit process. The government said the step was needed to counter dependence on China.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 23EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assetsThe EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China. To remove a Greek veto against the 21st package of measures aimed at hobbling Russia’s war machine, the bloc’s member states agreed to allow EU operators to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries for one year. Officials explained that China’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23To deter China from invading Taiwan , Trump must exploit its pressure pointsA perspective suggests that former President Trump should exploit China's pressure points to deter a potential invasion of Taiwan. This discusses potential geopolitical strategies concerning a critical regional flashpoint.washingtonexaminer.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23Can science bridge the US-China trust gap? Maybe with new rules, researchers sayScientific ties can be a stabilising force in relations between China and the US but as the two countries jostle for a hi-tech edge, maintaining these links will mean going beyond simple competition versus cooperation. To get there, Beijing and Washington will need to keep in continuous contact and have clearly defined boundaries, with narrower areas of collaboration. That was the finding Zhao Minghao, a professor at Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies, and Chen Yutong, a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China’s Threat to the World Economic RecoveryWe must hope that China recognizes that a slowing European economy coupled with growing political polarization, means that European patience with China’s surging exports will run thin. Maybe then China will rebalance its economy to reduce its excessive import reliance. However, I do not suggest holding your breath for that to happen. The post China’s Threat to the World Economic Recovery appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
POLITICSJul 23On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion questionBeijing and Washington are actively soliciting industry feedback on potential bilateral tariff reductions under the newly established board of trade, according to China’s commerce ministry. “The Chinese side is widely soliciting views from stakeholders – including domestic firms, business associations, local governments as well as American firms and business associations – on relevant tariff reduction arrangements,” Meng Huating, director of the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Foreign...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Rubio says China actions in the South China Sea are disturbing The article reports that Senator Rubio finds China's actions in the South China Sea disturbing. This indicates ongoing international concern regarding regional maritime activities.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 23China, US emphasise stability amid lingering tensionsThe foreign ministers of China and the United States adopted a largely cordial tone following a meeting on Wednesday where they discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to the US rather than President Donald Trump’s accusations of election interference by Beijing. Their talks were “pragmatic, positive and constructive”, China’s Wang Yi said in a statement after the conversation in Manila. Marco Rubio of the US said that “great difference” between the two countries must be managed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China , the United States , and the Challenges of a New World OrderThis article examines the relationship between China and the United States, exploring the challenges they face in shaping a new global order. It discusses the geopolitical dynamics between these two major powers.home.dartmouth.edu · United States
POLITICSJul 23NJ governor blames software error for registering 6 , 600 non - citizens ; No glitch , says vendor – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchThe New Jersey governor attributes the registration of 6,600 non-citizens to a software error, a claim disputed by the vendor. This issue raises concerns about voter registration accuracy.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23China’s Moment of WeaknessEconomic decay and America’s strategic opening.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSJul 22US lawmakers accuse China of using UN peacekeeping forces to spy on countriesLawmakers called out China’s growing footprint at the United Nations on Wednesday as a vehicle for espionage even as a Congressional hearing over its funding descended into a heated partisan battle over the Iran war started by US President Donald Trump. “The Chinese peacekeeping department is concentrated in strategically sensitive regions, including areas along Belt and Road [Initiative] corridors, near ports, mineral resources, and existing or potential basing locations,” Sheri Biggs, a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22Trump tech official accuses China’s Moonshot AI of stealing from AnthropicThe Trump administration has accused Chinese start-up Moonshot AI of covertly extracting capabilities from leading US artificial intelligence models and obtaining restricted Nvidia chips abroad, escalating Washington’s scrutiny of the company following the release of its powerful Kimi K3 model. Michael Kratsios, the White House science and technology adviser, alleged on Wednesday that the Beijing-based company had targeted Anthropic’s most powerful model, Claude Fable 5, through large-scale...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.Mercedes-Benz’s largest individual shareholder is Chinese state-owned BAIC. Cruz warned the bill could hurt Mercedes and accused GM of backing it.CNBC
POLITICSJul 22China, EU pushing ahead on joint research despite trade tensionsChina and the EU have renewed their joint research agreement, according to Chinese state-linked media, signalling a willingness to collaborate on climate and agriculture despite trade tensions. People’s Financial News, a publication affiliated with Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily, reported on the new two-year agreement on Wednesday. China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and the European Commission had signed joint research funding agreements to support scientific cooperation...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22Stable India-China ties will help build ‘multi-polar Asia’ and ‘multi-polar world’: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister discusses India-China normalisation with Wang Yi, raises the safety of Indian seafarers with Sergey Lavrov, and joins Quad talks backing a free and open Indo-PacificThe Hindu
POLITICSJul 22Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clashThe top Chinese and American diplomats discussed President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the US later this year and the dispute between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea during their bilateral meeting on Wednesday. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are in Manila for a series of Asean meetings from Monday to Thursday, including the Asean foreign ministers’ meeting which brings together 11 member states, along with ministers from Russia, Japan,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22Ruto Tasks Defeated UDA Candidate Samuel Muchina With Overseeing Multi - Billion Ol Kalou Projects – Ghafla ! President Ruto has assigned a defeated UDA candidate, Samuel Muchina, to oversee multi-billion projects in Ol Kalou. This appointment involves a significant financial portfolio and political trust.ghafla.co.ke · Kenya
POLITICSJul 22Solar Power And Strategic Influence : China Expanding Footprint In The Caribbean - AnalysisAn analysis examines China's expanding strategic influence in the Caribbean, particularly through solar power initiatives. This highlights a geopolitical trend in the region.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSJul 22China hawks are losing the public opinion battleIt sometimes seems easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of Washington’s anti-China obsession.Congressional Republicans, on one side, are championing a staggering $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget that would cannibalize domestic programs to "deter China." Meanwhile, many of their Democratic colleagues are attacking President Donald Trump due to his apparent lack of enthusiasm for confronting China. Yet under the surface, a crack is widening between how Beltway elites talk about China and how ordinary Americans view the U.S.-China relationship. In particular, younger Americans are rouResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSJul 22DOJ Probing Harvard Over Financial Aid Programs Linked To China - Based SourcesThe Department of Justice is investigating Harvard University's financial aid programs due to their alleged links to sources based in China. This probe raises questions about foreign influence in academic institutions.zerohedge.com · United States
POLITICSJul 22Trump 2020 Election Interference Claims Dont Match His China PolicyClaims regarding Trump's alleged 2020 election interference are being contrasted with his China policy. This analysis explores potential inconsistencies between past political statements and actions.foreignpolicy.com · United States