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POLITICSSep 9China reiterates its One China principle on Taiwan over UN resolutionBeijing reaffirmed its One-China principle following a renewed dispute over the interpretation of a UN resolution that defined lawful representation of China at the world's foremost intergovernmental body.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 9Ex-Hong Kong leader Tung Chee-hwa worked to bridge US-China divide even in final yearsTung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong’s first chief executive who died on Tuesday at 89, kept a low profile in the final years of his life, making only a few public appearances but continuing to help bridge the China-US divide. Wearing a face mask and accompanied by his wife Betty Tung Chiu Hung-ping, Tung visited the South China Morning Post’s headquarters in Causeway Bay on December 1, 2020, to deliver a keynote speech at the China Conference organised by the company. Tung spoke in his capacity as a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 9GBA integration may help mainland China philanthropy sector learn from Hong KongUrgent priorities for advancing China’s philanthropy sector include fostering a favourable legal environment and overhauling the nation’s social service industry, according to leading policy experts at a forum in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Mainland charitable organisations could learn from Hong Kong’s experience to increase their professional expertise, while the Greater Bay Area city cluster plan could be leveraged as a catalyst to boost the sector, they said. The panel discussion – part of the Hong...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 9China wolf diplomacy vs Philippine resistance : Drama unfolds in Seoul eventThe article reports on diplomatic tensions between China and the Philippines, characterized by 'wolf diplomacy' and 'resistance,' unfolding during an event in Seoul. This highlights ongoing geopolitical dynamics and their manifestation in international forums.hindustantimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 9Tung Chee - hwa : Hong Kong first leader after British handover to China diesTung Chee-hwa, the first leader of Hong Kong after its handover from British rule to China, has died. This marks the passing of a significant figure in Hong Kong's political history.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 9Tasha Kheiriddin : Mark Carney must wake up to fact China is no friendThe article suggests that a public figure, Mark Carney, should acknowledge China as an unfriendly entity, highlighting a critical perspective on international relations and foreign policy.calgaryherald.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 9Explainer : What to know about Iran economic war headquarters -- China Economic NetThis article explains the concept of Iran's economic war headquarters. It provides insight into Iran's strategies regarding economic conflict.en.ce.cn · China
POLITICSSep 9Volunteer Rescuers Banned as China Seeks to Hide True Death Toll and Official Incompetencetheepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 9Xi stresses China - UK cooperationChina's leader emphasizes cooperation between China and the United Kingdom. This indicates ongoing diplomatic relations and potential future collaboration between the two nations.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSSep 9Peronism seeks to maintain its ties with China through a former ambassadorSe trata de Sabino Vaca Narvaja, quien disertó esta semana en la potencia asiáticaClarín
POLITICSSep 8Trump’s Venezuela oil deal: why China can wait and watchWhen US President Donald Trump announced on August 28 that the United States had secured majority control over some 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil through a private company, the North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), he called it “the biggest oil deal in history”. The White House fact sheet provided the details: NABEP’s 100-year concessions on 17 oilfields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, a 35 per cent Pentagon stake, a 20 per cent State Department offtake at cost with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Trump administration expresses 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to ChinaIn a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy questioned the automaker's strategic trajectory involving Chinese companies.CNBC
POLITICSSep 8US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Colombia to clarify China ties, sign minerals dealUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to meet President Abelardo de la Espriella, sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation and take up the country’s ties to China, in the first visit by a cabinet-level US official since the Colombian leader took office a month ago. Colombia’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Chinese investment in critical infrastructure were on the agenda for the meeting, a Colombian official...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit , highlighting importance of cooperationChina is supporting India in hosting the BRICS Summit, emphasizing the importance of cooperation. This signifies ongoing international diplomatic engagement among member nations.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 8China ordains 18th bishop under Vatican agreementChina has ordained its 18th bishop following an agreement with the Vatican. This event signifies ongoing, complex diplomatic and religious relations between the two entities.ewtnnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really meansBeijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 850 years after his death, Mao still shapes ChinaMao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8Fifty years after Mao’s death, China has transformed. DW looks at why his political legacy still matters.Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8Column : Arrogance in excess -- The West double standards on China An opinion column discusses perceived double standards by Western nations concerning China. This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and diplomatic discourse between the West and China.israelherald.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 8China’s Xi Jinping urges deeper UK ties in first call with Andy BurnhamPresident Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation between “major technological powers” China and the UK as he held his first official call with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Xi congratulated Burnham on his appointment as the country’s leader, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, emphasising that the shared interests of China and the United Kingdom outweighed their differences in social systems. “Both sides should respect and trust each other, transcend...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Could China sanction US for illegal international seabed mining? A study says yesFor decades, the United States has used economic and financial restrictions as major foreign policy tools. But as China and other countries gain greater economic and technological strength, they are also acquiring more ways to push back against US actions, with deep-sea mining possibly becoming a testing ground for that shift. China could join other countries in taking coordinated countermeasures, including sanctions against companies, if the US proceeds with seabed mining in violation of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Qatar’s PM vows to prioritise China’s energy supply amid Middle East tensionsQatar on Tuesday vowed to prioritise China’s energy supply and safeguard shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, as both countries coordinated efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions. During a meeting in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani stressed the importance of unimpeded maritime traffic through the waterway. Sheikh Mohammed affirmed Doha’s “support for all diplomatic efforts and endeavours...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Openness must not be sacrificed in US science and tech policy on ChinaWhen President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for his planned September 24 visit – his first state-level visit to Washington in more than a decade – artificial intelligence is expected to be near the top of the agenda. Both administrations are preparing for their first formal dialogue on AI. Washington has framed much of that conversation around the need for tighter controls on sensitive technologies. That framing is the problem. For much of the debate over US science and technology policy...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8European Parliament report tightens EU investment conditions as China negotiations heat upThe European Parliament’s rapporteurs on the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act are closing the EU market to Chinese investment in sectors where Beijing is dominant, going further than what the European Commission suggested.EuroNews [en]