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POLITICSSep 8Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rulesTaiwan’s opposition and tour operators have hit back at new registration rules for travellers heading to mainland China, with politicians accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of trying to fan cross-strait fears ahead of local elections. Since September 1, travellers to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau have been required to register details of their trip, including the purpose of their visit, contact information, travel dates as well as the numbers of their passports and mainland...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8US port pledge ups China rivalry in Pacific but island nations stick to own courseThe United States is stepping up its presence in the South Pacific with new funding and a reinforced diplomatic footprint, as its competition with China intensifies across the region. Yet the effectiveness of the push is tempered by Washington’s deep cuts to its main overseas aid agency, leaving doubts about the consistency of US commitment among Pacific leaders, according to analysts. The Pacific island nations are unlikely to frame their foreign relations as a simple choice between the two....South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8To match China’s economy, India must accept its investmentAlthough President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a brief exchange last week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, the real action will unfold later this week at the Brics summit when Xi arrives in New Delhi with an expected delegation of 400 officials. China is one of India’s top trading partners, yet it remains unclear whether Chinese companies are welcome as investors in India. The two countries’ trade and investment relationship...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8China rallies Central Asian police chiefs on terrorism threats, energy and tradeChina’s top police officer has pledged deeper cooperation with his Central Asian counterparts to crack down on terrorism, separatism and extremism, while strengthening measures to protect Belt and Road Initiative investments. Presiding over an informal meeting of the China-Central Asia Public Security and Interior Ministers’ mechanism in Beijing, Chinese Public Security Minister Wang Xiaohong on Monday urged his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Solomon Islands treaty puts Australia motives in Pacific contest with China on showA treaty involving the Solomon Islands is revealing Australia's motivations in its ongoing competition with China for influence in the Pacific region. This indicates shifting alliances and strategic maneuvering in the area.abc.net.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 8Vietnam’s To Lam visits Russia and France amid South China Sea tensionsVietnam’s president and Communist Party chief travels to Russia and France this week, on a trip analysts say is designed to do double duty: shore up support for Hanoi’s claims in the South China Sea and help bankroll its bid to become a high-income economy by 2045. To Lam’s itinerary encompasses talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before flying to Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron and attend an International Space Summit from Wednesday. By engaging two opposing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in BeijingSRE Minister Roberto Velasco's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi takes place in the context of trade tensions between the two countries over tariffs that Mexico imposed this year. The post Mexico’s foreign affairs head seeks common ground with China in Beijing appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSSep 7Why the Mecca pact poses questions for ChinaA pact made in Mecca is raising questions regarding its implications for China. This suggests a significant geopolitical development with potential international impact.tribuneindia.com · India
POLITICSSep 7China security laws spell travel risksChina's security laws are indicated to pose risks for travelers. This suggests potential implications for international visitors to the region.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSSep 7China emphasises judicial cooperation at BRICS Chief Justice ForumChina has emphasized judicial cooperation at the BRICS Chief Justice Forum. This highlights international collaboration on legal matters among BRICS nations.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSSep 7China emphasises judicial cooperation at BRICS Chief Justice ForumChina emphasized judicial cooperation during a BRICS Chief Justice Forum. This highlights international legal and political collaboration among the BRICS nations.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSSep 7China vows deeper cooperation with Qatar in energy, AI and Middle East de-escalationChinese Premier Li Qiang pledged to deepen cooperation with Qatar in energy, investment, AI and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions. Li delivered the remarks during a meeting on Monday in Beijing with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is on an official two-day visit to China aimed at bolstering bilateral ties. His visit came as Beijing and Doha sought to navigate an increasingly volatile regional security environment and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7China and Russia launch first sea ice survey aboard Xuelong 2 as Arctic tensions swellChina and Russia have conducted their first joint on-site sea ice survey in the Arctic Ocean aboard the Xuelong 2 research icebreaker, as tensions continue to rise over economic opportunities in the rapidly warming northern region. Two researchers from Russia’s Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute boarded Xuelong 2 as part of China’s 16th Arctic Ocean Expedition, according to a report by state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday. According to Lin Long, captain of the Xuelong 2 sea ice team, this...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7China warns against ‘third party’ interference after reports of US pressure on MexicoRelations between China and Mexico should not be influenced by outside powers, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday, following reports that the United States was pressuring its neighbour over its ties to Beijing. “China-Mexico relations are not directed at any third party, nor should they be influenced by any third party,” Wang told his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco Alvarez. He added that China supported Mexico in maintaining its independence, safeguarding its sovereignty and security...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Xi extends congratulations on 70th anniversary of China Media Group Xiaolaba program for children -- China Economic NetChinese leader Xi Jinping has sent congratulations for the 70th anniversary of the China Media Group's Xiaolaba program for children. This highlights the state's recognition of a long-running media initiative.en.ce.cn · China
POLITICSSep 7The Emerging U.S.-China DétenteA confident Beijing and a pragmatic Washington can get along.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSSep 6China Pacific influence campaign threatens regional unity , Taiwan official warnsA Taiwan official has warned that China's influence campaign in the Pacific region poses a threat to regional unity. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on international relations.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSSep 6Heading to America to bridge the gap in US-China relationsBefore boarding my flight to Boston late last month, I spent the better part of three days doing something I never imagined I would do in more than 30 years of covering China: scrubbing my phone. Old emails, screenshots, WeChat threads that might be read the wrong way, anything that could be misconstrued in an airport interview room – all deleted, just in case. I was not being paranoid. I was following advice now routinely passed among Chinese travellers to the United States: carry a clean...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 6Three Points Of Significance From China July 2026 Politburo Meeting - AnalysisAn analysis details three significant points from China's July 2026 Politburo Meeting. This provides insight into future political directions and policy shifts within a major global power.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSSep 6Rewriting world history puts China’s image and ‘cultural security’ at risk: party journalRadically rewriting world and Chinese history without solid proof could threaten China’s international image and national identity, a leading Communist Party journal has warned. There has been a growing trend to promote a less Western-centric view of history in recent years, while Beijing has also been keen to promote the idea that Chinese civilisation has a long and continuous history. But at the same time, the so-called pseudo-historical school – which has cast doubt on the origins of Western...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 6Trump Venezuela Push Opens New Front With China – Sri Lanka GuardianA US initiative regarding Venezuela is reported to be creating new diplomatic tensions with China. This indicates an expansion of geopolitical competition between the US and China in the context of Latin American politics.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
POLITICSSep 6Nepal puts China , India and the US on noticeNepal has issued a notice to China, India, and the United States, indicating a significant diplomatic stance or demand. This suggests a shift in Nepal's foreign policy or its relationship with these major global powers.sentinelassam.com · India
POLITICSSep 6Column : China role in driving higher - quality development of the SCOA column analyzes China's role in promoting higher-quality development within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). This details China's influence on regional international relations and economic strategy.singaporestar.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 6China will never allow any country in this world to achieve AI dominance: Victor GaoChina will thwart US ambitions for global artificial intelligence (AI) dominance, the vice-president of the Centre for China and Globalisation has said, while warning that Washington’s military-focused strategy was pushing towards “AI for evil”. Addressing the Penang Peace Dialogue in Malaysia on Sunday, Victor Gao said the US was “weaponising and militarising AI”, and integrating the technology into systems ranging from drones and ballistic missiles to everyday software and hardware. This drive...South China Morning Post