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POLITICSSep 1China, global trading partners watch closely as Trump takes on CanadaThe latest trade war between the United States and Canada marks a turning point with key lessons for China and other major US trading partners as well as risks, say analysts and former trade officials, as US President Donald Trump continues to put his blunt stamp on global institutions. The breakdown in ties between Washington and Ottawa, one of the largest trade relationships in the world, opens one more front in the president’s disruptive path that could fuel a backlash and further distrust to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 1Trump’s North Korea hope, US revokes visas, China’s rocket force: 7 global relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump says he plans to meet Kim Jong-un this year, citing good relationship US President Donald Trump said that he planned to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, despite Pyongyang denying that the two leaders were in direct communication. Read the full story here. 2. China...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 1China’s Li pledges to address US firms’ ‘reasonable concerns’ at Beijing meetingChinese Premier Li Qiang has urged US companies to deepen their presence in China, pledging to address their concerns while calling on Washington to reciprocate, as Beijing gears up for President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States later this month. The remarks came as Li met a delegation from the US-China Business Council – led by its chair, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney – at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Li said China would address the “reasonable concerns” of US...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 1China warns of consequence for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summitclickondetroit.com · United States
POLITICSSep 1Why US sanctions threats against China aren’t credibleThe US threat of sanctions on China because of Beijing’s relationship with Iran isn’t credible. The artificial intelligence bubble and its own precarious bond market make the US more vulnerable to a shock than China. Even if the US risks massive self-harm and kicks major Chinese institutions off SWIFT, the global messaging system enabling dollar-based cross-border payments, it will merely accelerate the yuan’s rise. China’s trading partners can easily switch to the perfectly functional yuan...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 1China demands its interests in Venezuela be protected after oil agreement with the USChina exige proteger sus intereses en Venezuela tras informes de un acuerdo petrolero que podría afectar a empresas como Sinopec y CNPC.El pacto entre EE.UU. y Venezuela otorga a Washington control sobre reservas clave, en un contexto de relaciones renovadas tras años de tensión.Clarín
POLITICSSep 1China lays legal groundwork to ready society for warasiabulletin.com · China
POLITICSSep 1China-Taiwan friction clouds Pacific summitAustralia said Tuesday the Pacific bloc will decide for itself who attends its annual summit, after China raised objections to Taiwan's presence on the sidelines. The 18-member Pacific…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 1China rages at Taiwan presence at Pacific ceremonyChina expressed strong disapproval regarding Taiwan's attendance at a Pacific ceremony. This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and sovereignty disputes in the region.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 1Taiwan presence at Pacific forum draws China warning of consequences China issued a warning of consequences due to Taiwan's participation in a Pacific forum, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 1US university to pay US$2.1 million settlement over claims it didn’t disclose China tiesA prominent American university has agreed to pay a US$2.1 million settlement to resolve allegations that it failed to disclose employees’ ties to China when applying for federal grant funding, the Department of Justice announced on Monday. Ohio State University’s (OSU) settlement relates to Nasa and National Science Foundation (NSF) grants that provided funding to the university from November 2012 to August 2023. Both Nasa and the NSF required the public university to disclose “foreign...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Trump praises China for remaining ‘relatively inactive’ during Strait of Hormuz crisisUS President Donald Trump praised China on Monday for remaining on the sidelines during the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington. “Even with the Strait of Hormuz, he’s relatively inactive. He’s been relatively inactive by comparison to what he could have been,” Trump said while responding to a reporter’s question on Xi’s likely visit. “He’s coming in a couple of weeks. He looks forward to it. I look forward to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31India needs to make up its mind about economic ties with ChinaAs India prepares for the Brics summit less than two weeks away, relations with China are warming up. On July 22, Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during the East Asia Summit; five days later, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited China. Last week, Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval also visited Beijing, for border talks. But India remains deeply ambivalent when it comes to economic engagement with China: it seeks Chinese...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31China ordains Bishop of Datong , third under Vatican pact in two monthsChina has ordained a new Bishop of Datong, marking the third such appointment under a Vatican pact within two months. This represents a development in the relationship between China and the Vatican.angelusnews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31Leaders Of China , Russia And India Are Among Heads Of State Meeting To Counter US InfluenceLeaders from China, Russia, and India are meeting with other heads of state to address and counter US influence. This matters as it signifies a notable development in global power dynamics and international relations, potentially shaping future geopolitical landscapes.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31Xinhua Headlines : Xi , Japarov chart new course for China - Kyrgyzstan tiesThe leaders of China and Kyrgyzstan have outlined a new direction for their bilateral relationship, indicating developments in diplomatic ties.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 31China ready to advance hand in hand along path of modernization with Mongolia , says XiChinese leader Xi Jinping stated that China is prepared to cooperate with Mongolia on modernization efforts. This signifies a commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and shared development.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 31China rages at Taiwan presence at Pacific ceremonyChina has expressed strong anger regarding Taiwan's attendance at a Pacific ceremony. This incident signifies heightened diplomatic friction concerning Taiwan's international status and regional influence.bendigoadvertiser.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 31Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro project Colombian prosecutors are investigating allegations that executives of a Chinese state-owned contractor building the Bogota metro demanded cash from a local subcontractor in exchange for releasing payments owed for work on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Data centre anger, bacon fight, Bill Gates’ AI warning: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Harvard, MIT among 30 US universities ordered to audit China research ties Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University were among 30 American institutions ordered to audit their foreign research relationships, according to US officials, as...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31US critical minerals proposals to Brazil go unanswered as China loomsThe United States' proposals to Brazil regarding critical minerals have not been answered, amid concerns about China's influence. This highlights a geopolitical competition for strategic resources.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 31Leaders of China , Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influenceHeads of state from China, Russia, and India are convening to address and potentially counter the influence of the United States. This signifies a significant geopolitical alignment aimed at reshaping global power dynamics.thegazette.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31EU climate chief warns China dependence will make EU’s green transition more costlyHoekstra warns China dependence will make the EU’s green transition more costly, saying there is “no alternative” to levelling the playing field.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31Leaders of China , Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influenceLeaders from China, Russia, and India, among other heads of state, are meeting to address and counter United States influence. This indicates a significant geopolitical alignment and strategic discussions.clickorlando.com · United States