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POLITICSJul 7Ratify Mercosur or risk losing South America to China, Uruguay warns EUIn an exclusive interview with Euronews, Montevideo's foreign minister, Mario Lubetkin, talks about the Mercosur trade agreement, Uruguay's political options and Trump's attempts at imposing his will in the Western Hemisphere.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 7China condemns US coercion against CubaChina has issued a condemnation regarding what it describes as US coercion against Cuba. This reflects ongoing international diplomatic tensions between the involved nations.russiaherald.com · Russia
POLITICSJul 7China sentences former city official to death for taking $325m in bribes over 30 yearsA former city official in China has been sentenced to death for accepting $325 million in bribes over a period of 30 years. This reflects a significant case of corruption and judicial action within the country.modernghana.com · Ghana
POLITICSJul 7Europe could prosper as China’s trade ally rather than adversaryThe European Commission has been clearly signalling its intention to wage a trade war against China. Brussels’ intent to counter the so-called China shock 2.0 – the wave of subsidised Chinese exports such as electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels and batteries – is no longer merely a verbal threat but appears to be an imminent decision. Comparing current trade tensions between the European Union and China with the trade conflict between Europe and Japan in the 1970s and 1980s reveals striking...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 7China perceives threats here , there and everywhereChina is reportedly perceiving threats from multiple directions, indicating a broad and pervasive sense of geopolitical insecurity. This perspective influences its foreign policy and strategic decisions.bangladeshsun.com · Bangladesh
POLITICSJul 7To boost manufacturing, India need not choose between Japan and ChinaLast week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi led a business delegation to New Delhi for the 16th India-Japan annual summit. During last year’s summit in Tokyo, Takaichi’s predecessor, Shigeru Ishiba, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined the Japan-India Joint Vision for the next decade – during which period India may see up to 10 trillion yen (US$62 billion) in investment from Japan. Some of Japan’s most notable investments in India have been in the financial sector. Japanese...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 7Dear You: Beijing puts on movie night for diplomats to help them ‘better understand’ ChinaBeijing has staged a special screening of a blockbuster film that sparked a debate about propaganda in Southeast Asia, inviting 150 foreign diplomats and their families to the event to help them “better understand China”. Diplomats from 74 embassies, including Indonesia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and Peru, attended Monday’s screening of the film Dear You, which was organised by the Chinese foreign ministry. The movie was shot in the Teochew dialect spoken in the Chaoshan region of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 7Japan weighs Myanmar aid restart to counter China’s growing cloutJapan is facing mounting calls to decide whether its long-frozen development aid to Myanmar should stay that way, as rights advocates warn that any resumption could ease pressure on a regime accused of widespread abuses. The decision is a delicate one for Tokyo, which has tried to retain influence in Myanmar without appearing to legitimise the junta that seized power in 2021 – all while watching China deepen its own engagement with the country. Human Rights Watch has urged Japan to resist...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6Talk of US-China decoupling is getting loud – but neither side is ready for a clean breakAs the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. In this article, Sylvia Ma examines the numerous financial links between the two economies that make a true decoupling a difficult affair. On a landmark visit to Beijing in 1986, the New York Stock Exchange chairman at the time, John...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6Nato can’t be ‘naive’ about China as it ramps up military might, Rutte claimsNato cannot be “naive” about China’s military development, as the Indo-Pacific and European theatres are becoming “more intertwined”, evident in Beijing’s support for Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Nato’s Secretary General has said. During a pre-summit press conference on Monday, a day before the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, this week, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte responded to questions about a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine firing a test missile into the Pacific. Rutte said that Nato...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6Taiwan warns travelers as China surveillance widensTaiwan has issued a warning to travelers due to the widening scope of surveillance activities by China. This highlights growing concerns about security and individual privacy in the region.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSJul 6Why Peru wants to shift its relationship with China beyond raw mineral suppliesPeru wants to move to the next phase of its economic relationship with China to reduce the risks from trade ties dominated by the export of raw minerals, according to the country’s ambassador, Carlos Vasquez. He told Tsinghua University’s World Peace Forum in Beijing on Friday that Peru was now seeking investment in the country’s infrastructure as it sought to diversify its economy. He said a handful of products – including copper, iron and fishmeal – accounted for more than 90 per cent of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6EU should think twice before weaponising its market against ChinaFor much of the post-Cold-War era, the European Union understood economic interdependence as a source of mutual prosperity. Open markets, free trade and multilateral rules were regarded not merely as economic principles but as the foundations of European normative influence. That assumption is rapidly giving way to a different logic. In an era of intensifying geopolitical rivalry, Brussels increasingly views trade, investment and technology as the power instruments of strategic competition. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6China New Law Escalates Beijing Strategic Assault on the Tibetan Buddhist World – Central Tibetan AdministrationA new Chinese law is described by the Central Tibetan Administration as escalating Beijing's strategic assault on the Tibetan Buddhist world. This concerns a new government regulation and its alleged impact on a cultural and religious group.tibet.net · China
POLITICSJul 6Beyond Bilateral Rivalry : Experts Reassess the Role of China - U . S . Relations in Global StabilityExperts are reassessing the role of China-U.S. relations beyond bilateral rivalry in maintaining global stability. This indicates a significant focus on the broader implications of their relationship for international order.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 6Australia and Fiji seal mutual defence pact in push to counter China in PacificThe signing of the defence treaty comes on the same day that Chinese state media reported a submarine had test-launched a long-range ballistic missile in the South Pacific, a move criticised by Australia.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 6China , Finland agree to strengthen cooperation , jointly address challenges -- Beijing ReviewChina and Finland have agreed to strengthen cooperation and work together on global challenges, according to a report from Beijing Review.bjreview.com · China
POLITICSJul 6Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release | News , Sports , JobsA pastor has been released from prison in China following a request from former President Trump. This event highlights a successful diplomatic intervention.lockhaven.com · United States
POLITICSJul 6China , Finland agree to strengthen cooperation , jointly address challenges -- Beijing ReviewChina and Finland have reportedly agreed to enhance their cooperation to address shared challenges. This signifies a diplomatic effort to strengthen bilateral relations.bjreview.com.cn · China
POLITICSJul 6Thinking twice about that US-China superwarPresident Donald Trump has proved, yet again, why America’s founders wisely insisted that only Congress could declare war. The legislative branch must empower the government’s chief executive to, in the words of Constitutional Convention delegate James Wilson, “involve us in such distress.” Had Trump followed the law, he may never have launched his disastrous attack on Iran.Yet much worse would be a conflict between the U.S. and People’s Republic of China. The PRC is a great power, possessing an expansive economy, a burgeoning military, and nuclear weapons. Hostilities would almost certainly sResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSJul 6Australia, Fiji sign defense pact to counter China in PacificFiji, which had grown closer to Beijing under its former leadership, will now consult Canberra on security developments.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 6China , Finland agree to strengthen cooperation , jointly address challengesChina and Finland have reached an agreement to enhance cooperation and collaborate on addressing various challenges. This signifies ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and tackle shared issues.china.org.cn · China
POLITICSJul 6Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improveBangladesh is actively pursuing closer relations with China despite simultaneously improving its ties with India. This indicates complex geopolitical maneuvering in the region.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSJul 5Xi Ready To Work With Kim For ‘Stable’ China-North Korea Ties — ReportThe exchange follows Xi's rare visit to North Korea last month, when the two leaders pledged to deepen ties as tensions rise on the Korean Peninsula and Pyongyang expands its military cooperation with Russia. The post Xi Ready To Work With Kim For ‘Stable’ China-North Korea Ties — Report appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV