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POLITICSJul 1Xi vows to strengthen China’s military, fight corruption in key speechPresident Xi Jinping on Wednesday stressed the importance of a "strong military" and swore to "uphold the party's absolute leadership" of the armed forces in a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Fighting corruption was also a priority, Xi said, after a recent anti-graft purge gutted the military's top ranks.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 1Xi touts China Communist Party's global influence in speech marking 105th anniversaryChinese President Xi Jinping spoke Wednesday to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party of China.CNBC
POLITICSJul 1China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advancesChina's ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during celebrations for its 105th founding anniversary.thestandard_hk · hong kong
POLITICSJul 1Xi projects confidence for China’s Communist Party at home and on world stagePresident Xi Jinping has projected strong confidence for the Communist Party on both domestic governance and international standing in a speech on Wednesday to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the party. In a comprehensive and wide-ranging address, Xi reviewed the history of the party, recounting its historical achievements and summarising the key factors behind its success, including maintaining the party’s purity and discipline. Xi highlighted the party’s success as a new path for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1China’s Wang Yi reaffirms support for Mideast talks in meeting with top Saudi diplomatChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday met his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud in Beijing, reaffirming China’s strong support for negotiations in the Middle East and calling for sustained dialogue despite a fragile ceasefire. “Talking is better than fighting, and dialogue is better than confrontation,” Wang said, according to a statement released by China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday night. On the evolving regional situation, Wang said the current priority was to uphold...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s XiKim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJun 30Hong Kong, mainland China to start sharing data this year: tech minister Sun DongAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong and mainland China are expected to begin sharing cross-border data within the year, when more companies will start operating in the Hetao innovation hub, the tech minister has revealed. In a wide-ranging interview with the South China Morning Post, Secretary for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30US, China should de-escalate from tit-for-tat actions, US lawmaker saysUS Senator Steve Daines has urged Washington and Beijing to avoid escalating tensions through tit-for-tat actions, citing China’s recent export controls against American rare earth firms and the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist several Chinese technology companies. “These are unfortunate developments,” the Republican Senator from Montana said on Monday. Daines is a member of two of the most powerful committees in the US Senate: the Foreign Relations and Finance Committees. “The escalation on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30US lawmaker Ro Khanna defends calling witness ‘racist’ in explosive China committee clashRo Khanna, the ranking member of the US House Select Committee on China, has defended calling a witness “racist” during testimony last week over comments on Chinese-Americans who obtain US citizenship through birthright. The heated exchange took place during a June 25 hearing on economic espionage and subnational influence, where Khanna confronted Michael Lucci, founder of the Texas-based State Armor non-profit organisation, over a controversial social media post published in April. In the post,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30China reacts to Guo Wengui’s 30-year US prison sentence, highlighting fugitive statusChina’s foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had “noted” the 30-year prison sentence given to self-exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui, who was convicted in a US court for orchestrating a fraud scheme that bilked his followers out of more than US$1 billion. “Guo Wengui is a fugitive wanted under an Interpol red notice issued at the request of the Chinese government, and we have noted the relevant reports,” ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday. The billionaire businessman, also known as...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30China-Canada trade thaw falters as Beijing levies penalties for dumping pea starchBeijing has issued a preliminary verdict finding that pea-starch products imported from Canada were dumped in China, following Ottawa’s anti-dumping investigation into Chinese-made steel racks. “Relevant authorities have made a preliminary determination that imported pea-starch products originating in Canada have been dumped,” the Ministry of Commerce said in a statement on Tuesday. “The dumping acts have caused material damage to the domestic pea-starch industry.” Starting on Wednesday,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30China says not root cause of EU woes following talksChina asserts it is not the primary cause of the European Union's challenges following recent discussions. This highlights ongoing diplomatic dialogue regarding economic issues.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
POLITICSJun 30Mainland China revises criteria for settling in Hong Kong, MacauMainland Chinese immigration authorities are standardising their assessment regime for approving residents to settle in Hong Kong and Macau by replacing the previous points-based system with unified criteria, offering applicants more certainty. The National Immigration Administration announced the new criteria on Tuesday and said it would take effect the following day. The current system calculates points based on factors such as how old an applicant is, the age of their parents or how many days...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30In foreigners’ eyes: What galvanizes young people in a changing ChinaBetween 2020 and 2024, official figures show a gradual increase in membership of the Communist Party of China (CPC), with more than 80% of new members under the age of 35. The post In foreigners’ eyes: What galvanizes young people in a changing China appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSJun 30Indian officials said to be in talks to allow reporters from China to returnIndia has stepped up engagement with Chinese media as Beijing presses New Delhi to issue visas to its journalists ahead of a possible visit by President Xi Jinping later this year, though any breakthrough on the issue is likely to take time, according to people familiar with the matter. The outreach includes a meeting between officials from the Indian embassy in Beijing and representatives of Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua on June 24. One person familiar with the discussions described the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30Serbia heads for elections as EU-China trade tensions growUS and Iranian delegations return to Qatar for fresh talks as Brussels and Beijing work to resolve key trade disputes. Meanwhile, Serbia prepares for early elections after President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 30 India main counterbalance to China , says US Senator DainesUS Senator Daines stated that India serves as the primary counterbalance to China. This is a significant geopolitical assessment regarding international power balances.beijingbulletin.com · China
POLITICSJun 30 India main counterbalance to China , says US Senator DainesUS Senator Daines has stated that India serves as the primary counterbalance to China. This reflects a significant perspective on international geopolitical strategy.thehindubusinessline.com · India
POLITICSJun 30Why China Bangladesh Push Should Worry IndiaAn article discusses why China's engagement with Bangladesh could be a concern for India. This highlights potential geopolitical shifts and regional power dynamics.rediff.com · India
POLITICSJun 30China top political advisor stresses policy support for building robust domestic marketA top political advisor in China emphasized the importance of policy support to foster a strong domestic market. This indicates a focus on internal economic development strategies.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSJun 30The dark money operation behind China-baiting in the homelandAt a recent hearing of the House Select Committee on China, State Armor CEO Michael Lucci urged lawmakers to treat Chinese influence in the United States as a national security priority. “The American homeland is contested. States are on the front lines of this contest, and the Chinese Communist Party is exploiting vulnerabilities at the state and local level that can go overlooked here in Washington,” Lucci said. As evidence, Lucci pointed to Chinese ownership of American farmland, the presence of Huawei equipment near a nuclear missile silo in Nebraska, and a former Chinese officer’s purchasResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSJun 30China holds concert to celebrate 105th founding anniversary of CPCChina held a concert to commemorate the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC). This event marks a significant political milestone for the party.china.org.cn · China
POLITICSJun 30China holds concert to celebrate 105th founding anniversary of CPC -- Beijing ReviewChina held a concert to commemorate the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China. This event marks a significant milestone for the ruling party.bjreview.com · China
POLITICSJun 30Just how far are China’s local officials going in falsifying performance data?Beijing has publicised three cases of local governments falsifying achievements to boost their records, which involved manipulating revenue data, misusing special-purpose government bonds and concealing off-balance-sheet debt. Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday that a central working group and the Communist Party’s top anti-corruption watchdog had announced cases highlighting typical misconduct in official duties and performance evaluations. The announcement came from the...South China Morning Post