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POLITICSJun 25Is Prabowo’s Trump moment a sign that China is losing its favourite partner?Last October, at a Gaza peace summit in Egypt, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto leaned towards his US counterpart Donald Trump and asked, “Can I meet Eric?” Prabowo was referring to the American president’s son. Trump responded warmly in the exchange that was picked up on a hot microphone. “I’ll have Eric call. He’s such a good boy.” Eric and his brother Donald Trump Jnr both serve as executive vice-presidents of the Trump Organisation, which has already built its first golf club in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25China rejects false claims about ethnic unity lawChina has rejected what it describes as false claims regarding its ethnic unity law, indicating a stance on its domestic policies.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSJun 24US delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements rowThe United States did not send high-level officials to an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) tourism ministerial meeting in Macau, citing China’s restrictions on American diplomats’ ability to provide emergency consular help. Washington did not send “high-level participants” to the meeting, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday in China’s Macau Special Administrative Region, according to a US State Department statement released on Wednesday. The US had repeatedly asked China to lift the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24China stands ready to work with India, says Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersonBeijing is ready to work with New Delhi to enhance mutual trust and dispel doubts, says Lin Jian, the spokesperson; This comes after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met PM Modi on June 23, 2026The Hindu
POLITICSJun 24China targets face of international space cooperation in corruption crackdownChina is conducting a corruption crackdown that targets a prominent figure involved in international space cooperation. This signifies significant internal political action with potential implications for China's space program and global collaborations.scmp.com · China
POLITICSJun 24China backs US - Iran dealChina has expressed support for a potential deal between the United States and Iran. This indicates a significant development in international diplomacy involving key global powers.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSJun 24China targets face of international space cooperation in corruption crackdownSenior Chinese defence industry official Bian Zhigang is under investigation for corruption, the latest high-profile target in Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on its military sector. Bian, deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND), was suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law”, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) said on Wednesday, using its usual term for corruption and bribery. The CCDI is China’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24China detains two Japanese nationals on smuggling chargesChina has detained two Japanese nationals on suspicion of smuggling banned goods. Reports suggest that at least one case may involve strategic rare-earth-related exports.DW News [en]
POLITICSJun 24Supreme Court Ends Suit Alleging Cisco Helped China Pursue Falun GongThe Supreme Court has concluded a lawsuit that accused Cisco of assisting China in its pursuit of Falun Gong practitioners. This represents a final legal decision in a case with human rights and corporate responsibility aspects.claimsjournal.com · United States
POLITICSJun 24Choosing between US and China offensive : coalitionA coalition is reportedly facing a decision between aligning with the United States or China's "offensive" strategies. This indicates a significant geopolitical choice regarding international alliances or policies.edenmagnet.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJun 24Choosing between US and China offensive : coalitionA coalition is reportedly facing a strategic decision between aligning with the United States or China. This highlights the complex geopolitical choices nations and alliances are currently navigating.crookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJun 24America’s ‘biggest risk’ on AI is China getting ahead, Bessent saysUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said China surpassing the United States on artificial intelligence was the “biggest risk” of the technology – outweighing concerns over safety or job losses. “The biggest risk to AI is China getting ahead of us,” Bessent said at the Economic Club of New York, adding that China’s willingness to discuss AI underscored America’s technological lead. “I am one of the point people on our AI policy. I am the point person in terms of the economic...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24ASML EUV in China? The rumour is ridiculed but it reveals a tougher reality on the groundFor anyone closely watching the semiconductor industry, the recent saga around ASML’s denial of possible EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography shipments to China, in an apparent response to US concern, may sound almost absurd at first. The machine at the centre of the discussion is not a laptop-sized piece of equipment that can be easily packed into a shipping carton. ASML’s EUV lithography systems weigh about 180 tonnes, contain a vast number of precision components, are shipped to customers in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23‘China Initiative 2.0’: US crackdown on Chinese scholars intensifiesLeading immigration lawyers and activists say the US government has intensified its crackdown on Chinese scientists and researchers – a campaign they argue is even more aggressive than the controversial “China Initiative” launched during US President Donald Trump’s first term. “I think now we are clearly in an era of China Initiative 2.0,” said Robert Fisher, a former Assistant US Attorney and a partner at Nixon Peabody, a Boston-based international law firm. The initiative, launched by the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23NSA Doval underlines importance of constructive , stable bilateral ties to enhance trust , deepen understanding with China : MEANSA Doval emphasized the importance of constructive and stable bilateral ties with China to enhance trust and deepen understanding, according to the MEA. This statement underscores diplomatic efforts to improve international relations.bruneinews.net · Malaysia
POLITICSJun 23US targets Cuba mining sector in move with implications for China-linked supply chainsThe Trump administration expanded its sanctions campaign against Cuba on Tuesday, targeting a state-owned mining company and other key economic entities in a move that comes as Washington seeks to build alternative supply chains for critical minerals and reduce reliance on geopolitical rivals. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against five entities and one individual, including state-owned mining company GeoMinera, which oversees foreign-backed mining ventures and manages...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23American envoy in Hong Kong upbeat on US-China ties, aims to engage city officialsThe United States’ top envoy in Hong Kong has expressed optimism about US-China relations and pledged to continue seeking pragmatic and constructive ways to engage with the city’s officials. US Consul General Julie Eadeh made the remarks at her first media briefing since assuming the post last August, held during an American Independence Day event on Tuesday. The reception, marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s independence, was also attended by Jonathan Burke, US assistant secretary of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23Will Andy Burnham shake up the UK’s China policy if he becomes prime minister?British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s likely replacement could continue the outgoing leader’s pragmatic approach towards China, though addressing economic challenges at home would remain the most immediate priority, observers say. Clearing the way for the selection of the UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade, Starmer announced on Monday his intention to step down, succumbing to mounting pressure within his Labour Party as his popularity dwindled. Shortly after Starmer’s resignation, Andy...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23The Structural Limits of the EU China Policy – The DiplomatThis article from The Diplomat analyzes the inherent structural limitations within the European Union's policy towards China. It explores the challenges and constraints impacting the effectiveness of this significant bilateral relationship.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJun 23Anxious West seeks to rewrite global trade rules to counter ChinaAt the recent Brussels summit, the leaders of all 27 European Union states called on the European Commission to expand the bloc’s trade defence toolbox against “global macroeconomic imbalances”, widely understood to refer to China’s so-called overcapacity. Measures under discussion include mechanisms for sector-wide tariffs and other restrictions in industries such as chemicals and green technology. Europe, long a critic of Washington’s Section 301 tariffs, is now considering instruments that...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23China and Australia forge innovative agricultural alliance | The Advertiser - CessnockChina and Australia are establishing an innovative alliance focused on agriculture, signifying a collaborative effort in this sector between the two nations.cessnockadvertiser.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJun 23NSA Doval meets counterparts from BRICS grouping, discusses West Asia and India-China tiesMEA says Doval and Iran’s Nezamipour reviewed the situation in West Asia and discussed cooperation under the BRICS platform and India-Iran bilateral ties. On meeting with China’s Wang, it says the two sides noted progress towards gradual normalisation of tiesThe Hindu
POLITICSJun 23China targets US rare earth miners as Pentagon faces restocking rushChina put two US rare earth miners on its export control list, along with eight technology companies, in response to the US Department of Defence blacklisting Chinese businesses for their alleged ties to the People’s Liberation Army. MP Materials and USA Rare Earth will both be banned from buying Chinese exports with dual civilian and military uses, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday. Motor maker Aveox and drone companies Red Cat and Teal Drones were among the other companies included in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23China’s evolving political economy, as seen through gaokao scrambleThis week, the results of China’s National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or gaokao, will be released. Within days, candidates will submit their prioritised preferences for universities and majors. Families will have to make the most consequential choices with imperfect information amid uncertainty. It is a sorting mechanism. Candidates need to find the right match by choosing programmes their gaokao results can gain them entry to. Historical admission marks only serve as indicative...South China Morning Post
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