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PoliticsAug 14Delcy Rodriguez’s Castro tribute tests Venezuela’s balancing act between US and ChinaVenezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s tribute to Fidel Castro has drawn a blistering rebuke from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting the political tensions surrounding Caracas’ rapprochement with Washington even as China seeks to preserve its economic interests in the South American country. Rodriguez marked the centenary of the late Cuban leader’s birth this week by praising Castro as a figure who “transcends time” and invoking his commitment to sovereignty, social justice...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 14Exclusive - US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with Chinayahoo.com · United States
PoliticsAug 14Zhu Rongji’s Death Is the Final Knell for China’s Breakneck Reform EraUnder President Xi Jinping, politics and security, not real change, come first.Foreign Policy
PoliticsAug 14US training Taiwan coast guard amid China patrolsThe United States is providing training to the Taiwan coast guard while China conducts patrols in the region. This activity reflects ongoing geopolitical dynamics and military posturing.manilatimes.net · Philippines
PoliticsAug 14China to provide RMB 200 Million grant assistance to Nigeria as diplomatic relations strengthenNigeria says the grant assistance fully demonstrates China’s sense of responsibility as a major country and reflects the deep friendship between Nigeria and China. The post China to provide RMB 200 Million grant assistance to Nigeria as diplomatic relations strengthen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsAug 14Philippines’ Marcos says China oil talks have ‘moved forward’ despite maritime rowPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on Friday said talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration had “moved forward” – signalling hopes of a deal before he leaves office in mid-2028, despite ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. Marcos also confirmed for the first time a “provisional understanding” with Beijing over resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, although he insisted this did not mean Manila was seeking China’s permission or surrendering...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 14US-China AI decoupling ‘manageable’ for trade – but tech curbs a ‘wild card’: CitiAs US-China tech tensions rise ahead of an expected leadership summit next month, analysts argue Washington’s latest restrictions are unlikely to cause a major disruption in China’s AI exports. But they caution that some of the measures – such as limiting access to “open-weight” models – represent a “genuine wild card” that could reshape the global landscape. Hong Kong-based analysts at Citi Research, led by Yu Xiangrong, argued in a Friday note that US tariffs and export controls were “unlikely...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 14For China, Trump’s new drone tariffs threaten to deepen trade rift with USTariffs of up to 100 per cent that Washington has announced on imported drones would result in a “lose-lose outcome” for the United States and China, analysts said, as the technology is increasingly taking centre stage in the countries’ tech and trade rivalry. The new levies will further complicate manufacturers’ efforts to shift production to third countries or regions, where supply chains are already affected by earlier trade restrictions imposed by both sides, they added. On Thursday, US...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 14If attention not paid early , then it will be too late : Ex - Australian PM Morrison on China growing influence in Indo - PacificFormer Australian Prime Minister Morrison warns that failing to address China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region early could lead to significant future consequences. This emphasizes concerns about regional power dynamics.beijingbulletin.com · China
PoliticsAug 14US accuses India of operating shadow network to aid Chinabignewsnetwork.com · United States
PoliticsAug 14China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interferenceChina’s embassy in Wellington has rejected New Zealand’s latest security assessment as the product of “foreign interference” and a “Cold War mentality”, as tension grows in a relationship already strained by geopolitical and security concerns. The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service’s annual threat report identified China as the only country conducting espionage “at scale”. In the Thursday report, the agency’s Director General Andrew Hampton described the current threat environment as “the...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 14The death of Zhu Rongji, China’s economic reformerCredited as a co-engineer of one of the greatest economic reforms in human history, former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on August 12, 2026, at the age of 97. We have put together seven stories from the South China Morning Post’s coverage of Zhu’s death. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Zhu Rongji, China’s chief engineer of economic reform, dies aged 97 2. Zhu Rongji: leading China’s transformation through ‘minefield or abyss’ “Regardless of what...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 14Harvard & China ties exposed in new House report , allegations surround university researchA new House report has exposed ties between Harvard University and China, with allegations surrounding university research. This raises concerns about foreign influence in academic institutions.wtov9.com · United States
PoliticsAug 14Taiwan White Wolf leads lonely crusade to reunify with China | Politics NewsA political figure in Taiwan is reportedly leading an effort to advocate for reunification with China, highlighting ongoing political tensions.aljazeera.com · United States
PoliticsAug 14Harvard & China ties exposed in new House report , allegations surround university researchA new House report has exposed alleged ties between Harvard and China, raising allegations concerning university research. This suggests potential issues of foreign influence and academic integrity.cbs6albany.com · United States
PoliticsAug 14China tests canal link to Southeast Asia; rocket failure concerns: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China completes milestone test of US$10.8 billion canal link to Southeast Asia Chinese authorities have conducted the first full transit test along a 134.2km (83.4-mile) canal megaproject linking a vast inland region with Southeast...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 14If attention not paid early , then it will be too late : Ex - Australian PM Morrison on China growing influence in Indo - PacificFormer Australian Prime Minister Morrison warns about China's increasing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, stating that early attention is crucial to avoid future complications. This highlights ongoing geopolitical concerns and potential future challenges in the area.aninews.in · India
PoliticsAug 14Harvard & China ties exposed in new House report , allegations surround university researchA new House report has revealed alleged ties between Harvard University and China, with accusations focusing on university research. This development raises concerns about academic integrity and international relations.fox4beaumont.com · United States
PoliticsAug 14Harvard & China ties exposed in new House report , allegations surround university researchA new House report has exposed alleged ties between Harvard University and China, with allegations surrounding university research. This suggests concerns about foreign influence and academic integrity.midmichigannow.com
PoliticsAug 14Harvard & China ties exposed in new House report , allegations surround university researchA new House report has revealed ties between Harvard University and China, with allegations raised concerning university research. This concerns a congressional examination of foreign influence within a prominent academic institution.wwmt.com · United States
PoliticsAug 14Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with ChinaTaipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsAug 14Did Aristotle exist? China targets pseudo-history myths claiming West stole civilisationsA provincial propaganda department in China has warned the public against subscribing to growing conspiracy theories on history, such as those stating that Aristotle and Ancient Greece never existed. In a post on Wednesday, “Zhejiang Propaganda” – a social media account affiliated with the Zhejiang provincial publicity department – warned about the rise of the “pseudo-historical school” online. The school promotes conspiracy theories that deny Western history and claim key achievements of...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 13La embajada china le respondió a Peter Lamelas: "Lo que hace la parte estadounidense es motivado por la mentalidad de guerra fría"La sede diplomática cuestionó duramente al embajador de Estados Unidos que llamó a no permitir inversiones de empresas chinas en Vaca Muerta."Están sembrando miedo en el mercado", protestó la representación china.Clarín
PoliticsAug 13US accuses 9 Latin American countries of helping China avoid Trump’s tariffsThree Latin American governments that moved against Chinese commercial interests over the past year were named in a White House report on Thursday, which accused Chinese exporters of routing goods through third countries to evade US tariffs. Mexico, Panama and Colombia now join Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic among more than 40 countries the report says carry elevated risk of illegal transshipment, the practice of moving goods through an intermediate country...South China Morning Post
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