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POLITICSOct 24US designates China-funded centers as "threat"Clarín
POLITICSOct 24China Sanctions On Taiwan Allies Project Its Power , But With Limited Effect - AnalysisChina is imposing sanctions on Taiwan's allies as a display of power, though an analysis suggests these actions have limited effect. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and the nature of international influence.eurasiareview.com · United States
POLITICSOct 23What will China’s fifth plenum mean for the root-and-branch corruption drive?Plenary sessions of the Central Committee, the upper echelon of China’s ruling Communist Party, are major events on the country’s political calendar. In the third part of this series, William Zheng and Alcott Wei examine how the fight against corruption is shaping the party’s future. When China’s political elites gather for a key conclave in Beijing later this month, the increasingly empty auditorium will speak loudly to the event’s theme – the ruling Communist Party’s strict self-discipline and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Xi gathers China’s top cadres with focus on disciplineCentral committee meeting to be closely watched ahead of party congress next year and leader’s expected fourth termFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 23Make universities limit ties to China — and fund US STEM students insteadThe U.S. must attract the most talented foreign academics and researchers, but it cannot open its doors to students with direct links to the Chinese Communist Party.The Hill
POLITICSOct 23China warns against space arms race, urges equal rights for all in outer spaceChina has unveiled a position paper on outer space governance, prioritising the prevention of space weaponisation while calling for a global framework to protect all nations’ legitimate rights beyond Earth. Addressing the inaugural Global Governance Forum near Beijing on Friday evening, Foreign Minister Wang Yi framed the document as one of eight key actions under Beijing’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI) – an overarching vision introduced by President Xi Jinping in September last year. “We...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23France ‘certain’ united front with Germany pushed China into hybrid car dealFrance is “certain” that its push with Germany for a tougher EU China policy propelled Beijing to moderate its hybrid car exports, despite warnings from the Chinese capital that the pressure did not work. “I’m certain that it played a role, and it’s very important that the German and French engine, which is very essential to the future of Europe, starts again – and I think that’s going to be the case,” French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier said as he arrived at a ministerial meeting in Dublin...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23China, Europe should coordinate on carbon pricing, border tax: energy transition expertChina and Europe should jointly introduce a system like the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a levy on carbon-intensive imports designed to account for the carbon costs domestic producers face, which “applies against the rest of the world,” the co-chair of a global energy transition organisation says. “The biggest single thing which I would love China to do is to say, ‘We want to join with Europe in a climate club’,” said Adair Turner, co-chair of the Energy Transitions Commission,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Could Europe’s cost-of-living protests sharpen EU-China trade tensions?As violent protests fuelled partly by the cost-of-living crisis shake parts of Europe, most notably France, analysts say the unrest could add to pressure on European policymakers to take a tougher trade stance towards China. “One could argue that the EU looks weaker, but then one could also argue that there is more of a need to show external strength at a time of such events,” said David Henig, director of the UK Trade Policy Project at the European Centre for International Political...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23China party meeting, stocks slump, HSBC leads earningsA key Communist Party meeting next week in Beijing is likely to be dominated by two themes – the renewal of President Xi Jinping’s long-standing anti-corruption drive and the hunt for clues about a looming leadership reshuffle. “Major issues related to advancing full and rigorous party self-governance” will top the agenda at the fifth plenum of the party’s Central Committee, which runs from Monday to Wednesday. Plenums, which usually take place once a year, draw about 300 delegates and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Europe new China playbook – European Council on Foreign RelationsThe article discusses Europe's new strategy or "playbook" regarding its relationship with China, as analyzed by the European Council on Foreign Relations. This signifies evolving foreign policy and diplomatic approaches between major global powers.ecfr.eu · Russia
POLITICSOct 23Growing practical cooperation boosts China - Russia ties - People Daily OnlineIncreasing practical cooperation is strengthening the ties between China and Russia. This indicates a deepening of their bilateral relationship, which has geopolitical significance.en.people.cn · China
POLITICSOct 23Neville Roy Singham linked non - profits reject US Congress diktat to hand over financial records amid allegations of links to ChinaNon-profits linked to Neville Roy Singham have rejected a US Congress directive to hand over financial records amidst allegations of ties to China. This situation involves potential foreign influence and congressional oversight.brazilsun.com · Brazil
POLITICSOct 23 Vishwaguru calibrated concessions to China continue : Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of ignoring China threatA political figure, Jairam Ramesh, is accusing the Centre of continuing calibrated concessions to China and ignoring a perceived threat from the country. This highlights ongoing political debate and concerns regarding foreign policy.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSOct 23What do the protests in France look like from China? Internet users weigh inInternet users in China are watching the protests in France with a mix of geopolitical cynicism, domestic pride and sadness at the damage to French landmarks. The protests started in September, when students and teachers in southeastern Paris rallied against deteriorating school conditions. Those specific grievances quickly escalated into nationwide protests at the rising cost of living and declining public services. What began as peaceful marches has since dissolved into violence, with rioters...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23Reopen Bab al - Mandeb : China amid oil disruptionsChina is advocating for the reopening of the Bab al-Mandeb strait due to ongoing oil disruptions. This highlights a critical geopolitical issue affecting global energy trade and international stability.theshillongtimes.com · India
POLITICSOct 23Treasury proposes curbs on high-tech investments in China, Russia, North KoreaThe Treasury Department on Thursday proposed a rule to curb American high-tech investments, including AI, outbound to U.S. adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea and other “countries of concern.” The rule expands restrictions in the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP) on hypersonic systems and quantum information technologies, high-performance computing and supercomputing, as well as AI.…The Hill
POLITICSOct 23US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on high - tech investments in China , other adversariesThe US Treasury has proposed a new rule aimed at curbing high-tech investments in China and other adversarial nations. This indicates a significant policy shift potentially impacting international technology and finance.canoncitydailyrecord.com · United States
POLITICSOct 22‎First Lady receives China’s Ambassador in Aso Villa‎–Says friendship between two nations has begun to yield visible results‎‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru‎‎ABUJA — THE First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday, received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria,‎Yu Dunhai at the presidential villa, Abuja.‎‎At the visit, Ambassador Dunhai said the ongoing reforms in Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda are yielding tangible and […] The post ‎First Lady receives China’s Ambassador in Aso Villa appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 22China urges respect for right and freedom of countries to carry out activities in ArcticChina is urging that the rights and freedom of countries to conduct activities in the Arctic be respected. This indicates China's interest in Arctic affairs and its stance on international activity in the region.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSOct 22Juvenal Infante will be the new ambassador to China for AbelardoHa sido director del Programa de Misiones a China de la Sergio Arboleda. Llega al cargo justo cuando Colombia buscaría salir de la Ruta de la Seda. The post Juvenal Infante será el nuevo embajador en China de Abelardo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 22EU’s idea that China is caving to pressure is ‘serious misjudgment’: ex-diplomatThe European Union’s perception that China is yielding to its pressure tactics on trade is a “serious misjudgment”, as Beijing proved during last year’s tariff war with the United States that it will not back down from a confrontation, a former Chinese diplomat has warned. Beijing’s willingness to compromise during trade talks with the EU earlier this month – where the two sides agreed a quota on Chinese hybrid car exports to Europe – has been taken by some in Brussels as a sign that their...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 22Europe still has no clear goal on ChinaThis month alone, Europe has threatened China with a trade “kill switch”, rebuked it in parliament, sent its trade commissioner on a much-trumpeted trip to Beijing and announced three new economic security instruments. The sequence exposed a European Union that has no clear goal on China, no hierarchy of priorities and has reached no agreement on what it wants from Beijing or on what it would pay to get it. China has built its European policy around this vacuum. Its method rewards patience:...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 22US-China ties need more working-level dialogues, not just summits: business chamberThe president of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China) has urged Beijing and Washington to push more negotiations down to working-level officials, saying businesses need greater long-term stability in bilateral ties than leader-level diplomacy alone can provide. Michael Hart, president of the chamber, said American businesses were encouraged by the unprecedented frequency of meetings between the presidents of China and the US, but warned that working-level officials had less...South China Morning Post