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POLITICS21h agoHow a Democratic-controlled Congress could reshape US policy on ChinaA Democratic takeover of either chamber of the US Congress could bring tougher scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Beijing, even as lawmakers are likely to maintain a broadly hawkish stance towards China, analysts said. A change in control could shift the emphasis of congressional oversight, with the Democratic Party seeking greater accountability for the administration’s China policy after Trump’s Republican Party largely gave him room to manoeuvre, said Sarah Trister, a former...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoChina poised to restore military presence to top leadership at party congressBeijing is expected to gradually restore military representation in its top leadership, analysts say, as the Communist Party seeks to strike a delicate balance in its relations with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) amid an anti-corruption drive that has hit the top ranks. They said the process was expected to be completed at next year’s 21st party congress, which will usher in a new leadership line-up for both the party and military. The party wrapped up its fifth plenum of the 20th Central...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoCanada and Europe share challenge of diversifying without antagonizing US and China“What matters is that the complementarities ... strengthen our sovereignty," Prime Minister Mark Carney said.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoCan Canada, UK and Australia grasp chance offered by US-China rivalry?As middle powers, Australia, Britain and Canada can do more than most other nations to influence global peace in the face of a new great power rivalry between China and the United States. These three nations owe their citizens, and perhaps the wider world, an earnest effort to rise to the challenge of being peacemakers. They have three attributes in common that give them unique potential to be a pivotal force. First is their own shared histories as members of the Anglosphere and therefore close...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoIn Michigan Senate race, Trump’s softer China tone gives candidates room to look elsewhereTwo years ago, Mike Rogers stood before the Republican National Convention and warned that it was “impossible to build an EV without getting into bed with the Communist Party of China”. The former US House Intelligence Committee chairman made opposition to Chinese investment a prominent theme of his 2024 Senate bid in Michigan, which he narrowly lost to Democrat Elissa Slotkin. Now, as Rogers runs again, US President Donald Trump’s softer approach towards Beijing has given candidates more room...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoSeoul sees it as possible that the North Korean leader discussed a potential dialogue with the U.S. with China.South Korean intelligence suggests that the North Korean leader may have communicated his stance on dialogue with the U.S. to China after recent meetings. Meanwhile, tensions on the Korean peninsula are rising after border incidents and missile launches by North KoreaClarín
POLITICS2d agoChina condemns U.S. veto of genetics companies over ties to forced Uighur laborPekín condena las restricciones de EE.UU. a empresas chinas por presuntos lazos con trabajo forzoso uigur, prometiendo medidas en defensa de sus intereses.China acusa a Washington de usar los derechos humanos como excusa para proteccionismo, mientras empresas afectadas niegan las acusaciones y planean apelar.Clarín
POLITICS2d agoU.S. ambassador claims China would 'benefit from a chaotic and insecure Mexico'El representante estadounidense en México advierte sobre el interés del país asiático en desestabilizar la frontera sur para fomentar dependencia.Johnson resalta la importancia de fortalecer la cooperación regional para enfrentar el desafío, subrayando los beneficios mutuos de una relación segura y próspera.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoUnleash the Export-Import Bank to outcompete ChinaSen. Kevin Cramer is calling on Congress to reauthorize and modernize the Export-Import Bank by Dec. 31 to prevent China from dominating global energy markets and to protect over 45,000 U.S. jobs.The Hill
POLITICS6d agoUnions call on next government to build ferries in BC , not ChinaUnions are urging the next government to prioritize building ferries in British Columbia instead of China. This represents a lobbying effort concerning domestic industry, job creation, and international trade policy.kamloopsbcnow.com · Canada
POLITICSOct 24US designates China-funded centers as "threat"Clarín
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 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 19California woman indicted on charges she was spying for ChinaNBC News
POLITICSOct 17Cuba Geopolitics : US , Russia , China and EU in 2026This article discusses the geopolitical landscape of Cuba, focusing on its relations with the US, Russia, China, and the EU projected for 2026. It analyzes the complex international dynamics surrounding the island nation.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSOct 16New details emerge in US investigations of Chinese-American scientists over China linksA US congressional committee has released details of investigations into dozens of researchers, many of them Chinese-American, revealing the scale of government scrutiny sweeping academia over alleged links to China. The documents – running to hundreds of pages – were released alongside a separate report by the House Select Committee on China. Titled “How to Stop China’s Theft of Taxpayer-Funded Research”, the report pushes back against arguments by universities and academic groups that tighter...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew reportAs the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, according to the latest Pew Research Centre report. Americans gave China an average rating of 37 out of 100, compared with 27 for Russia, Pew found in a report released on Friday. Canada, Australia, Japan and Italy received the warmest ratings, with average scores in the mid-to-high 60s. “Russia stands...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 16Trump's new press chief downplays China's potential due to lack of "adequate bathrooms"La vocera de prensa minimiza a China por falta de "baños adecuados", generando controversia por sus credenciales legales. Zacharia, quien asumió el cargo recientemente, enfrenta escrutinio por no haber aprobado el examen del Colegio de Abogados.Clarín
POLITICSOct 15Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia never passed bar exam, wrongly claims China has noneWhite House press secretary Katie Zacharia has acknowledged that she never passed a bar exam, days after telling reporters she had passed one “when I moved to China”. In an interview with the conservative commentator Jack Posobiec on right-wing streaming channel Real America’s Voice on Thursday, Zacharia said she sat the California bar exam after graduating from Pepperdine University’s law school in 2011 but did not pass. She said the results were “somewhat inconsequential, because I knew I...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 15Canada, Singapore reaffirm China trade ties amid global push for self-sufficiencyCanada and Singapore are among the countries that remain committed to strengthening trade ties with China, despite growing global fragmentation and a push by governments towards greater self-sufficiency, officials from both countries said on Wednesday at an economic forum in New Delhi. Canada’s minister of international trade Maninder Sidhu said China was the country’s second-largest trading partner and highlighted opportunities for cooperation in areas where the two economies had complementary...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 14China’s Advance in the BahamasBeijing's presence in the Bahamas and its military implications for the U.S. are often overshadowed by discussion of Chinese activities elsewhere in the region.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 13Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia says she passed bar exam in China, raising eyebrowsKatie Zacharia, US President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, faces questions about her legal credentials after telling reporters on Tuesday that she passed a bar exam “when I moved to China”, without identifying the jurisdiction. Zacharia, who has repeatedly described herself as a lawyer, made the remark after her first official White House press briefing. According to her LinkedIn profile, she worked as an associate at Zhong Lun Law Firm, one of China’s largest, in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 8US investigates 9 universities over alleged visa fraud, with focus on ChinaThe Trump administration is launching an investigation into nine US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud, with officials raising concerns about Chinese scholars and the Chinese government. The J-1 programme covers exchange visitors including international researchers, scholars and students, who may receive temporary authorisation to work or conduct research in the US. At a Thursday press conference, Anthony D’Esposito, inspector general of the US Department of Labor, announced what he called...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 6U.S. Citizen Accused of Surveilling Taiwanese Family on China’s BehalfThe woman, Wanying Zhang, was arrested at the Los Angeles airport on Sunday. She was accused of watching the son of Taiwan’s president in Seattle.NYT US