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POLITICS32m agoHong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusionThe prominent activist pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign entities. He faces a lengthy prison sentence.DW News [en]
POLITICS47m agoOpinion | China multipolar world order must prove it can be peacefulThis opinion piece suggests that China's proposed multipolar world order needs to demonstrate its capacity for peaceful coexistence.scmp.com · China
POLITICS47m agoUS secures direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields to counter China and Russia , impacting global energy dynamicsThe US has reportedly acquired a direct stake in Venezuelan oil fields, a move intended to counter the influence of China and Russia and with implications for global energy markets.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICS47m agoHong Kong activist Joshua Wong to enter plea in foreign collusion trialHong Kong activist Joshua Wong is scheduled to enter a plea in a foreign collusion trial. This event is significant for understanding political freedoms and legal processes in Hong Kong.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICS1h agoEditorial | China anti - corruption campaign is here to stayAn editorial suggests that China's anti-corruption campaign will continue indefinitely. This indicates a sustained government effort to combat corruption within the country.scmp.com · China
POLITICS1h agoChina’s multipolar world order must prove it can be peacefulChina has spent years articulating its preferred principles for the world order. In June, it went a step further, bringing many of them together in a white paper on global governance and setting out how its Global Governance Initiative should translate principles into practice. Two ambitions sat side by side: an “equal and orderly multipolar world” and a “universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalisation”. The timing is telling. World leaders will gather in New York this month for the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2h agoPalace cool to free NLEX toll proposal , warns it could worsen traffic - Philippine Canadian Inquirer Nationwide Filipino NewspaperThe Palace has expressed reservations about a proposal for free NLEX tolls, cautioning that it might exacerbate traffic congestion. This indicates a policy debate regarding transportation infrastructure.canadianinquirer.net · Philippines
POLITICS3h agoNorth Korea’s next ruler? Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Seoul’s spies sayNorth Korea has never named her, confirmed her age or acknowledged her as Kim Jong-un’s heir. Yet South Korea’s spy agency says the evidence is now unmistakable: his daughter Kim Ju-ae has “effectively” become the successor-in-waiting. The assessment, delivered in a closed-door briefing to the National Assembly’s intelligence committee, was shared with journalists by Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Monday. “The NIS sees Kim Ju-ae as having effectively entered the stage...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3h agoG20 backs final statement despite Russia tensions, China dissentG20 finance leaders wrapped up two days of talks in Ashville, North Carolina, on Tuesday with broad backing for a final statement, despite tensions over Russia’s participation and divisions with China. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Moscow’s presence had not disrupted discussions, as ministers also grappled with the war in the Middle East, tariffs, global trade imbalances and continued support for Ukraine.France 24 [en]
POLITICS5h agoChina Xi arrives in Egypt as US sanctions threat looms over Iran linksChinese President Xi has arrived in Egypt amidst a looming US sanctions threat related to Iran's international links. This highlights complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
POLITICS5h agoChina derails consensus on communiqué after US-hosted G20Beijing objects to language calling for elimination of ‘non-market’ policies to curb trade imbalancesFinancial Times
POLITICS7h agoChina’s Xi makes his first visit to Egypt in a decadeChinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo and was greeted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS7h agoPassing the baton of China - Egypt friendship from generation to generation : Global Times editorialAn editorial from Global Times discusses the generational continuity of friendship between China and Egypt. This article reflects on the long-term diplomatic relations between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICS8h agoChina Warns Taiwan of Consequence After Pacific Summit Visitdeccanchronicle.com · India
POLITICS8h agoChina warns Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summitChina issued a warning to Taiwan after Taiwanese envoys participated in a Pacific leaders' summit. This reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions between China and Taiwan.sandiegouniontribune.com · United States
POLITICS12h agoChina, global trading partners watch closely as Trump takes on CanadaThe latest trade war between the United States and Canada marks a turning point with key lessons for China and other major US trading partners as well as risks, say analysts and former trade officials, as US President Donald Trump continues to put his blunt stamp on global institutions. The breakdown in ties between Washington and Ottawa, one of the largest trade relationships in the world, opens one more front in the president’s disruptive path that could fuel a backlash and further distrust to...South China Morning Post
POLITICS13h agoTrump’s North Korea hope, US revokes visas, China’s rocket force: 7 global relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump says he plans to meet Kim Jong-un this year, citing good relationship US President Donald Trump said that he planned to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, despite Pyongyang denying that the two leaders were in direct communication. Read the full story here. 2. China...South China Morning Post
POLITICS13h agoChina’s Li pledges to address US firms’ ‘reasonable concerns’ at Beijing meetingChinese Premier Li Qiang has urged US companies to deepen their presence in China, pledging to address their concerns while calling on Washington to reciprocate, as Beijing gears up for President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States later this month. The remarks came as Li met a delegation from the US-China Business Council – led by its chair, Visa CEO Ryan McInerney – at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Tuesday. Li said China would address the “reasonable concerns” of US...South China Morning Post
POLITICS15h agoKorean court convicts Unification Church leader in political influence - buying schemeA Korean court has convicted a leader of the Unification Church in connection with a political influence-buying scheme. This signifies legal action against alleged corruption involving a religious organization and political figures.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICS15h agoThailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays For Dozens Of Nations From Sep 15The reduction to 30 days visa-free applies to over 60 countries and territories, including China, the United States and 27 EU countries, the Thai foreign ministry's consular affairs department said on Tuesday. The post Thailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays For Dozens Of Nations From Sep 15 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS16h agoChina warns of consequence for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summitclickondetroit.com · United States
POLITICS17h agoSubdivided-flat registration rate at 42.5% as ‘early bird’ phase deadline passesProperty-ownership complications and low public awareness have slowed landlords’ registration of Hong Kong subdivided flats under new housing regulations, industry observers have said, after the government received only 42.5 per cent of the applications expected in the first phase. Monday marked the deadline for the initial six-month “early bird” registration phase under the Basic Housing Unit Ordinance. Landlords who applied during this period were eligible for a waiver of HK$3,000 (US$382) in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS17h agoHong Kong school starts academic year without replacing head fired for swearingA Hong Kong secondary school has begun the new academic year without a principal while authorities vet a replacement for the former head, who was fired for swearing at security guards during a Singapore study trip. Former lawmaker Edmund Wong Chun-sek, who is also a manager of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, said on Tuesday that the Education Bureau was currently conducting background checks on the candidate. The school, located in Tuen Mun, was under the temporary leadership of its...South China Morning Post
POLITICS17h agoMinister of Internal Affairs and Communications: 'Used chat. Deleted appropriately' regarding post issues delaying information disclosureAsahi Shimbun