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SCI & TECH9h agoWhy are US, Russia and China racing to put nuclear reactors on the moon?Reactors could revolutionise moon exploration, providing energy for bases and mining, but risks of contamination remain.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoSteinmeier urges China to use its influence on Russia to end war against UkraineGerman Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on China to use its influence over Russia to secure an end to Russian attacks on Ukraine and the start of serious peace negotiations.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS2d agoPoland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracksPoland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $12 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to ‘strategic partnership’; Warsaw is also trying to diversify partnerships as trade imbalance and Beijing’s support for Russia deepen disillusionment with ChinaThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoUkraine's Zelenskyy irked by US-Russia-China summitVolodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced his concerns about a probable meeting between the leaders of the US, China and Russia next month. Plus, a localized truce appeared to be holding in the town of Oleshky.DW News [en]
POLITICS3d agoWhy Are Russia and China Cooperating on ‘Patriotic Education’?China has decades of experience in “patriotic education.” What it can learn from Russia is how to use education to support a war effort.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoWhy China ties with Serbia face scrutiny, not severance, after historic Vucic lossMassive crowds, fireworks and dancing have filled the streets across Belgrade since Serbia’s nationalist strongman Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in Sunday’s parliamentary election after 14 years in power. The political shift could cool diplomatic ties between Beijing and Belgrade and invite sharper scrutiny of Chinese investments in Serbia, but was unlikely to upend a relationship built on years of cooperation, analysts argued. Vucic conceded the defeat of his right-wing Serbian Progressive...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoRubio invokes China, Russia to defend disputed Venezuela oil dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s oil agreement in Venezuela as an alternative to Chinese and Russian involvement, pushing back against criticism from opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rubio said most of the oilfields controlled by the company partnering with Washington had previously been held or operated by Chinese or Russian firms. He argued that the agreement would help revive production while securing US access to reserves in...South China Morning Post
WORLD4d agoChina and Russia are redrawing Arctic trade. Can Europe fight back?China and Russia are tightening their grip on Arctic shipping routes, turning the rapidly warming region into a new geopolitical battleground with Europe.CNBC
BUSINESS6d agoGold market and central banks: Russia, Kazakhstan sell as Poland, China buyRussia and Kazakhstan are offloading some central-bank gold, while Poland's is buying more. What does this reshuffle mean for individual gold investors?EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 23An Arctic Traffic Jam Highlights Doubts Over Russia's Northern Sea Route To ChinaThe Kremlin has heavily invested in the promise that retreating Arctic sea ice opens up a once impassable route that is further from the reach of Ukrainian drone attacks or European naval interdiction of shadow fleet vessels. But officials are learning that cutting a path through ice isn't easy.RFE/RL
SCI & TECHOct 23China’s head transplant advocate Ren Xiaoping completes landmark spinal surgery in RussiaRen Xiaoping, who once vowed to perform the world’s first human head transplant, has operated on a patient’s severed spinal cord in a 12-hour landmark operation in Moscow, according to the Chinese surgeon and Russian state sources. Ren said the procedure was carried out at the Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine in Russia last week. “It was our Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine Second Affiliated Hospital and the Russian team working together,” Ren told the South China...South China Morning Post
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 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
CYBEROct 22Russia and Iran are making copycats of China’s Great FirewallThe repressive leaders of Iran and Russia seek to carve their people off from the global internet to maintain their hold on power.The Hill
POLITICSOct 22Chinese premier says China , Russia work side by side in complex , turbulent worldThe Chinese premier stated that China and Russia are collaborating in a complex global environment. This highlights ongoing diplomatic cooperation and strategic alignment between two major global powers.en.people.cn · China
CONFLICTOct 22Putin Proposes Meeting With Trump in China ; Ukraine Is Ready for Diplomacy : ZelenskyyPutin has proposed a meeting with Trump in China, while Zelenskyy has stated Ukraine's readiness for diplomacy. This indicates potential diplomatic maneuvers related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine involving major international figures.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSOct 21What China wants from a Trump-Putin summit on UkraineMoscow is pushing for a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, without Kyiv or the EU. What does Russia hope to gain, and why might China be willing to take part?DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 21Is China a Russia-allied Arctic threat to Europe or a potential polar partner?Europe should work with Beijing to develop shipping through the Arctic rather than trying to advance its transatlantic security alliance by framing China as a threat linked to Russia. That was the assessment of Chinese analysts following the release of the European Union’s Arctic policy on Tuesday. In addition to identifying Russia as its main threat, the policy warns of Beijing’s growing strategic ambitions in the European Arctic through its deepening alignment with Moscow. “With our new...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20EU unveils Arctic strategy to counter increasing Russia, China influenceThe European Commission has presented an updated strategy for the Arctic as climate change and rapidly melting ice open up the remote but resource-rich region. “With Russia and China increasing their footprint and ambition, the Arctic has become a front line of global power competition,” said European Union foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Tuesday. With the new strategy, the commission aims for the EU to keep pace with rivals as new shipping routes and mining opportunities, including for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 20Student sent back to China over Japanese rising sun flag incident in RussiaA Chinese student who draped himself in the Japanese rising sun flag in a Russian university classroom has been expelled and asked to leave the country, according to state-run newspaper Global Times. The flag was used by the Japanese military during its imperial expansion and is still used by Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force. It remains a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression in China and other parts of Asia. Moscow State University made the decision after the student was criticised by...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20Student sent back to China over Japanese rising sun flag incident in RussiaA Chinese student who draped himself in the Japanese rising sun flag in a Russian university classroom has been expelled and asked to leave the country, according to state-run newspaper Global Times. The flag was used by the Japanese military during its imperial expansion and is still used by Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force. It remains a symbol of Japanese militarism and aggression in China and other parts of Asia. Moscow State University made the decision after the student was criticised by...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20China tops women qualifications as Russia also challenges U . S . for podium position at Worlds in RotterdamChina achieved top women's qualifications at the Worlds in Rotterdam, while Russia is also contending with the U.S. for a podium finish. This details competitive standings in an international sporting event.intlgymnast.com · United States
POLITICSOct 20Trump Open To Putin Summit Proposal With China , No UkraineFormer President Trump is reportedly open to a summit proposal involving Putin and China, but without Ukraine's inclusion. This indicates a potential shift in international diplomatic strategies and alliances concerning major global powers.wercfm.iheart.com · United States
POLITICSOct 20Trump Open To Putin Summit Proposal With China , No UkraineTrump is reportedly open to a summit proposal involving Putin and China, notably excluding Ukraine. This indicates potential high-level diplomatic discussions between major global powers with implications for international relations and ongoing conflicts.newstalk1130.iheart.com · United States