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MILITARY6d agoChina’s Liaoning aircraft carrier and USS Theodore Roosevelt converge in Philippine SeaChina’s Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group sailed beyond the first island chain last week to reach the southernmost waters of the Philippines, suggesting an intent to position itself closer to ongoing US-Japan joint exercises. Philippine news channel BNC reported that the carrier group reached about 25 nautical miles (46km) east-southeast of Balut Island, the southernmost point of the Philippines, before sailing northeast on Friday. That positioned the warships past the first island chain, a...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoChina Is Making It Harder to Leave . Some People Find Out at the Airport Gate . China is reportedly making it more difficult for people to leave the country, with some individuals discovering this at the airport. This suggests increasing government control over citizen movement, which raises concerns about personal liberties.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICS6d agoHow China’s regional leadership changes offer clues to the future of the Communist PartyChina’s five-year leadership cycle is getting under way at a provincial level, with new teams being installed in a process that offers important clues to the future of the Communist Party at a national level. Last week, four provinces – Anhui, Henan, Shanxi and Xinjiang – wrapped up their respective party congresses and appointed new standing committees for the next five years. The meetings were held a week before a key party gathering in Beijing – known as the fifth plenum – that runs from...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoFilipinos split on Marcos’ South China Sea handling amid row over Jing Quan’s remarksFilipinos are almost evenly divided over the Marcos administration’s handling of the maritime dispute with China, even as nearly three in four favour diplomacy over confrontation, according to a new survey. That preference has taken on added significance after recent remarks by China’s ambassador to Manila sparked a diplomatic row ahead of November’s Asean summit. The feud underscored the challenge of managing tensions with Beijing, and increasingly hostile rhetoric could make the diplomatic...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoKim Jon-un visits China to open new bridge, reaffirm tiesThe North Korean leader used the trip to reaffirm ties with its powerful neighbor.CBS News
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]
BUSINESS6d agoWhat’s next for Hong Kong developers in mainland China?Hong Kong’s major property developers are shifting investment in mainland China from residential projects to commercial assets, including hospitality, as weak home sales and fewer attractive investment opportunities prompt them to focus on existing properties, recurring income and debt reduction. “In recent years, after we recycled the capital from our projects, we haven’t really found many good opportunities on the mainland,” Stephen Ng, chairman and managing director of Wharf Holdings, said at...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoAs the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between themWith the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings and…Japan Today
POLITICS6d agoAs the US and China form AI blocs , countries are increasingly torn between themAs the US and China develop competing AI blocs, other nations are increasingly finding themselves in a difficult position between the two powers. This signifies a growing geopolitical and technological division affecting global alignments.news4jax.com · United States
POLITICS6d agoAs the US and China form AI blocs , countries are increasingly torn between themAs the US and China develop AI blocs, other nations are increasingly compelled to align with one side. This highlights a growing geopolitical divide centered on technological influence.stcatharinesstandard.ca · Canada
POLITICS6d agoAs the US and China form AI blocs , countries are increasingly torn between themAs the US and China develop competing AI blocs, other nations are increasingly finding themselves in a difficult position between the two powers. This signifies a growing geopolitical and technological division affecting global alignments.therecord.com · Canada
MILITARY6d agoChina reaffirms opposition to arms race in SpaceChina has reiterated its stance against an arms race in Space. This highlights ongoing international discussions and concerns regarding the militarization of outer space.azernews.az · Azerbaijan
POLITICS6d agoAs the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them - AP NewsAs the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them AP NewsAP News
POLITICS6d agoWill China’s 4 peace principles for tackling African conflicts work?Beijing has a formula for tackling African conflicts and hot-button issues, and during a meeting this month with Togolese leader Faure Gnassingbe, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined it in four principles linking peace to development. The principles entail focusing on African-led security free from outside intervention; upholding sovereignty and UN Charter principles; rejecting force and sanctions and favouring ceasefires through dialogue; and focusing on both immediate security concerns and...South China Morning Post