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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
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
BUSINESSOct 22Who blinked first? Fragile EU-China trade peace sparks new war of wordsLess than two weeks after Brussels and Beijing struck a surprise deal to avert an escalating trade dispute, their fragile rapprochement has descended into a battle over who blinked first. In Brussels and Berlin, officials are emboldened by what they consider proof that collective EU pressure can force Chinese concessions. Rather than resting on their laurels, they are cooking up a fresh batch of trade restrictions. Beijing, on the other hand, has bristled at the idea that it can be strong-armed...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
POLITICSOct 22China urges opening Bab al-Mandeb in first joint statement with regional nationIn its first formal statement with a Red Sea nation on the fallout from the US-Iran war, China said in a joint communique with Djibouti that it backs “constructive efforts” to ensure international shipping lanes are safe and open. The statement on Thursday was released a day after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Djiboutian counterpart Abdoulkader Houssein Omar met in Beijing. “The two sides emphasised the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 22Dalai Lama appointed by China 'is going to be a fake one', exiled former Tibetan leader saysIn an interview with FRANCE 24, exiled former Tibetan leader Lobsang Sangay said any successor to the Dalai Lama appointed by China "is going to be a fake one". He also likened Beijing's ethnic unity law to "an ethnic erasure", said Tibetan concerns had been "downgraded a bit" in US-China talks and accused China of failing to warn of the deadly August floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 22Ahead of Communist Party plenum, Xi Jinping warns that China faces a ‘new Long March’A strong and united party leadership is vital to victory, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a keynote speech on Thursday marking the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March. Speaking days before an important Communist Party meeting known as the fifth plenum, Xi said the party managed to turn the tide of defeat into a path to victory 90 years ago because it rallied around the leadership of Mao Zedong. By linking the Red Army’s historic endurance with today’s geopolitical struggles,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 22China expands tax workforce as tougher enforcement moves into spotlightBeijing’s plan to recruit more tax officers next year is drawing attention from businesses and wealthy families as tax compliance rises up the policy agenda and authorities intensify enforcement efforts. China’s 2027 national civil service recruitment plan includes 24,013 tax-related positions, accounting for more than 67 per cent of all vacancies, up from over 65 per cent a year earlier. Most of the vacancies are at the State Taxation Administration’s local branches, which are recruiting staff...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 22Cardoso seeks stronger Nigeria–China payment links to support trade and investmentCardoso stated that desire during an engagement with the leadership of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), placing the commercial results of financial cooperation at the centre of discussions. The post Cardoso seeks stronger Nigeria–China payment links to support trade and investment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
MILITARYOct 22The Pentagon wants to create a covert espionage program to confront ChinaEl Pentágono planea un programa de espionaje secreto para enfrentar a China, usando agentes encubiertos como empresarios, según fuentes anónimas.Tom Rakusan, ex CIA, lidera la iniciativa que involucra expertos militares y de inteligencia, aún en fase de planificación, reporta el diario.Clarín
CONFLICTOct 22China coast guard monitors the Philippines resupplying vessel at disputed shoalasiaone.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHOct 22China moves to set global standards for brain-computer interface technologyChina has taken a major step in spearheading the standardisation of brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies, as it now chairs the secretariat of a subcommittee jointly overseen by two key international organisations and lists the technology applications as a national development priority. The China-led subcommittee, known as ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 43, was set to formulate global standards regarding the communication and interaction between brains and computers that are applicable across...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 22Alibaba shares tumble as China presses e-commerce platforms on quality standardsSeeking Alpha Tech
WORLDOct 22China - initiated Luban Workshops empower global youth with practical skillsChina's Luban Workshops program is empowering young people globally with practical skills. This initiative aims to foster vocational training and international cooperation.english.anhuinews.com · China
SCI & TECHOct 22Could China’s 100-channel single-photon detector enable broadband quantum internet?Chinese scientists have developed a 100-channel single-photon detector, a breakthrough promising to pave the way for broadband quantum networks. State-of-the-art single-photon detectors – essential components underpinning photonic quantum technologies – could previously support a maximum of 32 detection channels for photon signals. Now, a newly developed interconnect scheme by a Shanghai-based team has broken this bottleneck, supporting more than 100 detection channels while maintaining accurate...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 22Tensions rise between the Philippines and China over the South China SeaNOS Buitenland
CYBEROct 22China-Linked Hackers Use ARTEX AI Agents in ConnectWise Supply Chain AttackThe Hacker News
BUSINESSOct 22No purchase, no seats: Starbucks China rolls out new policyStarbucks says it is improving customers' in-store experience as it competes with homegrown rivals.BBC World
BUSINESSOct 22China's stock market sinks into bear territory as CSI 300 extends 10-week routChina's benchmark CSI 300 index has entered bear-market territory, falling 20% from its June peak, as a prolonged selloff in mainland equities deepens.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 22Payments rise as China major shopping promotion season startsPayments are rising as China's major shopping promotion season begins. This indicates an increase in consumer spending and economic activity during this period.en.people.cn · China
WORLDOct 22It is not that storms bypass China , but that we have built a steady shield : Global Times editorialAn editorial from Global Times asserts that China has developed strong defenses against storms, rather than being spared from them. This reflects a narrative about China's infrastructure and resilience in the face of natural phenomena.en.people.cn · China
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
WORLDOct 22China - initiated Luban Workshops empower global youth with practical skillsChina's Luban Workshops aim to equip young people globally with practical skills. This initiative reflects China's efforts in international education and skill development.en.people.cn · China
BUSINESSOct 22Sovereign wealth funds' China and Hong Kong investments surge 190% after a bruising slumpSovereign wealth funds are pouring billions of dollars back into China after a sharp investment slump.CNBC