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POLITICSJul 2CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu DunhaiFor 105 years, the CPC has remained true to its founding mission. For 55 years, China and Nigeria have stood together through thick and thin as good friends and trusted partners. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1971, our two countries have weathered changes in the international landscape by standing firmly with each other […] The post CPC at 105: Staying true to its founding mission, opening a new chapter in China-Nigeria friendship, By Yu Dunhai appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 2‘China’s Instagram’ targets men to grow audience ahead of IPOSocial media platform Xiaohongshu accelerates plans for Hong Kong listingFinancial Times
POLITICSJul 2China’s ethnic unity law is not a tool of transnational repressionChina’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, passed in March, takes effect this month. It stands alongside the 1984 Law on Regional Ethnic Autonomy as a foundational, comprehensive statute on ethnic affairs, placing the task of forging a strong sense of community squarely within the legal framework. Yet voices abroad have rushed to brand it an act of “transnational repression” and “long-arm jurisdiction”, training their fire on Article 63. Such claims borrow from the vocabulary of law but...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 2Single China mum carries steel tubes to fund education, weeps, hugs daughter who aces gaokaoA Chinese single mother who quit school after Primary One carried steel tubes to support her daughter, who excelled in this year’s college entrance exams. When Zou Pinzhi and her daughter Liu Fang saw the freshly published results of her gaokao, or national college entrance exam, they embraced and wept with joy. The results indicate that Liu’s score was blocked – a sign that she is a top scorer in her province, Sichuan. Several provinces, as well as Beijing, which is a provincial-level city,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Beijing’s message for Asean – China doesn’t want to become a regional hegemonIn comments directed at Asean, a top Communist Party official reiterated that Beijing did not want to become a regional hegemon, while vowing to strengthen its energy cooperation with the Southeast Asian bloc. “For a country like China, which has ‘harmonious coexistence’ embedded in its DNA, it is extremely difficult to undergo a ‘genetic mutation’ and become a militaristic hegemony that bullies the small and weak,” said Sun Haiyan, deputy head of the party’s International Department. Sun, who...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1US won’t renew North American trade pact as Greer targets Canada’s China tiesThe United States confirmed on Wednesday it would not renew its North American trade pact, its trade chief blaming Canada’s pursuit of Chinese investment. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the three governments met virtually and that Washington would not endorse the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. “The United States did not agree to renew the USMCA in its current form. As a result, the USMCA is not renewed,” Greer said in a statement. The refusal did...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Bangladesh Sends Signal With China VisitThe two countries announce a “new era” in ties during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s trip.Foreign Policy
POLITICSJul 1Trump’s AI Flip-Flopping Could Be a Gift to China“The Trump administration in recent weeks has meddled with the rollout of advanced artificial intelligence models developed by America’s top AI companies,” Politico reports. “China, meanwhile, has announced a slate of new AI tools it says rival the United States’ most sophisticated technology at a fraction of the cost.” “Some security experts worry that the [...]politicalwire · united states of america
POLITICSJul 1China’s pressure campaign tests Trump’s commitment to JapanBeijing’s move this week to add 20 more Japanese entities to its export-control list is the latest chapter in a complex US-Japan-China geopolitical triangle. Over the past seven months, an angry China has punished Tokyo repeatedly. A miffed Japan is left feeling betrayed. And a war-distracted Washington has struggled to navigate between the two, adding further tension in a region already on tenterhooks, according to analysts and former US government officials. The gnawing unease was sparked in...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Save the Tygart Watershed Carr China Project receives $16K boost from Delegate Bryan SmithGRAFTON, W.Va. (WV News) — The Save the Tygart Watershed Association has received $16,000 in Local Economic Development Assistance (LEDA) funding to help advance the ongoing Carr China Project, withwvnews · united states of america
SCI & TECHJul 1China’s EUV Lithography Progress: Parsing Signal From NoiseChina faces three specific barriers as it aims to produce key chipmaking equipment. Monitoring progress in these areas would help Western countries make better chip and AI policy.The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 1China’s Wang Yi warns Marco Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with ‘utmost caution’China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warned the US to approach Taiwan affairs with “utmost caution” in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for Washington to expand cooperation and manage risks with Beijing. According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the two top diplomats held a “positive and constructive” phone call on Tuesday. It is the first reported cabinet-level communication since US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China in mid-May. During that visit, the two...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1China’s Fifa fever, EU’s trade deadline: 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. With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee Among the hundreds of thousands of fans who travelled to North America for the World Cup are countless Chinese supporters. Yet while China remains one of the world’s largest football markets, its presence at the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1Alibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce tested, Taiwan arms: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump thinks he is playing hardball. But China is playing Trump: analysts As the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump fades in the rear-view mirror, marked by anaemic deliverables, poor transparency and missed opportunities, analysts and former US...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1China's tech rise reshapes the global space raceChina is pulling ahead in global research rankings and expanding its ambitions in space. With growing technological leadership, Beijing is positioning itself as a rival to the United States on a global scale.DW News [en]
BUSINESSJul 1Caught between the US and China, can Europe remain competitive?As trade tensions grow, Europe tries to remain competitive while balancing ties with the US and China.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 1What the SpaceX IPO Tells Us About China-US CompetitionInsights from Winston Ma.The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 1In the AI era, US-China competition hinges on who can adapt fasterPower has historically been measured by indicators such as territory, population, industrial production, military capability and economic scale. Those foundations remain indispensable. But each technological revolution has changed the nature of geopolitical competition. The Industrial Revolution rewarded manufacturing capacity. The 20th century rewarded industrial scale, military mobilisation and ideological reach. Globalisation rewarded efficiency, integration and financial connectivity. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 1China’s Kling AI nears US$3 billion round at US$18 billion valuation: sourcesKuaishou-backed Kling AI is close to completing a US$3 billion fundraising round that would value the company at US$18 billion post-investment, according to people familiar with the matter, as competition intensifies in China’s artificial intelligence video generation sector. The latest valuation was narrowed from an initial target of US$20 billion set in April, when Chinese short-video giant Kuaishou first planned to spin off Kling AI, according to a source, reflecting the shifting market...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1Can China’s ‘CO2 rocket’ launch cold on the same gas that carbonates Coca-Cola?A Chinese aerospace start-up plans to launch a rocket using carbon dioxide, the same compound that gives Coca-Cola its fizz and bite. Hunan-based commercial space firm Zhiyu Aerospace Technology announced on Monday that it was collaborating with another local tech company to apply “supercritical carbon dioxide cold-launch” technology to small launch vehicle systems. Z-Trak Space, as the company is also known, said the cutting-edge method could “truly achieve low-cost, high-frequency,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 1Sands China is a standout in Dow Jones' ESG performance trackingSands China has been recognized for its exceptional performance in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) tracking by Dow Jones.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 1Xi vows to strengthen China’s military, fight corruption in key speechPresident Xi Jinping on Wednesday stressed the importance of a "strong military" and swore to "uphold the party's absolute leadership" of the armed forces in a speech marking the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party. Fighting corruption was also a priority, Xi said, after a recent anti-graft purge gutted the military's top ranks.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSJul 1EU set for trade 'conflict' with China unless deal reached by autumn, EPP chief Weber tells EuronewsIn an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Manfred Weber warns the EU is heading into a "phase of conflict" with Beijing unless both sides strike a deal to significantly reduce trade imbalances by the autumn.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICTJul 1Himalayan pass reopens as ‘goodwill’ gesture in China-India thawChina and India resumed cross-border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas last week in the latest sign of a cautious rapprochement between the two countries. The reopening of the pass near the contested India-China-Nepal border after six years came shortly after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi. It was described by analysts as a goodwill gesture from Beijing, but they warned that the long-standing border dispute and strategic rivalry would continue to weigh on...South China Morning Post