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PoliticsJul 18Hegemony or balance of power? What the wars of ancient China teach usThe historian A.J.P. Taylor wrote one of the most powerful openings of any book. “In the state of nature which Hobbes imagined, violence was the only law, and life was ‘nasty brutish and short’,” he wrote in The Struggle for Mastery in Europe, 1848-1918. “Though individuals never lived in this state of nature, the Great Powers of Europe have always done so. Sovereign states have distinguished European civilisation, at any rate since the end of the fifteenth century. Each individual state in...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 18China’s Xpeng plants a flag in Germany’s auto heartland with Mona L03 launchChinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng made its European ambitions clear on Thursday, as the firm unveiled its Mona L03 compact SUV at an event in the heart of Germany’s car industry, Munich. The launch, arguably the largest ever staged in Europe by a Chinese carmaker, was not just about introducing a new model, but also about convincing Europe that Xpeng is here to stay. “We are here not only to bring our products to Europe, but also to build them for Europe,” said He Xiaopeng, Xpeng’s chairman...South China Morning Post
DisasterBreakingJul 18Landslide in southwest China kills eight and leaves 34 missingAl Jazeera [en]
ConflictJul 17stormy waters in the south china sea and the pacific .... The article discusses "stormy waters" in the South China Sea and the Pacific, implying significant geopolitical tensions or disputes in these regions.yourdemocracy.net.au · Australia
PoliticsJul 17Donald Trump denunció que China interfirió en las elecciones de 2020 en EE.UU. y volvió a agitar el fantasma del fraudeClarín
BusinessJul 17‘Made in EU’: How Europe plans to use China’s tech to pull level with its EV rival by 2028European policymakers have watched Chinese carmakers roll in like a slow but unstoppable tide over the past few years: affordable, polished and threatening one of the continent’s proudest industrial legacies. Many have warned about the dismantling of their automotive prides following the new China shock. A crown jewel of Europe’s industrial output, the automotive sector represents directly and indirectly a total of more than 13 million jobs in the EU. It was no accident that electric vehicles...South China Morning Post
MilitaryJul 17China’s missile test from a submarine is no guarantee of regional stabilitySouth China Morning Post
PoliticsJul 17Many allegations , little evidence : unpacking the China election - interference recordsAn analysis is being conducted into allegations of Chinese election interference, noting that despite many claims, little evidence has been presented. This pertains to concerns about foreign influence in elections.scmp.com · China
DisasterBreakingJul 17Landslide kills eight in southwest China as 34 missinggoulburnpost.com.au · Australia
CyberJul 17Declassified documents spotlight claims China acquired US voter datamynews4.com · United States
CyberJul 17Declassified documents spotlight claims China acquired US voter dataDeclassified documents highlight allegations that China obtained US voter data. This suggests a potential issue of foreign influence or data security concerning election integrity.ktxs.com · United States
CyberJul 17Many allegations, little evidence: unpacking the China election-interference recordsNewly declassified US intelligence records show Chinese actors collected or acquired voter information covering millions of Americans and that Beijing developed capabilities that could be used to influence political opinion, but the documents do not substantiate US President Donald Trump’s claims that China stole the records of 220 million voters or manipulated the 2020 election. In a nationally televised address on Thursday, Trump accused China of carrying out a sweeping campaign to interfere...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 17China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong KongThe decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.NPR News
Sci & TechJul 17Facing the questions of the AI era , the world looks to China for solutions : Global Times editorialA Global Times editorial suggests the world is looking to China for solutions as it confronts the challenges of the AI era. This highlights China's perceived role in artificial intelligence development and global problem-solving.globaltimes.cn · China
Sci & TechJul 17Made from scratch : From DIY armor to AI - powered apps , China hand - built craze sparks new wave of grassroots innovationA 'hand-built' craze in China, ranging from DIY armor to AI-powered applications, is driving a new wave of grassroots innovation. This highlights a trend in Chinese technological and creative development.globaltimes.cn · China
ConflictJul 17Tokyo policies harbor hidden danger of turning S . China Sea into a sea of war : Japanese historianA Japanese historian warns that Tokyo's policies could inadvertently transform the South China Sea into a "sea of war." This highlights potential dangers associated with current geopolitical strategies.globaltimes.cn · China
BusinessJul 17China Weak Consumer Spending Persists Despite Beijing New PlanWeak consumer spending in China continues despite new plans from Beijing. This indicates persistent economic challenges within the country.theepochtimes.com · United States
PoliticsJul 17Trump alleges China meddled in 2020 election and questions voting security ahead of midterms - InternationalDonald Trump has made allegations that China interfered in the 2020 election and has raised concerns about voting security ahead of the midterms. This report highlights significant political claims regarding election integrity and international relations.dailymirror.lk · Sri Lanka
PoliticsJul 17France and Germany deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on ChinaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.EuroNews [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 17Eight killed, at least 34 missing after landslide in China’s ChongqingAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsJul 17US - China Relations at Risk Again After Trump Primetime Address Revives China Election Interference ClaimsUS-China relations are reportedly at risk following a primetime address where former President Trump revived claims of Chinese election interference. This development could further strain diplomatic ties between the two nations.ibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsJul 17Update : China refutes U . S . allegations about so - calledChina has issued an update refuting allegations made by the United States. This indicates an ongoing diplomatic exchange and disagreement between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
DisasterBreakingJul 17China Landslide Leaves Eight Dead, 34 MissingChannels TV
PoliticsJul 17China rejects Trump's election interference accusations as 'groundless'At a daily briefing in Beijing, a spokesperson called on the US to stop making what it described as 'groundless accusations' against China.EuroNews [en]