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POLITICSSep 8Vietnam’s To Lam visits Russia and France amid South China Sea tensionsVietnam’s president and Communist Party chief travels to Russia and France this week, on a trip analysts say is designed to do double duty: shore up support for Hanoi’s claims in the South China Sea and help bankroll its bid to become a high-income economy by 2045. To Lam’s itinerary encompasses talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow before flying to Paris to meet French President Emmanuel Macron and attend an International Space Summit from Wednesday. By engaging two opposing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 7Jaguar Land Rover Will Cut 4 , 000 Jobs To Reduce Costs And Compete With ChinaJaguar Land Rover announced plans to cut 4,000 jobs as part of an effort to reduce costs and enhance competitiveness against Chinese rivals.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 7Jaguar Land Rover will cut 4 , 000 jobs to reduce costs and compete with ChinaJaguar Land Rover plans to cut jobs to reduce costs and enhance its competitiveness against China. This move aims to streamline operations and adapt to market pressures.thepeterboroughexaminer.com · Canada
MILITARYSep 6Why China is being urged to study Ukraine’s wartime PR blitz in the AI ageChina has been urged to draw on the lessons from Ukraine’s communications as it looks at new forms of wartime messaging. A recent study concluded that in the complex modern information environment, possessing advanced technology was not enough because success would depend on “weaving” together the information strategy and military operations. It said such campaigns should try to shatter the adversary’s sense of security while strengthening domestic resolve and gathering international...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4Why the EU is giving Arctic shipping the cold shoulder as China and Russia push aheadAs Beijing and Moscow double down on the Arctic shipping route, Europe is hitting the brakes. Despite being the main destination for goods along the route and accounting for most of the world’s shipping giants, Europe opposes the commercialisation of Arctic transits, wary of fragile polar ecosystems and navigational risks amid rising anxiety over Russia and China’s closer polar collaboration. “In Europe, cooperation between China and Russia on container shipping is often viewed as another...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 4Italy is participating to the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade ( CIFIT ) which opens in Xiamen from 8 - 11 Sept . Italy is participating in the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) held in Xiamen from September 8-11. This event fosters international trade and investment opportunities between the two nations.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
POLITICSSep 4India at the SCO : Navigating China , Russia and a changing Eurasian orderThe article discusses India's role within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its efforts to manage relationships with China and Russia amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics in Eurasia. This highlights India's strategic positioning in a complex regional order.hindustantimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 4EU budget offers chance to loosen China's grip on critical raw materials for EuropeThe EU says it wants to break its dependence on China for critical raw materials (CRM)—the next MFF (Multiannual Financial Framework) will test whether Brussels is serious about its sovereignty, argues Nora Kürzdörfer at the Munich Security Conference.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3"Anti-fast fashion" law: French foreign ministry denies discrimination claims peddled by ChinaChina has claimed that the new "anti-fast-fashion" law which came into force in France on Tuesday amounts to "discrimination." Responding to these accusations, a source from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Euronews that such claims were false.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 3China urges France to 'halt' fast-fashion law, warns of countermeasuresA new law, which came into effect on Tuesday, imposes fees on certain items that will eventually reach almost €20 per garment, part of a push to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 3EU, China talk trade as Europe’s deadline for action loomsEuropean Union and Chinese officials have been holding talks in Beijing ahead of the bloc’s October deadline for seeing “tangible results” in efforts to curb a trade deficit running at €1 billion-plus (US$1.2 billion) per day. Denis Redonnet, the EU’s top trade enforcer, has led the European delegation, the South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday. The official has recently become the bloc’s point person for China trade, reflecting growing trade tensions and the possibility of a trade...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 3China lambasts France’s ‘discriminatory’ fast-fashion lawChina on Thursday called on France to abandon a new law on ultra-fast fashion that would impose fees of up to almost €20 per garment, calling it "clearly discriminatory". The law, which targets major Asian e-commerce platforms including Shein and Temu, aims to curb the industry's environmental and local economic impacts.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 3China demands France scrap fast fashion law targeting Shein and TemuBeijing has threatened with unspecified measures in response to France’s new environmental penalties on ultra-fast-fashion retailers.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 2China must deliver concrete results by October or face ‘harsher measures’, EU trade chief tells EuronewsŠefčovič tells Euronews that talks to rebalance a surging trade deficit are “super political”, as European leaders look for clear pledges from Beijing.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 1GT Voice : Misplaced priority on reducing China reliance will be costly detour for EUA misplaced priority by the EU on reducing its reliance on China is projected to result in a costly detour. This suggests potential economic repercussions for European Union policy decisions.globaltimes.cn · China
BUSINESSSep 1Solar outpaces coal for the first time in China: How does Europe compare?China has seen an explosive growth in its renewable installation, with coal's share in its energy mix edging down in recent years.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYSep 1UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reachA proposed troop access deal between the Philippines and Britain marks the latest step in Manila’s drive to draw more European and like-minded powers into its efforts to safeguard the free flow of trade through the South China Sea and neighbouring waterways. The visiting forces agreement would allow troops from both countries to train and operate temporarily on each other’s soil, a move analysts said could deepen the Philippines’ ties with Nato members and reduce its reliance on the US security...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 1India 7 . 8 % Q1 growth puts it well ahead of China , US and EuropeIndia reported a 7.8% economic growth in Q1, surpassing the growth rates of China, the US, and Europe. This indicates strong economic performance relative to other major economies.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSAug 31EU climate chief warns China dependence will make EU’s green transition more costlyHoekstra warns China dependence will make the EU’s green transition more costly, saying there is “no alternative” to levelling the playing field.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31Europe Today: Iceland says no to EU talks, Hoekstra warns on wildfires and ChinaIceland has voted "No" to resuming EU accession talks, shelving membership hopes for years. Europe Today breaks down the result with farming and pro-EU voices from Reykjavík, hears from Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, and reports from Mons on NATO's spy scandal.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31Xi is in Bishkek for SCO summit. How does bloc fit China’s Eurasian strategy 25 years on?As Washington’s strategic focus shifts and energy and grain supply disruptions continue to unsettle the Middle East, Beijing’s expanding presence across Central Asia is expected to be in focus as Kyrgyzstan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this week. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence in Bishkek is expected to put the spotlight on whether the increasingly diverse grouping can move beyond diplomatic signalling, according to analysts. The SCO’s 25th anniversary summit...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Global entrepreneurs eye China partnerships at HICOOL summitGlobal entrepreneurs are seeking partnerships in China at the HICOOL summit. This indicates international business interest in the Chinese market.china.org.cn · China
POLITICSAug 26China Failed , Europe Searched : Pakistan Struggled to Verify Its Operation Sindoor ClaimsPakistan reportedly faced difficulties in verifying claims related to its "Operation Sindoor," leading to international scrutiny from China and Europe. This highlights challenges in international relations and information validation.idrw.org · India
SCI & TECHAug 26Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge NeuralinkChina is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standards by 2028 and encourage at least 100 companies to adopt them. It also plans to lead or participate...South China Morning Post