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POLITICS2d agoDon't Go Backward on China PolicyThe folly of a hawkish restoration.Foreign Affairs
POLITICS2d agoGermany does not want China decoupling but must defend its interests, president warnsGermany is not seeking to decouple from China, but must defend its economic interests, visiting German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said in Beijing on Thursday, echoing the line taken by Chancellor Friedrich Merz during his tour of neighbouring countries. Speaking at Peking University, Steinmeier insisted that Europe’s goal was not to sever ties with the world’s second-largest economy, but to reset the relationship on a fairer footing. “Our goal as Europeans is clear. We do not want...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoU.S. and Japan, long alarmed by China's aggression, agree to establish missile-production facilityJapan Today
POLITICS2d agoChina condemns U.S. veto of genetics companies over ties to forced Uighur laborPekín condena las restricciones de EE.UU. a empresas chinas por presuntos lazos con trabajo forzoso uigur, prometiendo medidas en defensa de sus intereses.China acusa a Washington de usar los derechos humanos como excusa para proteccionismo, mientras empresas afectadas niegan las acusaciones y planean apelar.Clarín
MILITARY2d agoNorth Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles After Kim's China VisitNorth Korea fired about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward eastern waters shortly after leader Kim Jong Un visited China to seek greater cooperation, amid heightened border tensions following land mine blasts and threats to resume propaganda broadcasts.headtopics · united states of america
BUSINESS2d agoTencent, Visa deepen payments push in China after regulatory green lightTencent and Visa are expanding their payments partnership following recent regulatory approvals for foreign financial firms in China.CNBC
BUSINESS2d agoVolkswagen posts deepest loss since Dieselgate on Porsche writedown, China woes - ReutersVolkswagen posts deepest loss since Dieselgate on Porsche writedown, China woes ReutersReuters World
CYBER2d agoChina-Linked Hackers Exploited VMware ESX Zero-Day to Reduce Audit Trail VisibilityThe Hacker News
POLITICS2d agoTaiwan suspects China behind brief Pakistan airspace banThe first Taiwanese commercial aircraft flew over Pakistan on Oct 29 following an abrupt U-turn by authorities to approve permits.straitstimes · singapore
POLITICS2d agoEU's push to reduce reliance on China could come at a priceBrussels is preparing a new tool to shield the EU economy from countries weaponising its strategic dependencies. But European businesses fear the costs of diversification - and question which sectors will be targeted.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS2d agoPetroChina reports results for the first three quarters of 2026PetroChina has released its financial results for the first three quarters of 2026. This is a standard corporate announcement providing insight into the company's performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoHello Kitty owner Sanrio scraps Japanese TV show Vivant deal over China backlashJapanese character company Sanrio, owner of popular IPs including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and My Melody, has terminated its planned collaboration with the television drama Vivant following strong public criticism in China. In an official statement released late on Wednesday evening, the company acknowledged that the Japanese spy drama contained content that “does not align with the Sanrio Group’s corporate philosophy”. The controversial series includes scenes depicting Chinese intelligence...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoEvolving Scope of the China-Pakistan Economic CorridorThe two countries have launched the China-Pakistan Information Corridor to counter ‘misleading narratives,’ expand cultural exchanges, and strengthen think tank cooperation.The Diplomat
BUSINESS2d agoChina's auto supply chain shifts from price wars to value competitionChina's cooling auto price war is creating an opportunity for the automotive supply chain to upgrade, as regulators tighten oversight of the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry and curb malicious price cuts. Automakers are being pushed to compete through technological improvements and service quality rather than aggressive discounting, easing margin pressure on parts suppliers.digitimes · china
BUSINESS3d agoChina’s tech darlings are losing their shine. Here’s what’s behind the sell-offChina's tech rally is being tested as as investors question whether AI profits can justify lofty valuations.CNBC
MILITARY3d agoAustralian defence chief says China military buildup creating ‘pressure’ in South-east AsiaRichard Marles urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.straitstimes · singapore
SCI & TECH3d agoSouth Korea’s chipmakers are raking it in. Can China close the gap?South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix kept almost 80 per cent of its total sales as operating profit last quarter, a margin almost unheard of in manufacturing, as the country’s chipmakers reap the rewards of the global artificial intelligence boom. Operating profit, defined as earnings from the company’s core business before interest and taxes, soared 632 per cent in the three months to September from a year earlier to 83.33 trillion won (US$62.76 billion) on revenue of 104.62 trillion won, SK...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoU.S. ambassador claims China would 'benefit from a chaotic and insecure Mexico'El representante estadounidense en México advierte sobre el interés del país asiático en desestabilizar la frontera sur para fomentar dependencia.Johnson resalta la importancia de fortalecer la cooperación regional para enfrentar el desafío, subrayando los beneficios mutuos de una relación segura y próspera.Clarín
POLITICS3d agoPoland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracksPoland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $12 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to ‘strategic partnership’; Warsaw is also trying to diversify partnerships as trade imbalance and Beijing’s support for Russia deepen disillusionment with ChinaThe Hindu
WORLD3d agoAustralia returns ancient stone heads to China after more than 30 yearsAustralia has returned two stone sculptures to China after more than 30 years abroad. The statues, showing the heads of a military official and civil servant, had been given to the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra by a private collector and date back to the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127). China’s National Cultural Heritage Administration received the heads on Wednesday, according to the state broadcaster CCTV. They are thought to have been removed from two imperial mausoleums in Henan...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoWhat China’s best new cultural spaces have in common: the light touchOn a hillside in Anji, in Zhejiang province, a cluster of umbrella-like canopies steps gently down the slope, following the rows of tea bushes. There is no grand entrance, no plinth, no monumental block of stone. On October 22, at Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, this project, Anji Hood by RoarcRenew Architects, was named Cultural Space of the Year at the Frame Awards 2026, chosen from more than 1,000 submissions by 100 jurors across 10 panels. I served on the Frame Awards 2026 grand jury for the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH3d agoU.S. Intel Warns China’s Space-Based Directed Energy Weapons Could Soon Threaten SatellitesThe War Zone
SCI & TECH3d agoChina’s CE-25A Electric Commuter Airliner Demonstrator Emerges In PhotosThe 19-seat aircraft features an unusual array of ducted fans, and the technology behind it could have implications beyond civilian aviation. The post China’s CE-25A Electric Commuter Airliner Demonstrator Emerges appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
SCI & TECH3d agoEx-Google CEO: China is 6 months behind US on AI and has ‘infinite energy’Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said China is now just six months behind the U.S. in the global race to develop AI, warning that China has a major advantage when it comes to energy. In an interview with Fast Company released Wednesday, Schmidt said the gap between the two countries has narrowed dramatically over the…The Hill