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DISASTERAug 3Spain fully deploys sea barrier as death toll of Ceuta migrant crisis rises -- China Economic NetSpain has fully deployed a sea barrier in response to a migrant crisis in Ceuta. The death toll associated with this crisis continues to increase.en.ce.cn · China
WORLDAug 3Nigeria : NDLEA Intercepts China , Italy - Bound Cocaine in Lagos , Nabs Bandit Supplier in ZamfaraNigerian authorities have intercepted cocaine shipments bound for China and Italy in Lagos. Separately, a supplier linked to bandits was apprehended in Zamfara.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 3China made Germany car giants . Now it helping break them . - Governor Wind Energy CoalitionChina, which previously supported German car manufacturers, is now contributing to their decline. This statement comes from the Governor Wind Energy Coalition, highlighting a shift in international economic dynamics.governorswindenergycoalition.org · United States
WORLDAug 3NDLEA intercepts cocaine concealed in mortar, backpack bound for China, Italy…Arrests suspected drug dealer in Rivers, intercepts alleged bandits’ drug supplier in Zamfara By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine concealed in a local mortar and the false bottom of a backpack, allegedly prepared for shipment to China and Italy through a logistics […] The post NDLEA intercepts cocaine concealed in mortar, backpack bound for China, Italy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
MILITARYAug 3Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China SeaUkraine’s use of cheap, adaptable drones to slow Russia’s military advance has become a model for countries looking to modernise their armed forces, with the Philippines the latest to explore what defence lessons it can learn from Kyiv. Some analysts see a proposed drone partnership with Ukraine as a potential game changer for Manila, offering a short cut to more agile, asymmetric capabilities as tensions persist in the South China Sea. Others are more cautious, urging the Philippines to first...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 2NDLEA intercepts China , Italy - bound cocaine in Lagos , nabs bandit supplier in ZamfaraThe NDLEA intercepted cocaine destined for China and Italy in Lagos, while also apprehending a bandit supplier in Zamfara. This highlights efforts to combat international drug trafficking and organized crime.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
WORLDAug 2NDLEA intercepts China, Italy-bound cocaine in Lagos, nabs bandits’ supplier in ZamfaraMr Babafemi said the suspect was nabbed with various quantities of cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine, swinol, tramadol and codeine syrup at the time of his arrest on 26 July. The post NDLEA intercepts China, Italy-bound cocaine in Lagos, nabs bandits’ supplier in Zamfara appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 1Canada turns to Europe for its security - ChinaTechNews . comCanada is reportedly shifting its security focus towards Europe. This indicates a potential realignment in Canada's international defense and foreign policy strategy.chinatechnews.com · China
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 1Death toll rises to 57 as most illegal migrants leave Spain Ceuta enclave -- China Economic Neten.ce.cn · China
POLITICSJul 31China silent on allegations of NATO spying as Beijing extends Canada anti - dumping probeChina remained silent on accusations of NATO spying while also extending an anti-dumping investigation against Canada. This reflects ongoing complex international relations and trade dynamics.theglobeandmail.com · Canada
POLITICSJul 31EU-China trade war: Beijing turns the screws as Brussels tests limits of restraintLast Thursday, the European Union added 14 Chinese companies to its latest round of sanctions, accusing them of providing support for Russia’s war against Ukraine – but few of the names were recognisable to anyone outside narrow trading and compliance circles. Officials were taken aback less than 24 hours later, when Beijing – which had been notified of the ragtag group of traders and freight forwarders to be listed by the EU as far back as June – fired back ferociously. Unlike the long notice...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 31Time is running out: what trade concessions can the EU win from China?With an October deadline unlikely to yield major concessions from Beijing given structural and leverage imbalances, EU-China trade tensions look set to keep escalating.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 30AI: Europe commits €5 billion to fund seven megafactories and catch up with the US and ChinaThe European Commission has launched a call for tenders to fund these massive facilities designed for training artificial intelligence models. The challenges are numerous: budget uncertainty, compliance with environmental standards, dependence on American technology...Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSJul 30Vande Bharat train fares lower than China, Japan and France, occupancy near 100%: Ashwini VaishnawIndian Express
BUSINESSJul 30How exposed is the UK economy to the second China shock?Less so than some of its G7 partners but not entirely immuneFinancial Times
POLITICSJul 29‘Take sides’? Malaysia insists on conditional neutrality amid US-China tech rivalryMalaysia is finding it increasingly difficult to stay neutral in the US-China rivalry as the superpowers lock horns over trade, investment and the security of advanced technology, according to a top government adviser. “They don’t make us take sides when it comes to foreign policy,” Tengku Zafrul Aziz, senior political adviser to Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, told This Week in Asia. “They ask me to take sides when it comes to security of technology.” Malaysia’s solution was...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29China builds up rail freight with EuropeChina is expanding its rail freight services with Europe, signifying growth in international trade and logistics.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDJul 28China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mountsChina and Slovakia should explore cooperation in clean energy, robotics and artificial intelligence, as the European nation navigates growing trade tensions between Beijing and the EU. That was the message Chinese President Xi Jinping gave to Peter Pellegrini in talks on Tuesday morning as part of the Slovak president’s three-day visit to China, the first by the country’s head of state in 16 years. Slovakia has relatively warm relations with China, as one of the few EU and Nato members to have...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 28China-made vessel carries record number of EVs in shipment from Shanghai to EuropeChina has shipped a record number of electric vehicles (EVs) overseas from a Shanghai terminal, carried by a new generation of China-built car carrier ships – the latest instance of the country’s products taking on an even larger role in global supply chains. The Malta-flagged Glovis Nova, a newly delivered vehicle carrier built in China, loaded 7,738 new energy vehicles at Shanghai’s South Port Terminal on Sunday, setting a new domestic record for the number of vehicles shipped from a Chinese...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday restGermany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers and retailers now asking whether a century-old consensus still fits an economy struggling to regain its competitiveness. The latest flashpoint came in early July, when the country’s coalition government unveiled a package of measures to boost Germany’s competitiveness, including plans to let bakeries, confectioneries and public libraries operate longer on Sundays from...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 26China has put a Polish university on its European dual - use exports blacklist . Why ? China has blacklisted a Polish university on its European dual-use exports list. This action likely signifies political and economic tensions related to technology and trade between the two regions.scmp.com · China
POLITICSJul 26China has put a Polish university on its European dual-use exports blacklist. Why?In an unprecedented move, China has placed a Polish university alongside defence contractors on an export control list targeting entities linked to the European security sector. Wroclaw University of Science and Technology (PWr) was among 14 European Union entities added to a dual-use export control list by the Chinese commerce ministry on Friday. The ministry said the additions, effective immediately, were in response to EU sanctions imposed on Thursday against 14 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 26China bars exports of dual - use goods to 14 EU entitiesChina has imposed a ban on the export of dual-use goods to 14 entities within the European Union. This action signifies a notable development in international trade relations and geopolitical strategy.pajhwok.com · Afghanistan
POLITICSJul 26Atiku : Presidency China Comparison Exposes Tinubu to Greater Scrutiny – THISDAYLIVEAtiku asserts that the Presidency's comparison to China will subject Tinubu to increased scrutiny. This indicates political commentary on a controversial statement or policy.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria