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POLITICSJul 26‘Divide and conquer’: China exploits EU divisions over tradeIndividual member states and companies vulnerable to coercion from Beijing, say analystsFinancial Times
POLITICSJul 26Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?The future of a mainland Chinese film calling for reunification with Taiwan has been thrown into uncertainty as it faces a surprising backlash from nationalistic voices. The Belief tells the story of how in 1683, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty ordered Shi Lang, the admiral of the Fujian navy, to lead the Qing army to a major victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan, which considered itself part of the then-overthrown Ming dynasty. The battle, known as the Battle of Penghu, ultimately...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 25Vancouver Chinatown businesses didnt see bump in customers during FIFA World CupBusinesses in Vancouver's Chinatown did not experience an increase in customers during the FIFA World Cup period.castanetkamloops.net
SCI & TECHJul 24As AI grows more powerful , a US - China feud threatens safety effortsAs artificial intelligence capabilities advance, a growing feud between the US and China is reportedly jeopardizing global safety efforts in AI development. This raises concerns about the potential consequences of geopolitical tensions on critical technological safeguards.bworldonline.com · Philippines
CYBERJul 24China’s Kimi K3 ‘significantly below’ US rivals in hacking power, UK-US study showsChinese unicorn Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model trails far behind top American rivals in its ability to launch cyberattacks, joint British-US government research shows, challenging Washington’s brewing anxiety over the rapid rise of Chinese open-source artificial intelligence. The model, currently considered China’s most powerful large language model, performs “significantly below the most recent frontier cyber-capable models”, according to a report published on Thursday by the UK Artificial...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24This year elections will bring new faces to Chinatown , Iwilei areasElections this year are expected to introduce new individuals to political representation in the Chinatown and Iwilei areas. This indicates a change in local political leadership.hawaiipublicradio.org · United States
POLITICSJul 23EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assetsThe EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China. To remove a Greek veto against the 21st package of measures aimed at hobbling Russia’s war machine, the bloc’s member states agreed to allow EU operators to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries for one year. Officials explained that China’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23China’s Geely partners with Ford to revive Spain plant and deepen European EV driveGeely Auto, China’s second-largest carmaker, has struck a deal with Ford Motor to use the US company’s redundant capacity in Spain to build electric vehicles (EVs) amid its stepped-up push to expand globally. Multi-energy cars would be assembled at an idle factory in Almussafes, near Valencia, after the two companies set up a venture, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028, according to a statement by Geely on Thursday. The Chinese group would hold a 34 per cent stake, while Ford would...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23China's Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint ventureFord and Geely plan for the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028.CNBC
POLITICSJul 22China, EU pushing ahead on joint research despite trade tensionsChina and the EU have renewed their joint research agreement, according to Chinese state-linked media, signalling a willingness to collaborate on climate and agriculture despite trade tensions. People’s Financial News, a publication affiliated with Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily, reported on the new two-year agreement on Wednesday. China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and the European Commission had signed joint research funding agreements to support scientific cooperation...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21Europe’s incoherent ‘China threat’ posture is a threat to itselfThe China threat has landed in Brussels. A new European Union position paper accuses Beijing of amplifying security threats, posing “a critical long-term strategic challenge” and reviving “sphere-of-influence logic” to reshape the global order. Beijing is cast as an enabler of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while its “assertive behaviour” in the South China Sea threatens European and Indo-Pacific security, stability and prosperity. The document, “Common Understanding: The Threats and Challenges...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensionsA European Parliament delegation has begun a three-day visit to China to meet senior officials in Beijing and Shanghai to manage strained ties amid escalating trade friction, geopolitical uncertainty and expanding EU import curbs. The eight-member delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by committee chairman David McAllister, arrived in China on Tuesday for the committee’s first visit to China. The trip reflects a broader resumption of institutional exchanges,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 21Taiwan gains role in Ukraine drone supply chain , but still depends on ChinaTaiwan has acquired a role in the drone supply chain for Ukraine, yet maintains a reliance on China. This highlights complex international military supply dynamics and geopolitical relationships.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
MILITARYJul 20El dilema del rearme europeo: se protege de Rusia, pero beneficia a China y a Vladimir PutinEl año pasado los 27 países de la Unión Europea aumentaron un 20% de media su gasto militar para llegar a un porcentaje de gasto sobre PBI que no se veía desde el fin de la Guerra Fría.Pero la industria europea necesita materias primas que debe importar, principalmente, de esos dos países, dos superpotencias mineras.Clarín
BUSINESSJul 20Europa carga también contra China y multa a AliExpress con 550 millones de eurosLa Comisión Europea asegura que la empresa no ha sido lo suficientemente diligente y no ha mitigado los riesgos de que en su plataforma se vendan productos ilegales, inseguros y truchos, que terminan llegando a su mercado.Y explicó que la multa impuesta se calculó teniendo en cuenta la naturaleza de las violaciones legales, la cantidad de usuarios europeos afectados y la duración de esas violaciones.Clarín
BUSINESSJul 20Can Europe win a trade war with China? It may depend on how victory is definedAs trade tensions with China reach boiling point, EU officials are ramping up engagement with Beijing in search of an off-ramp. Quietly behind the scenes, though, Europe is preparing for a trade war. In Brussels, a steely determination has set in to ensure the bloc’s manufacturing heartlands are not deindustrialised by the “China Shock 2.0”. With some industries already haemorrhaging jobs, the EU’s resilience-building and de-risking plans are now laced with deterrents as Brussels looks to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 20As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushbackFacing Europe’s ever-widening trade deficit with Beijing, Berlin is increasingly singing the same tune as Paris. The two nations displayed a united front at this year’s Franco-German Ministerial Council, which will soon be put on paper in a joint road map due by September at the request of Germany. “Our work between Germany and France is indispensable at a time when Russia threatens our security, when the People’s Republic of China challenges our economy, and when the transatlantic partnership...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 20EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sourcesEuropean pilots have found “no major hardware risks” with the Chinese-made C919 passenger jet during a months-long flight testing process in China, which is now beginning to wrap up, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The news indicates that the C919 has taken a step closer to winning a crucial endorsement from European safety regulators, but the sources cautioned that the completion of in-flight testing did not mean that certification was imminent. The “test drive” by...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20China’s role in Ivory Coast, Maggie Cheung’s career evolution: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China built megaprojects in Ivory Coast, now it’s own role is changing Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix. 2. Sun Fanglin, Chinese scientist who paved way for new cancer drugs, dies at...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 18Did the Ukraine war spark China’s quiet ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?For years, aerial drones frequently buzzed above the Huangpu River in Shanghai, capturing breathtaking views of one of China’s most iconic central business districts and the lights of thousands of homes. But the spectacular aerial photos that once defined one of the world’s largest commercial drone markets have now been heavily restricted along this picturesque stretch of the river, reflecting a nationwide tightening of rules on civilian drone use. Security concerns magnified by Ukraine’s drone...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
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
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]
BUSINESSJul 17Geely EX2 arrives in Britain ... but China best - selling car costs three times as much hereThe Geely EX2, a best-selling Chinese car, has arrived in Britain but is reported to cost three times its original price. This highlights differences in international automotive market pricing and import costs.dailymail.com · United States
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