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POLITICS3d agoManila speaks with 2 voices on ChinaManila sent two strikingly different messages to Beijing on October 13. At the Malacanang Palace, a presidential spokeswoman reaffirmed Manila’s commitment to sustaining diplomatic and economic ties with China, saying “China needs the Philippines, and the Philippines needs China”. That same day, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr rejected a call for military-to-military communication with China, a move that received public support from the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Teodoro...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoHow China’s ancient capital staked a claim to the nation’s fastest export growthA booming semiconductor industry is helping drive a surge in trade in Xian, one of China’s ancient capitals, making it the country’s top performer by trade growth among provincial capitals and provincial-level cities for which data is publicly available. The capital of western China’s Shaanxi province recorded a 115.5 per cent year-on-year surge in trade during the first nine months of 2026. Exports far outpaced imports, climbing 142.1 per cent. Two product categories drove much of that export...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoWill China travel hurt US students’ careers? FBI battles fears as talent pipeline stallsAn American student considering studying in China attended a briefing with a senior FBI official at a Washington think tank last month to address her concerns about whether such an experience could jeopardise her prospects for a career in the federal government. The official’s message: travelling to China would not automatically disqualify her. She welcomed the clarification but said she wasn’t “completely reassured”. “I’m still wondering if it’s a good idea to go,” said the student, who...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH3d agoChina’s battery factories could be sitting right on top of vast lithium depositsLithium deposits formed by ancient volcanic activity may lie beneath parts of China’s battery manufacturing heartland, particularly along the southeastern coast, according to a new study. In an interview with the South China Morning Post, geologist Duan Zheng said that “potential targets for clay-type lithium deposits in southeastern China overlap with lithium battery industrial clusters in East and South China”. “Local supplies could significantly reduce transport costs and supply-chain risks,”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoGlobal carmakers search for new China strategy as market share slips below 30%Global carmakers are searching for a way to survive in China’s cutthroat market, as they continue to lose ground to domestic competitors in a landscape that is increasingly tilting towards electric vehicles. International auto brands from Volkswagen to Toyota saw their market share in the Chinese mainland slide once again in the third quarter of the year, as consumers turned away from expensive foreign cars amid an economic slowdown and the Iran war. Foreign marques accounted for less than 30...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoU.S. Intel Confirms This Is China’s Secret SpaceplaneThe Chinese spaceplane design is unsurprisingly very similar to the U.S. Space Force's history-making X-37B. The post U.S. Intel Confirms This Is China’s Secret Spaceplane (Updated) appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
MILITARY3d ago5 things to watch out for in 2027 US defence bill aimed at countering ChinaThe 2027 US defence bill, covering more than US$1 trillion in proposed defence spending, will be one of the most closely watched pieces of legislation when Congress returns after the midterm elections, with efforts to counter China running through nearly every corner of the text. The US House of Representatives passed its version of the bill, known as the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), in July. The bill faces a tougher path in the US Senate, where a July procedural vote to begin...South China Morning Post
MILITARY3d agoChina has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018 as expansion continues: DIAThe Defense Intelligence Agency’s third iteration of its unclassified report on space threats also includes a never-before released image of China’sBreaking Defense
WORLD3d agoLa China Ansa exploded against Wanda Nara's mother over an infidelity rumor: "She ruined my life"La periodista y conductora salió al cruce de Nora Colosimo, nueva integrante del panel de LAM.Había insinuado un supuesto affaire con un compañero de MasterChef Celebrity.Clarín
POLITICS4d agoHow Would China Actually Govern Taiwan?A recent academic symposium offers new insights into China’s vision of a “Taiwan Special Administrative Region.”The Diplomat
MILITARY4d agoUS Army looks to high-flying balloons to help see, strike along front lines with ChinaAmid renewed interest in high-altitude balloons, soldiers are looking to them to extend their reach along the first island chain.Military Times
MILITARY4d agoUS Army looks to high-flying balloons to help see, strike along front lines with ChinaAmid renewed interest in high-altitude balloons, soldiers are looking to them to extend their reach along the first island chain.Defense News
POLITICS4d agoRubio invokes China, Russia to defend disputed Venezuela oil dealUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended Washington’s oil agreement in Venezuela as an alternative to Chinese and Russian involvement, pushing back against criticism from opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Rubio said most of the oilfields controlled by the company partnering with Washington had previously been held or operated by Chinese or Russian firms. He argued that the agreement would help revive production while securing US access to reserves in...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoIn China, Mbappé's remarks calling Mao a 'dictator' come at exorbitant financial costThe video, in which the French football star mentioned a parody depicting him as Mao Zedong, drew the anger of China's foreign ministry and could prove costly for Real Madrid, for which China is the biggest market.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESS4d agoKylian Mbappé faces China backlash as major brands cut ties over Mao meme controversyFootball superstar Kylian Mbappé is a familiar face across China but that could soon change. The Real Madrid forward has reportedly been dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.Africanews [en]
POLITICS4d agoLula’s win in Brazil deals blow to Trump’s Latin America push: former China envoyBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s re-election marks a turning point for Latin America and US-Latin American relations, said Chile’s former top envoy to China, who predicted a slowing of Washington’s regional push. “I do think the re-election of President Lula marks a major turning point in Latin America and in US-Latin American relations, while also having a broader significance for the Global South,” said Jorge Heine, who served as Chile’s ambassador to China from 2014 to 2017 and...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoGerman leader’s China visit latest sign of foreign diplomacy pivot beyond BeijingGerman President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has begun his state visit to China in the eastern province of Anhui, spotlighting a growing trend among visiting foreign leaders to look well beyond Beijing. Steinmeier arrived in the provincial capital Hefei early on Tuesday to begin a five-day state visit, marking his first trip to China in nearly eight years and confirming an exclusive report by the South China Morning Post earlier this month. When foreign dignitaries bypass Beijing for provincial...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoKylian Mbappe breaks silence, apologises to China over 'dictator' remarkKylian Mbappe breaks silence, apologises to China over 'dictator' remark French football star Kylian Mbappe has issued a public apology to the Chinese people after his remarks about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked widespread criticism and cost him several lucrative endorsement...geo · pakistan
WORLD4d agoChina Is Learning to Sell Japanese Culture Better Than JapanIn much of the world, Chinese firms introduced local consumers to Japanese aesthetics. Now, they are ready to sell Japanese culture back to Japan itself.The Diplomat
CONFLICT4d agoIndia-China border face-offs test Modi six years after deadly clashDespite thaw in India-China ties, border tensions again challenge PM Modi's strongman image at home.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESS4d agoMercedes-Benz cuts 2026 profit outlook amid China market strugglesMercedes-Benz now expects its 2026 core profit to remain flat at €5.8 billion, abandoning its earlier forecast of 15% growth, further signaling the severe structural crisis threatening Germany's automotive industry.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS4d agoMbappé apologized for calling Mao Zedong a dictator: China suspended LaLiga and could cause millionaire lossesThe French attacker expressed his regret after calling the historic leader Mao Zedong a dictator in a video about memes. Beverage and dairy companies from that country rescinded their advertising contracts with the Real Madrid footballer.Clarín
BUSINESS4d agoHow China ‘risk factors’ loom over Anthropic’s hotly anticipated IPO filingOpen-weight models, China-US tensions, Taiwan – just a few of the more than dozen references to China-related risks cited in Anthropic’s much-anticipated listing prospectus, which was finally released on Monday after months of speculation. Mostly concentrated within the 93-page “risk factors” section of the filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the disclosures reveal how the Silicon Valley start-up assesses the commercial threats posed by China and its artificial intelligence...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoTikTok parent company founder tops China's rich list amid AI boomZhang Yiming has reclaimed his position as China's richest person, with a €89.4 billion fortune driven by AI, as the country's technology sector booms while traditional industries struggle.EuroNews [en]
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