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WORLD4d 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]
WORLD4d agoMbappé apologizes for his 'awkward' comments on Mao after controversy in ChinaLa star française avait qualifié l'ancien dirigeant chinois de « dictateur » lors d'une interview sur les mèmes.BBC Afrique
POLITICS4d agoTogo’s China Pivot: Building a Strategic Gateway to the SahelLomé’s maritime ambitions, deepening ties with Beijing, and growing coordination with the AES could reshape West Africa’s trade and geopolitical architectureThe Diplomat
MILITARY4d agoChina’s Defence Minister Dong Jun to miss Asean defence talks as fifth plenum convenesChina’s Defence Minister Dong Jun will skip this week’s meeting of Southeast Asian defence chiefs and their dialogue partners in Cebu, with Beijing instead sending its defence attache in the Philippines. Dong has attended the Asean Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) for the past two years. This year’s ADMM and ADMM-Plus, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, coincide with a major Communist Party meeting known as the fifth plenum, which is running in Beijing from Monday to...South China Morning Post
MILITARY4d agoUSAF should buy newly designed air refuelers to meet China threat: ReportAlthough there’s a “temptation” to keep buying KC-46s, a plan to procure 75 more of the Boeing-made tankers should be an “upper limit” followed by a new, longer range tanker, the Hudson Institute’s Timothy Walton told Breaking Defense.Breaking Defense
BUSINESS4d agoOn Holding falls after Kylian Mbappé controversy in ChinaOn Holding's stock value has fallen following a controversy involving Kylian Mbappé in China. This reports on the financial impact of a brand controversy.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS4d agoChina’s Hengrui posts 89% rise in third-quarter net profit, beating estimatesJiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, one of China’s largest drug makers, reported a 20.55 per cent rise in third-quarter revenue to 8.95 billion yuan (US$1.34 billion), beating analyst estimates of 8.55 billion yuan amid stronger innovative drug sales. Net profit reached 2.46 billion yuan for the three months ended September 30, jumping 88.92 per cent year on year and exceeding the Bloomberg analyst consensus estimate of 2.38 billion yuan. Improving innovative drug sales and out-licensing revenue...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoByteDance’s Zhang Yiming tops China rich list with US$99.7 billion as AI fuels fortunesByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has reclaimed the title of China’s richest person with a nearly US$100 billion fortune, as artificial intelligence powers a surge in wealth among China’s top entrepreneurs, according to the Hurun Research Institute. The 43-year-old Zhang, who topped the ranking in 2024, saw his wealth rise 43 per cent to US$99.7 billion – a record for China’s richest individual – as TikTok owner ByteDance aggressively expanded into AI, according to the 28th edition of the Hurun...South China Morning Post
POLITICS4d agoChina brands drop Mbappe for ‘offending national sentiments’Kylian Mbappe was dropped on Tuesday by major Chinese brands after a video circulated of the Real Madrid and France superstar apparently joking about Mao Zedong. The post China brands drop Mbappe for ‘offending national sentiments’ appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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