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WORLD18h agoFrom Ping-Pong to Pickleball: The Intergenerational Torch of China-U.S. FriendshipFrom the historic ping-pong diplomacy of 1971 to modern pickleball courts and youth exchange programs, people-to-people ties continue to drive the enduring friendship between China and the United States.alwihdainfo · chad
POLITICS21h agoHow a Democratic-controlled Congress could reshape US policy on ChinaA Democratic takeover of either chamber of the US Congress could bring tougher scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s dealings with Beijing, even as lawmakers are likely to maintain a broadly hawkish stance towards China, analysts said. A change in control could shift the emphasis of congressional oversight, with the Democratic Party seeking greater accountability for the administration’s China policy after Trump’s Republican Party largely gave him room to manoeuvre, said Sarah Trister, a former...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoChina poised to restore military presence to top leadership at party congressBeijing is expected to gradually restore military representation in its top leadership, analysts say, as the Communist Party seeks to strike a delicate balance in its relations with the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) amid an anti-corruption drive that has hit the top ranks. They said the process was expected to be completed at next year’s 21st party congress, which will usher in a new leadership line-up for both the party and military. The party wrapped up its fifth plenum of the 20th Central...South China Morning Post
CYBER1d agoChina calls U.S. investigation into Chinese businesswoman for espionage "unfounded"China denies NYT accusations about espionage linked to Nvidia, calling them slanders. The U.S. is investigating a Megaspeed executive. Suspicions point to illegal access to advanced AI chips. The relationship between Huang and Trump reportedly halted sales restrictions.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoCanada and Europe share challenge of diversifying without antagonizing US and China“What matters is that the complementarities ... strengthen our sovereignty," Prime Minister Mark Carney said.Politico Europe
POLITICS1d agoCan Canada, UK and Australia grasp chance offered by US-China rivalry?As middle powers, Australia, Britain and Canada can do more than most other nations to influence global peace in the face of a new great power rivalry between China and the United States. These three nations owe their citizens, and perhaps the wider world, an earnest effort to rise to the challenge of being peacemakers. They have three attributes in common that give them unique potential to be a pivotal force. First is their own shared histories as members of the Anglosphere and therefore close...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoIn Michigan Senate race, Trump’s softer China tone gives candidates room to look elsewhereTwo years ago, Mike Rogers stood before the Republican National Convention and warned that it was “impossible to build an EV without getting into bed with the Communist Party of China”. The former US House Intelligence Committee chairman made opposition to Chinese investment a prominent theme of his 2024 Senate bid in Michigan, which he narrowly lost to Democrat Elissa Slotkin. Now, as Rogers runs again, US President Donald Trump’s softer approach towards Beijing has given candidates more room...South China Morning Post
MILITARY1d agoUnited States and Japan forge missile production alliance to counter China's powerJapan’s defense minister said Tokyo will maintain close surveillance of Chinese naval operations while continuing to accelerate its own military buildupThe Independent World
POLITICS2d agoSeoul sees it as possible that the North Korean leader discussed a potential dialogue with the U.S. with China.South Korean intelligence suggests that the North Korean leader may have communicated his stance on dialogue with the U.S. to China after recent meetings. Meanwhile, tensions on the Korean peninsula are rising after border incidents and missile launches by North KoreaClarín
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
POLITICS2d 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
SCI & TECH2d agoU.S. Intel Warns China’s Space-Based Directed Energy Weapons Could Soon Threaten SatellitesThe War Zone