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POLITICSAug 5Hong Wang's Fields Medal win reignites debate across China over how its top researchers emergeWang, who chose to study in France and then the US immediately after earning her undergraduate degree, became a popular figure in China within days of receiving the Fields Medal, illustrating the limitations of the Chinese system, built on competition and early selection.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 5China’s approval rating in Mexico: Is it a genuine preference or evidence of a bilateral agenda?Mexican adults have a more favorable view of China than they do of the U.S., writes Maria Meléndez, and it's not particularly close. Among younger Mexicans, the gap is even larger. The post China’s approval rating in Mexico: Is it a genuine preference or evidence of a bilateral agenda? appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSAug 5Donovan Deep Dives : What the national party congresses revealed about Taiwan three big partiesAn analysis explores revelations from national party congresses concerning Taiwan's three major political parties. This provides insights into the current political landscape and future directions of these parties.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSAug 5China announces countermeasures against Washington , including controls on drone exports to the USChina has announced countermeasures against Washington, specifically imposing controls on drone exports to the United States. This action signifies a new development in the diplomatic and trade relationship between the two nations.bnnbloomberg.ca · Canada
POLITICSAug 5China Sanctions 6 US Companies , Tightens Drone Export Controls Amid Fresh Trade TensionsChina has sanctioned six US companies and tightened drone export controls amidst fresh trade tensions. This signifies escalating economic and political friction between the two countries.freepressjournal.in · India
POLITICSAug 5Colombia saldrá de la Iniciativa de la Franja que firmó con ChinaLo reveló el próximo embajador de Trump en Bogotá. Dijo que Abelardo de la Espriella lo confirmó. Es el memorando de entendimiento para hacer negocios con el gigante asiático. The post Colombia saldrá de la Iniciativa de la Franja que firmó con China appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSAug 5Under China's new 'unity' law, Tibetans fight to preserve language and cultureA 73-year-old retired nurse's decision to learn to write Tibetan language offers a glimpse into how some embrace their language and cultural identity in Tibet.NPR News
POLITICSAug 51st LD - Writethru : China slams Japan new defense white paperChina has strongly criticized Japan's new defense white paper. This reaction highlights existing diplomatic tensions and disagreements over regional defense policies between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5China former defense official sentenced to 10 years in jail for briberyA former Chinese defense official received a ten-year jail sentence for bribery. This indicates a significant legal action against corruption involving a high-ranking government individual.aa.com.tr · Turkey
POLITICSAug 5China jails retired defence tech overseer for 10 years in US$6.3m corruption caseA former senior Chinese defence official has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting over 43 million yuan (US$6.3 million) in bribes, as China’s anti-corruption drive continues it sweep through the military sector. Zhang Jianhua, former deputy head of China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence, was sentenced on Wednesday by the Dazhou Intermediate People’s Court in Sichuan province, according to state news agency Xinhua. The court was told...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5China slaps export controls on US firms ahead of Xi's Washington visitBeijing has announced sweeping trade curbs against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in retaliation for recent US restrictions on Chinese tech.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 5Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan's rearmamentOn the anniversary of the atomic bombings, survivors and activists tell DW Japan's military buildup risks eroding its longstanding commitment to pacifism.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 5China hits US with sanctions , including controls on drone exportsChina has imposed sanctions on the United States, which include controls on drone exports. This indicates an escalation in diplomatic and trade tensions between the two countries.wapt.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5Exclusive - Under Patel , FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China , RussiaAn exclusive report indicates that under Patel's leadership, the FBI has developed unprecedented law enforcement ties with China and Russia. This reflects a significant shift or development in international security cooperation.internazionale.it · Italy
POLITICSAug 5China announces countermeasures against Washington , including controls on drone exports to the US – Winnipeg Free PressChina has announced countermeasures against Washington, which include implementing controls on drone exports to the United States. This signifies an escalation in diplomatic and trade tensions between the two nations.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 5US-Japan trade thaw driven by shared yen for stronger currencyA rare joint intervention to stabilise the yen has given US-Japan relations a near-term lift, according to analysts. But whether that goodwill endures depends on how long the currency’s rebound can survive mounting market and policy pressures. Friday’s operation, Washington’s first yen purchase since 1998, came after the Japanese currency had slumped to a four-decade low of almost 164 yen to the US dollar. The intervention briefly lifted the yen to a three-month high of 155.2 on Friday before it...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5La embajada de Estados Unidos amenazó con revocar las visas de los directivos de una empresa argentina por un acuerdo con ChinaSon al menos 18 directivos de CALF, la mayor distribuidora de energía de la Patagonia y con fuerte presencia en Neuquén y Vaca Muerta.El embajador Lamelas explicó a Clarín su posición.Clarín
POLITICSAug 5Indonesia’s Prabowo is happy to play mediator to both Koreas. But does North want him to?Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is keen to visit North Korea – a trip that could boost Jakarta’s diplomatic clout and allow it to act as a bridge between Seoul and Pyongyang. But Indonesians might not support another overseas trip, given negative public opinion of Prabowo’s frequent travels, analysts warn. Plus, he has not even been invited by the increasingly isolated North Korea. At a meeting with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce at the Presidential Palace on Friday, Prabowo said his...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5To lead Greater Bay Area integration, Hong Kong can look to San FranciscoHong Kong’s first-ever five-year plan for economic and social development (2026-2030) is out for public consultation. The section on the “development of regional cooperation” stands out for its call to “advance the development of key cooperation platforms, and strengthen collaboration with other areas, provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in the mainland”. Similarly, Shenzhen has set out an agenda for the high-level development of major cooperation platforms in its 15th five-year...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and productsA mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party has urged Washington to expand its cooperation list with Beijing rather than add to a restrictive “Covered List”, pushing back against broadening US curbs on Chinese technology exports. The pushback came just days after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-made power inverters and advanced robotics, including humanoids, to its so-called Covered List, effectively barring new models from receiving FCC equipment...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiascoPeople have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.BBC World
POLITICSAug 5‘China doesn’t want these built’: Trump claims Beijing is behind AI data centre protestsUS President Donald Trump has accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance because the United States is pulling ahead in the global artificial intelligence race. “A big part of it is China,” Trump told Fox News on Tuesday during a California visit focused on the economy ahead of the midterm elections in November. “Look, whoever wins the AI race is going to win AI. It’s bigger than the internet. It’s bigger than maybe...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Eight South Korean students held over US military base break-in attemptStudents gathered outside the main hub of the US Air Force in South Korea, arguing the US military's presence in Gwangju could complicate Seoul's major chipmaking project planned there.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 5Litigation against Section 301 tariffs clear sign of growing divide in the US : China Daily editorialAn editorial suggests that litigation challenging Section 301 tariffs indicates a widening divide within the United States. This highlights internal political disagreements regarding international trade policy.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China