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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
POLITICSAug 5China’s economic shift may hinge on what migrant workers do nextChina’s Politburo has just set the country’s economic priorities for the second half of the year. The meeting took place against the backdrop of gross domestic product growth slowing to 4.3 per cent in the second quarter, its weakest since late 2022, and an increasingly K-shaped economy: strong exports and fast-growing hi-tech industries on one side, with weak domestic consumption, softening investment and slower growth elsewhere on the other. The official readout did not describe the economy as...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5China's super-rich 'in shock' and hunting for cash as Beijing issues surprise tax on offshore trustsBeijing's move to tax offshore trusts, long used by China's ultra-rich to hold money, has set off a rush to lawyers and a scramble for cash.CNBC
POLITICSAug 5Are Indonesia’s Prabowo and ultra rich ‘9 Dragons’ on a collision course?Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s push to reorganise Southeast Asia’s largest economy around a stronger, more interventionist state has put him increasingly at odds, analysts say, with the country’s so-called Nine Dragons. Known locally as Sembilan Naga, the label is a loose shorthand for some of Indonesia’s richest tycoon families – many of them Chinese Indonesian – with interests spanning banking, tobacco, property, palm oil, mining and consumer goods. It has never referred to a formally...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4Freeland crosses Beijing red lines with Taiwan speechFreeland delivered a speech concerning Taiwan, which Beijing considers to have crossed its red lines. This indicates a significant diplomatic disagreement and increased international tension.edmontonsun.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 4China Zhao Leji to Armenia Ruben Rubinyan : Cooperation within framework of Belt and Road Initiative has yielded significant resultsChinese and Armenian officials discuss positive results from Belt and Road Initiative cooperation. This signifies ongoing diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations.news.am · Armenia
POLITICSAug 4What’s Behind Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Crusade?A high-profile case is raising doubts about President Prabowo Subianto’s motivations.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 4As US and China compete over AI, middle powers can craft a third pathThe global AI race is becoming a contest over the international order. In June, the US convened the second summit under the 24-economy Pax Silica around secure supply chains, AI infrastructure and trusted technology partnerships. In July, all 193 UN member states met in Geneva for the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Days later, 29 countries signed the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai. Together, these developments...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4Solomon port plans mark US reset of anaemic Pacific ties | South China Morning PostPlans for a Solomon port indicate a reset in US diplomatic relations in the Pacific region. This suggests a strategic geopolitical move impacting regional dynamics.scmp.com · China
POLITICSAug 4North Korea blames US - led alliance for new security crisi in Asia - PacificNorth Korea attributes a new security crisis in the Asia-Pacific region to a US-led alliance, indicating rising geopolitical tensions.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 4 How do you explain Pakistan friendship with US , China ?: Ex - envoy hits out at Pak military Kaafirs remarkA former envoy questioned Pakistan's relationships with the US and China, criticizing a remark made by the Pakistani military. This highlights complexities in international diplomacy and military-civilian relations.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSAug 4Kim Jong Un tells North Koreans to turn their dogs into soup during deadly heatwaveKim Jong Un has reportedly instructed North Koreans to use their dogs for food during a deadly heatwave. This reflects an unusual and extreme directive from a national leader during a crisis.dailystar.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 4Is Washington Rewriting the North American Trade Agreement Around China ? The article questions whether Washington is restructuring the North American Trade Agreement with China as a central focus. This suggests potential shifts in international trade policy and relations.warontherocks.com · United States
POLITICSAug 4Hong Kong civil servant charged with misconduct over bogus littering tickets issued to 5A Hong Kong civil servant has been charged with misconduct in public office for allegedly issuing bogus fixed-penalty littering notices to five people, triggering court-issued arrest warrants and the wrongful arrest of an innocent person. Law Yui, a 41-year-old foreman with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), was charged by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) on Tuesday. The charge followed an internal FEHD investigation that uncovered the alleged...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4Japan proposes tougher income rules for permanent residencyJapan’s immigration agency on Tuesday proposed tougher requirements for granting permanent residency to foreigners, including requiring applicants to maintain income above the average for Japanese households and a certain level of projected pension benefits. The proposed guidelines are part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to create an “orderly society” in which Japanese and foreign nationals coexist while cracking down on illegal activities. The Immigration Services Agency will solicit...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4 How do you explain Pakistan friendship with US , China ?: Ex - envoy hits out at Pak military Kaafirs remarkA former envoy has criticized a remark attributed to the Pakistani military concerning its relationships with the US and China. This highlights complex diplomatic dynamics and internal political discourse.britainnews.net · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 4Trade , Truces and Tariffs -- Beijing ReviewAn article from Beijing Review examines global themes of trade, truces, and tariffs. This covers complex international relations and economic policies.bjreview.com · China
POLITICSAug 4U.S. to close consulates in Canada, Japan (Nagoya) and Indonesia, sources sayThe U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing ‌of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 4Is Washington Rewriting the North American Trade Agreement Around China?Washington has repeatedly used trade policy and U.S. market access over the past decade to advance broader economic security priorities with its trading partners. The Trump administration’s decision not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on July 1, during a mandatory six-year review, is the latest example of this approach.  Despite the inclusion in the U.S. trade representative’s announcement that deficits were a prevailing concern, conversations with industry sources and past statements by the administration indicate that ongoing negotiations increasingly focus onWar on the Rocks
POLITICSAug 4How China’s US$900 million port deal in Angola shows its dominance over US interestsOn the South Atlantic coastline, Angola stands out as rare ground on which the United States has been willing to vie with China for influence in Africa. It was the only country on the continent visited by former US president Joe Biden, albeit in the twilight of his term in December 2024. During the trip – the first by a sitting US president – Biden made the case for investment in the strategic Lobito Atlantic Railway. The administration of Biden’s successor, Donald Trump, also threw its weight...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4What role does China play in resolving the Ukraine Crisis ?-- Beijing ReviewThis article from Beijing Review examines China's role in efforts to resolve the Ukraine Crisis. It explores the diplomatic contributions and influence of China in the ongoing conflict.bjreview.com · China
POLITICSAug 4US weighs closure of five consulates in Canada , Japan , Indonesia , Cameroon and Grenada in diplomatic downsizing , sources saySources indicate that the United States is considering closing five consulates across various countries as part of a diplomatic downsizing effort.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSAug 3US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources sayThe US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State Department said it ‌planned to close its posts in St George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada. The people familiar with the notice spoke on condition of anonymity because...South China Morning Post
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