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POLITICSJul 30John Lee meets business and innovation leaders over Hong Kong’s first 5-year planHong Kong’s chief executive has met the business and innovation leaders advising him on the city’s strategic direction as part of drafting the first local five-year plan, with one adviser saying he was “inspired” by the high-powered group’s discussions. Speaking after the string of lunch meetings held over the past three days, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Thursday that the members of his Council of Advisers were confident the city would continue to give “full play” to its roles as a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceAs the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China - not Washington - to use its economic leverage over Iran to open up the…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 30Can the West really decouple from China?Over the past 10 years, Washington, Brussels and London have made decreasing economic reliance on China a strategic goal. Western economic plans now stress supply-chain resilience, industrial sovereignty, technological leadership and national security. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in global supply networks. Increasing geostrategic tensions, export restrictions and technological rivalry have supported political backing for reshoring and “friendshoring” manufacturing. The objective...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30China lodges complaint after New Zealand foreign minister tells MP to ‘go back to your own country’China's ambassador made a rare intervention after New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters refused to back down over remarks he made in parliament to Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 30China says key plenum will be held in OctoberChina’s top leaders will gather in Beijing in October for their most important meeting ahead of next year’s Communist Party congress, when a major reshuffle is expected and Xi Jinping is due to begin a fourth term as leader. After a meeting of the Politburo on Thursday, the nation’s top decision-making body said the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee would be held in October, state news agency Xinhua reported. More than 370 full and alternate members of the Central Committee –...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30Extend fuel subsidy or watch costs go up, Hong Kong taxi, minibus drivers warnHong Kong taxi and minibus drivers have called for a two-month liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy scheme to be extended amid uncertainty over the war in the Middle East, and warned monthly operating costs could rise by up to 33 per cent when the policy ends this week. A government task force rolled out the subsidy on May 31, which offers a 50 HK cent (6 US cent) per litre rebate on LPG at the pump for taxis, minibuses and school buses in response to volatility stemming from the United...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30China envoy makes a rare response after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slurA parliamentary clash in Wellington has elicited a subtle rebuke from Beijing after New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters told a Chinese-born opposition lawmaker to “go back to your own country”. The comments on Wednesday prompted a rare social media response from Beijing’s envoy in Wellington, adding an international dimension to an already contentious domestic debate over governance and race relations in the South Pacific nation. The controversy erupted during a parliamentary debate on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30CIIS unveils annual diplomatic blue book , lays out China outlook on volatile global geopolitical landscapeCIIS has released its annual diplomatic blue book, outlining China's perspective on the current volatile global geopolitical environment. This report offers insights into China's foreign policy and international strategy.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICSJul 30Myanmar activists get up to 37 years over election boycott | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisMyanmar activists have received sentences of up to 37 years for their involvement in an election boycott. This highlights severe political repression and legal consequences for dissent in Myanmar.asahi.com · Japan
POLITICSJul 30China warns of countermeasures after FCC restricts humanoid robot importsChina has warned of countermeasures following the FCC's decision to restrict the import of humanoid robots. This indicates a potential escalation of trade and technology-related tensions.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 30Hong Kong official slams ‘bias against China’ after new article by Stephen RoachA senior Hong Kong finance official has hit back at criticism of the city’s prospects as “bias against China”, following a recent commentary by a prominent American economist who asserted that “the Hong Kong of old is over”. The government’s rebuttal did not directly name any specific critic but was published after Stephen Roach wrote an opinion article saying Hong Kong had become a mainland Chinese city. “Some critics appear to be driven by bias against China rather than objective analysis....South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30Why did an Okinawan delegation visit a Beijing cemetery amid China-Japan tensions?Members of a delegation from the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa paid tribute to their ancestors at the historic Ryukyu Kingdom cemetery in Beijing, highlighting a legacy of ties that China is increasingly leveraging as a counterweight in its frictions with Tokyo. During the visit in June – first made public by the Global Times on Sunday – about a dozen delegates travelled to the site southeast of Beijing, which honours six centuries of ties between China and the former island nation later...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30China threatens retaliation against U.S. humanoid robot ban, says it 'severely damages' relationsChina's Commerce Ministry said Thursday the U.S. Federal Communications Commission has repeatedly ignored Beijing's restrained stance.CNBC
POLITICSJul 30How does Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law affect patients and medical staff?A new law allowing patients in Hong Kong to reject life-sustaining treatments when they are terminally ill will take effect on Friday. The South China Morning Post looks into how the law will affect patients and healthcare professionals. 1. What is the new law about? The Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance will come into effect on July 31, following its passage by the Legislative Council in November 2024. The law gives patients the power to reject certain life-sustaining...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30‘Negotiation fatigue’ risks stalling South China Sea code of conduct progressAsean’s optimism in concluding a long-awaited code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea by the end of the year is not shared by observers who highlight that significant gaps remain in perspectives between the bloc and China, particularly between Beijing and the Philippines. Any consensus on the code is likely to be broad and symbolic, and while “negotiation fatigue” could set in, it is still important to keep dialogue flowing, according to analysts. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 29Mainland slams Lai bid to pursue Taiwan independence through forcetaiwansun.com · China
POLITICSJul 29Pew Research: Mexicans now view China more favorably than the USIn fact, in most of the 36 countries surveyed by Pew — including Mexico, Spain, Italy, Australia and Argentina — more people have a favorable view of China than of the U.S. The post Pew Research: Mexicans now view China more favorably than the US appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSJul 29Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?China may increasingly seek to use its dominance in the global electric vehicle industry as geopolitical leverage, giving Beijing greater influence over countries dependent on its technology and supply chains, according to analysts. “With China, the strategy is different. It’s to overwhelm the industry, capture it, and use it ultimately as leverage,” said Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights, an auto advisory firm. “When it comes to crunch time, they say, ‘Oh, by the way, we’re the source of all...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 29US bans foreign - made humanoid robots , targets China over national securityThe US has banned foreign-made humanoid robots, specifically targeting China, citing national security concerns. This action reflects a significant policy decision regarding technology and international relations.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
POLITICSJul 29US bans foreign - made humanoid robots , targeting China over national securityThe U.S. has banned foreign-made humanoid robots, specifically targeting China, due to national security concerns. This action highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and technological competition.abc12.com · United States
POLITICSJul 29US sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong shipping firms over Iranian oil deliveriesThe United States on Wednesday sanctioned a group of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies accused of operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China, extending Washington’s economic campaign against Tehran alongside its naval blockade. The US State Department said eight companies were designated for operating vessels that moved Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products to China and the United Arab Emirates as part of Iran’s sanctions-evading “shadow fleet”. Six of the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 29Drills to start as Hong Kong targets September launch of revamped border crossingHong Kong is gearing up for a September launch of its revamped Huanggang Port border crossing under a new “joint inspection” model, with drills set to begin next month, the South China Morning Post has learned. Sources said Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung and other officials were set to inspect the checkpoint on Friday, when Hong Kong will begin exercising jurisdiction over its designated area of the crossing. “Unlike other previous checkpoint openings where the responsible...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 29Indonesia Eyes Closer Relations With MadagascarIndonesia is seeking to establish closer relations with Madagascar. This indicates a diplomatic effort to strengthen ties between the two nations.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJul 29How Indonesia and Singapore Handle Information PressureThis article discusses how Indonesia and Singapore manage information pressure. It examines their approaches to a notable aspect of governance and media.thediplomat.com · China
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