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POLITICSJul 26China security partner Solomon Islands to sign US Coast Guard patrol dealThe Solomon Islands, a security partner of China, is reportedly set to sign a patrol deal with the US Coast Guard. This agreement suggests a potential shift in regional security dynamics involving major global powers.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSJul 26Northern Metropolis will make Hong Kong more liveable, Paul Chan saysResidents of the Northern Metropolis, Hong Kong’s future mega township near the border with Shenzhen, can expect bigger living spaces and improved access to recreational areas, according to the city’s finance chief. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said the government would make the border town a place “suitable for living, working, studying and leisure”, as part of a wider effort to develop Hong Kong as a “liveable city”. In his weekly blog post on Sunday, Chan added that the Northern...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 26Journal to review university paper citing Hong Kong map without Victoria HarbourAn international journal has said it is looking into concerns raised over a map featured in a paper by an Education University of Hong Kong (EdU) researcher, in which Victoria Harbour was omitted and Kowloon Peninsula was merged with Hong Kong Island. A spokesman for the Humanities and Social Sciences Communications journal said on Wednesday that its “assessment is ongoing”. Meanwhile, EdU defended the map, saying it was neither a distortion nor an error but a cartographic characteristic based...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 26Vietnam leaves lasting imprint at AMM - 59 : Deputy FMVietnam's Deputy Foreign Minister announced that Vietnam left a significant impact at the 59th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM-59).vietnam.vnanet.vn · Vietnam
POLITICSJul 26S . Korea to resume inter - Korean railroad project with N . KoreaSouth Korea plans to restart an inter-Korean railroad project with North Korea. This signifies a development in the diplomatic and cooperative relationship between the two nations.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
POLITICSJul 26Atiku : Presidency China Comparison Exposes Tinubu to Greater Scrutiny – THISDAYLIVEAtiku asserts that the Presidency's comparison to China will subject Tinubu to increased scrutiny. This indicates political commentary on a controversial statement or policy.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria
POLITICSJul 26‘Divide and conquer’: China exploits EU divisions over tradeIndividual member states and companies vulnerable to coercion from Beijing, say analystsFinancial Times
POLITICSJul 263 dilemmas U . S .- Saudi nuclear deal poses for Israel -- China Economic NetA potential nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia presents three specific challenges for Israel, according to a report. This discusses the geopolitical implications of an international agreement.en.ce.cn · China
POLITICSJul 264 ways Hong Kong can shape its future – and the world’sNearly three decades after its return to Chinese sovereignty, Hong Kong is once again at an important crossroads. The recent decision by the United States not to renew “The President’s Executive Order on Hong Kong Normalization” has once again focused international attention on the city’s future. For some, it represents another chapter in the geopolitical competition between Washington and Beijing. For Hong Kong, however, it should also serve as a reminder that its future cannot be defined...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 26Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?The future of a mainland Chinese film calling for reunification with Taiwan has been thrown into uncertainty as it faces a surprising backlash from nationalistic voices. The Belief tells the story of how in 1683, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty ordered Shi Lang, the admiral of the Fujian navy, to lead the Qing army to a major victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan, which considered itself part of the then-overthrown Ming dynasty. The battle, known as the Battle of Penghu, ultimately...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 25WindAction | Two Scottish wind farms named in probe into China tiesTwo Scottish wind farms are reportedly under investigation concerning their ties to China. This raises questions about foreign influence and security implications in critical infrastructure.windaction.org · United States
POLITICSJul 25America must counter China hostage diplomacy as strategic rivalry deepensThe article suggests that America needs to counter China's hostage diplomacy due to deepening strategic rivalry.weeklyblitz.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSJul 25Taiwan residents rally against DPP food safety failures , urging livelihood protectionTaiwan residents rallied to protest the ruling DPP's perceived food safety failures and to demand protection for their livelihoods. This reflects public dissatisfaction with government policies.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSJul 25Financial Times : China Mulls Tighter Export Controls on AI Models and Chips – NaturalNews . comChina is reportedly considering implementing stricter export controls on artificial intelligence models and chips. This action could significantly impact global technology markets and supply chains.naturalnews.com · United States
POLITICSJul 25International Campaign for Tibet flags China renewed Tibet assimilation driveThe International Campaign for Tibet has highlighted what it describes as a renewed assimilation effort by China in Tibet. This signals ongoing concerns regarding human rights and cultural preservation in the region.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSJul 25How America’s 250-year China dream became its greatest strategic challengeOne morning in February 1784, a converted privateer called the Empress of China sailed out of New York harbour. It was bound for a country almost no one aboard had ever seen – China, then ruled by the Qing dynasty. Six months later, it dropped anchor at Canton, the only port where the Qing government allowed Western maritime trade. At the time, the Declaration of Independence was less than a decade old, and the Treaty of Paris recognising American independence had been signed less than a year...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 25Russia , China , Qatar , Iran ALREADY ATTACKING Our Electionscrooksandliars.com · United States
POLITICSJul 25Lawmakers return from historic Beijing trip with insights on Hong Kong’s 5-year planHong Kong lawmakers have said they gained new insights on how best to assist the government in creating the city’s first five-year plan following an unprecedented study trip to Beijing that wrapped up on Saturday. Upon returning to Hong Kong, Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king shared key takeaways from the week-long trip, highlighting a delegation meeting with Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, at the Great Hall of the People. She added that lawmakers...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 25How China is using film diplomacy to project a better image across AfricaBeijing’s soft power drive to win African hearts through cinema was on display recently in Bujumbura, where Chinese dragon and lion dances merged with sacred Burundian drums to open Chinese Film Week. The Chinese embassy in Bujumbura, the economic capital of Burundi, said the July 15 event offered “a beautiful example of cultural exchanges between the two countries” and that both sides were determined to “make cinema a vehicle for Sino-Burundian friendship”. Zhu Kewei, China’s ambassador to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 25Farewell Ambassador Qi Zhenhong of China ! - Breaking NewsAmbassador Qi Zhenhong of China is departing, marking a diplomatic transition. This is a routine development in international relations.dailymirror.lk · Sri Lanka
POLITICSJul 25Hong Kong mandates fire escape hoods in hotels and guest houses to boost safetyHong Kong hotels and guest houses are required to provide fire escape hoods to ensure customer safety, the city’s home affairs minister has said, with authorities giving the sector a one-year grace period. Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen also said on Saturday that the government would discuss implementation arrangements with the sector soon, after some representatives flagged that they had not been consulted before the requirement was introduced. “We have heard different...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 25Japan gov't to impose tougher requirements for permanent residencyThe government plans to raise the bar for granting permanent residency to foreigners by requiring incomes higher than the average for Japanese households and a certain level of…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 25Charlie Kirk Highway Signs Moved After Vietnam Veterans ObjectHighway signs featuring Charlie Kirk were relocated following objections from Vietnam Veterans. This incident reflects a local dispute involving a public figure and a veteran's group.keanradio.com · United States
POLITICSJul 25Trump says China and Russia are not helping Iran , days after Hegseth said they arePresident Trump has stated that China and Russia are not aiding Iran, which contradicts earlier statements made by Hegseth. This highlights differing views on international support for Iran.fox17.com · United States