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POLITICSJul 24Japan Diet passes "2nd capital" bill as 2026 main session effectively endsJapan's parliament on Friday passed ruling bloc-sponsored legislation to create a "second capital" as a backup for Tokyo in emergencies such as disasters, paving the way for this…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 24Japan PM Takaichi to weigh reshuffling Cabinet, party execs: sourcesJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will consider a reshuffle of her Cabinet and ruling Liberal Democratic Party's executive lineup possibly in August or September, sources familiar with the…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 24Trump says China , Russia assured him they are not arming IranTrump stated that China and Russia have assured him they are not providing arms to Iran. This is a diplomatic update concerning a sensitive geopolitical issue.fox13now.com · United States
POLITICSJul 24FBI director meets China’s public security chief in Beijing on crime crackdownWashington and Beijing’s top police officials met on Friday in the Chinese capital, the latest meeting by senior level representatives in advance of a much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, expected in the US capital in late September. Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel met Wang Xiaohong, China’s state councillor and minister of public security, in Beijing on Friday, according to state news agency Xinhua. Wang said the two...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24Charlie Kirk Highway Signs Moved After Vietnam Veterans ObjectHighway signs featuring Charlie Kirk were relocated following objections raised by Vietnam veterans.kixs.com · United States
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 24BREAKING : Trump makes statement on China and Russia role with Iran – The Right Scooptherightscoop.com · United States
POLITICSJul 24Trump warns Russia, China against arms sales to IranUS President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran -- while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so. The post Trump warns Russia, China against arms sales to Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 24Xia Baolong urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leaderBeijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on lawmakers to better support the city’s leader, enhance governance, inject new momentum into local development and address residents’ needs. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made the call as he met 88 legislators on Friday at a seminar during their unprecedented week-long national affairs study tour to the capital. Meeting the group in the Hong Kong Room of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Xia affirmed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24Trump says China , Russia assured him they are not arming IranFormer President Trump stated that China and Russia have assured him they are not providing weapons to Iran. This is a significant claim regarding international arms proliferation and diplomatic assurances.wtkr.com · United States
POLITICSJul 24Trump warns China and Russia against arming Iran , says he trusts Xi and Putin assurancesFormer President Trump warned China and Russia against arming Iran, while also stating his trust in assurances from Xi and Putin. This highlights a complex diplomatic position regarding Iran's potential arms supply.moneycontrol.com · India
POLITICSJul 24Indonesia urges focus on jobs , mental health for youth at UNIndonesia is urging the United Nations to focus on creating jobs and improving mental health for youth. This shows an international effort to address critical social issues affecting young people globally.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
POLITICSJul 24Charlie Kirk Highway Signs Moved After Vietnam Veterans ObjectHighway signs featuring Charlie Kirk were relocated following objections raised by Vietnam Veterans. This reports a public dispute resulting in the removal of signage.kickam1530.com · United States
POLITICSJul 24MEA pushes back on Wang Yi’s ‘India respects China sovereignty’ remark attributed to JaishankarIndian Express
POLITICSJul 24Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?Washington’s recent wave of trade, tech and visa restrictions on China appears to be a deliberate push to build leverage ahead of the presidential summit in September, according to Chinese analysts. However, they warn that such aggressive pressure tactics risk souring the political atmosphere ahead of the high-stakes meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The assessment comes as the two powers seek to establish a new framework of “constructive strategic stability”, in line with the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24Hong Kong can act as ‘super converter’ for mainland China, Paul Chan saysHong Kong can take on a new role as a “super converter” for technical standards, legal norms and innovations exchanged between mainland China and the wider world, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stressed that Hong Kong’s reputation for quality had established the city as a “brand name” that was trusted by the international community. Citing the Middle East as an example, he said: “In general they will automatically give the go-ahead to those products that...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24Rare Tibet Visit by Top CCP Official Wang Huning Signals Push to Enforce China New Ethnic Unity Law , Deepen Forced Assimilation Policies – Central Tibetan AdministrationA top Chinese Communist Party official's rare visit to Tibet suggests an intensified effort to implement China's new ethnic unity law. This visit may deepen policies related to forced assimilation in the region.tibet.net · China
POLITICSJul 24China opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade warsThe new tariffs replace an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year. The post China opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 24South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lions to China in cultural diplomacy winSouth Korea has returned a pair of Qing dynasty (1644-1911) marble sculptures to China, a symbolic gesture as the two nations work to repair bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy. The male and female lions, each standing 1.9 metres (6ft) tall and weighing 1.25 tonnes, were officially handed over by the Kansong Art Museum at a ceremony in Seoul on Thursday and were set to depart for China on Friday, according to the Chinese embassy. Senior cultural officials and diplomats from both nations...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24Japan to launch new intelligence bureau on July 31 in counter spy pushJapan's Cabinet on Friday approved the launch of a new National Intelligence Bureau on July 31 and the appointment of its director, as it ramps up counterespionage moves…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 24Vietnam proposes banning under-16s from posting on social mediaVietnam is planning to force social media platforms to ban users under 16 from posting content, ‌commenting or reacting to posts, according to a draft decree reviewed by…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 24China’s 15th five-year plan for renewable energy developmentChina unveiled its 15th five-year plan for renewable energy on Thursday. Below are the key targets outlined in the blueprint, which was released jointly by the National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration. See original document in Chinese: 可再生能源发展“十五五”规划 by scmpSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24China - ASEAN unity and cooperation highlighted at foreign minister gathering in ManilaA foreign minister gathering in Manila highlighted unity and cooperation between China and ASEAN. This event is significant for regional diplomatic relations.asianews.network · China
POLITICSJul 24China tells Australia to back off over South China Sea as tensions build at ASEAN SummitChina has warned Australia regarding its stance on the South China Sea, as tensions escalate during the ASEAN Summit. This reflects ongoing geopolitical friction over disputed territories.sbs.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 24Is China prepared to give up control ? The article raises a question about whether China is prepared to relinquish control. This likely pertains to political or governmental authority.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore