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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
POLITICSJul 24Vatican and Beijing agree on new China bishop as ordination fills 20-year vacancyJoseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained bishop of Chifeng in China’s northern Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Wednesday, highlighting the uneasy diplomatic engagement between Beijing and the Vatican on the sensitive issue of Catholic appointments. According to Vatican News, Pope Leo XIV approved Chang’s appointment on June 15, under the terms of the 2018 provisional agreement between the Holy See and Beijing. The ordination fills a vacancy for the Catholic diocese of Chifeng that had lasted nearly...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24Nobel economist on anti-China, anti-science US, AI’s risksSimon Johnson is a professor of entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), he won a joint Nobel Prize for economics in 2024 for his research into how institutions shape national prosperity. On June 8, the British government announced Johnson as chair of its new AI Economics Institute. In this interview, conducted on the sidelines of the UBS Asian Investment Conference in Hong Kong, Johnson discussed the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24This year elections will bring new faces to Chinatown , Iwilei areasElections this year are expected to introduce new individuals to political representation in the Chinatown and Iwilei areas. This indicates a change in local political leadership.hawaiipublicradio.org · United States
POLITICSJul 24Hong Kong must wake up to the cold hard geopolitics of AIOfficials talking about artificial intelligence (AI) often speak in terms of the next industrial revolution or existential risks. Such rhetoric ultimately does little to capture how AI filters into the ordinary workings of a city like Hong Kong. The geopolitics of AI are no longer abstract. They are beginning to shape who can use which tools – and on what terms. Over the past few months, two major international banks in the city have reportedly felt the impact. Anthropic’s Claude, a generative...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23English name for Japan parliament's upper house to become SenateThe English name for the upper house in Japan's parliament will be changed to the Senate from the House of Councillors to clearly convey that its members are…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 23As the West finds common cause, China prepares for the worstMid-July should have been a moment of quiet satisfaction in Beijing. Fresh data showed China’s favourability surpassing that of the United States in 25 of 37 nations surveyed by Pew Research Centre, including key European countries. Domestically, the second-quarter gross domestic product growth of 4.3 per cent, while softer than the first financial quarter, kept the annual target within reach. The logic was simple: with the US distracted by Donald Trump’s erratic trade wars and isolationist...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bitesChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests hours after a 25 per cent US tariff on Brazilian goods took effect. Wang met Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Wednesday in Manila, on the sidelines of the 59th meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) foreign ministers, where Vieira is also attending the third Brazil-Asean ministerial. China would go on to “support Brazil in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Pentagon expands blacklist to include China’s top civilian universitiesThe Pentagon has added Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to a list of foreign institutions deemed a threat to US national security, extending Washington’s research-security crackdown to two of China’s most prestigious civilian universities. The updated list identifies 88 institutions in mainland China and bars US Department of Defence-funded researchers from collaborating with them, or using their equipment, under restrictions taking effect in the 2026 financial year. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23South Korean President receives Daduut as Nigeria’s Ambassador…Presents letter of credence to President Lee Jae Myung By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut has formally assumed office as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea after presenting her Letter of Credence to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the Blue House in Seoul. The credential presentation ceremony, held on […] The post South Korean President receives Daduut as Nigeria’s Ambassador appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 23Sweden eases mining permits to cut China minerals relianceSweden has declared the mining of critical minerals and rare earths a national security interest. This will ease and expedite the permit process. The government said the step was needed to counter dependence on China.DW News [en]
POLITICSJul 23EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assetsThe EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China. To remove a Greek veto against the 21st package of measures aimed at hobbling Russia’s war machine, the bloc’s member states agreed to allow EU operators to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries for one year. Officials explained that China’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23To deter China from invading Taiwan , Trump must exploit its pressure pointsA perspective suggests that former President Trump should exploit China's pressure points to deter a potential invasion of Taiwan. This discusses potential geopolitical strategies concerning a critical regional flashpoint.washingtonexaminer.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong , mainland Chinese officials will remain in place : RubioSenator Rubio stated that US sanctions on 39 officials from Hong Kong and mainland China will remain in place. This signals a continuation of US foreign policy pressure on China.scmp.com · China
POLITICSJul 23Can science bridge the US-China trust gap? Maybe with new rules, researchers sayScientific ties can be a stabilising force in relations between China and the US but as the two countries jostle for a hi-tech edge, maintaining these links will mean going beyond simple competition versus cooperation. To get there, Beijing and Washington will need to keep in continuous contact and have clearly defined boundaries, with narrower areas of collaboration. That was the finding Zhao Minghao, a professor at Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies, and Chen Yutong, a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China’s Threat to the World Economic RecoveryWe must hope that China recognizes that a slowing European economy coupled with growing political polarization, means that European patience with China’s surging exports will run thin. Maybe then China will rebalance its economy to reduce its excessive import reliance. However, I do not suggest holding your breath for that to happen. The post China’s Threat to the World Economic Recovery appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
POLITICSJul 23Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-riggingHong Kong’s competition watchdog has revised its tender clauses to require bidders make a statutory declaration they have not engaged in collusion on a project, as part of a wider move to criminalise bid-rigging following the city’s deadliest fire in decades. Senior Counsel Jat Sew-tong, chairman of the Competition Commission, also said on Thursday the body was considering proposing to raise the maximum penalty for the proposed criminal offence from seven to 10 years. Tendering practices came...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: RubioUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that there will be no change to the remaining sanctions on 39 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials in the “near future”, while acknowledging the issue came up in a meeting with Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Rubio, Washington’s top diplomat, also said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had allowed a national emergency declaration on Hong Kong to expire last week after determining that the “circumstances had changed”, though he did not elaborate...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Vietnam , US pledge to deepen Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipVietnam and the United States have committed to enhancing their comprehensive strategic partnership. This indicates a deepening of diplomatic and cooperative ties between the two nations.vietnam.vnanet.vn · Vietnam
POLITICSJul 23Taiwan envoy to Arutz Sheva : Partnership without conditionsA Taiwanese envoy has expressed interest in an unconditional partnership with Arutz Sheva. This statement highlights a diplomatic outreach and potential international cooperation.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
POLITICSJul 23On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion questionBeijing and Washington are actively soliciting industry feedback on potential bilateral tariff reductions under the newly established board of trade, according to China’s commerce ministry. “The Chinese side is widely soliciting views from stakeholders – including domestic firms, business associations, local governments as well as American firms and business associations – on relevant tariff reduction arrangements,” Meng Huating, director of the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Foreign...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on iceChina and the United States’ agreement to pursue stability appeared to be holding, analysts said, even as President Donald Trump seemed determined to rock the boat ahead of the leaders’ second summit of the year in September. The assessment came as Beijing issued a measured response to his allegations of Chinese interference in the 2020 US elections. That restraint and recent tangible gestures – including Washington lifting sanctions on Hong Kong and the expected trip to the US this week by a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23 [ Editorial ] Seoul mayor risks losing office , but he already lost voter trustAn editorial suggests the Seoul mayor is at risk of losing office due to a loss of voter trust. This indicates significant political challenges and public dissatisfaction for the city's leader.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
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