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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
POLITICSJul 23Rubio says China actions in the South China Sea are disturbing The article reports that Senator Rubio finds China's actions in the South China Sea disturbing. This indicates ongoing international concern regarding regional maritime activities.bworldonline.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 23Seoul drops ‘denuclearisation-first’ stance on PyongyangSouth Korea has abandoned its campaign prioritising pressure on the North to dismantle its nuclear weapons, a minister said on Thursday, marking a fresh overture by Seoul’s dovish government. President Lee Jae Myung has reversed the stance of his hawkish predecessor since taking power in Seoul in June 2025, offering nuclear-armed Pyongyang talks without preconditions. The hermetic leadership of North Korea has yet to respond to his repeated offers. But in a Thursday meeting with local reporters,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China, US emphasise stability amid lingering tensionsThe foreign ministers of China and the United States adopted a largely cordial tone following a meeting on Wednesday where they discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to the US rather than President Donald Trump’s accusations of election interference by Beijing. Their talks were “pragmatic, positive and constructive”, China’s Wang Yi said in a statement after the conversation in Manila. Marco Rubio of the US said that “great difference” between the two countries must be managed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Indonesia’s AI copyright push opens new front in war over digital contentIndonesia’s push to rewrite its copyright law for the age of artificial intelligence has opened a new front in the battle between news publishers seeking compensation for their work and technology companies warning against overreach. At stake is who gets paid when AI systems and digital platforms use news, images, software and other copyrighted works – and how much human involvement is needed before AI-assisted output qualifies for legal protection. Last week, the House of Representatives said...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China , the United States , and the Challenges of a New World OrderThis article examines the relationship between China and the United States, exploring the challenges they face in shaping a new global order. It discusses the geopolitical dynamics between these two major powers.home.dartmouth.edu · United States
POLITICSJul 23Japan to send students to Russia for first time in 7 yearsThe Japanese government will resume sending university students to Russia under a short-term study program from August after a seven-year hiatus following the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 23Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man, evidence cover-upFour disgraced Hong Kong police officers have lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence of the cover-up six years ago. In a written judgment on Thursday, the Court of Appeal said the officers must have intended to pervert the course of justice when they tried to obstruct surveillance cameras while colleagues fabricated evidence against a street sleeper during an anti-drug operation on February 4, 2020. The three...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Japanese PM Takaichi submits statement over smear video scandal , criticized for denial , delay - XinhuaJapanese Prime Minister Takaichi has submitted a statement regarding a smear video scandal and is facing criticism for denial and delay. This highlights a political controversy involving a high-ranking official.english.news.cn
POLITICSJul 23NJ governor blames software error for registering 6 , 600 non - citizens ; No glitch , says vendor – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchThe New Jersey governor attributes the registration of 6,600 non-citizens to a software error, a claim disputed by the vendor. This issue raises concerns about voter registration accuracy.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23South Korea election office raided in fake turnout figures probe : InvestigatorsInvestigators have raided South Korea's election office as part of a probe into alleged fake turnout figures. This indicates a serious investigation into the integrity of election processes.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23China’s Moment of WeaknessEconomic decay and America’s strategic opening.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSJul 23Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader reportedly denied UK entry, faces deportationA former Hong Kong opposition leader has reportedly been denied entry to the United Kingdom and faces deportation back to the city after seeking residence using his British National (Overseas) passport, according to local media. The Times reported on Thursday that Wu Chi-wai was refused entry and told he would be deported, citing his friends. Wu had served a sentence of four years and five months in a landmark subversion case and was released from a Hong Kong prison in late June. If confirmed,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Time for deeper, detailed exchanges between Hong Kong and mainland Chinese courtsOne of the main features of the “one country, two systems” principle is that, despite our physical proximity, Hong Kong has a very different set of laws from those of mainland China. Very often, we talk about our differences when explaining the system to one another. But at heart, both legal systems seek to deliver justice in real-life situations. Indeed, our connections with the Chinese mainland, in particular the Greater Bay Area, are growing closer every day. Many economic and commercial...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23‘She’s blown it’: support frays for Japan PM Takaichi over controversial lawsPublic support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to be fraying, with two new opinion polls suggesting voters are losing patience with a leader who won a sweeping mandate in February but has since spent political capital on conservative causes instead of tackling cost-of-living pressures. Analysts said the problem was not simply that Takaichi’s honeymoon period was ending, but that she had used her commanding position to push through legislation dear to the most conservative...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23South Korea charges former US diplomat with defaming Lee Jae MyungSouth Korean prosecutors have charged Korean-American professor Morse Tan for criminal defamation over false claims targeting President Lee Jae Myung. The Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office reportedly indicted Tan without detention on Thursday on multiple defamation charges. Tan, who served as the US ambassador-at-large for global criminal justice under the first Donald Trump administration, is accused of spreading false allegations during a press conference in Washington last year. He...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Plans to remove Charlie Kirk memorial signs from Vietnam Vets Blvd . are on holdPlans to remove memorial signs for Charlie Kirk from Vietnam Vets Blvd. have been put on hold, indicating a development in a local public space dispute.newschannel5.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23The First Japan-Brazil Foreign Ministers’ Strategic DialogueAn important first step, with much work still ahead.The Diplomat
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 23South Korea’s top conservative ‘a wounded lame duck’ after guilty verdictA South Korean court’s conviction of Seoul’s mayor for illegal polling payments threatens to put an end to his presidential ambitions just weeks after he won a historic fifth term. Oh Se-hoon, the 65-year-old conservative who has led South Korea’s capital on and off for nearly two decades, was fined 10 million won (US$6,800) on Wednesday for violating the Political Funds Act ahead of the mayoral by-election in 2021. Under South Korean law, any elected official fined more than 1 million won for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22DSA Favorite Podcaster Leaning Into 9 / 11 and North Korea SupportA podcaster favored by the Democratic Socialists of America is reportedly showing support for 9/11 conspiracy theories and North Korea. This indicates a controversial stance for the individual.hotair.com · United States
POLITICSJul 22South Korea ruling party vows to complete prosecution reformSouth Korea's ruling party has pledged to finalize prosecution reform. This initiative signifies a significant domestic political agenda aimed at altering the country's legal and judicial systems.upi.com · United States
POLITICSJul 22Washington Post Art Expert Calls Trump Jefferson Statue North Korean StyleA Washington Post art expert criticized a statue of Thomas Jefferson related to Donald Trump, comparing its style to North Korean art. This is a cultural and political commentary on public art and symbolism.newsbusters.org · United States