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POLITICSSep 22China is outfoxing the US in the battle for Mideast influenceWashington talks about “influence” as though it were a mystical vapor that leaks out of every military base closure. But Beijing’s rapidly growing clout in the Middle East shows that influence can come in many forms.While the Pentagon debates whether and where to rebuild U.S. bases battered by Iran during Operation Epic Fury, China has spent the last decade expanding its influence in the Middle East without stationing a single soldier there. China’s experience in the region makes clear that influence can be cultivated far more cheaply than Washington assumes, and without maintaining a sprawlinResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSSep 22How Hong Kong can keep the talking going when US-China officials don’tWhen Tung Chee-hwa died, the obituaries predictably described a Hong Kong shipping mogul who became the city’s first postcolonial chief executive. How his government navigated the Asian financial crisis and severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) epidemic and its retreat from Article 23 were highlighted. There was less attention paid to the political hybrid he embodied. Tung sat as vice-chairman of China’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22AI, Iran likely to be on agenda for Trump's upcoming meeting with China's Xi JinpingThe Trump administration is gearing up for a planned summit in Washington with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. Craig Allen, former U.S. ambassador to Brunei, joins CBS News to preview the meeting.CBS News
POLITICSSep 21China Confirms Xi First Trip to united states in Nearly 3 YearsChina has confirmed that President Xi will undertake his first trip to the United States in almost three years. This marks a significant development in international diplomacy and bilateral relations between the two global powers.rigzone.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21The US-China tech war has evolved since the last Xi-Trump summit. Who has the edge now?When the presidents of the United States and China meet in Washington, the world will be watching to see whether their two countries can make good on their agreement to work towards “constructive strategic stability”. In the fourth part of this series, Sylvia Ma looks at the economic and technological levers available to both in their protracted rivalry. For years, Huawei Technologies has served as a central battleground in the contest between the world’s two largest economies. As Washington...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Trump to decide whether to green light US - China AI hotline agreement : sourcesFormer President Trump is reportedly set to decide on approving an agreement for a US-China AI hotline, according to sources. This indicates potential developments in managing AI-related risks between major global powers.foxbusiness.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21Xi steers China - U . S . relations toward stability - XinhuaAccording to Xinhua, President Xi is directing efforts to guide China-U.S. relations towards greater stability.english.news.cn
POLITICSSep 21President Xi Jinping calls on China, US youth to advance bilateral cooperationPresident Xi Jinping has expressed hope that the younger generation will advance Sino-US cooperation, foster mutual understanding and ensure steady, long-term development of bilateral ties, according to Chinese state media. Xinhua reported on Monday that Xi’s remarks came in his reply to a letter from students at 10 US universities who shared their thoughts and experiences after attending a youth exchange programme in China earlier this month. “Young people from China and the United States share...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Xi-Trump Summit: United States proposes an AI incident alert system to ChinaAmbos mandatarios se reunirán el jueves en la Casa Blanca."Queremos una visión compartida de objetivos y amenazas comunes", dijo el secretario de Tesoro, Scott Bessent, tras reunirse con el premier chino en la antesala del encuentro.Clarín
POLITICSSep 21Survey finds US public opinion shifting in favour of engagement with ChinaOn the eve of this week’s summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, Americans feel better about China, according to a poll released on Monday. They see Beijing as less of a threat, are less supportive of Taiwan and are more likely to favour engagement over containment than last year or in 2024, when views hit an all-time low. As with almost everything in the US these days, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs survey revealed a partisan divide. And while the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Ex-Commander of China’s Military Accused of Corruption and Expelled From PartyZhang Youxia, once the People’s Liberation Army’s top uniformed commander, and another general had taken “exceptionally large” bribes, investigators said.NYT World
POLITICSSep 21Bessent on talks with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting: ‘Very successful engagement’Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said recent talks with Chinese officials went well, a few days before President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet later this week. “We just had a very successful engagement with the Chinese on trade and AI, completing where we left off in Beijing. We created…The Hill
POLITICSSep 21As US and China talk, middle powers jostle for positionChina's Xi Jinping is traveling to Washington this week. Regardless of what comes from his talks with US President Trump, the EU will likely remain stuck between erratic US trade policy and Beijing's export machine.DW News [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 21China Confirms Xi To Visit US For Trump Talks On WednesdayChannels TV
POLITICSSep 21Former Shenzhen mayor Qin Weizhong under graft probe by China’s discipline bodyQin Weizhong, former mayor of the southern technology hub of Shenzhen, is under investigation for corruption, the country’s top watchdog has confirmed. According to a statement by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection on Monday, Qin is “suspected of grave disciplinary and law violations and is currently undergoing review”, which usually means a corruption probe. Qin was appointed deputy party secretary and mayor of Shenzhen in May 2021. On August 24 this year, those positions were...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Can the US win the AI cold war with China?US attempts to slow down Chinese progress on AI through economic restrictions could backfire.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 21Trump’s Taiwan retreat tests his chief China hawk’s influenceIvan Kanapathy, a longtime China hawk, is a top Asia adviser at the National Security Council at a time when the Trump administration has been particularly conciliatory with Beijing.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 21US, China agree AI dialogue ahead of Trump-Xi summitChinese and US negotiators made progress on artificial intelligence (AI) and trade ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House later this week. “We had a very successful engagement with the Chinese on trade and AI,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters following Sunday’s eight-hour-long negotiations at JPMorgan Chase’s head office in New York. The talks had a “good atmosphere” and were “not bad”, said China’s Li Chenggang. Li’s promotion to international trade...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Rising toll of US-China trade, tech curbs in focus ahead of Xi-Trump summitWith President Xi Jinping expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington this week, attention is again turning to the tit-for-tat trade and technology restrictions between the two nations – a friction that continues to escalate despite occasional reprieves. Over the past year, tech firms and industrial manufacturers on both sides have been casualties of the ever-intensifying rivalry, even as some benefit from growing state support to cushion the blow. From lost sales and squeezed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21US, China discuss AI dialogue mechanism and trade ahead of Trump-XI summitUS and Chinese delegations held "succesful" and "constructive" talks in New York on Sunday on Artificial Intelligence and trade, ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington later this week. The two countries discussed setting up a dialogue mechanism as fears over AI security keep rising, and prepared to ease trade tensions as a truce deal is set to expire in November. Also in this edition, France and Canada seek to deepen ties on critical minerals and energy.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 21Trump decries Democrats as communists , even as he looks to impress China communist leaderDonald Trump has criticized Democrats as communists while simultaneously appearing to seek favor with China's communist leader. This highlights a perceived contradiction in his political rhetoric and foreign policy approach.dailyadvance.com · United States
POLITICSSep 21Why China is weighing into the debate on how to respond to shrinking coastlinesFor low-lying Pacific island states such as Tuvalu and Kiribati, rising sea levels are not just an existential crisis but also one that calls into question the very foundations of statehood. At the heart of this lies a contentious question: should maritime boundaries shift with changing coastlines, or should they be frozen in place? The answer carries profound implications not only for the survival of vulnerable islands but also for the rest of the world. Some analysts have argued that China...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21Bessent: US proposes AI incident alert system in talks with ChinaThe U.S. is proposing a new notification system with China for artificial intelligence incidents that could threaten national securityABC News
POLITICSSep 21China message of justice at the UN is simple : peace , development , and fairnessChina has reportedly articulated a message of justice at the UN, emphasizing peace, development, and fairness. This statement outlines China's stated diplomatic priorities on the international stage.en.people.cn · China
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