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POLITICSOct 1From one summit to the next, China shapes a world favorable to its riseInternational meetings attended by President Xi Jinping may appear to yield few concrete results, but Beijing is seeking broad, noncommittal support from as many countries as possible to cement its central role on the world stage.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 1Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residencyJapan toughened on Thursday requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. The post Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSOct 1Kyoto's Nijo Castle to charge out-of-town visitors twice as much as city residents for admissionKyoto plans to introduce dual pricing for admission fees to Nijo Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, as early as from fiscal 2027, charging out-of-town visitors twice as…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 1Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residencyJapan on Thursday toughened requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls. Under new rules that…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 1Shows, tours and film as China marks 90 years since the end of the Long MarchChina’s ruling Communist Party is marking 90 years since the end of the Long March with exhibitions, tours, film and television productions as it tries to mobilise the nation to contribute to its vision for the future. Ahead of the October 22 anniversary, commemorative activities are under way to promote the history of the Long March and revive its “spirit”. The Long March was an epic retreat between 1934 and 1936 by the party’s Red Army to evade Kuomintang, or Nationalist, forces during the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Japan's Sanae Takaichi announces new tightened measures for foreigners seeking permanent residencyThe measures come as the country’s conservative leader Sanae Takaichi looks to deliver on election promises, which were spearheaded by vast immigration reforms, in her historic supermajority election victory in February.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 1Chinese research ship near the Batanes sparks undersea cable concerns in ManilaA Chinese civilian research vessel has spent more than a week conducting operations in waters off the Philippines’ Batanes Islands, an area that has become a new geopolitical battleground as Beijing ramps up pressure against Manila-Tokyo delimitation efforts. Data recorded via the vessel’s Automatic Identification System (AIS) for September, tracked by MarineTraffic, revealed that the Jia Hai Ke 7 research ship departed from Xiamen on China’s southeastern coast on September 19, arrived near...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1In photos: China's Xi hardens Taiwan warning as country celebrates week-long National Day holidayCNBC
POLITICSOct 1Trump touts $200 billion South Korean investment plan as Alaska LNG project hangs in balanceThe U.S. announced plans for up to $200 billion in South Korean investment, though Seoul has yet to finalize the participation in the Alaska LNG project.CNBC
POLITICSOct 1Xi-Trump rapport is ‘most valuable strategic asset’ in US-China ties, envoy Xie saysThe Chinese ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, on Wednesday described the personal rapport and “mutual respect” between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump as the “most valuable strategic asset in our bilateral relations”. “Their personal connection and in-depth dialogue have helped keep China-US relations on course at critical moments,” Xie said during a speech marking National Day celebrations at the Chinese embassy in Washington. “Head-of-state diplomacy anchors...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Watch: Hong Kong holds ceremony and reception on China’s National DayHong Kong Chief Executive John Lee and senior government officials are attending a ceremony and a National Day reception as the city celebrates the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Trump unveils South Korean investment in pipeline in Alaska , site of a tight Senate raceTrump announced South Korean investment in an Alaskan pipeline, which is located in an area with a competitive Senate race. This links a foreign investment project to domestic political campaigning and local electoral dynamics.cbsnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 30Trump claims he discussed release of political prisoners in China with Xi at summitUS President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he discussed the release of political prisoners in China with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, in Washington last week. “We talked, and I think we had some very, very important discussions. Hopefully fruitful discussions,” Trump told reporters in the White House. Families had stepped up pressure on the Trump administration to push Beijing to release their loved ones ahead of Xi’s three-day state visit. In the lead-up to the summit, the White House...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipelineThis marks the second time in three days President Trump has sought to highlight planned foreign investments in states where GOP Senate candidates are in tight election campaignsCBS News
POLITICSSep 30US criticises China’s WTO compliance as industry groups mount complaintsAt a hearing reviewing China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, a senior US trade official said Beijing was targeting entire industrial sectors for global dominance while retaining a non-market economic system. Terry McCartin, Assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for China, Mongolia and Taiwan Affairs, said China’s anticompetitive behaviour posed a major challenge to the global trading system. “More critically, after 25 years of WTO membership, China still...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition chargeAuthorities detain media founder over Prince Edward station clash video, as press freedom groups voice concern.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 30Trump details up to USD 200 billion in South Korean investments in the USThe US president revealed South Korean investments in energy projects, such as a pipeline and nuclear power plants, in bilateral collaboration. The plan, although promising, faces criticism for its environmental impact and doubts about economic viability, highlighting the pro-fossil fuel agenda.Clarín
POLITICSSep 30US targets China’s steel capacity at G20 days after Xi’s state visitUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday proposed a new global framework to tackle excess steel production capacity on the sidelines of the ongoing Group of 20 Trade Ministers’ meeting, just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States. “The United States has taken robust measures, and it probably makes sense for other countries to do that too,” Greer said after a meeting of the Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity (GFSEC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. “Well,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30How Hong Kong’s foreign carer scheme aims to get ahead of ageing cityWhen I first heard about the Hong Kong government’s plans to allow the importation of specially qualified carers to look after the elderly, my mind turned to some colloquial English expressions. The first was “set the cat among the pigeons”, which basically means to say or do something that causes a good deal of trouble, alarm, anger or controversy in a peaceful situation. The immediate trigger for this thinking was a brief reference in Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s policy address to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Would Better U.S.-China Ties Harm India?Washington and New Delhi have more to focus on than Beijing.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 30Japan forms first national intelligence agency , eyes its own CIAJapan has established its first national intelligence agency, aiming for a similar structure to the CIA. This marks a significant development in Japan's national security and intelligence capabilities.thehindu.com · India
POLITICSSep 30Why did Trump and Xi seal a deal on World War II soldiers’ missing remains?A decades-long effort by Beijing and Washington to recover the remains of US servicemen missing in China since World War II has resurfaced in the wake of the summit between the nations’ leaders. The commitment was included in an eight-point list of outcomes from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit last week, alongside other agreements covering issues including artificial intelligence and trade. According to a statement issued by China’s foreign ministry after the summit, the two...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 30Bessent is wrong: China armed Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitionsSecretary Bessent, it is China that has made Iran dangerous.The Hill
POLITICSSep 30Xi projects confidence in National Day speech, with rallying call for economic growthChinese President Xi Jinping projected a message of confidence about the country’s ability to overcome challenges during his annual National Day address, issuing a rallying call for robust economic growth and more certainty amid geopolitical complications. Xi’s address, delivered at a state reception in Beijing on Wednesday evening to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic, was his first to the nation following his state visit to the US last week. It came weeks ahead...South China Morning Post
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