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POLITICSOct 3Zelenskyy asked Trump to block Russia and China’s Starlink rivalUkraine’s president says he requested his US counterpart to impose sanctions on companies involved in developing ‘Rassvet’Financial Times
POLITICSOct 3China, America and the new Great GameWhich power will prevail? As in the 19th-century struggle between the UK and Russia, the answer may depend on forces beyond either’s controlFinancial Times
POLITICSOct 2‘No retreat’: Key Trump ally urges continued US-China engagement on rare earthsUS Republican Senator Steve Daines, a close aide to President Donald Trump and a key interlocutor between Washington and Beijing, has called on the two capitals to stay engaged and “not retreat” over differences on issues including rare earth supply chains. Daines told the South China Morning Post that both sides still had issues that predated Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington last week and that they would continue working on them after the summit. “So that’s again why...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Latin America sees China as more positive global influence than US: PollAnnual Latinobarometro survey finds views of China’s influence improving as perceptions of US influence worsen.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 2Republican calls Starbucks ‘morally bankrupt’ for doing business in China’s Xinjiang and demands store closuresChina's Foreign Ministry called allegations of repression in the region ‘naked lies’The Independent World
POLITICSOct 2Šefčovič: Negotiations with China still without resultsDer EU-Handelskommissar erklärt gegenüber POLITICO, China habe verstanden, dass eine Einigung dringend notwendig ist. Er hofft auf Ergebnisse zu drei Hauptthemen.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 2If young US people accept Xi’s invitation to China, what will Beijing show them?China is ramping up its efforts to bring young Americans to China, and ready to be seen as a country concerned with environmental protection, lifting people out of poverty, protecting minority cultures and building the technology of the future. During his trip to the United States last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country aimed to welcome 100,000 young Americans on exchange or study trips over the next five years. That builds on an earlier target announced in 2023 that set the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Concerns About ‘WWII Allies’ at US-China SummitHow China is weaponizing WWII historyThe Diplomat
POLITICSOct 2How the US went from ‘a position of strength’ to ‘gung-ho’ on ChinaNot so long ago, Washington’s approach to relations with Beijing was anchored by a single assertive phrase: dealing “from a position of strength”. It was rooted in a unipolar mindset: a belief that the United States could dictate terms, manage competition unilaterally and demand compliance from a distance. Yet, at their recent summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump formally established a new strategic framework: a “constructive strategic stability relationship based...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2Strong criticism of Starbucks for opening two stores in China's Xinjiang regionStarbucks enfrenta críticas por abrir locales en Xinjiang, donde se denuncian abusos contra minorías musulmanas. La decisión es vista como "moralmente indignante".Organizaciones de derechos humanos acusan a la marca de ignorar la situación en la región. China niega las acusaciones, alegando progreso económico y seguridad.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EUOn the streets of Barcelona, fiery red and gold Chinese dragons (presumably with very sweaty people inside the costumes) danced among delighted crowds, while Chinese acrobats elicited gasps of amazement as they rolled, tossed and threw spherical lanterns in the air, keeping – as if by magic – the candle inside them upright at all times. Shanghai… The post Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EU appeared first on Read Selective .readselective · india
POLITICSOct 2A more stable U . S .- China relationship matters for the world , says U . S . expertA U.S. expert emphasizes that a more stable relationship between the United States and China is crucial for global well-being. This highlights the international importance of these bilateral ties.beijingbulletin.com · China
POLITICSOct 2Brazil votes in high-stakes election as U.S.-China rivalry and debt loom largeBrazil will hold a knife-edge vote as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders.CNBC
POLITICSOct 2Europe wants to get tough on China. The risks could be enormousWith tensions rising, next week’s talks will test whether the EU can curb Chinese imports without harming its own economyIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 2What does Philippines seek with new Thitu map in South China Sea?Thitu Island and its residents have come under the spotlight after the Philippines, in a bid to reinforce its claims in the South China Sea, announced plans to file an updated maritime chart with the United Nations. Observers say the filing would not establish Philippine sovereignty but could help Manila identify and challenge competing claims in more precise legal terms. More than just a technical document, the updated map is a means for the government to formally document its presence and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2China 77th Anniversary : Xi Jinping Urges Nation to Pursue Unstoppable National Revival with Firm Confidence On China's 77th Anniversary, Xi Jinping encouraged the nation to pursue "unstoppable national revival" with "firm confidence." This speech outlines the country's strategic goals and demonstrates nationalistic sentiment.elciudadano.com
POLITICSOct 1Pakistan and China Celebrate Strong Diplomatic Ties and Economic CooperationPakistan and China are celebrating their strong diplomatic relationship and economic collaboration. This indicates continued alliance and economic partnership between the two nations.newsmakers.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSOct 1Panda diplomacy: all the countries currently hosting China’s beloved ambassadorsTwo giant pandas arrived in the US following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, continuing a decades-old tradition in which the beloved fuzzy ambassadors have become symbols of China’s ties with countries around the world. Zoo Atlanta announced the arrival of giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang on Sunday, saying it was “overjoyed” to welcome the pair after the zoo’s previous 25-year partnership with China ended in 2024. Xi said during his US visit that the pandas would be sent...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Ports, power, and presence: How to defend Batanes from ChinaManila and Washington should be proactive in preventing Chinese coercion or encroachment in the Philippines’ northern-most province. The post Ports, power, and presence: How to defend Batanes from China appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSOct 1Xi-Trump meeting’s takeaways, successes and fallout: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trade, Taiwan and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overall Here are the key takeaways from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s whirlwind 43-hour trip to the United States, his first state visit to the country in more than a decade, after US President Donald Trump pulled out all the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1China backs Cuba, Beijing’s Panama threat, new UN chief: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China pledges to ‘firmly support’ Cuba as US escalates pressure on Havana China will stand by Cuba in defending its sovereignty and resisting outside interference, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said as Washington stepped up its campaign to force political change in Havana. Read...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Trump’s greatest gift to Xi: Making China America’s peerU.S. allies have the most to lose. Major powers have repeatedly sought stability through exclusive understandings while middle powers and smaller states absorbed the consequences.The Hill
POLITICSOct 1Days after Xi-Trump summit, the US marks China’s National Day with pared-down noteFive days after Chinese President Xi Jinping left Washington, the US State Department marked the 77th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China with a greeting short enough to fit on a calling card. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s congratulatory statement landed on Wednesday, a few hours before dawn on National Day in Beijing. It made no mention of Xi’s visit, the trade understandings reached during the trip or the meetings the two leaders have scheduled for later this year. Washington...South China Morning Post
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]