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POLITICSSep 9Viet Nam race to go nuclear leaves villagers in limboVietnam's pursuit of nuclear energy development has left local villagers in an uncertain situation. This suggests potential social displacement or environmental concerns related to the ambitious energy project.dotchuoinon.com · Vietnam
POLITICSSep 8Trump’s Venezuela oil deal: why China can wait and watchWhen US President Donald Trump announced on August 28 that the United States had secured majority control over some 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil through a private company, the North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP), he called it “the biggest oil deal in history”. The White House fact sheet provided the details: NABEP’s 100-year concessions on 17 oilfields with 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, a 35 per cent Pentagon stake, a 20 per cent State Department offtake at cost with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, dead at 89The former shipping tycoon was hand-picked by Beijing to run the former British colony after its return to Chinese rule in 1997. He had a rocky tenure until he stepped down in 2005.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 8Trump administration expresses 'profound concern' over Ford's ties to ChinaIn a letter to Ford CEO Jim Farley, U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy questioned the automaker's strategic trajectory involving Chinese companies.CNBC
POLITICSSep 8US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Colombia to clarify China ties, sign minerals dealUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to meet President Abelardo de la Espriella, sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation and take up the country’s ties to China, in the first visit by a cabinet-level US official since the Colombian leader took office a month ago. Colombia’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Chinese investment in critical infrastructure were on the agenda for the meeting, a Colombian official...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee - hwa , Hong Kong first post - colonial leader , dies aged 89Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, has died at the age of 89. This marks the passing of a significant figure in Hong Kong's political history.theboltonnews.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee - hwa , Hong Kong first post - colonial leader , dies aged 89 | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly NewsTung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, has died at the age of 89. This matters as it marks the passing of a historically significant political figure.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 8China supports India in hosting BRICS Summit , highlighting importance of cooperationChina is supporting India in hosting the BRICS Summit, emphasizing the importance of cooperation. This signifies ongoing international diplomatic engagement among member nations.malaysiasun.com · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong chief executive, 1937-2026Political leader whose administration was buffeted by the Asian financial crisis, Sars epidemic and a contentious security billFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee - hwa , Hong Kong first post - colonial leader , dies at age 89Tung Chee-hwa, the first leader of Hong Kong after its colonial period, has passed away at the age of 89. This marks the passing of a notable figure in Hong Kong's recent political history.aol.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8China ordains 18th bishop under Vatican agreementChina has ordained its 18th bishop following an agreement with the Vatican. This event signifies ongoing, complex diplomatic and religious relations between the two entities.ewtnnews.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee - hwa , Hong Kong first post - colonial leader , dies aged 89Tung Chee-hwa, who served as Hong Kong's first post-colonial leader, has passed away at the age of 89. This marks the death of a significant political figure in the region's history.westerntelegraph.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee - hwa , Hong Kong first post - colonial leader , dies aged 89Tung Chee-hwa, who was Hong Kong's first leader after its handover, has died at the age of 89. This marks the passing of a significant figure in Hong Kong's political history.cotswoldjournal.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee - hwa , Hong Kong first post - colonial leader , dies aged 89Tung Chee-hwa, the first post-colonial leader of Hong Kong, has died at the age of 89. This marks the passing of a significant political figure in the region's history.andoveradvertiser.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 8Tung Chee - hwa , Hong Kong first post - colonial leader , dies at age 89Tung Chee-hwa, the first leader of Hong Kong after its colonial period, has passed away at the age of 89. This marks the passing of a notable figure in Hong Kong's recent political history.wdtimes.com · United States
POLITICSSep 8China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really meansBeijing says it will increase coordination with Doha to help de-escalate regional tensions amid the ongoing war on Iran.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 8Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa, dies aged 89Tung Chee-hwa, who served as Hong Kong’s first chief executive and oversaw the 1997 return of the city to Chinese rule, has died. The former vice-chairman of China’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), died on Tuesday at the age of 89, according to a statement from his office issued in the early hours on Wednesday. “Mr Tung Chee-hwa was a man of unwavering integrity who devoted himself wholeheartedly to the nation, his noble character and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 850 years after his death, Mao still shapes ChinaMao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8Fifty years after Mao’s death, China has transformed. DW looks at why his political legacy still matters.Mao Zedong was perhaps the most influential, and certainly one of the most controversial, figures in 20th-century China. Even five decades after his death, the legacy of his era continues to influence China today.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 8Column : Arrogance in excess -- The West double standards on China An opinion column discusses perceived double standards by Western nations concerning China. This reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and diplomatic discourse between the West and China.israelherald.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 8Bloc Québécois leader backs Taiwan global role , stronger tiesThe leader of the Bloc Québécois has expressed support for Taiwan's global role and advocates for stronger ties with the nation.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSSep 8China’s Xi Jinping urges deeper UK ties in first call with Andy BurnhamPresident Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for deeper cooperation between “major technological powers” China and the UK as he held his first official call with new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Xi congratulated Burnham on his appointment as the country’s leader, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua, emphasising that the shared interests of China and the United Kingdom outweighed their differences in social systems. “Both sides should respect and trust each other, transcend...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8South Korea sends fact-finding team to assess Strait of Hormuz conditionsSouth Korea said on Tuesday it had sent a fact-finding team to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, stressing no decision had been made about potential troop deployment to the strategic waterway. Traffic through the vital shipping route has been virtually paralysed since the US-Iran war began on February 28, disrupting global energy markets. The South Korean defence ministry said it had “dispatched a fact-finding team to assess conditions on the ground in the Strait of Hormuz”. “The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 8Could China sanction US for illegal international seabed mining? A study says yesFor decades, the United States has used economic and financial restrictions as major foreign policy tools. But as China and other countries gain greater economic and technological strength, they are also acquiring more ways to push back against US actions, with deep-sea mining possibly becoming a testing ground for that shift. China could join other countries in taking coordinated countermeasures, including sanctions against companies, if the US proceeds with seabed mining in violation of...South China Morning Post