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BUSINESSJul 16The Coming Clash Between China and EuropeWhy a trade war can’t be avoided.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSJul 16Why the West has an uphill task challenging China in pharmaceutical ingredientsFrom rare earth elements to commercial drones, Washington has become all too familiar with the strongest weapons in Beijing’s manufacturing arsenal – the materials and products where China holds a strategic advantage in production, extraction or any other link in the supply chain. After those near-monopolies provided Chinese policymakers considerable leverage in last year’s trade dispute, US think tanks are asking whether pharmaceuticals represent the next critical dependency. Their concern is...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 15EU accuses China of seeking to reshape global order in stark new strategy paperThe European Union has accused China – along with Russia – of trying to “reshape the global order in line with their interests” and “fostering a return to a sphere-of-influence logic”, in an explosive new position paper that contains some of the bloc’s strongest ever official criticism of Beijing. The paper, which was adopted by the EU’s 27 foreign ministers on Monday without any announcement, accuses Beijing of being both a “key enabler” and “crucial enabler” of Russia’s war on Ukraine,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 15China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-PacificThe transition of the North Atlantic military alliance to a more Europe-led “Nato 3.0” will fail to heal deep-seated strategic rifts between Washington and the European capitals, according to a leading Chinese think tank. In a report published on Monday, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) also warned that Nato’s expanding military and defence cooperation with Asia-Pacific nations such as Japan would leave the bloc “increasingly at odds with an accelerating...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells EuronewsThe former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 14China used a giant net to land a reusable rocket. Does the idea have legs?China’s successful recovery of a reusable rocket has sparked debate among aerospace experts over whether its unconventional approach could actually cut the cost of reaching space. On Friday, the country’s Long March-10B became the first orbital-class rocket outside the United States to return to Earth and be recovered intact. The rocket’s first-stage booster deployed four hooks as it descended and was then caught by a giant net on a ship waiting in the South China Sea. SpaceX and Blue Origin do...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Brussels warns dialogue with China 'will not suffice'EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 14China premier chairs symposium on economic situation involving experts , entrepreneurs -- Beijing ReviewChina's premier chaired a symposium focused on the nation's economic situation, involving experts and entrepreneurs. This gathering aims to discuss and potentially shape economic policy.bjreview.com.cn · China
POLITICSJul 14Hanson : Tough medicine for Europe is working : U . S . allies everywhere will become more independent – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn analysis suggests that a 'tough medicine' approach towards Europe is fostering greater independence among US allies globally. This commentary discusses international political dynamics and alliances.worldtribune.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 13China , EU , Russia , India Lead Global CBDC Push – Endtime MinistriesChina, the EU, Russia, and India are reportedly leading the global effort to advance Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). This indicates a major international trend in financial technology and state-backed digital currencies.endtime.com · Israel
SCI & TECHJul 13China joins US in reusable orbital rocket capabilityChina has become just the second country after the United States to achieve the controlled recovery of a reusable orbital space rocket. Friday’s successful capture at sea of the booster stage of a Long March-10B rocket after its maiden launch used a novel technique different from that of Elon Musk’s recently listed SpaceX and previous Chinese attempts. Instead of landing using extendable hydraulic legs, the rocket stage used its engines to position itself over a floating platform in the South...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1214 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China claims in South China SeaFourteen nations and the European Union have reaffirmed a 2016 ruling that invalidates China's claims in the South China Sea. This collective stance highlights ongoing international opposition to China's territorial assertions.mymotherlode.com · United States
WORLDJul 1210th Anniversary of South China Sea Ruling : 14 nations , EU reaffirm 2016 Arbitral Award asOn the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea Ruling, 14 nations and the EU have reaffirmed the 2016 Arbitral Award, underscoring ongoing international positions on the territorial dispute.europesun.com · Russia
WORLDJul 1210th Anniversary of South China Sea Ruling : 14 nations , EU reaffirm 2016 Arbitral Award as legally binding On the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea ruling, 14 nations and the EU have reaffirmed the 2016 Arbitral Award as legally binding, emphasizing adherence to international law in the region.news.webindia123.com · India
POLITICSJul 1214 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China claims in South China SeaFourteen nations and the European Union have reiterated their support for a 2016 ruling that invalidated China's claims in the South China Sea. This represents a collective international diplomatic stance on a contentious geopolitical issue.thegazette.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 12EU isn’t just selling aircraft to China. It’s helping strengthen a competitorLast month, China Eastern ordered 25 A330neo jets from Airbus, which come at a catalogue price of US$9.35 billion. The airline, which operates the inaugural commercial routes of the C919, China’s home-grown passenger jet, had placed another Airbus order just three months earlier. Why is this major Chinese airline transferring billions to a European company China’s government is trying to supplant? As a widebody jet, the A330neo competes in a segment where the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 11Lindsey Graham Urges China to Pressure Russia Into Ukraine Peace TalksLindsey Graham has urged China to pressure Russia into peace talks regarding Ukraine. This represents a call for diplomatic intervention in the ongoing international conflict.econotimes.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 10China Successfully Lands Reusable Rocket“China has successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time in a major breakthrough for the country's space programme, according to state media. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said the Long March 10B rocket lifted off from Hainan in southern China at 12:15 local time (04:15GMT) on Friday. Around six minutes after […] The post China Successfully Lands Reusable Rocket appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
BUSINESSJul 10Volkswagen to scrap half of product lineup as China, EV pressures mountVolkswagen plans to eliminate half of its product lineup in response to increasing pressures from the Chinese market and the rise of electric vehicles. This indicates a major strategic shift for the automotive giant.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHJul 10Watch China Land a Reusable Rocket for the First TimeChina has successfully landed a reusable rocket, marking a significant first for the nation in space technology. This achievement represents an important step in reusable launch capabilities.businessinsider.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 10China retrieves booster in reusable rocket breakthroughChina has joined the small group of space powers that can now recover an orbital-class booster rocket. Developers of the landing method turned to a striking alternative to that used by existing players such as SpaceX.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHJul 10China reports reusable rocket breakthrough as it vies to catch up with the USChina has announced a breakthrough in reusable rocket technology, signaling its ambition to compete with the United States in space exploration.keyt.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 1010 scientists and experts who have left the US and UK for China so far in 2026Dozens of scientists and experts have left the United States and Britain to pursue their careers in China this year, citing several reasons including insufficient funding and a lack of opportunities for Chinese academics to lead projects in the West. We have put together ten of them whose stories resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Impossible for Chinese’: Yale scientist Zhang Kai leaves US for China For Zhang Kai, a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 10China recovers reusable rocket used in the maiden launch of Long March 10BChina succeeded in recovering part of its Long March 10B reusable rocket on its maiden launch on Friday, marking the country’s first controlled orbital-class booster recovery and making it only the second nation in the world to achieve the feat. Unlike the methods pioneered by Elon Musk’s US-based SpaceX, the Chinese rocket achieved the first-ever use of a unique sea-based, net-capture system. The 70-metre (230-foot) tall, 5-metre wide medium-lift rocket lifted off from southern China’s...South China Morning Post