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BUSINESSAug 2China sees flurry of commercial property deals as investors sniff out bargainsChina is experiencing a surge in commercial property deals as investors seek out bargains in the market. This indicates a notable trend in the Chinese real estate investment sector.scmp.com · China
DISASTERAug 2China: Dozens dead in Gansu flash floodsDW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 2Is Turkey putting pressure on China in Africa’s infrastructure market?Two years after Kenya’s deal with India’s Adani Group to modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport collapsed, the state-owned China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has won a US$1.2 billion contract to do just that. The same pattern played out when France’s Vinci lost a major highway deal in Kenya and CRBC took over as developer alongside another Chinese firm. Under the original 30-year concession, the national government would bear all the risk in the deal, raising public cost...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 2China floods: large parts of country remain on alert as Gansu province death toll risesSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 2Philippines defends efforts to put China - linked education programmes under more scrutinyThe Philippines is defending its increased scrutiny of China-linked education programs, highlighting ongoing national policy discussions and international relations.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 2New Zealand seals trio of Pacific defence pacts to counter China’s reachNew Zealand’s defence diplomacy has shifted into overdrive this year, with Wellington sealing three major Pacific security agreements in less than four months. Since April, the country has signed a defence pact with Papua New Guinea, locked in a security declaration with the Cook Islands and floated the idea of joining a fledgling Australia-Fiji defence alliance. Analysts say the common thread is China and concerns about its expanding security and policing links in the Pacific. “Security...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 2More scrutiny needed for China - linked education programs , Philippines saysThe Philippines is calling for increased scrutiny of education programs linked to China, indicating potential concerns regarding their influence or operations. This highlights a foreign policy and national security issue for the Philippines.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
MILITARYAug 2GHQ marks anniversary of China PLA founding – The Frontier PostThe General Headquarters has commemorated the anniversary of the founding of China's People's Liberation Army. This event marks a significant date in the military's history.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
WORLDAug 1Adrián Díaz, experto en China: “Está demostrado que los matrimonios concertados duran mucho más y son más felices que los nacidos por amor”Nació en España, pero vive en ese país desde 2006.Suele explayarse sobre las diferencias culturales con Occidente.Clarín
MILITARYAug 1From Mao to now: why China’s Communist Party is intent on control over the militaryHaving marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just one year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlighting the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the third part of a series, Yuanyue Dang and William Zheng examine how Beijing leans on Mao-era doctrines and anti-corruption drives to guarantee absolute party control over the armed forces. In December 1929, then Communist revolutionary Mao Zedong led a pivotal meeting in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 1China’s next export is the world’s factory itselfChina’s export boom is reaching its limits. The country’s next phase of growth will come not from shipping more goods abroad, but from exporting its factories, technologies and brands. China is running up against the limits of its old model. It is obvious as the economy looks increasingly K-shaped. Weak consumer confidence and a prolonged property slump continue to sap domestic demand, forcing manufacturers to rely ever more heavily on overseas markets. Exports have become the Chinese economy’s...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 1China ethnic unity law is the latest attempt to erase its minorities - 02 - Aug - 2026China has introduced an ethnic unity law, described as the latest effort to assimilate its minority populations. This legislative action raises concerns about human rights and cultural identity.home.nzcity.co.nz · New Zealand
MILITARYAug 1China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China SeaChina conducted military drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday as territorial tensions with the Philippines intensify. The joint naval and air…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 1Democratic Socialists Caught Pledging Loyalty to Communist ChinaDemocratic Socialists have reportedly been discovered pledging loyalty to Communist China. This report suggests a political controversy concerning international allegiances.wcbm.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 1China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China Seasitkasentinel.com · United States
POLITICSAug 1WUC accuses China of expanding Uyghur repression beyond bordersThe World Uyghur Congress (WUC) is accusing China of extending its repression of Uyghurs beyond its national borders. This raises international concerns about human rights.afghanistansun.com · Afghanistan
BUSINESSAug 1India - China border trade resumes through Shipki La after six - year gapBorder trade between India and China has resumed through Shipki La after a six-year hiatus. This signifies a potentially positive development in economic relations between the two countries.thehindubusinessline.com · India
BUSINESSAug 1Musk Denies Report That Tesla Is Weighing a Sale of Its China Business Ahead of a SpaceX Merger DealElon Musk has denied reports suggesting Tesla is considering selling its China business prior to a potential merger deal with SpaceX. This addresses significant speculation about the future strategies of major companies.ibtimes.com.au · Australia
MILITARYAug 1Pain or gain? US moves to decouple its defence industry from China’s rare earthsA recent US executive order requires major arms manufacturers to trace their multi-tier supply chains and actively phase out Chinese rare earths, aiming to end years of reliance on cheap minerals from China. Far from a radical policy shift, industry observers view the directive as a long-overdue enforcement crackdown designed to inflict short-term contractor pain for long-term national security gain. While contractors face immediate hurdles to requalify suppliers and find non-Chinese...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 1WUC accuses China of expanding Uyghur repression beyond bordersThe World Uyghur Congress alleges that China is extending its repression of the Uyghur population to areas outside its own borders, raising concerns about human rights and international sovereignty.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
MILITARYAug 1China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China Sea – Winnipeg Free PressChina is conducting military drills near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. This action signifies ongoing regional tensions and military presence in a contested area.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 1Canada turns to Europe for its security - ChinaTechNews . comCanada is reportedly shifting its security focus towards Europe. This indicates a potential realignment in Canada's international defense and foreign policy strategy.chinatechnews.com · China
BUSINESSAug 1China Factory Activity Shrinks in July , PMI Falls to 49 . 2China's factory activity declined in July, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 49.2. This indicates a contraction in manufacturing, which could impact the broader economy.newkerala.com · India
MILITARYAug 1Why China’s JL-3 made waves with first submarine-based missile test in over 40 yearsThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) carried out a missile test in the Pacific last month. The July 6 launch – in which a dummy warhead travelled 8,000km (5,000 miles) – was China’s first confirmed submarine-based missile test since 1982, and the first known firing from a nuclear-powered submarine. The type of missile used has not been officially confirmed, but a report in the Global Times – a newspaper owned by the party mouthpiece People’s Daily – suggested it was a JL-3, which can be fired from...South China Morning Post