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POLITICSJul 21Europe’s incoherent ‘China threat’ posture is a threat to itselfThe China threat has landed in Brussels. A new European Union position paper accuses Beijing of amplifying security threats, posing “a critical long-term strategic challenge” and reviving “sphere-of-influence logic” to reshape the global order. Beijing is cast as an enabler of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while its “assertive behaviour” in the South China Sea threatens European and Indo-Pacific security, stability and prosperity. The document, “Common Understanding: The Threats and Challenges...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 21BrahMos a credible deterrence in South China Sea : Philippines envoy , says India topA Philippines envoy has stated that BrahMos missiles serve as a credible deterrence in the South China Sea, with India noted as a top player. This refers to military capabilities and strategic implications in a geopolitically sensitive region.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
BUSINESSJul 21Honda extends GAC partnership in China despite recent strugglesHonda has extended its GAC partnership in China despite recent struggles in the market. This signifies a continued strategic collaboration in the automotive sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJul 21What can China learn from the US sea drone strike on an Iranian submarine base?Chinese military analysts are urging the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to rapidly strengthen harbour defences after the United States carried out its first combat strike using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to destroy an Iranian submarine. US Central Command released footage on July 13 of what it said was the first combat use of American sea drones. Three vessels were shown striking an Iranian base, reportedly destroying one Ghadir-class midget submarine. The Iranian-made submarine has an...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21Why the world trusts China more than AmericaCountries suspicious of the US are to be found on every continent, not just in its own back yardFinancial Times
POLITICSJul 21EU lawmakers arrive in China for high-stakes talks to manage mounting tensionsA European Parliament delegation has begun a three-day visit to China to meet senior officials in Beijing and Shanghai to manage strained ties amid escalating trade friction, geopolitical uncertainty and expanding EU import curbs. The eight-member delegation from the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by committee chairman David McAllister, arrived in China on Tuesday for the committee’s first visit to China. The trip reflects a broader resumption of institutional exchanges,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21Will Indonesia’s decision to join China-led AI body complicate US ties?Indonesia’s decision to join a new China-led artificial intelligence body has raised questions about how far Jakarta can push its digital ambitions without complicating its ties with Washington. For Indonesia, membership in the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) offers a route to training, infrastructure and a bigger role in global AI governance as it seeks to boost technological development. But analysts said the move could also be seen as a political manoeuvre that...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 21Taiwan gains role in Ukraine drone supply chain , but still depends on ChinaTaiwan has acquired a role in the drone supply chain for Ukraine, yet maintains a reliance on China. This highlights complex international military supply dynamics and geopolitical relationships.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
CONFLICTJul 21China , Philippines blame each other for shoal incidentThis article reports on China and the Philippines mutually blaming each other following an incident at a shoal. This indicates ongoing diplomatic tensions and potential territorial disputes between the two nations.naroomanewsonline.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSJul 21Schindler Q2 sales miss expectations as weak China market dragsSchindler's Q2 sales did not meet expectations, attributed to a weak market performance in China.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
CONFLICTJul 21China , Philippines blame each other for shoal incidentChina and the Philippines are exchanging blame following an incident at a disputed shoal. This highlights escalating tensions and ongoing territorial disputes between the two nations.examiner.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 21China, Philippines clash in South China Sea ahead of ASEAN meetingDW News [en]
BUSINESSJul 21As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbsWhile Beijing has lifted refined fuel export restrictions this month amid elevated global oil prices and ample national reserves, it has also introduced compliance requirements for refiners – a cautious pivot aimed at safeguarding domestic stockpiles, according to three sources with knowledge of the matter. “With the interim truce between Washington and Tehran having collapsed, Beijing has adopted a more cautious stance on easing curbs for fuel exports,” a person familiar with the matter said in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 21To win the chip war, China needs a multinational strategyNvidia’s H200 chips, a step down from its most advanced Blackwell line, have resumed imports into China, albeit in small quantities. Meanwhile, China’s chip exports nearly doubled in the first half of this year. Much of these exports are mature logic integrated circuits for applications in consumer electronics and automotive sectors. While the US is the undisputed leader in the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, China is emerging as a dominant player in mass market legacy...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 21China lodges protest with Philippines after latest clash near Second Thomas ShoalChina has lodged a formal protest with the Philippines, accusing it of initiating an attack on its coastguards following the latest clash between the two sides in the South China Sea. Monday’s clash near the disputed Second Thomas Shoal involved a Chinese coastguard vessel and two Philippine Navy rubber dinghies. The China Coast Guard said the Philippines had “illegally” launched the dinghies from the BRP Sierra Madre – an old warship that was intentionally grounded on the shoal in 1999 – then...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in ChinaTeam Nigeria has emerged victorious at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, winning the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category. The post Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTJul 21China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at seaaljazeera.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 21Philippine Marine Injured in Clash With China Coast Guard at Disputed South China Sea Shoalthediplomat.com · China
POLITICSJul 21On tenth anniversary , China sprays invective over South China Sea rulingOn the tenth anniversary of a South China Sea ruling, China expressed strong criticism. This highlights ongoing international disputes and tensions regarding the region.vietnamtribune.com · Vietnam
SCI & TECHJul 21China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chipsBeijing consults companies on ways to stop west acquiring its advanced technologies and star start-upsFinancial Times
SCI & TECHJul 21India joins China, US in commercial space race with Skyroot launchIndia’s first privately developed orbital rocket has given the country’s fledgling commercial space industry a long-sought proof point, but analysts say Skyroot Aerospace must now show it can launch regularly, cheaply and reliably enough to win customers in a crowded global market. Skyroot’s Vikram-1 rocket lifted off on Saturday from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, carrying several customer payloads and in-orbit experiments on its...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21The Gulf’s China ProblemBeijing wants trade but not responsibility.Foreign Affairs
CONFLICTJul 21China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at seaAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 21Iron ore wrap : Vale slips as China demand stays softVale's performance in the iron ore market has slipped due to soft demand from China. This report details current trends in the global commodities market.riotimesonline.com · Brazil