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POLITICSJun 25China Pressures UN to Slash Human Rights Funding in HaitiChina is reportedly exerting pressure on the United Nations to reduce funding for human rights initiatives in Haiti. This action suggests a diplomatic dispute with potential humanitarian consequences.kenyastar.com · Kenya
CONFLICTJun 25China ethnic unity law sparks fears of cross - border repression targeting TaiwanChina's new ethnic unity law is reportedly sparking fears of cross-border repression specifically targeting Taiwan. This highlights international concerns regarding potential geopolitical tensions and human rights implications.chinanationalnews.com · China
BUSINESSJun 25NZ businesses boost China investment despite tougher marketNew Zealand businesses are reportedly increasing their investments in China despite a more challenging market environment. This trend indicates continued economic engagement in the region.nzherald.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSJun 25US is ‘superhero’, China ‘supervillain’ in global AI contest, American officials warnUS House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast warned that “America is the superhero” and China the “supervillain” in the contest for global artificial intelligence (AI) leadership on Thursday, just two days after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said America’s “biggest risk” on AI is China getting ahead. The United States and China remain locked in an increasingly competitive race for worldwide AI supremacy, with many American officials concerned that China is eroding the US’ early...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25Bangladesh and China sign pactsBangladesh and China have signed pacts. This indicates a development in diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
MILITARYJun 25US shifts South China Sea reconnaissance towards drones and Philippines: think tankUS “freedom of navigation” operations in the South China Sea declined last year, as it relied more on the Philippines and uncrewed drones for reconnaissance flights over the contested waters, a Beijing-based think tank found. The think tank said that as large American vessels such as aircraft carriers and amphibious groups faced growing maintenance and deployment constraints such as the Middle East conflict, Washington had changed the nature of its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Yet, the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJun 25Lai reiterates self - defense resolve , says China altering regional status quoA leader named Lai has reaffirmed a commitment to self-defense, asserting that China is changing the regional status quo. This suggests escalating tensions and concerns over regional stability.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
WORLDJun 25Habló Ekaterina Ojeda, la joven que habría sido atacada por La China Suárez después de que Mauro Icardi intentara besarlaLa estudiante de 22 años dio su versión del episodio ocurrido en un boliche de la Costanera.Contó detalles del avance del futbolista y la reacción de su novia.Clarín
POLITICSJun 25China vows to seek tariff cuts with US while decrying its ‘malicious’ trade actsDays after imposing fresh restrictions on dozens of American firms in response to earlier US actions, Beijing has vowed to keep pursuing tariff cuts and “win-win” cooperation with Washington, illustrating how cooperation and confrontation now run in parallel between the world’s two largest economies. Both sides will continue discussing reciprocal tariff reductions within the framework of a newly established trade board while encouraging cooperation in aircraft and agricultural products,...South China Morning Post
CYBERJun 25China’s cybersecurity industry needs its own Mythos model, 360 founder warnsChina must develop its own equivalent to Anthropic’s Mythos model to counter the cybersecurity risks posed by the artificial intelligence era, according to 360 Security Technology founder Zhou Hongyi, who likened the powerful US technology to a “cyber nuclear weapon”. Released in April with the ability to autonomously identify software vulnerabilities, Mythos has accelerated vulnerability discovery a hundredfold while slashing costs – a “terrifying change” that had effectively “democratised”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25China to Increase Fuel Export Allowances for JulyChina plans to increase its fuel export allowances for July. This decision could impact global energy markets and supply.oilprice.com · United States
WORLDJun 25For many outside China, Dear You reflects family history, not politicsWhen a modest Chaoshan-dialect film about an indebted grandson, a missing grandfather and a bundle of yellowing remittance letters opened quietly in China in late April, few expected it to become one of the biggest films of the year. Yet Dear You has earned more than 1.8 billion yuan (US$265.75 million) at the Chinese box office. It has done so without major stars or heavy promotion – an unlikely triumph for a film told largely in Teochew or Chiu Chow. As the film is released across Southeast...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25Nvidia in focus as banned Blackwell GPUs see price increases in China: WedbushNvidia's banned Blackwell GPUs are reportedly experiencing price increases in China, according to Wedbush analysis. This highlights the market impact of trade restrictions on technology products.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJun 25China ‘on track to surpass United States’ in global goals for human, planet health: UNChina is “on track to surpass the United States” in its efforts to eradicate poverty and protect the planet, according to a new report from the United Nations. The “Sustainable Development Report 2026”, which tracks global progress on the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), was launched on June 23. Also known as the “Global Goals”, the framework is intended to be a comprehensive worldwide blueprint for ending poverty, protecting the planet and ensuring prosperity by 2030. “Owing to its...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 25Did the Iran war just prove that China’s ageing DF-15Bs are still big guns?Lessons from the Iran war suggest that China’s ageing Dongfeng-15B short-range missiles may be more useful in penetrating modern missile defences than previously thought, according to military analysts. The suggestion surfaced this month in an article published by Ordnance Science and Technology which said that missiles with biconic manoeuvring re-entry vehicles (MRVs) could achieve a penetration effect close to that of hypersonic projectiles. The article, written under the byline Ma Lihua,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25‘Looming dangers’ under China-US ties: AI and rare earths reveal a fragile floorDeep-seated structural rivalry and lingering regulatory barriers are likely to limit any thaw in China-US ties, even though last month’s summit put a temporary floor under the fragile relationship, an expert from China’s top state-affiliated think tank has warned. Speaking at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Dalian on Thursday, Zhao Hai, of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), struck a cautious note on the trajectory of the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25Hygiene brand Dettol faces PR crisis in China after ad aimed at critiquing misogyny backfiresBritish hygiene brand Dettol faced significant backlash in China for an advertisement perceived as objectifying women, prompting an apology and the removal of the commercial. Legal experts indicate it may have violated local laws and could face potential penalties. Dettol issued an apology on June 22 regarding its latest advert for laundry sanitiser. The four-minute commercial, presented as a micro-drama, was released in late May but gained notoriety on Chinese social media after segments were...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25China remains one of biggest opportunities : New Zealand PM - XinhuaThe Prime Minister of New Zealand has stated that China remains one of the biggest opportunities for their country. This indicates an ongoing focus on economic relations and trade policy with China.english.news.cn
WORLDJun 25U . S . plastic exports to China fuel global pollution concernsU.S. exports of plastic to China are reportedly contributing to global pollution concerns. This highlights the environmental impact of international trade practices.upi.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 25China's DSC Holdings prices $51M U.S. IPO at $17 per ADSChina's DSC Holdings has priced its $51 million U.S. Initial Public Offering at $17 per American Depositary Share. This signifies the company's entry into the U.S. stock market.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHJun 25Could China’s photonic chips help it leapfrog US on AI?China opened a top-level optical computing laboratory in Shanghai in June after a string of breakthroughs in the field that could help get around US curbs on its development of artificial intelligence (AI). A decade after optical computing and next-generation photonics were made national priorities, China last year began limited production of locally designed photonic chips. These transmit and process data using photons – particles of light generated by lasers – whereas silicon chips such as the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25CGTN : How China Opportunity 2 . 0 offers growth potential for global businessesCGTN reported on 'China Opportunity 2.0' and its potential for growth among global businesses. This suggests an analysis of economic prospects for international companies in China.manilatimes.net · Philippines
POLITICSJun 25China-Japan flights drop 57% for summer travel peak amid geopolitical tensionsThe number of China-Japan flights scheduled by airlines for the upcoming summer travel period – the peak months of July and August – has dropped by 57 per cent versus a year ago following a political flap and a price hike in Japanese visas, according to industry data. A total of 2,629 round-trip flights were expected next month between the two Asian countries, down from 6,317 in July last year. In August, 2,641 were scheduled, a drop from the 6,127 flown in August 2025, data compiled by British...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25Is Prabowo’s Trump moment a sign that China is losing its favourite partner?Last October, at a Gaza peace summit in Egypt, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto leaned towards his US counterpart Donald Trump and asked, “Can I meet Eric?” Prabowo was referring to the American president’s son. Trump responded warmly in the exchange that was picked up on a hot microphone. “I’ll have Eric call. He’s such a good boy.” Eric and his brother Donald Trump Jnr both serve as executive vice-presidents of the Trump Organisation, which has already built its first golf club in...South China Morning Post