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BUSINESS1d agoEU-China trade deal raises fears Brussels will go soft on BeijingThe EU's new trade deal with China has eased fears of an escalating trade war, but it could also weaken the political momentum behind Brussels' plans to take a tougher stance against Beijing's economic practices.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoTerrible idea: The hidden danger behind China’s student exchange pushIt should go without saying that drastically increasing the number of American students participating in Chinese exchange programs poses a threat to our national security and military industrial base.The Hill
BUSINESS1d agoWhat the US and China Should Discuss at APECBoth sides are feeding an AI investment bubble – and Shenzhen is the place to talk about it.The Diplomat
MILITARY1d agoAirport training site in Laos extends China’s clout in Southeast AsiaChina’s design to use a Laotian airport for joint military training has put much of Southeast Asia on guard about how far the PLA will extend its reach.Military Times
MILITARY1d agoAirport training site in Laos extends China’s clout in Southeast AsiaChina’s design to use a Laotian airport for joint military training has put much of Southeast Asia on guard about how far the PLA will extend its reach.Defense News
POLITICS1d agoWhy China is likely to be cautious about recent Trump-Putin diesel dealChina is likely to view the latest US dealings with Russia as “transactional”, according to observers, who said Beijing was likely to wait and see what the longer-term impact would be given the possibility that Donald Trump might abruptly change course again. The US president announced that under a deal with Vladimir Putin, Russia would “immediately” supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel to the US and global markets. He wrote on social media that another 500,000 tonnes would follow in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS1d agoCopper climbs on China stimulus hopes, Chile mine supply risksCopper prices are rising due to anticipated stimulus measures from China and potential supply risks from mines in Chile. This indicates market sensitivity to global economic factors and supply chain stability.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoThe China-EU Trade Truce Buys TimeFor the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.The Diplomat
BUSINESS2d agoThe China-EU Trade Truce Buys TimeFor the EU, the choice is increasingly difficult: secure real concessions from Beijing to address structural trade imbalances or deploy stronger unilateral measures to protect its industrial base.thediplomat · japan
POLITICS2d agoChina’s top diplomat to visit Azerbaijan, Croatia, Montenegro and Bulgaria to boost tiesChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Azerbaijan and three Balkan countries amid Beijing’s push to shore up its trade corridors and geopolitical influence in the regions. Wang will attend the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Thursday “as special representative of President Xi Jinping”, according to China’s foreign ministry. Aside from Azerbaijan, Beijing’s top diplomat will visit Croatia, Montenegro and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoChina, EU take a breath after surprise deal brings temporary halt to trade tussleWeeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods. The deal, unveiled on Friday, takes some of the heat out of searing bilateral trade tensions and temporarily averts the prospect of a bruising trade war – a cooldown augmented by Beijing’s subsequent reduction of value-added tax (VAT) export rebates on...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoWhere every tree hides an "enemy": how I witnessed the growth of paranoia in ChinaThis article describes the witnessing of increasing paranoia in China, where a sense of hidden enemies is prevalent. It matters as it reflects on sociopolitical conditions in the country.Clarín
BUSINESS2d agoHow China and the EU pressed pause on trade war – and what it took to get thereWeeks of high-wire negotiations between China and the EU culminated in a surprise trade deal that will, among other measures, impose strict quotas on Chinese hybrid car exports to the bloc and slash Chinese tariffs on a variety of European goods. The deal, unveiled on Friday, takes some of the heat out of searing bilateral trade tensions and temporarily averts the prospect of a bruising trade war. Beijing agreed not to retaliate against Brussels’ move to curb imports of Chinese hybrid cars,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoThe U.S. and China created a new 'Trade Board' built on buzz wordsThe governing document for the coalition to haggle over tariffs spans just two pages and lists no authors.latimes · united states of america
BUSINESS2d agoMapping US chip supply chain: China accounts for far more than it appears, report saysChina accounts for about 5 per cent of the equipment and materials directly supplied to the US chip industry when measured by country of manufacture, but its grip on certain rare earths needed for chipmaking is over 90 per cent, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). While 95 per cent of the nearly US$27 billion annual spending by American chipmakers on manufacturing equipment and materials was sourced from companies headquartered in the US, Europe, and Japan, that figure...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoVolkswagen sees sharpest delivery decline in four years; China volumes tumble almost 39%Volkswagen has experienced its sharpest decline in deliveries in four years, with volumes in China falling significantly. This indicates a notable downturn in performance for the major automotive company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESS2d agoChina-EU car deal eases trade tensions for now at leastChina agreed to cut millions of hybrid car exports to the European Union over the next four years, easing simmering trade tensions ahead of a key meeting of European leaders later this week. The deal will slow exports to half or less the pace currently predicted by the EU, the bloc’s trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, told a press conference in Beijing on Friday after two days of negotiations. Next year alone, it will pare shipments by up to 700,000 vehicles and trim as much as €14 billion (US$16...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoChina bets on molten salt and CO2 to help meet its power needsChina has begun building the world’s first utility-scale power plant combining two emerging technologies: supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) generation and large-scale molten salt energy storage. The Ruitan project, under construction at a coal-fired power station in Yantai in eastern China’s Shandong province, is intended to demonstrate how combining these technologies can reduce energy wastage and improve the stability of the electrical grid. Electricity produced when demand is low is stored...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH2d agoChina’s CXMT makes ‘key progress’ on new chip structure: SCMPChina's CXMT has reportedly made significant progress on a new chip structure. This development indicates an advancement in semiconductor technology, as reported by SCMP.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBER2d agoHow China harnesses AI microdramas to shape public opinion at home and abroadBeijing is rapidly scaling up the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to produce short-form videos and microdramas in its publicity campaigns, aligning with directives stressing technology’s role in strengthening ideological work and guiding public opinion. In contrast to sensational tropes dominating AI content across Chinese media platforms – such as Cinderella romance, rebirth for revenge and post-apocalyptic survival – a new wave of AI-generated miniseries weaves Chinese culture, policies...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoHow China and America Can Move from Competition to StabilityThe American team thought it was signaling restraint. The Chinese team saw preparations for combat. In a closed-door Sino-American crisis simulation I helped organize in the 2010s — which the U.S. military funded as part of a long-term project — the Americans repositioned an aircraft carrier away from a maritime dispute between China and the Philippines, expecting the move to reassure Beijing. Instead, the Chinese participants became deeply alarmed. They believed the carrier was now ideally positioned to launch combat operations while remaining less vulnerable to attack. The episodWar on the Rocks
BUSINESS2d agoVolkswagen third quarter deliveries fall on plummeting China demandVolkswagen experienced a decline in third-quarter deliveries due to a significant drop in demand from China. This highlights challenges faced by the automotive giant in a key international market.investing_us · united states of america
POLITICS2d agoChina sanctions Paraguay, Belize ministers over Taiwan tiesChinese Foreign Ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD2d agoTrump’s China-savvy spokeswoman, Hong Kong trail emergencies: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump’s new spokeswoman is a ‘devoted fan’ who lived in Beijing and speaks Chinese 2. Hong Kong hiker dies, Singaporean teen discharged after 2 trail emergencies 3. How a museum masterpiece’s life-size replica sparked rare US-China collaboration 4. Why Malaysian doctors are turning down...South China Morning Post
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