US sanctions Mexico cartel members, including rapper El Makabelico Treasury aims to disrupt Cartel del Noreste’s leadership and financial networks tied to violence and drug trafficking. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
Trump’s transshipment crackdown spells danger for Southeast Asian economies Trump’s 40 percent tariff on transshipped goods casts clouds over ‘China Plus One’ manufacturing model. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
Russia, China naval forces to carry out joint Asia Pacific patrol: Report Russian Pacific Fleet says joint patrol with China in the Asia Pacific will follow naval drill in the Sea of Japan. Al Jazeera · Aug 6, 2025
Trump Targets Tariff Evasion, With Eye On China As the United States ramps up tariffs on major trading partners globally, President Donald Trump is also disrupting strategies that could be used -- by Chinese companies or others -- to circumvent them. International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025
Rally Pauses for Hot Earnings, Cool Data: Stock Market Today Markets were mostly mixed Tuesday after decisive moves Friday and Monday. Kiplinger · Aug 5, 2025
Video shows rare protests in China over beating of schoolgirl by three teenagers Large crowds gather in city of Jiangyou in Sichuan province after case causes outrage online The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2025
Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm A top Philippine security official has condemned China’s latest launching of a rocket into space that caused suspected debris to crash down near a western Philippine province, where authorities said it sparked alarm and exposed people, ships and aircraft to danger The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025
Far-right German MP's Ex-aide On Trial For Spying For China Two suspected spies for China, including a former assistant to far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, went on trial in the eastern city of Dresden on Tuesday. International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025
Hong Kong cancels passports, bans financial support for wanted activists Hong Kong’s Security Bureau announces measures over activists’ alleged role in unofficial parliament overseas. Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025
US Defense Firms Face Tough Times As China's Mineral Curbs Trigger Global Scramble For Critical Supplies: Report American defense manufacturers are reportedly grappling with China’s decision to limit the supply of critical minerals. This move has resulted in production delays and a global scramble for mineral stockpiles. Benzinga · Aug 4, 2025
Philippine, Indian Navies Begin First Joint South China Sea Patrols Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time, Manila's military said Monday, as President Ferdinand Marcos departed for a state visit to New Delhi. International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025
From Royal Mint to Spy Hub? Row Erupts Over UK's Biggest Chinese Embassy Plans to convert London's historic Royal Mint site into the UK's largest Chinese embassy have sparked fierce political backlash. Critics warn the development could pose a national security threat, while Beijing insists it's standard diplomacy. International Business Times UK · Aug 4, 2025
Chinese woman becomes third person charged under Australia's foreign interference laws A Chinese citizen has been charged under Australia's foreign interference laws for allegedly collecting information about an Australian Buddhist association The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
Chinese national charged over 'intelligence gathering' A Chinese woman accused of gathering intelligence for China's main police agency is the first to be charged for allegedly targeting the Australian community. AAP · Aug 4, 2025
International Business Times · Aug 4, 2025 Australian Police Charge Chinese National With 'Foreign Interference' Australian police said Monday they had charged a Chinese national with "reckless foreign interference", accusing the woman of spying on local Buddhists for Beijing.
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activists Hong Kong authorities have strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 India and the Philippines stage joint sail and naval drill in the disputed South China Sea India and the Philippines are staging joint naval sail and exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a high-profile military deployment that will likely antagonize China
The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2025 UK academics studying topics sensitive to China face harassment, survey finds Exclusive: university staff report being pressured to change teaching and are told that Chinese surveillance is rife
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2025 South Korea begins removing loudspeakers on border with North to reduce tensions Overture from new president Lee Jae Myung is latest effort to revive dialogue with Pyongyang that stalled under his predecessor
The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025 South Korea begins removing loud speakers blasting propaganda from border with North South Korea says the move is an attempt to ease tensions between the warring nations
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Myanmar military courts sentence 12 to life for human trafficking, including Chinese nationals Myanmar military courts have sentenced a dozen individuals, including five Chinese nationals, to life imprisonment for human trafficking
Benzinga · Aug 2, 2025 Scott Bessent Says China Talks Optimistic As Trump Slaps Tariffs On Dozens Of Countries: 'We Have The Makings Of A Deal' U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday he's optimistic about reaching a trade agreement with China as President Donald Trump launched a sweeping new round of tariffs affecting dozens of countries.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Attacks in China and Japan raise concerns about xenophobia in both countries A Japanese woman in China was attacked with a stone-like object in Suzhou on Thursday evening
We Got This Covered · Aug 1, 2025 Abandon the False Hope’: Forget arms control, The US just got a terrifying reality check on China’s nuclear ambitions A new report from the Hudson Institute delivers a serious warning about China’s rapidly growing nuclear weapons program.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Satellite images reveal alarming scale of China’s military build-up in disputed South China Sea Latest satellite images of Mischief Reef show sprawling runways, missile shelters, and large aircraft hangars