Britain and Australia to sign 50-year nuclear submarine treaty Britain and Australia have announced they will sign a cooperation treaty to build Australian nuclear-powered submarines The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Hong Kong police offer bounties to help catch overseas pro-democracy activists The city’s court issued arrest warrants for activists Elmer Yuen, Johnny Fok, Tony Choi, Victor Ho, Keung Ka-wai and 14 others The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025
Hong Kong Issues Bounties For 19 Overseas Activists On Subversion Charges Hong Kong police announced bounties Friday for information leading to the arrest of 19 overseas activists, accusing them of national security crimes. International Business Times · Jul 25, 2025
UK moves to reinstate extradition deal with Hong Kong despite concerns The UK Home Office says the move will prevent criminals from ‘evading justice’; critics say it legitimizes oppression. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025
Why is Taiwan holding a ‘Great Recall’ vote? Voters in Taiwan get to decide the fate of 31 KMT legislators in two recall votes with global implications. Al Jazeera · Jul 25, 2025
Taiwan's Opposition Protests Ahead Of Recall Vote Taiwan's main opposition will protest on Friday, the eve of unprecedented recall elections targeting its lawmakers that could tip the balance of power to President Lai Ching-te's ruling party. International Business Times · Jul 24, 2025
Ministers urged to explain plans which could re-establish Hong Kong extraditions The move could put at risk dissident Hongkongers who have fled to the UK to avoid recrimination by the Chinese government, a senior Tory warned. Evening Standard · Jul 24, 2025
EU tells China ties have ‘reached inflection point’ at tense Beijing summit European officials accuse China of ‘enabling Russia’s war economy’ The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Scott Bessant Eyes 'Big, Beautiful Rebalancing' With China — Says Beijing Must Shift Toward Consumption, Teases 'Very Interesting' Purchase Agreements U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that the United States and China are entering a more constructive phase in trade talks, with the possibility of a broader realignment in their economic relationship. Benzinga · Jul 24, 2025
China’s Xi calls for pragmatism at summit with EU in uncertain times President Xi Jinping and top EU officials mark 50 years of diplomatic ties in Beijing at a rocky time in relations. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2025
EU-China summit – who’s attending and what’s on the agenda? The summit, being hosted in China on Thursday, marks 50 years of diplomatic ties between Brussels and Beijing. Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2025
Asian shares rise, buoyed by expectation of more trade pacts after US-Japan tariff deal Asian shares are higher, buoyed by optimism that the U.S.-Japan tariff agreement will be followed by more trade deals The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Europe and China holding scaled-back trade talks with expectations low for major agreements European leaders are meeting with top Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss trade, climate change and global conflicts The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025
Scott Morrison tells US Australia risks going to sleep on China threat after diplomatic ‘charm and flattery’ Former prime minister warns US House of Representatives committee Australia must do more to resist the security threat posed by China The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025
International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025 EU Leaders Poised For Thorny Talks In China Summit EU bosses Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa are in Beijing on Thursday for talks with top Chinese leaders over areas of friction from trade to the Ukraine war -- with low hopes of a breakthrough on any front.
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025 Trump’s hefty tariff on Brazil expected to push the country towards China Chinese investments could play a crucial role in enabling Brazil to boost its industrial capacity and diversify economy.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 Explained: Taiwan’s biggest-ever recall vote and how it could shift power Civic groups seek to unseat 24 Kuomintang legislators as Beijing voices support for opposition
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 What to expect from Modi’s visit to UK Indian prime minister set to sign free trade agreement with Keir Starmer
International Business Times · Jul 23, 2025 EU, Japan Vow Joint Push For 'Fair' Global Trade The EU and Japan pledged on Wednesday to work together on championing a "free and fair" trade global system, as US tariffs and disputes with China rattle their economies.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 India to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens The diplomatic restoration of tourist visas comes after a gap of five years due to degradation of ties
Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025 Expectations low ahead of EU-China 50th anniversary summit in Beijing The meeting of top Chinese and EU officials will be overshadowed by old grievances, even as Beijing tries to hit reset.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 Army secretary wants to move more quickly on an agreement for Hawaii live-fire training lands The U.S. Army’s top civilian leader says he wants to move more quickly on an agreement that will allow the military to continue using Hawaii's only large-scale live-fire training range for ground forces
International Business Times · Jul 22, 2025 US Treasury Chief Eyes China Tariff Deadline Extension In Talks Next Week US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he would meet his Chinese counterparts in Stockholm next week for tariff talks, eyeing an extension to a mid-August deadline for levies to snap back to steeper levels.
Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2025 US government employee barred from leaving China, Washington says US State Department says the employee was slapped with an exit ban while visiting the country in a ‘personal capacity’.
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 Trump and Philippine leader plan to talk tariffs and China at the White House President Donald Trump plans to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House