The Latest Breaking News from China

Distance can no longer be NZ’s defence strategy. Could Japan be part of the answer?

As China’s military expansion shakes up the Indo-Pacific region’s security order, it is becoming harder to argue that distance offers a form of protection for New Zealand.

The Conversation · Jun 30

International efforts to end North Korea’s nuclear weapons program have failed. Here’s what comes next

The dust has now settled on the ostentatious summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang earlier this month. But perhaps the biggest takeaway was what was left unsaid.

The Conversation · Jun 29

Durian demand propels May border trade

Durian exports and electronic goods imports drove border trade with third countries in May, with China being the top trading partner by value, according to the Department of Foreign Trade (DFT).

Bangkok Post · Jun 29

US bans Polestar but not Volvo in baffling EV ruling — data security fears force exit for premium brand, while its sister company gets a green light

New US rule will ban Polestar EVs over data security fears, even though none of the EVs it sells in North America are built in China.

TechRadar · Jun 29

EU sets up three months of talks with China over €360bn trade deficit

Two sides agree to try to make bilateral relationship ‘more balanced’ after weeks of threats

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29

Media reports alleging encroachment by Chinese PLA in Arunachal Pradesh incorrect, without basis: Indian Army

The Indian Army has firmly denied media reports alleging Chinese PLA encroachment and camp establishment in Arunachal Pradesh, calling them baseless. Recent high-level talks with China focused on border stability, with both sides expressing satisfaction with progress, it said.

The Economic Times · Jun 29

EU sets October deadline to get 'tangible' results with China

As EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao in Brussels on Monday, he said he would travel to China this autumn. Germany’s trade Minister Katherina Reiche also met Wentao, with her ministry calling on Beijing to ensure “a level playing field".

Euronews · Jun 29

Indian envoy holds talks with senior Chinese commerce ministry official on trade ties

Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami met a senior Chinese Commerce Ministry official to boost trade and commercial cooperation. The discussion focused on bilateral dialogue and strengthening ties in areas of mutual interest, aiming to normalize relations post-2020 conflict. Despite a widening trade deficit, India seeks access to China's IT, pharma, and…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

China understands food security – the EU does not

Europe sees itself as self-sufficient in food, but its meat production relies heavily on imported animal feed. In this op-ed, Nico Muzi argues that the EU remains structurally dependent on high-protein feed imports.

Euronews · Jun 29

Chinese supercomputer leapfrogs best US machines to be ranked world's fastest

China's Line Shine supercomputer is the most powerful in the world and the first the country has hosted since 2017.

LiveScience · Jun 29