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China announces military exercises as Pelosi's possible trip to Taiwan looms

China said it was conducting military exercises off its coast after warning U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to scrap possible plans to visit Taiwan, which Beijing claims as part of its territory.

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How can India leverage Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to further its interests?

About a month and a half before the next Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, the work on finalising its agenda is picking up steam. Apart from being of interest as the high table of the world’s largest regional grouping by geographical size and population, the summit will be…

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Political Pulse / Is there a path to Kishida's vision of a world free of nuclear weapons?

On Aug. 1, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will become the first Japanese prime minister to address the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference in New York. It is rare for national leaders to take part in NPT review conferences, which are usually held every five years, and Kishida's participation will…

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Lavrov's four-nation charm offensive intensifies new scramble for Africa

Last week, Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Affairs Minister, paid a visit to Africa. As the west attempts to isolate Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine in February, African countries are not equally enthusiastic about western sanctions against Moscow.

Radio France Internationale

Swiss set to match EU sanctions if China invades Taiwan - agency chief

The head of the Swiss agency that implements economic sanctions expects the neutral country to adopt any punitive measures the European Union launches against China if it invades Taiwan, she said in a newspaper interview.

Reuters

China Announces Military Exercise Off Coast Opposite Taiwan

China said it was conducting military exercises Saturday off its coast opposite Taiwan after warning Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the US House of Representatives to scrap possible plans to visit the island democracy, which Beijing claims as part of its territory. The ruling Communist Party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China announces military exercise opposite Taiwan

China's government says it is conducting military exercises off its coast opposite Taiwan

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Chris Xu: Who is Shein’s mysterious billionaire founder?

Very little is known about China’s king of fast fashion who has rapidly become one its richest men

The Guardian - UK

British businesses ‘racing to pull out of China ties’, potentially exacerbating cost of living crisis

Confederation of British Industry (CBI) director-general Tony Danker has said Britain needs to develop new strategic alliances

The Independent UK

Minerals Council boss Stephen Galilee warns on Eraring closure, says coal prices to stay high

The view from the mining industry: Conversation with Minerals Council CEO Stephen Galilee

Newcastle Herald

UK businesses cutting China ties en masse amid tension with West

CBI boss says Britain may need to find new trade partners and rekindle old ones – such as with the EU – if China is removed

Wales Online

Fake loan apps: LOC against kingpins in China; Rs 6 crore deposited every third day

MUMBAI: City cyber police have unmasked loan app fraudsters by digging out their photographs posted on social media. The arrest of 14 accused last month, including three women, has helped bust a Rs 350 crore pan-India loan app racket which has defrauded lakhs since 2018.

The Times of India

Chinese Military Documents Leaked On “War Thunder” Video Game Forum

Capabilities of the Chinese tank appeared in several places online.

Zenger

Lively crowd at LIV Golf Bedminster doesn’t care about Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia connections

"The Saudi Arabia thing I can deal with ... if it was China or something like that, no way. I wouldn't be here.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Bangkok Post

Fruit exports to China hit B92bn

Thailand exported over 1 million tonnes of fruit valued at 92 billion baht to China during the first half of this year, according to government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Motor1

Jeep Closes Its Only Plant In China Over Government Interference

The automaker will ship and sell different Jeep models in the country.

The Independent UK

White House: No need for tensions if Pelosi visits Taiwan

The White House says there’s no reason for China and the U.S. “to come to blows” should House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visit Taiwan during an Asia trip she is expected to make soon'

France 24

China accuses US of double standards over relations with Taiwan and Ukraine

China accused the United States of double standards at the United Nations on Friday for challenging Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine after Russian forces invaded.

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Reuters

Japan's Hayashi says 'logic of brute force' gaining traction in Indo-Pacific

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi sounded the alarm about China's behavior in the Indo-Pacific during a visit to Washington on Friday, saying the "logic of brute force" was gaining more traction over the rule of law in the region.

Reuters

As U.S. defends Ukraine at U.N., China warns against challenge over Taiwan

The Hindu

At SCO, Jaishankar pushes for Chabahar port

No meetings announced with Chinese, Pakistan and Taliban Foreign Ministers

The Conversation

China: how does the UK's power to push back against the rising superpower really compare to that of the EU?

The EU has been at the forefront of political efforts to work with and check the threats represented by China to the west since 1975. In 2019, the EU labelled China “a systemic rival” after efforts to negotiate a trade deal, the comprehensive agreement on investment, faltered.

Reuters

U.S., Japan to cooperate on semiconductors as part of new economic dialogue

The United States and Japan launched a new high-level economic dialogue on Friday aimed at pushing back against China and countering the disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Blinken off to Asia, Africa as Russia, China tensions rise

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is headed to Asia and Africa as the U.S. and rivals China and Russia intensify their battle for global influence

Benzinga

As Global Smartphone Shipments Fall To 2-Year Low In Q2, Here's How Apple Did Vs. Samsung And Chinese Vendors

Global smartphone shipments fell to the lowest level in two years in the second quarter of 2022, data from research firm Canalys showed. This followed a brief recovery the market experienced in 2021. The firm also expressed caution regarding second-half performance.

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