US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan: Reports If her trip goes ahead, Pelosi will be the first sitting US speaker of the House to visit Taiwan in 25 years. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022
South China Authorities Apologize Over COVID-19 Break-ins Authorities in southern China apologized for breaking into the homes of people quarantined for being suspected of contracting COVID-19 in the latest example of heavy-handed measures that have sparked a rare public backlash. The Communist Party newspaper Global Times reported Tuesday that 84 homes of people sent for isolation in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 19, 2022
Authorities in south China apologize over COVID-19 break-ins Authorities in southern China are apologizing for breaking into the homes of people quarantined for being suspected of contracting COVID-19 The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022
China, EU to talk trade amid tensions over Ukraine, Xinjiang Dialogue comes after tense EU-China summit in April ended without a joint statement. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2022
Janet Yellen pushes to diversify global trade away from "unfair" China "We cannot allow countries like China to use their market position in key raw materials, technologies, or products to disrupt our economy." Axios · Jul 19, 2022
Mortgage strikes threaten China’s economic and political stability Analysis: worsening meltdown in the country’s debt-laden property market is at the heart of a problem that comes at a precarious time for the Communist party The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022
Europe must 'stand firm' with Taiwan: EU lawmaker Europe must support Taiwan's democracy, a senior EU lawmaker said Tuesday at the start of a trip to the island, citing both Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's crackdown in Hong Kong. Bangkok Post · Jul 19, 2022
China's Tianjin halts some businesses in fresh COVID curbs A handful of COVID-19 infections have forced the northern Chinese port city of Tianjin to shut many entertainment venues and some kindergartens and tutoring agencies, the latest big city to fight nascent clusters. Reuters · Jul 19, 2022
TikTok has been accused of ‘aggressive’ data harvesting. Is your information at risk? Users of the video app have been warned about its data practices and links to China. Can you keep your details safe? The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2022
First direct shipping link with China to be set up SHIPPING times between Scotland and China are set to be cut by almost half with the launch of a new direct service – boosting Scottish sectors… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2022
Former MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy takes jibe at Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao on cloudburst conspiracy theory in Godavari basin HYDERABAD: Newly-minted BJP leader and former MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy on Monday took a dig at chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao for claiming that a foreign hand could be behind the cloudburst in the Godavari basin. Addressing a press conference, Vishweshwar Reddy said: “Is Pakistan or China truly to blame… The Times of India · Jul 19, 2022
EU, China to hold trade dialogue amid simmering tensions The European Union and China will hold a high-level economic and trade dialogue on Tuesday amidst tensions over a number of issues including the war in Ukraine, Xinjiang and an as yet unratified investment agreement. Reuters · Jul 19, 2022
Morning Digest | Stalemate in India-China talk continues, one more case of monkeypox confirmed in Kerala, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Jul 19, 2022
Stellantis to dissolve joint venture with GAC, import Jeeps to China Jeep maker Stellantis NV is dissolving its money-losing joint venture with its Chinese partner and instead will import the iconic SUVs into the world's largest autos market. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2022
Reuters · Jul 18, 2022 Amid COVID shutdowns, Chinese women flock to skateboarding Feeling cooped up by the Chinese capital's partial COVID-19 lockdown earlier this year, which shut gyms, parks and other venues, Beijing resident Mina Zhao came across surfskating on social media and decided to give it a try.
Reuters · Jul 18, 2022 Allies seek to follow U.S. lead on Xinjiang forced labor ban U.S. allies appear committed to following Washington's lead banning forced labor goods from China's Xinjiang region, a senior U.S. official told Reuters on Monday, warning companies they could not maintain "deliberate ignorance" about their supply chains.
Input · Jul 18, 2022 Amid data concerns, TikTok security officer steps down Roland Cloutier will take on a “strategic advisory role.”
Bangkok Post · Jul 18, 2022 Thai 3Rs secret to handling US, China Recent visits by the foreign ministers of China and the US created lots of buzz among the Thai public and diplomatic community regarding the direction of Thai foreign policy. Many questions were raised but no satisfactory answers were given.
The News Lens · Jul 18, 2022 Thailand Sets 2028 Target To Finish High-speed Rail Link With China Thailand’s new goal to finish the railway line from Bangkok to the Lao border is feasible but may be more of a political statement, analysts say.
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2022 Why China's challenges to Australian ships in the South and East China Seas are likely to continue Last week it was reported an Australian warship had, in early July, been closely followed by a Chinese guided-missile destroyer, a nuclear-powered attack submarine, and multiple military aircraft as it travelled through the East China Sea.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022 US developing satellite system to track hypersonic weapons The U.S. will spend $1.3 billion to develop advanced satellites that will be able to better track hypersonic missile threats
The Hindu · Jul 18, 2022 Stalemate in India-China talks to end Eastern Ladakh standoff continues While India pushed for a comprehensive disengagement, China’s refusal to discuss Demchok and Depsang had stalled all further progress in talks
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2022 Behind the crisis in Sri Lanka – how political and economic mismanagement combined to plunge nation into turmoil Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa formally resigned on July 15, 2022, having earlier fled the country amid widespread protests in the Southern Asian nation.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022 Yellen calls out China trade practices in South Korea visit Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says the U.S. and South Korea should deepen their trade ties to avoid working with countries that use their market positions to unfair advantage
Reuters · Jul 18, 2022 China demands U.S. cancel potential arms sale to Taiwan China has demanded that the United States immediately cancel its latest arms sale to Taiwan, the Chinese state broadcaster reported on Monday, citing the country's Ministry of National Defence.