5 h. ago China’s Quiet Strategy in Bulgaria: Economic Appeal, Political Constraints

China’s Quiet Strategy in Bulgaria: Economic Appeal, Political Constraints  German Marshall Fund of the United States

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39 h. ago China’s naval ‘genius’; 2 million Filipinos’ jobs on the line: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US call centre bill threatens Philippines’ US$30 billion outsourcing boom 2. Chinachem Tower blaze in Hong Kong’s Central put out after 4-hour battle, 4 hurt 3. The aircraft carrier champion and naval genius behind China’s blue sea strategy 4. Man accused of running Cambodian scam farm empire...

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3 d. ago Miniature tools were South China’s ancient strategy for survival

Miniature tools were South China’s ancient strategy for survival  Earth.com

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3 d. ago The aircraft carrier champion and naval genius behind China’s blue sea strategy

The commissioning of the Fujian, China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, will mark yet another milestone in the country’s naval ambition. Behind this gigantic symbol of China’s maritime power lies the vision of one man: Admiral Liu Huaqing, who famously said that he would not die peacefully until his country had an aircraft carrier. The former commander of the Chinese navy was also a revered strategist and a visionary technocrat who directed the comprehensive modernisation of China’s...

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3 d. ago More than a tech hub, Northern Metropolis can be a cradle for culture

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is more than a mere zoning plan; it is a crucial part of China’s development strategy and a pivotal step towards elevating the Greater Bay Area’s (GBA) global profile. With development now under way, the conversation must shift to a new realm: soft power. The Northern Metropolis should not be just another new town designed to address Hong Kong’s housing and industrial needs. Rather, it must emerge as a zone of cultural emancipation that takes the GBA’s development...

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5 d. ago Joint committee on national security strategy to hold inquiry into collapse of China spy trial, MPs told – UK politics live

Joint committee on national security strategy to hold inquiry into collapse of China spy trial, MPs told – UK politics live  The Guardian

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5 d. ago US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says  Reuters

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6 d. ago US, China are still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

US, China are still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says  Reuters

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6 d. ago CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Beijing gears up for a big strategy meeting as tensions with Washington deepen

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Beijing gears up for a big strategy meeting as tensions with Washington deepen  CNBC

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7 d. ago Will China be a lower US defence priority? A new strategy report will soon tell

The Pentagon’s coming defence strategy report will contain major changes in the US’ plans to counter China’s military and economic strength, according to Chinese defence researchers. The new National Defence Strategy, a road map of defence priorities for each US president’s term, is expected to be released in the coming weeks. According to a Defence Department memo in May, the report will “prioritise defence of the US homeland, including America’s skies and borders, and deterring China in the...

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7 d. ago China beauty brand Florasis shifts US expansion strategy as tensions rise

China beauty brand Florasis shifts US expansion strategy as tensions rise  Jing Daily

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1 week ago India Ramps Up ₹7,350 Crore Rare Earth Plan As China Expands Export Curbs

India Ramps Up ₹7,350 Crore Rare Earth Plan As China Expands Export Curbs  MSN

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2 w. ago India's trade strategy risks lagging without China focus, says government think tank chief

India's trade strategy risks lagging without China focus, says government think tank chief  Reuters

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2 w. ago BMW sales chief outlines strategy on U.S. tariffs, China’s price war, shift to direct sales

BMW sales chief outlines strategy on U.S. tariffs, China’s price war, shift to direct sales  Automotive News

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2 w. ago Europe plans ‘AI strategy’ to rely less on US, China for technology

Europe plans ‘AI strategy’ to rely less on US, China for technology  Times of India

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2 w. ago China targets Gen Z, millennials in new strategy to build its brand in Africa

China is betting on a new generation of digital influencers and content creators to reshape its image in Africa, which observers have said is a major shift as Beijing looks to refine its “soft power” campaigns. This new strategy aims to reshape China’s public image by connecting directly with younger audiences through cultural exchange and tourism, showcasing a side of the country rarely seen in traditional news reports. For the second consecutive year, the Chinese embassy in Kenya is sponsoring...

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2 w. ago Cadet Faith Austin on “Fighting, Leading, and Graduating in 2027: Thoughts on China’s Strategy”

Cadet Faith Austin on “Fighting, Leading, and Graduating in 2027: Thoughts on China’s Strategy”  Sites@Duke Express

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2 w. ago Could Expanding US Export Curbs Force AMAT to Rethink Its China Strategy?

Could Expanding US Export Curbs Force AMAT to Rethink Its China Strategy?  simplywall.st

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2 w. ago The National Defense Strategy must continue to prioritize China

The National Defense Strategy must continue to prioritize China  Washington Examiner

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2 w. ago China Boosts Consumption: Events launch new strategy to boost consumer spending

China Boosts Consumption: Events launch new strategy to boost consumer spending  news.cgtn.com

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