59 m. ago China school expels girl for sex with Ukraine man that ‘hurts national dignity’

A Chinese student is facing expulsion from university for having casual sex with a Ukrainian gamer. The student, surnamed Li, has been accused of “hurting national dignity”, sparking online accusations of excessive punishment and rights infringement. An official from Dalian Polytechnic University, in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, on July 8, said the institution planned to expel Li for an act of “misconduct” on December 16, 2024. The 21-year-old was reported to have had a one-night...

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2 h. ago Beijing slams BBC Chinese, Nikkei Asia over ‘distorted reports’ on Hong Kong nat. sec law

Beijing slams BBC Chinese, Nikkei Asia over ‘distorted reports’ on Hong Kong nat. sec law  Hong Kong Free Press HKFP

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3 h. ago Albanese, Xi agree to strengthen bilateral ties in Beijing talks

Albanese, Xi agree to strengthen bilateral ties in Beijing talks  nhk.or.jp

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3 h. ago Iran’s Foreign Minister Araqchi Meets China’s President Xi Jinping In Beijing

Iran’s Foreign Minister Araqchi Meets China’s President Xi Jinping In Beijing  Eurasia Review

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3 h. ago The Taiwan papers: academics suggest how mainland China might rule island

As tensions between Beijing and Taipei rise, academia and the education sector reveal how each side is changing to adapt to – or shape – the new environment. In the first of a two-part series, we survey the vast research by mainland academics studying potential paths and models for governing the island. For decades, Beijing has talked about peaceful reunification with Taiwan and possibly governing it under the arrangement of “one country, two systems”, a term that means the island could have a...

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4 h. ago The EU is doing itself no trade favours in pushing China on Russia

Ahead of the China-European Union summit, set to take place in Beijing on July 24, the 27-nation bloc seems determined to adopt a firm stance in its relationship with the world’s second-largest economy. While accusing China of aiding Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine, the EU also seeks what it sees as fairer economic relations. But can the growing pressure influence Beijing’s position on Moscow and the Ukraine conflict? In a recent speech, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said...

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6 h. ago Trump’s pick for United Nations ambassador wants to ‘make the UN great again’

Mike Waltz, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for United Nations ambassador, vowed on Tuesday to make the world body “great again” – and that he would do so by confronting Beijing’s expanding influence while leading an overhaul of what he described as a bloated, favouritism-plagued institution. “Countering China is critical,” the former Florida congressman said during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Waltz called it “absurd” that China, the world’s...

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9 h. ago Foreign influence in Italy: Beijing encroaches, Moscow intrudes

Foreign influence in Italy: Beijing encroaches, Moscow intrudes  Decode39

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10 h. ago China lifts its sanctions on retired EU lawmaker Reinhard Buetikofer

Beijing has removed “restrictions” on Reinhard Buetikofer, the former EU lawmaker it sanctioned in 2021, as it looks to normalise ties with the European Parliament. The move is expected to galvanise a new round of engagement, with an official meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the China delegation of the European Parliament pencilled in for Brussels in October, according to several people familiar with the plan. This would be the first official meeting between the sides since...

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11 h. ago China’s Cultural Offensive: How Beijing Is Quietly Reshaping North Korea

China’s Cultural Offensive: How Beijing Is Quietly Reshaping North Korea  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

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11 h. ago Trump’s trade policies drive Hong Kong industry’s ‘China plus N’ shift

Hong Kong’s industrial sector is increasingly adopting a “China plus N” strategy as a primary defence against unpredictable United States trade policies, with about 70 per cent of its members already operating in, or moving to, Southeast Asia, according to a report. Steve Chuang Tzu-hsiung, chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, said that this strategy was a calculated hedge against geopolitical volatility that has been years in the making. “You don’t know which madness [US...

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11 h. ago Trump trade policies driving Hong Kong industry’s ‘China plus N’ shift: study

Hong Kong’s industrial sector is increasingly adopting a “China plus N” strategy as a primary defence against unpredictable United States trade policies, with about 70 per cent of its members already operating in, or moving to, Southeast Asia, according to a report. Steve Chuang Tzu-hsiung, chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, said on Tuesday that this strategy was a calculated hedge against geopolitical volatility that had been years in the making. “You don’t know which madness...

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11 h. ago Trump claims Indonesia trade deal; Bessent says China deal timeline ‘flexible’

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration had reached a trade deal with Indonesia, without offering any details about the terms, scope, or timeline, while his Treasury Department chief cut Beijing some slack on the deadline for a final deal with China. “Great deal, for everybody, just made with Indonesia. I dealt directly with their highly respected President. DETAILS TO FOLLOW!!!” Trump said in a social media post. A deal between the US and Southeast Asia’s most populous...

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11 h. ago Trump claims Indonesia trade deal; Bessent calls China deal timeline ‘flexible’

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration had reached a trade deal with Indonesia, while his Treasury Department chief cut China some slack on the deadline for a final deal of its own. Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said that Indonesia would charge no tariffs on US imports, while exports from the southeast Asian country to America would be subject to a 19 per cent levy. “They are going to pay 19 per cent and we are going to pay nothing ... we...

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11 h. ago China Is Seeing A Massive Surge In Summer Tourism : Find Out Why Chongqing And Beijing Are Top Destinations

China Is Seeing A Massive Surge In Summer Tourism : Find Out Why Chongqing And Beijing Are Top Destinations  Travel And Tour World

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11 h. ago ‘Nations who aid terror will pay a price’: How India’s SCO diplomacy sends a message beyond Beijing

‘Nations who aid terror will pay a price’: How India’s SCO diplomacy sends a message beyond Beijing  The Economic Times

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11 h. ago Pharmaron Beijing Co., Ltd. Reports Mixed Interim Results for 2025

Pharmaron Beijing Co., Ltd. Reports Mixed Interim Results for 2025  TipRanks

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11 h. ago China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing

China, Australia talk free trade, more dialogue as leaders meet in Beijing  Reuters

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12 h. ago GLOBAL CEOS TO CONVENE IN BEIJING FOR LANDMARK FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSITION

GLOBAL CEOS TO CONVENE IN BEIJING FOR LANDMARK FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSITION  PR Newswire

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12 h. ago China’s GDP figures, robots riding Shenzhen subway: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s strong GDP figures stoke debate over stimulus as US tariff risks loom China’s economy beat market forecasts to grow 5.2 per cent in the second quarter, but analysts said headwinds would intensify in late 2025. 2. Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover’ that’s set to anger Beijing Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is planning a US...

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