7 h. ago The View | Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?

The View | Can Scott Bessent see China’s trade counterstrike with clear eyes?  South China Morning Post

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13 h. ago What is ‘winology’, the new theory about unfair Western views of China?

China’s economic and technological advances are being unfairly dismissed in the United States and other parts of the West as a result of hierarchical thinking, according to a theory dubbed “winology” that is taking hold among some online commentators. The term winology was coined by Chinese academics and refers to ways in which countries can both become a global leader in certain areas and be recognised as such. However, the theory argues that the West relegates China to the lowest tier of a...

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18 h. ago To avert war, the West must shatter the mirror by which it views China

In the shadow of escalating tensions between the United States and China, Graham Allison’s concept of the Thucydides Trap has become a staple of geopolitical discourse. Coined by the Harvard scholar, the term evokes the ancient Greek historian Thucydides’ observation that “it was the rise of Athens and the fear that this instilled in Sparta that made war inevitable”. Allison’s study of 16 historical cases, where a rising power challenged a ruling one, found war in 12 instances. He warns that...

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18 h. ago Opinion | To avert war, the West must shatter the mirror by which it views China

Opinion | To avert war, the West must shatter the mirror by which it views China  South China Morning Post

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37 h. ago Instant view: China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast

Instant view: China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast  Yahoo

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37 h. ago VIEW China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast

VIEW China Q3 GDP growth slows to 4.8% y/y, in line with forecast  Reuters

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57 h. ago Russia, China back Iran’s view on end of UN sanctions, top diplomat says

Russia, China back Iran’s view on end of UN sanctions, top diplomat says  ایران اینترنشنال

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4 d. ago View / The US is paying the price for complacency with China. Time is running out.

View / The US is paying the price for complacency with China. Time is running out.  https-//www.semafor.com

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5 d. ago The Guardian view on the China spy trial: an opportunity for Labour to prove it understands the threat from Beijing

The Guardian view on the China spy trial: an opportunity for Labour to prove it understands the threat from Beijing  The Guardian

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6 d. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges increased investment in China in meeting with MIIT

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday committed the US tech company to increased investment in China, even as trade tensions intensify between the world’s two largest economies. Cook made the pledge in a meeting with Li Lecheng, who heads the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), in Beijing after the US executive spent two days in Shanghai during his second visit to China this year. The two sides “exchanged views on the development of Apple’s business in China and strengthening...

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7 d. ago China thief steals US$53,000 from newlyweds after learning about pair online

A Chinese man was arrested for stealing 380,000 yuan (US$53,000) in wedding gift money from a household shortly after their wedding, which he discovered through social media posts about their celebrations. The man, identified by the surname Peng, was apprehended on October 2 at his home in Jiangxi province, eastern China. Peng targeted the victim, also surnamed Peng, after viewing videos of the wedding festivities. He used Douyin, the mainland version of TikTok, to find wedding posts nearby and...

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7 d. ago From menacing to 'cool': How views on China have shifted in Vietnam

From menacing to 'cool': How views on China have shifted in Vietnam  Reuters

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9 d. ago China woman cancels nuptials, demands US$4,200 ‘hug fee’, claims emotional distress

A woman in central China who accepted a betrothal gift of 200,000 yuan (US$28,000) and later regretted the engagement agreed to return the money. However, her already shocked husband-to-be was then doubly taken aback when the woman asked him to deduct 30,000 yuan (US$4,200) as a “hugging fee”, triggering a public backlash against her. The incident, reported by Henan TV, has attracted 23 million views on mainland social media. It is a common practice in China that the groom’s family pays an...

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1 week ago Instant View: Trump threatens 'massive increase' in China tariffs

Instant View: Trump threatens 'massive increase' in China tariffs  Yahoo Finance

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2 w. ago China says top US envoy to Panama ‘spreading lies’ after his criticism

Another Sino-American diplomatic spat over Panama has flared, as the Chinese embassy in the Central American country accused Washington’s top envoy there of “spreading lies” to undermine Beijing’s regional ties. In an interview with the digital media outlet Contrapeso Panamá published on Sunday, the US ambassador to Panama, Kevin Cabrera, said Washington viewed China’s presence in the Panama Canal as “malign” and claimed Beijing was fooling Latin America with its investments. “They come in, give...

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2 w. ago China says top US envoy to Panama ‘spreading lies’ after ‘malign’ presence jibe

Diplomatic tensions between China and the United States over Panama have flared up once again, with the Chinese embassy in the Central American country accusing Washington’s top envoy there of “spreading lies” to undermine Beijing’s regional ties. This comes after the US ambassador to Panama, Kevin Cabrera, said that Washington viewed China’s presence in the Panama Canal as “malign”. Beijing was fooling Latin America with its investments, he claimed in an interview with digital media outlet...

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2 w. ago Japan set to get new PM: How China views Sanae Takaichi, why that matters

Japan set to get new PM: How China views Sanae Takaichi, why that matters  The Indian Express

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2 w. ago China’s struggling restaurants feeling queasy as debate rages over pre

In the run-up to National Day, a week-long celebration viewed as a litmus test for the strength of China’s domestic consumption, a fiery feud between a celebrity entrepreneur and one of the country’s best-known restaurant chains has drawn widespread attention to cost-saving practices in the food industry. The drama began on September 10, when influencer Luo Yonghao – a former teacher known for his outspoken views – blasted the popular Xibei restaurant chain on social media, claiming his...

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2 w. ago Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

Fuchsia Dunlop is a British author and chef specialising in Chinese cuisine, particularly Sichuanese food. She has written seven popular books and is arguably the Western world’s most knowledgeable person about the diverse food cultures and cooking techniques of China’s various regions. In this interview, Dunlop talks about the comparisons that are often made between Chinese and Western cuisines, as well as her passion for China’s food culture and views on how it is changing. What are your...

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3 w. ago China comedian inspires many with disabilities, celebrated for ‘optimistic mindset’

A young man from southern China, who has endured brain haemorrhages three times that led to his partial paralysis, has transformed his disability into comedy and life inspiration through his short videos, winning the hearts of many internet users. Yang Tiejun, 26, who lives in Huizhou, Guangdong province, has amassed a total of 600,000 followers on two leading mainland social media platforms, as reported by the South Metropolis News. “Hello, I am your human whisk, human electric toothbrush, and...

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