4th October:

As communist China turns 75, can Xi fix its economy? As China prepared to celebrate its Golden Week holiday and mark the 75th anniversary of the People’s Republic, the ruling Communist Party rolled out a raft…

China to raise retirement age amid demographic decline. With fewer working age people to support pension systems, Chinese authorities have approved a plan to gradually raise the retirement age.

For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’. An investigation by China of an American clothing retailer has escalated concerns among foreign companies about their dependence on Chinese supply chains…

Vietnam Accuses China of ‘Brutal’ Behavior in South China Sea. Vietnam claims an attack by Chinese law enforcement on a Vietnamese fishing vessel in disputed waters resulted in injuries to 10 crewmen.

The US and China draw strategic triangles in Northeast Asia. The United States and China are deploying the same strategies to win the favour of Japan and South Korea.

India Must Match China’s Speedy Moves in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape. Both were close to former Prime Minister Hasina. But China built ties with other parties too and has reached out faster to the new interim government.

EU governments face pivotal vote on Chinese EV tariffs. European Union members will vote on whether to impose tariffs of up to 45% on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles in the bloc’s highest profile trade…

China’s Dollar Dilemma. Increasingly intensifying U.S. economic sanctions targeting Russia’s financial system have deepened concerns in China over its extensive dollar asset…

3rd October:

Vietnam Protests ‘Brutal’ Chinese Attack on Fishermen in Paracel Islands. Beijing claims that the Vietnamese fishing boat was operating illegally in Chinese waters, and that its actions caused “no injuries.”

China’s Coast Guard claims to have entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time as it ramps up security ties with Russia. China’s Coast Guard claimed it entered waters of the Arctic Ocean for the first time as part of a joint patrol with Russia – in the latest sign of enhanced…

Escalating contest over South China Sea disrupts international cable system. China’s effort to dominate the disputed waterway is taking a toll on the network of underwater cables that provide essential Internet connectivity in Asia.

Russia and China’s cooperation in the Arctic is a rising nuclear threat. While Beijing and Moscow have been working to establish a strategic foothold in the region for more than a decade, Washington and Brussels are just now…

China’s Patriotic Rhetoric Takes a Violent Turn. ‘Hate education’ becomes new buzzword in China after stabbings of foreigners, while online pleas for compassion are stifled. Chinese police officers passed…

2nd October:

For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk. As Israeli air strikes began raining down on Lebanon last week, China moved quickly to condemn the latest escalation of fighting in the Middle East.

The 75-Year Quest to Make China Great Again. On the surface, there is little that connects Xi Jinping’s PRC to that of Mao and Deng. But a closer examination of Xi’s rejuvenation strategy reveals an…

China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger. China is marking the 75th year of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger over the massive state.

Indo-Pacific Program. GMF’s Indo-Pacific Program advances US and European coordination and cooperation on the Indo-Pacific, a region which promises to be the center of gravity

Chinese coast guard fleet has entered the Arctic sea for the first time, for a joint patrol with Russian counterparts, state media reported on Wednesday.

China Is Ready for War. Amid a growing bipartisan consensus that the United States needs to do more to contain China, much of the policy debate in Washington has focused on China’s…

1st October:

Thank You from the Uyghurs, President Erdoğan—But. The Turkish leader deserves credit for mentioning the Uyghur issue at the 79th UN General Assembly. But a stronger tone is needed.

Platform for investigative journalism. Forced labour, toxic products and foul play: How fast-fashion firm Shein lost its shine. Shein, one of the world’s fastest-growing fashion retailers, plans to list on the London Stock Exchange this year in an IPO that could value it at 50…

Recent Actions Set Up Frightful Fall for Some Importers of Chinese-Origin Goods. Just in time for Spooky Season, the Biden Administration announced executive actions related to the much used – and much lamented, depending on who…

150 Uyghurs, Tibetans, and South-Mongolians Unite for Justice on Amsterdam’s Dam Square. On the eve of China’s National Day, Uyghurs, Tibetans, and South-Mongolians gathered on Amsterdam’s iconic Dam Square to demand justice and…

Tibetan Youth Congress organises cycle rally against cultural genocide in Tibet by China. The Tibetan Youth Congress recently organised a cycle rally to raise awareness about the cultural genocide in Tibet and demand that the Chinese government…

China Has Ties to and Supports Hamas: Here Is the Proof. Most people realize that the Islamic Republic of Iran provides money, equipment, training, intelligence, and diplomatic support to Gaza terror groups,…

30th September:

Japanese students fear for safety in China after stabbing. The killing of a schoolboy in China has heightened concerns about the safety of Japanese people in the country, which academics predict will hit student…

29th September:

China holds drills near disputed South China Sea reef. Chinese naval and air forces have held maneuvers in a disputed part of the South China Sea. The drills came shortly after high-level talks between Beijing…

Blinken dismisses China’s Ukraine peace plan over material support for Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday that China’s words and actions regarding ending Russia’s war on Ukraine do not “add up,” as the Beijing…

‘I was so naive’: 10 years after Umbrella protests, Hongkongers remember China’s crackdown. Anniversary of pro-democracy demonstration takes place in city where protest has been largely criminalised and activists silenced.

China nuclear sub sank in its dock, US officials say. The submarine sank earlier this year, in a major setback for the Chinese military, say US defence officials.

Xi’s big stimulus week aims to draw a line under China slowdown. For months, President Xi Jinping appeared unfazed by slowing growth as stocks sank, prices fell and discontent grew around China. This past week showed he’s…

Blinken criticizes China’s Ukraine peace proposals following meeting with his counterpart. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed strong U.S. concerns to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sept. 27 regarding Chin

In global game of influence, China turns to a cheap and effective tool: fake news. When veteran U.S. diplomat Kurt Campbell traveled to the Solomon Islands to counter Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific country,…

China-backed hacker hijacked 9,200 Canadian devices to operate illegal hacking network: FBI and CSIS. Group “working at the direction of the Chinese government” called Flax Typhoon operated a “botnet.”

‘Unfair,’ says Alice Guo as she denies Chinese spy tag. Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo reiterated that she was China’s spy after a Chinese tycoon jailed in Thailand claimed she was…

Chinese spy network. The speculative angle smacked of show biz with a bit of racism. But now a Chinese tycoon detained in Thailand, with no seeming political ax to grind in the…

28th September:

‘Education of hatred’: Killing of Japanese boy sparks soul searching in China over rising nationalism. The killing of a Japanese schoolboy in China has sparked an outpouring of anger and soul searching over the rise of extreme nationalism in the country,…

China probes Calvin Klein over Xinjiang cotton. Beijing says it suspects US brands are discriminating against Chinese cotton after allegations of forced labour.

Finland zoo is returning its 2 pandas to China due to financial issues. A zoo in Finland has agreed with Chinese authorities to return two loaned giant pandas to China more than eight years ahead of schedule because they have…

GP Profile: BA Capital revamps China consumer thesis. China’s declining consumer sentiment, triggered by COVID-19 but felt most keenly since the beginning of 2023, has prompted GPs with exposure to the sector…

Yesterday’s stick, today’s carrot? China’s removal of the Japan seafood ban. On 20 September, Beijing announced it would soon begin removing a blanket ban on the import of Japanese seafood products originally imposed in August 2023.

Russia’s Secret Drone Project in China. Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) shakes hands with Yan Novikov, the director of Russian arms manufactur

Chinese Navy Chopper ‘Harasses’ Philippines Aircraft Over Scarborough Shoal; Comes Amid Boiling Tensions In Indo-Pacific. In yet another engagement between two nations embroiled in a violent territorial conflict, the Philippines alleged on September 25 that a Chinese navy…

US deploys laser-equipped warship to Japan with eye on China war threat. USS Preble is the only American destroyer with the advanced Helios laser weapon that can intercept aerial threats such as drones and missiles.

How Russia, China & Iran Are Targeting US Elections. While these threats remain a valid concern, US government agencies have doubled down on their assurances to the American public that election infrastructure…

US House Bill Addresses Growing Threat of Chinese Cyber Actors. House GOP unveiled a bill to combat Chinese cyber threats to US infrastructure, led by CISA and FBI.

China’s Salt Typhoon: Cyber Threats Rise. Chinese-linked hackers have recently infiltrated several U.S. internet service providers in a covert operation called “Salt Typhoon.”

27th September:

United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability – (.gov). Hearing Wrap Up: House Oversight Committee Warns of CCP’s Infiltration of U.S. Industries and Federal Agencies

China’s Car Dealers Association Warns Gov’t About USD20 Billion Losses in First Wight Months. (Yicai) Sept. 25 — The China Automobile Dealers Association issued a warning to the government about the widening losses of Chinese dealers, which reached…

China’s youth unemployment fuels rise in postgraduate studies. Chinese universities see postgraduate students overtake graduate ones to avoid entering job market.

China says test-launched ICBM with ‘dummy warhead’ into Pacific. First public test-launch of missile likely to raise concerns about China’s nuclear build-up.

China probes Calvin Klein over Xinjiang cotton. Beijing says it suspects US brands are discriminating against Chinese cotton after allegations of forced labour.

China needs more than rate cuts to boost economic growth. China’s slowing economy needs more than interest rate cuts to boost growth, analysts said. “We will need a major fiscal policy support to see higher CNY…

China’s youth unemployment fuels rise in postgraduate studies. Chinese universities see postgraduate students overtake graduate ones to avoid entering job market.

Will China’s $100bn war chest for shares lift the real economy? Chinese markets have given a short-term welcome to an “unprecedented” toolbox promised by Beijing to stabilise capital markets and revive animal spirits,…