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Myths & Misperceptions: The Limits of Vietnam’s Strategic Autonomy in the U.S.-China Rivalry
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (881+ words) In this edition of M&M, I will address a common misconception about Vietnam’s foreign policy: that the country refuses to pick sides. Understanding Vietnam’s logic in picking sides (or not) sheds light on how deeply it is willing to…...
China’s Xi Says Supports Latin America in ‘Upholding Independence’
4+ hour, 13+ min ago (252+ words) China’s President Xi Jinping expressed support on Tuesday for Latin American countries’ “independence and self-reliance” as he met with his Ecuadorian counterpart Daniel Noboa in Beijing, state media reported. Noboa, a staunch ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, has…...
King of Jordan Visits China
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (210+ words) Jordan’s King Abdullah II will visit China from 18 to 24 August, China’s Foreign Ministry said. The monarch will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress. He will…...
Chile’s Foreign Minister to Visit China
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (171+ words) chinaglobalsouth.com Chile’s Foreign Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna will visit China from 18 to 22 August. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said he was invited by his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, and that they will “exchange opinions on bilateral relations, as…...
Russian ESPO Blend Crude Oil Jumps Back to Premium vs Brent on China Demand, Traders Say
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (247+ words) Russia’s Far East ESPO Blend crude for October delivery to China is trading at premiums of up to $1 a barrel to ICE Brent, supported by strong Chinese demand and uncertainty over oil supplies from the Middle East and Iran, four…...
The Iran War Is Reshaping the Persian Gulf. What Does China Do Now?
22+ hour, 19+ min ago (1853+ words) The war in Iran is reshaping the strategic landscape of the Persian Gulf, putting new pressure on China’s relations with Iran and the Gulf Arab states. Beijing’s response is exposing the tension between its deep economic interests in the region…...
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit South Korea From August 19-20
21+ hour, 59+ min ago (165+ words) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit South Korea from August 19 to 20, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, marking his first official trip to the country in five years. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will receive Wang on…...
Why Shenzhen’s Innovation Model Matters for the Global South’s A.I. Future
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (574+ words) In 2022, I joined The China in Africa Podcast team for a conversation titled “Lessons for South Africa from China’s Tech Hub, Shenzhen.” At that time, some policymakers told me they wanted to learn recent development and governance lessons from China…...
Pakistan Detains 40 Chinese Nationals in Islamabad Scam Call Center Raid
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (192+ words) Pakistan authorities said Monday they detained 258 foreigners, including 40 Chinese nationals, following a raid on an alleged “scam call center” in the capital Islamabad. “They were running a scam call center in Gulberg Green, a housing society on the outskirts of…...
Philippine Defense Chief Rejects China Criticism, Calls Response a ‘Squid Tactic’
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (258+ words) Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro rejected on Saturday China’s accusation that he has “consistently attacked and smeared” Beijing, branding the remarks as a “classic squid tactic” aimed at avoiding the issues at hand. Teodoro was responding to Chinese Foreign Ministry…...