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Taiwan launches annual military drill to counter potential Chinese attack

Taiwan to now check its population’s reliance and response to disruption in internet service if China attacks

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Brussels vs Beijing: The new trade battle begins in Morocco and Turkey

Beijing's investment drive in Morocco and Turkey is opening new routes into the EU market, forcing Brussels to prepare its response. But its trade defence toolbox is increasingly struggling to keep pace.

Euronews · Aug 5

Taiwan launches annual war games as pressure from China grows

Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.

France 24 · Aug 5

China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks

China defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead of trade talks with Europe and the United States. Western nations view China's approach as mercantilist, pushing cheaper goods globally. China counters these claims, rejecting accusations of protectionism and unfair practices.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems

The previously unreported findings offer a rare glimpse into how military and security-linked institutions in China are leveraging cutting-edge U.S. AI models as a shortcut to developing specialised systems of their own, despite Washington's efforts to restrict Beijing's access to advanced chips and other strategic technologies.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Indian diaspora in China flags visa, social media concerns at embassy's first Open House in years

Members of the Indian diaspora in China raised concerns over anti-India social media content, fewer work visas and spouse employment restrictions at the Indian Embassy's Open House in Beijing. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami promised improved consular services, simplified visas and greater cultural outreach.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

China Sent Iran Shoulder-Fired Missiles by Land After Xi Denied It to Trump

China Iran missiles deal: Beijing arranged delivery of up to 400 shoulder-fired air-defense missiles to Iran through a Pakistan land corridor, contradicting Xi Jinping's personal assurance to Trump and exposing the gap the US naval blockade cannot close, as the US and Israel weigh whether to attempt a comprehensive land…

International Business Times · Aug 1

Elon Musk Reportedly Wants SpaceX to Swallow Tesla, But Beijing Fears He Will Hand Over Data on 2 Million Cars

Elon Musk is reportedly weighing a plan to merge SpaceX and Tesla by carving out Tesla's China arm, a move that has unsettled Beijing over potential access to data from two million Chinese drivers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 1

China spent decades moving water across a continent. The world's largest diversion project now serves 185 million people

In 2002, China's State Council formally approved construction of the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, an engineering undertaking designed to move water from the relatively water-rich Yangtze River basin in the south to the chronically dry cities and farmland of northern China, including Beijing. More than two decades later, the project…

The Times of India · Aug 1

Enter the dragon: Delhi Brics meet can stage a historic handshake

Xi Jinping's potential visit to India for the BRICS Summit is generating significant international attention. This meeting would mark a third encounter between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi in under two years. Such high-level engagement suggests a move towards sustained dialogue and stable management of differences. India's strategic autonomy…

The Economic Times · Jul 31