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Beijing summons South Korean envoy over ‘totally unacceptable’ Taiwan comments by President Yoon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The two issues ‘are completely different in nature’, Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong says after summoning the South Korean ambassador. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218034/beijing-summons-south-korean-envoy-over-totally-unacceptable-taiwan-comments-president-yoon?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese officials warned not to hide assets or business ties as part of ongoing anti-corruption drive

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A meeting of the Politburo last month told officials they must be ‘honest and open’ when reporting their personal financial situation https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3217982/chinese-officials-warned-not-hide-assets-or-business-ties-part-ongoing-anti-corruption-drive?utm_source=rss_feed

Has China just finalised the world’s first hyperloop destinations?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese version of Elon Musk’s vision could travel up to 1,000km/h, top engineers say. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3217912/has-china-just-finalised-worlds-first-hyperloop-destinations?utm_source=rss_feed

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell asks European navies to patrol Taiwan Strait

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan ‘concerns us economically, commercially and technologically,’ Borrell said in French newspaper Journal Du Dimanche, echoing comments he made last week when he stressed how crucial Taiwan is to Europe. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218022/eu-foreign-policy-chief-josep-borrell-asks-european-navies-patrol-taiwan-strait?utm_source=rss_feed

Baltic countries fume as China’s envoy in France questions sovereignty of post-Soviet states

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The comments on French television by China’s ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, have infuriated the three Baltic states, which have demanded a retraction. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218016/baltic-countries-fume-chinas-envoy-france-questions-sovereignty-post-soviet-states?utm_source=rss_feed

Private internet satellite company joins China’s hypersonic race

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Researchers test feasibility of providing stable broadband connection to drones and aircraft travelling faster than sound. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3217714/private-internet-satellite-company-joins-chinas-hypersonic-race?utm_source=rss_feed

China and Philippines look to boost communications over South China Sea dispute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said he hoped that the two sides would be able to resolve problems in a ‘mutually beneficial way’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218006/china-and-philippines-look-boost-communications-over-south-china-sea-dispute?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese city of Changshu plans to pay employees using digital yuan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing is keen to promote the use of the digital sovereign currency but there are a number of barriers to take-up. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3217996/chinese-city-changshu-plans-pay-employees-using-digital-yuan?utm_source=rss_feed

How China’s inroads into Central Asia could fill an economic void left by Russia, counter US pressure

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Uzbekistan’s former foreign minister opens up with the Post about the need for green financing projects and why China is a ‘comprehensive strategic partner’ to his country, unlike the United States. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3217904/how-chinas-inroads-central-asia-could-fill-economic-void-left-russia-counter-us-pressure?utm_source=rss_feed

China Evergrande’s regulatory woes continue with failure to deliver 2022 annual report on time as debt restructuring deal faces opposition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shenzhen-based Evergrande’s latest regulatory lapse underscores the company’s existential crisis, as it grapples with almost US$290.4 billion in liabilities. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3217990/china-evergrandes-regulatory-woes-continue-failure-deliver-2022-annual-report-time-debt?utm_source=rss_feed