Category: China
Taiwan opposition on edge as tycoon Terry Gou expected to make presidential bid decision
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwanese opposition could suffer if Gou enters presidential race, according to polling. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3229949/taiwan-opposition-edge-tycoon-terry-gou-expected-make-presidential-bid-decision?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s rising clout in Latin America setting off alarm bells for US, says senior Pentagon official
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Washington at risk of being ‘out-competed’ by Beijing’s aggressive investment in the region, particularly in critical infrastructure like 5G. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3230070/chinas-rising-clout-latin-america-setting-alarm-bells-us-says-senior-pentagon-official?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAs US House and Senate hammer Pentagon budget bill into shape, China remains sharply in focus
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Both chambers’ versions of the National Defence Authorisation Act are heavy with measures to counter China on Taiwan, technology, Indo-Pacific and influence. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3230068/us-house-and-senate-hammer-pentagon-budget-bill-shape-china-remains-sharply-focus?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s digital yuan ‘at forefront globally’, former central bank governor Yi Gang says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former central bank governor Yi Gang gave two recent lectures of his tenure in Beijing and Singapore, saying China’s digital yuan could facilitate a wide range of domestic retail payments, including by foreign visitors,…
Read MoreChina bets on better policy enforcement to save economy, vowing more help in pipeline
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China is trying to boost domestic demand, improve confidence and prevent risks for the remainder of the year, while looking to avoid past stimulus fallout as it intensifies efforts to shore up growth. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3230044/china-bets-better-policy-enforcement-save-economy-vowing-more-help-pipeline?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTibet plugs into high-altitude wind power technology
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Once fully operational, the facility in Cuomei county is expected to generate enough electricity for about 140,000 households. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3230046/tibet-plugs-high-altitude-wind-power-technology?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese diplomats complain to Russia after influencer denied entry from Kazakhstan
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese embassy in Moscow says it has asked for a explanation about the ‘barbaric and excessive’ behaviour of the Russian border guards. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3230058/chinese-diplomats-complain-russia-after-influencer-denied-entry-kazakhstan?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina keen to ensure Saudi Arabia’s Ukraine peace talks do not become ‘anti-Russian’ event
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing, which has published its own peace plan, remains close to Moscow and does not want to see it isolated internationally. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3230041/china-keen-ensure-saudi-arabias-ukraine-peace-talks-do-not-become-anti-russian-event?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s proposed limits on children’s smartphone use unlikely to hurt Tencent, ByteDance, analysts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Parental control functions already exist on many smartphones, while adults make up the bulk of video gaming and social media users. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3230003/chinas-proposed-limits-childrens-smartphone-use-unlikely-hurt-tencent-bytedance-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s rivals warn of nuclear build-up, but analysts say Beijing seeks quality over quantity
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan and US claim PLA could quadruple nukes by 2035, but defence experts say China prioritises precision-strike capabilities and preventing interception over developing large numbers of warheads. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3230023/chinas-rivals-warn-nuclear-build-analysts-say-beijing-seeks-quality-over-quantity?utm_source=rss_feed
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