China – Page 1222 – Prologue Journal

China’s Canton Fair sees exporters turn ‘more aggressive’, with foreign buyers at a premium

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. After four years of being held online only, China’s oldest and largest trade fair is again hosting foreign buyers for on-site exhibitions and exchanges, and exporters have turned ‘more aggressive’ to secure orders. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3218182/chinas-canton-fair-sees-exporters-turn-more-aggressive-foreign-buyers-premium?utm_source=rss_feed

China tries to defuse EU diplomatic crisis after ambassador to France questions ex-Soviet republics’ sovereignty amid Ukraine war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lu Shaye’s comments when questioned about Ukraine triggered a storm of protest across Europe – especially from the three Baltic republics. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218202/china-tries-defuse-eu-diplomatic-crisis-after-ambassador-france-questions-ex-soviet-republics?utm_source=rss_feed

China unveils global maps of Mars based on Tianwen-1 orbiter photos

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The colour-coded maps will add to our knowledge of the red planet and improve planning for future missions, says Chinese space agency. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3218195/china-unveils-global-maps-mars-based-tianwen-1-orbiter-photos?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan in talks with Washington about potential weapons stockpiles on or near island, premier confirms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chen Chien-jen says Taiwan and the US have been in talks over potential plan since US National Defence Authorisation Act was approved by US Congress in December. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3218189/taiwan-talks-washington-about-potential-weapons-stockpiles-or-near-island-premier-confirms?utm_source=rss_feed

China evacuates citizens from Sudan as violence continues

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. First group of Chinese nationals leaves for neighbouring countries as fighting between rival factions disrupts access to food, water and electricity. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218178/china-evacuates-citizens-sudan-violence-continues?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s CPTPP trade aspirations still hinge on bloc’s support as external pressures mount

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Britain reached an agreement last month to join the 11-member bloc, China has seen little progress in its bid to join, even though international trade negotiator Wang Shouwen says it can ‘fulfil relevant…

Alibaba’s cloud services unit expands business with China’s data exchanges under major new deal in southern tech hub Shenzhen

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The tie-up between Alibaba Cloud and Shenzhen Data Exchange underscores the urgency of China’s effort to apply commercial rules to create a major domestic market for trading data. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3218164/alibabas-cloud-services-unit-expands-business-chinas-data-exchanges-under-major-new-deal-southern?utm_source=rss_feed

EU-China ties shouldn’t be viewed through ‘prism of Ukraine crisis’, says top envoy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese ambassador to Brussels Fu Cong says Beijing ‘also a victim’ of crisis and urges European Union to maintain ‘strategic autonomy’ and avoid developing US ties at China’s expense. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3218148/eu-china-ties-shouldnt-be-viewed-through-prism-ukraine-crisis-says-top-envoy?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s lunar sample gifts to France, Russia have scientists over the moon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China gave moon dust samples to the French president during his visit earlier this month, country’s space agency says https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3218138/chinas-lunar-sample-gifts-france-russia-have-scientists-over-moon?utm_source=rss_feed

Does China have a role to play in helping to end Sudan’s crisis?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. By bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran together, China has shown that it can broker deals – but maybe not just yet in Sudan, observers say. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3217993/does-china-have-role-play-helping-end-sudans-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed