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4th CISCE Expands International Participation and Global Reach

BEIJING, May 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), scheduled to take place in Beijing from June 22 to 26, is expected to achieve record levels of international participation and global reach, according to Li Xingqian, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion…

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Newsletter: Brussels-Beijing trade tangle and Hungary’s frozen funds

All 27 European Commissions will debate EU-China trade relations Friday to mitigate dumping and overdependencies, while the Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is in Brussels to discuss with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen releasing frozen EU funds for Budapest.

Euronews

Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new report

A new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic competition arena in the Indian Ocean. This region is re-emerging as a key theatre, with China's energy dependence exposing vulnerabilities to rivals like India, France, and the US.

The Economic Times

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China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

China is constructing a massive military complex in its desert regions. Satellite images reveal a sprawling network of launch pads and bunkers. This infrastructure is designed to safeguard China's nuclear missiles. The development signals a significant upgrade in Beijing's nuclear deterrent capabilities. It underscores intensifying nuclear competition with the United…

The Economic Times

Is the ‘Quad’ dying a slow death? Even with Trump, it still has a vital role to play

Analysts have tried to make sense of US President Donald Trump’s second term with countless, sometimes contradictory, labels. He’s isolationist and transactional. He’s a populist. Or, more recently, a neoconservative.

The Conversation

Philippines frees Chinese steel plant workers from detention

BEIJING — Sixty-four Chinese citizens detained ‌in the Philippines have been released after the Philippine justice department ruled there was insufficient evidence for the allegations ⁠they faced, China's embassy in the Southeast Asian country said.

Bangkok Post

EU to discuss potential restrictions on Chinese imports amid fears of overreliance

Concerns among leaders in bloc that surge in imports could lead to decline similar to that of US rust belt towns

The Guardian - UK

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China says EU using trade data selectively to justify import curbs, warns of response

China has voiced strong objections to the EU's application of trade data, suggesting a skewed portrayal. While the European Union weighs potential import quotas and tariffs aimed at shielding its industries from Chinese rivalry, China has countered that trade relies on mutual consent.

The Economic Times

Conflict over Taiwan could risk US-China nuclear crisis, major study warns

Assessment by International Institute for Strategic Studies warns world is on cusp of new nuclear arms race

The Independent UK

China shock 2.0: Beijing targets German industry as Berlin looks on

A new study finds that Germany’s weak growth is not just home-made. Economists warn of a “China shock 2.0”, yet the federal government is slow to respond.

Euronews

4th CISCE Showcases Innovation Driving Global Supply Chains

BEIJING, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) will take place in Beijing from June 22 to 26. Li Xingqian, Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), said innovation remains a central focus of the expo. This year's…

AAP

US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study finds

A new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that Asia is at the center of escalating nuclear rivalries, with a U.S.-China conflict over Taiwan risking nuclear escalation. The assessment highlights a lack of "guard rails" between the two superpowers, increasing the danger of unchecked conflict and a…

The Economic Times

India, China hold 35th WMCC talks in Beijing, discuss border management and bilateral ties

India and China convened their 35th border talks in Beijing. Both nations expressed satisfaction with the peace maintained along their shared frontier. Discussions focused on border management and cooperation. The meeting paves the way for gradual normalization of bilateral relations. Further diplomatic and military exchanges are planned. Preparations are underway…

The Economic Times

Global Times: 'Five reinvigorations' forge consensus on defending multilateralism

BEIJING, May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the rotating president of the United Nations Security Council for May, China initiated a high-level meeting themed "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-Centred International System" on Monday local time. Representatives from more than 100 countries, including…

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Luxury French retailer Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing flagship store

France’s iconic Galeries Lafayette closed its flagship Beijing department store on Wednesday after 13 years in the Chinese capital – citing weaker spending, changing shopping habits and a slowdown in the luxury sector. Its stores in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Macau will remain open.

The Times of India

Mediation, debt and disorder: Can Pakistan keep balancing China, America and its own crises?

Pakistan has always believed that geography can compensate for weakness. It sits at the intersection of South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, possesses nuclear weapons, maintains relationships with superpowers who have shared cold ties, and has spent decades convincing bigger powers that it is too strategically important to…

AAP

Global Times: Chinese medical teams in Solomon Islands turn health aid into lasting capacity, bringing treatment closer to patients in remote communities

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After a tropical cyclone swept through the Western Province of Solomon Islands, traces of the disaster were still visible along the coast of Rarumana community. Trees had been brought down, and seaweed farms were damaged. For this remote community in the South Pacific, separated…

The Economic Times

China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood

China has strongly reacted to a Quad Ministerial meeting. The meeting expressed serious concerns over the East and South China Sea situations. China stated that the situation in these seas is generally stable. Beijing urged certain countries to stop interfering in its neighborhood maritime affairs. China opposes exclusive groupings and…

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iQIYI's AI Platform Nadou Pro Surpasses 10,000 Creators, Unveils Advanced Feature Updates and Global Expansion

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 26th, iQIYI, China's leading online entertainment platform, announced that Nadou Pro, its AI platform built for professional film and television production, has onboarded more than 10,000 active creators in under one month since opening for commercial use on April 20. In the…

Euronews

French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing store 13 years after opening

The French group has made it clear that it is not leaving the Chinese capital for good, as it now plans to focus on brands and products better aligned with the new expectations of Chinese consumers.

AAP

My Academic Story with China | Gary Sigley：The strength of China's approach lies in enabling communication among all different civilizations around the world

BEIJING, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Global Times: 【Gary Sigley, former director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Western Australia, professor of the Australian Studies Center, Beijing Foreign Studies University】China is the origin of tea and the origin of tea culture. I would say…

The Economic Times

China expands travel curbs to top AI talent at private firms

China is now restricting top AI professionals in private companies from traveling abroad. This move aims to protect its advanced technology and boost its standing against the United States. Individuals deemed strategically important need government approval for overseas trips. This policy targets talent in the AI sector, including startup founders…

France 24

French luxury store Galeries Lafayette shuts Beijing flagship branch after 13 years

French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette closed its flagship Beijing store on Wednesday after 13 years, underscoring weak consumer spending and changing shopping habits in China. Shoppers snapped up final bargains as staff cleared unsold goods and dismantled displays at the six-floor department store before its indefinite closure.

The Guardian - AU

‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war

While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely cause

Reason

Why Has Trump Stopped Selling Weapons to Taiwan?

The administration is avoiding conflict with China to focus on war in the Middle East. Taiwan’s democracy hangs in the balance.

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