China’s ‘magic weapon’ helping Beijing wield influence in the UK

United Front Work Department has payroll of thousands aiming to win support for Communist party’s agenda

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Spy allegations pose dilemma for UK's China policy

Yahoo News - 19h
Weak China retail sales add to pressure on Beijing to lift economy

Consumption rises less than forecast in November, highlighting why leadership made it the top economic concern
Financial Times - 2d
UK minister defends talks with Beijing despite China spy claims

Home secretary says Britain will take robust approach to any challenge to national or economic security
Financial Times - 2d
US nuclear build-up would not help deter China from using atomic weapons in Taiwan, war game finds

Unclassified exercise by CSIS and MIT suggests Washington should not go beyond current modernisation plans
Financial Times - 4d
China bond yields hit record low after Beijing vows ‘vigorous’ effort to boost consumption

Xi Jinping and other top Communist party figures signal increased borrowing to boost economy
Financial Times - 5d
Philippines considers new UN case against Beijing over South China Sea activity

Manila hopes to enlist other countries to add to pressure on China
Financial Times - 6d
Influencers enlisted to help fight fly tipping as problem worsens

Litter pickers say the situation is depressing as the cost of removing dumped rubbish nears £2m.
BBC News - Dec. 8
The Secret Weapon Helping Businesses Get Results From AI: Humans

It turns out the latest machines need us as much as we need them.
The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6
China's AI balancing act — beating the U.S. but keeping the tech from threatening Beijing's rule

Prominent AI scientist Max Tegmark said the narrative of a geopolitical battle between the U.S. and China racing to build the smartest AI is a "suicide race."
CNBC - Dec. 3

China’s ‘magic weapon’ helping Beijing wield influence in the UK

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