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5 Provisions in China’s Panda Contracts With U.S. Zoos

Normally confidential contracts show that U.S. zoos are accepting increasingly strict terms governing panda cams and public statements.

World - The New York Times - October 21

India and China agree to de-escalate border tensions

The two countries have reached a patrolling agreement after several clashes between their troops since 2020.

U.S.-China relations expected to be strained no matter who wins the White House

As Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the presidential election, China’s President Xi Jinping has not expressed a preference for either.

China and the Vatican agree to extend an agreement on appointing bishops

The Chinese government says it has agreed with the Vatican to extend a provisional agreement on the appointment of Catholic bishops in China for four more years

World - ABC News - October 22

China's Xi lands in Kazan for the BRICS summit

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Vatican and China Extend Agreement on Catholic Bishops

Critics argue the pact legitimizes China’s control over church affairs, while defenders say it helps support Catholics faithful to the Vatican in the Communist country.

World - The New York Times - October 22

Senior VW executive deported from China

Expulsion of chief marketing officer is latest blow to German carmaker in world’s largest auto market

Business - Financial Times - October 22

U.S. to Curb AI Investment in China Soon

Some technologies and financial commitments will be blocked, based on President Biden’s 2023 executive order to keep American expertise from helping the Chinese military.

Business - Inc. - October 22

China struggles to break US chip design ‘chokehold’

Beijing pushes for bigger share of crucial electronic design automation market

World - Financial Times - October 24

Views of China hit new low: Survey

Americans have a deteriorating view of China and its relations with the U.S., according to a Thursday report published by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Participants ranked the country 26 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Sinologist Li Cheng: ‘America is not in the mood to study China’

The political expert on the breakdown of US-Sino relations, what Xi Jinping’s fourth term might hold — and why neither Harris nor Trump makes him hopeful of change

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Mercedes-Benz and Porsche look for cost cuts after China slump hits profits

German carmakers exposed to Asian nation’s economic malaise after benefiting from its booming auto market

Business - Financial Times - October 25

China hack targeted senior congressional Democrats

Chinese hackers also targeted cell phones belonging to senior Democratic officials in addition to former President Trump, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and people in the Harris campaign, The Associated ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Voters: Beware the government’s China problem at home and abroad

If the public turns a blind eye to the Chinese government’s actions within our borders and to the broader implications of foreign policy on domestic security, who will pay attention?

Politics - The Hill - October 26

China’s industrial profits plunge as economic momentum falters

Steep monthly decline in September comes as policymakers battle to restore confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Bullied by China at Sea, With the Broken Bones to Prove It

A violent attack on a Vietnamese fishing boat tests Hanoi’s muted but resolute approach to China’s aggression in the South China Sea.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election

Eight years after Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election, foreign influence with American voters has grown more sophisticated. That could have outsize consequences in the 2024 race.

Tech - The New York Times - October 29

Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China

The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

World - Financial Times - October 29

China loses third of its billionaires as economy falters

ByteDance chief Zhang Yiming leads country’s ‘rich list’ with $49bn fortune

World - Financial Times - October 29

TikTok founder becomes China's richest man

Zhang Yiming's fortune has leapt to almost $50bn, according to a newly published rich list.

India's growing influence means trouble for China’s alliance

India is becoming more important, something not good for China.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

FirstFT: Harris calls on America to ‘turn the page’ on Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, Ukraine and Russia hold secret talks, while Alphabet and Reddit shares rise after results

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers

Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Volkswagen profit plunges 64% as China sales slide

Europe’s largest carmaker highlights ‘urgent need’ for cost reductions and efficiency gains

Business - Financial Times - 6 days ago

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

AstraZeneca China president under investigation by Chinese authorities

British drugmaker says Leon Wang is ‘co-operating with an ongoing investigation’

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

How Volkswagen Lost Its Way in China

A brutal price war, sudden shifts in consumer demand and human rights issues in Xinjiang have left VW stumbling in a market it led for 40 years.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

China warning hits another medical equipment maker

Smith & Nephew shares slumped on Thursday as it became the second health equipment company in a week to warn that Chinese sales were getting hit hard.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Smith & Nephew cuts outlook on China weakness

FTSE 100 medical manufacturer reports price pressures and worse-than-expected demand

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

AstraZeneca Probe in China Adds to Concerns for Foreign Businesses

An investigation involving the drugmaker’s China president is the latest crackdown to trigger uncertainty in the industry about Beijing’s intentions.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise

TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year

Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again

From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.

Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago

Ferrari reiterates guidance as China deliveries fall sharply

Ferrari on Tuesday reiterated guidance that it had increased earlier in the year as the sports-car maker said shipments fell sharply in China.

Business - MarketWatch - 1 hour ago

'Make China Great Again': How China's social media views the U.S. election

NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports from Beijing on an apparent difference of opinion between the Chinese government and the country's social media over the best outcome from the U.S. ...

Politics - NBC News - October 23

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