Xi projects confidence for China’s Communist Party at home and on world stage

Xi gave a speech at a grand ceremony in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. He called for military modernisation and urged the PLA to achieve its goals for the centenary, which lands on August 1, 2027. He also called for deeper cross-strait exchanges, cooperation and integrated development.

Why Foreign Companies Are Re-assessing Their China Portfolio

China is trying to convince the world that it is open for business. Xi Jinping has told world leaders that China will continue to promote high-quality development and expand high-standard opening-up in the next five years. Xi met with members of a high-level business delegation from the U.S. on the occasion of a state visit to China by President Donald Trump. China has issued new laws and decrees that impact the degree to which Chinese citizens are obligated to act as informants to the government. New laws would dampen the enthusiasm of foreign companies to invest in China.

Miles Yu Warns Academic Exchanges With China Pose a National Security Risk

Miles Yu is warning that academic exchanges between the United States and China have become one-sided. He argues that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is exploiting the openness of American universities while denying freedoms and reciprocity to U.S. scholars. Yu also criticizes what he describes as a growing tendency among some China analysts to interpret nearly every deterioration in relations through the lens of American responsibility.

Communist Party a ‘fundamental safeguard’ of Hong Kong’s prosperity: John Lee

John Lee Ka-chiu is celebrating the 29th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule and the 105th year of the founding of the Communist Party. He also set priorities for the final year of his five-year term. He wants to strengthen the city’s competitiveness by cementing its status as an international financial, trade and shipping centre, while developing it into a global hub for innovation and technology.

China imposes new ‘national security’ rules on overseas investments

Beijing intensifies its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad "national security" regulations taking effect from Wednesday. Beijing sees fields such as artificial intelligence, computer chips and green technology as economically and strategically vital. Some investors worry they will restrict the ability of China’s tech ecosystem to access global markets.

Xi vows to bolster China’s military, stamp out corruption

Chinese President Xi Jinping vows to strengthen and modernise the military and stamp out corruption within the ruling Communist Party. Analysts have questioned the ability of China's armed forces to fight effectively since Xi's sweeping anti-graft campaign gutted its top ranks. Xi also reiterated his commitment to see China gain control of Taiwan.

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, June 2026

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Hong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’

Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1. The city is preparing for a paradigm shift by developing proprietary large language models (LLMs), launching artificial intelligence (AI) projects for public use, and rolling out a HK$50 million (US$6.37 million) universal education programme.

Opinion | In the AI era, US-China competition hinges on who can adapt faster

Technology has changed the nature of geopolitical competition. The decisive advantage belongs to those that learn, innovate and adapt more effectively than their competitors. This is how the strategic competition between the United States and China should be understood. Great powers don't necessarily lose their position because of a stronger rival. They weaken due to domestic institutions struggling to adapt.

China Makes Its Move in Bangladesh

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Xi projects confidence for China’s Communist Party at home and on world stage
Xi projects confidence for China’s Communist Party at home and on world stage

Xi gave a speech at a grand ceremony in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. He called for military modernisation and urged the PLA to achieve its goals for the centenary, which lands on August 1, 2027. He also called for deeper cross-strait exchanges, cooperation and integrated development.

News - South China Morning Post
geopolitics
Why Foreign Companies Are Re-assessing Their China Portfolio
Why Foreign Companies Are Re-assessing Their China Portfolio

China is trying to convince the world that it is open for business. Xi Jinping has told world leaders that China will continue to promote high-quality development and expand high-standard opening-up in the next five years. Xi met with members of a high-level business delegation from the U.S. on the occasion of a state visit to China by President Donald Trump. China has issued new laws and decrees that impact the degree to which Chinese citizens are obligated to act as informants to the government. New laws would dampen the enthusiasm of foreign companies to invest in China.

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Miles Yu Warns Academic Exchanges With China Pose a National Security Risk
Miles Yu Warns Academic Exchanges With China Pose a National Security Risk

Miles Yu is warning that academic exchanges between the United States and China have become one-sided. He argues that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is exploiting the openness of American universities while denying freedoms and reciprocity to U.S. scholars. Yu also criticizes what he describes as a growing tendency among some China analysts to interpret nearly every deterioration in relations through the lens of American responsibility.

Vision Times
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Communist Party a ‘fundamental safeguard’ of Hong Kong’s prosperity: John Lee
Communist Party a ‘fundamental safeguard’ of Hong Kong’s prosperity: John Lee

John Lee Ka-chiu is celebrating the 29th anniversary of the return of Hong Kong to Chinese rule and the 105th year of the founding of the Communist Party. He also set priorities for the final year of his five-year term. He wants to strengthen the city’s competitiveness by cementing its status as an international financial, trade and shipping centre, while developing it into a global hub for innovation and technology.

News - South China Morning Post
geopolitics
China imposes new ‘national security’ rules on overseas investments
China imposes new ‘national security’ rules on overseas investments

Beijing intensifies its scrutiny of investments overseas with broad "national security" regulations taking effect from Wednesday. Beijing sees fields such as artificial intelligence, computer chips and green technology as economically and strategically vital. Some investors worry they will restrict the ability of China’s tech ecosystem to access global markets.

Insider Paper
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Xi vows to bolster China’s military, stamp out corruption
Xi vows to bolster China’s military, stamp out corruption

Chinese President Xi Jinping vows to strengthen and modernise the military and stamp out corruption within the ruling Communist Party. Analysts have questioned the ability of China's armed forces to fight effectively since Xi's sweeping anti-graft campaign gutted its top ranks. Xi also reiterated his commitment to see China gain control of Taiwan.

Insider Paper
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Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, June 2026
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, June 2026

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Hong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’
Hong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’

Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1. The city is preparing for a paradigm shift by developing proprietary large language models (LLMs), launching artificial intelligence (AI) projects for public use, and rolling out a HK$50 million (US$6.37 million) universal education programme.

News - South China Morning Post
geopolitics
Opinion | In the AI era, US-China competition hinges on who can adapt faster
Opinion | In the AI era, US-China competition hinges on who can adapt faster

Technology has changed the nature of geopolitical competition. The decisive advantage belongs to those that learn, innovate and adapt more effectively than their competitors. This is how the strategic competition between the United States and China should be understood. Great powers don't necessarily lose their position because of a stronger rival. They weaken due to domestic institutions struggling to adapt.

News - South China Morning Post
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China Makes Its Move in Bangladesh
China Makes Its Move in Bangladesh

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