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Tibetans in China's Tibet autonomous region are practicing their native language despite a new 'ethnic unity' law mandating Mandarin in schools and government. The law, criticized as a tool for cultural assimilation, requires institutions to promote national unity, while some Tibetans like Kalsang Lhamo learn Tibetan calligraphy to preserve their heritage. The Chinese government dismisses foreign criticism as 'ideological bias,' and the law has drawn comparisons to policies in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia.

China has intensified its public relations efforts in Turkey following the collapse of BYD's planned electric vehicle plant investment. The failed deal, which included tax incentives for BYD, led to strained relations and prompted China to launch a propaganda campaign through media engagement and high-level diplomatic initiatives.

Chinese government buyers purchased at least eight cargoes of US soybeans from Gulf Coast terminals and six cargoes from Pacific Northwest ports for October-November shipment. The 840,000-tonne purchase is among China's largest single-day buys this month following a restart of US soybean purchases in late June.

Hong Kong is launching Chinese government bond futures for the third time, aiming to provide a hedging tool crucial for the globalization of China's debt market and currency. Beijing supports the initiative as part of its efforts to expand financial market integration.

Taiwan faces an existential crisis due to Beijing's uncompromising demand for its absorption into the People’s Republic of China, which threatens to dismantle Taiwan’s democratic political system and liberal culture. The Chinese government’s insistence on this position is described as insistent and forceful.

Macao’s first national security case involves Au Kam San, a former pro-democracy lawmaker arrested in July 2025 and accused of providing false information to anti-China organizations. His family and observers express concerns over restricted legal access and fairness of his trial, citing seized books linked to the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement and prolonged incommunicado detention.

The Chinese government has sought public assistance to investigate the collapse of the Liulan Reservoir in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, which occurred on July 6 and caused heavy casualties. Submissions via a dedicated hotline or written reports are accepted until August 15.

A Canadian woman of Chinese origin was arrested in Belgium on espionage charges after working as an intern at NATO’s SHAPE military headquarters. Belgian authorities, acting on a tip from NATO security services, raided her home and workplace, accusing her of spying for a third country and being part of a criminal organization.

The Chinese government's campaign to increase pork prices is gaining traction, but the market recovery is hindered by weak consumer demand.

Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was suddenly released from a detention center in southern China after President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin, who leads an influential underground church, credited Trump's 'unique diplomacy' for his release without a trial or confession.

The Chinese government is demanding new conditions for a preliminary Boeing aircraft purchase deal agreed upon by President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, risking the collapse of the $17-19 billion agreement. The White House plans to address stalled negotiations with Chinese officials, citing Beijing's insistence on long-term guarantees for engine parts and maintenance, which were not part of the original understanding.

China’s Jingye Steel is seeking compensation from the UK government over the nationalization of a steel production complex in England. The UK cited national security concerns to justify taking control of British Steel, prompting criticism from the Chinese government, which warned it would affect Chinese investors’ perception of the UK.

China's government has taken over Wuhan-based Zhongbang Bank due to serious credit risks, signaling regulatory action against the property sector's financial entanglements. This follows a previous incident involving Shengjing Bank linked to the Evergrande debt crisis, highlighting concerns over the sector's debt.

President Donald Trump released documents claiming to prove election fraud, but The Associated Press found no evidence supporting his allegations. The documents, largely redacted and containing well-documented information, do not show foreign interference in the 2020 election or a deep-state cover-up. Experts and officials confirmed the material provided no new revelations about election security.

President Donald Trump claimed the Chinese government accessed 220 million U.S. voter records, calling it the 'largest compromise of election data in history.' The White House released declassified reports showing Beijing obtained voter registration data from 18 states, including names, birth dates, and party affiliations, though intelligence agencies had already known about these activities. A 2021 intelligence report noted China's information-gathering efforts but found no interference with election infrastructure.

President Trump threatened to revoke the broadcast licenses of ABC and NBC after they did not preempt programming to live-stream his speech on election integrity. The FCC has launched probes into broadcasters for potential violations of public interest standards, while CBS and Fox aired portions or the full speech live. Networks avoided live coverage of claims about foreign interference in the 2020 election, citing caution after Fox's defamation settlement over election-related falsehoods.

A China-born American seismologist, Youlin Chen, has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years. His family, advised by advocacy group Global Reach, revealed his case amid diplomatic efforts by U.S. administrations and concerns over espionage charges linked to his seismic data work.

China's Green Great Wall project, part of the Three-North Protective Forest Program, has reduced desertified land by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 using techniques like straw checkerboards. Scientists acknowledge progress but emphasize the need for continued effort to sustain gains.

Three AI trends are accelerating: models are becoming more powerful (e.g., Anthropic's Fable, OpenAI's Sol, SpaceXAI's Grok 4.5), governments are developing regulatory frameworks, and the U.S. and China are considering restricting access to their most advanced AI. The global AI race is shifting toward national security concerns as autonomous agents and open-source models like China's GLM-5.2 redefine competition.

China is using AI tools, including American ones like ChatGPT, to launch covert propaganda campaigns against U.S. AI infrastructure development. OpenAI identified a campaign where Chinese-linked users generated polarizing content about data centers, aiming to slow construction and tip the global AI race in China's favor. The article highlights China's broader use of AI for surveillance, repression, and targeted propaganda to advance its geopolitical interests.

A Chinese navy submarine launched a nuclear-capable long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific on July 6. The missile, carrying an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu, with the Chinese government describing the test as a routine annual military activity.

The Chinese government dismissed international criticism of a recent missile test in the Pacific, calling it 'safe' and part of 'routine' military training. The Australian government criticized the test for 'insufficient notice' and non-compliance with international law, while the US and Australia joined in condemning the action.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the United States on Independence Day, marking a departure from Beijing's usual practice of not publicizing presidential greetings on July 4. The message acknowledged the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and was confirmed by Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning.

The article discusses how China's economy was considered recession-proof during the 2008 global financial crisis and the 2015 stock market crash and capital flight, as it never recorded a quarter of negative growth. However, the author argues that China did not successfully avoid an economic downturn.

Iowa sued Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings, alleging the online retailer violates consumer privacy by collecting sensitive data without consent and exposing users to potential Chinese government access. The state claims Temu deceives customers through false product quality and pricing representations and operates an app designed to evade detection, raising security concerns.

Guo Wengui, a self-exiled Chinese billionaire, was sentenced to 30 years in prison. He was a close ally of former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon, with whom he co-founded a movement aiming to overthrow the Chinese government.

Fox News apologized for airing Kevin O'Leary's claim that opponents of his Utah data center project were Chinese government proxies. O'Leary later retracted the statement, acknowledging there was no evidence to support it, as the project faces local opposition and broader debates over data center impacts.

Nie Huihua, a professor at Renmin University, argues that understanding China's development requires moving beyond Western-centric frameworks to recognize the integration of formal institutions, informal grassroots mechanisms, and cultural collectivism in its governance system. The article highlights the challenge of innovation within this non-Western governance model.

A federal judge expressed skepticism about economic espionage charges against a former Google software engineer accused of stealing AI trade secrets for Chinese companies, questioning whether intent to benefit China was proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge highlighted a disconnect between the defendant's actions in 2022-2023 and evidence of his intent to collaborate with Chinese entities in 2023.

The U.S. is monitoring Chinese activity in the South China Sea as tensions between China and the Philippines, a key American ally, escalate. Chinese authorities installed a 'scientific structure' at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, prompting anger from the Philippines.

A Chinese start-up's dilemma highlights issues in Beijing's tech funding approach, which contrasts with the U.S. method of using incentives to support tech winners. Chinese governments take direct equity stakes in tech companies, unlike the U.S. system.

The U.S. and Chinese governments introduced the term 'constructive strategic stability' during a meeting between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing last month. Trump's approach to China is described as a shift toward viewing it as a peer power.

Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, Calif., pleaded guilty last month and exited federal court. The case also involves her boyfriend and the Chinese government as mentioned in the title.

Zambia's government canceled the RightsCon 2026 conference, which was to be hosted in sub-Saharan Africa for the first time, citing administrative and security concerns. Access Now, the host organization, suggested the cancellation was due to foreign interference, particularly from China, and demands to moderate human rights topics. The decision reflects a broader decline toward authoritarianism in Zambia, despite U.S. support for its democratic reforms under President Hakainde Hichilema.

Thomas Weir Pauken II, 50, pleaded guilty to working with individuals employed by the Chinese government for years. The case involves allegations of acting as China's agent.

An American journalist has pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, according to the Justice Department.

An American journalist who worked for Chinese state media pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for China. He faces up to 10 years in prison and admitted to providing reports to Chinese agents, including one linked to China's security apparatus. The case is part of a series of U.S. prosecutions involving alleged Chinese government operatives.

An American journalist who has lived in China since 2010 and worked for several state media organizations there pleaded guilty in a U.S. court to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, according to the Justice Department.

Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, once a site for annual candlelight vigils commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, is now silent on the anniversary due to the Hong Kong National Security Law and pandemic restrictions. Pro-China events replace the vigils, and local media avoid mentioning the massacre.

Zambia canceled RightsCon, a major human rights summit, citing 'national values' and 'public interest,' with organizers attributing the move to Chinese pressure over Taiwanese participants. The article highlights China's deep economic influence in Zambia, particularly in copper mining, energy infrastructure, and healthcare, which has created structural dependencies.