Simply Politics, from China

China’s Diplomatic Moves and Nuclear Expansion: A New Global Dynamic

In today's episode, we explore China's strategic initiatives at the Second China–Central Asia Summit, highlighting its growing influence in regional cooperation and its diplomatic role amid the Israel-Iran conflict. We also delve into the significant increase in China's nuclear arsenal, as reported by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, and discuss the implications for global security. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal developments shaping the international landscape.Sources:https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336301.shtmlhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336086.shtmlhttps://www.prnewswire.com/in/news-releases/cgtn-second-china-central-asia-summit-eyes-a-closer-china-central-asia-community-with-a-shared-future-302481710.htmlhttp://www.china.org.cn/2025-06/16/content_117929175.shtmlhttps://thediplomat.com/2025/06/2nd-central-asia-china-summit-set-for-june-17/https://24newshd.tv/16-Jun-2025/china-s-xi-in-kazakhstan-for-central-asia-summithttps://www.nampa.org/text/22660360https://www.traveldailynews.asia/business-buzz/cctv-4s-special-central-asia-season/http://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202506/t20250616_11649408.htmhttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202506/t20250615_11648771.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hX1dn6El1Mhttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/06/13/china-weighs-in-on-israeli-iran-conflict-as-u-s-support-emerges/https://www.thinkchina.sg/politics/israel-strikes-iran-chinas-diplomatic-leverage-waneshttps://chinaglobalsouth.com/2025/06/16/china-deescalation-call-iran-israel-conflict/https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3314205/chinas-nuclear-stockpile-growing-fast-icbms-may-match-us-russia-around-2030-siprihttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1336261.shtmlhttps://www.sipri.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/yb25_summary_en.pdfhttps://www.dawn.com/news/1917486https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/china-posts-fastest-growth-in-nuclear-arsenal-to-600-warheads-sipri/3599879

China’s Strategic Moves: Taiwan Tensions and Middle East Diplomacy

Explore China's strategic maneuvers as it exploits political discord in Taiwan and navigates Middle East tensions. Delve into China's hybrid warfare tactics against Taiwan and its diplomatic efforts to stabilize the volatile Iran-Israel conflict, all while safeguarding its economic interests. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these geopolitical developments.Sources:https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3314395/taiwan-war-game-triggers-us-questions-over-its-will-fight-if-mainland-china-attackshttps://taiwaninsight.org/2025/06/13/beyond-deterrence-reclaiming-dialogue-in-the-taiwan-strait/https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/china-and-taiwan-trade-cybersecurity-accusations/https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-relations-tension-us-policy-trumphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDrTryPS71Mhttps://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-june-16-2025https://www.rudaw.net/english/world/160620251https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250612_11647190.htmlhttps://tass.com/world/1973559https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/china-could-strike-us-amid-israel-iran-conflict-gordon-chang-warns

China’s Strategic Moves: Boosting Investment and Promoting Global Dialogue

Explore China's latest initiatives to enhance foreign investment through the '2025 Action Plan' and its efforts to foster global cultural dialogue. Discover how these strategies aim to strengthen China's economic and diplomatic influence worldwide, including its expanding ties with Latin America and participation in the International Day for Dialogue Among Civilizations.Sources:https://www.china-briefing.com/news/china-latin-america-beef-trade-2025/https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/made-china-2025-threat-global-tradehttps://www.designrush.com/news/china-market-entry-in-2025-6-essential-regulatory-steps-to-setting-up-a-businesshttp://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202506/10/WS684787eda310a04af22c417a.htmlhttps://orcasia.org/made-in-china-2025http://en.chinadiplomacy.org.cn/2025-06/10/content_117919731.shtmlhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1335830.shtmlhttps://news.az/news/china-calls-for-strengthening-global-civilizational-dialogue-on-un-s-new-international-dayhttps://en.apa.az/asia/china-calls-for-strengthening-global-civilizational-dialogue-on-uns-new-international-day-469795https://see.news/wang-yi-delivers-video-address-to-the-event-to-celebrate-the-first-international-day-for-dialogue-among-civilizations-of-the-united-nations

US-China Trade Talks: Rare Earths at the Forefront

In today's episode, we delve into the upcoming trade talks between China and the United States, focusing on the pivotal role of rare earth minerals. As tensions simmer, both nations prepare for negotiations in London, with China's strategic export policies under the spotlight. We explore the potential global impact on technology and other industries reliant on these critical materials. Join us for an in-depth analysis of this high-stakes economic dialogue.Sources:https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/09/world/politics/us-china-trade-talks-rare-earth/https://fortune.com/2025/06/07/china-export-rare-earth-minerals-us-trade-tariff-talks-london/

China’s Power Play: Centralization, Diplomacy, and Taiwan Tensions

Explore China's evolving political landscape under Xi Jinping's leadership, as power centralizes and impacts both domestic and international policies. Delve into China's diplomatic efforts with Pakistan and Afghanistan, aimed at regional stability, and examine the escalating tensions with Taiwan amidst espionage concerns. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these critical developments shaping East Asia's geopolitical future.Sources:https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/china-and-the-tragedy-of-leninist-one-party-politics/https://www.memri.org/reports/what-will-happen-when-xi-jinping-dieshttps://thediplomat.com/2025/06/amid-the-trade-war-the-ccp-is-converting-hardship-into-power/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202506/04/WS683f9ccda310a04af22c306a.htmlhttps://sinocism.com/p/xi-rumors-us-china-tensions-rarehttps://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250604/7629da37366b45e3b936d4304fb0d49b/c.htmlhttp://www.ecns.cn/m/news/cns-wire/2025-06-05/detail-ihesawyz5554554.shtmlhttps://www.eurasiareview.com/02062025-pakistan-and-afghanistan-take-steps-toward-closer-regional-cooperation-oped/https://m.chinanews.com/wap/detail/ecnszw/hesawyz5554554.shtmlhttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/06/02/will-chinas-diplomatic-push-secure-pakistan-taliban-peace/https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-june-6-2025https://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-june-6-2025/https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/taiwans-government-cracks-down-on-links-to-china/https://simplypoliticsfromchina.podbean.com/e/us-china-trade-tensions-rise-amid-espionage-scandals/https://economictimes.com/news/defence/taiwan-detects-chinese-military-incursions-near-its-territory/articleshow/121586186.cmshttps://thediplomat.com/2025/06/taiwans-government-cracks-down-on-links-to-china/https://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-june-6-2025/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ6pnqdCPlUhttps://www.closeup.org/tensions-increase-between-china-and-taiwan/https://globalvoices.org/2025/06/04/taiwan-voters-set-to-recall-over-30-pro-china-lawmakers-amid-budget-cut-crisis/

U.S.-China Trade Tensions Rise Amid Espionage Scandals

In today's episode, we explore the escalating trade conflict between the U.S. and China, marked by new tariffs on Chinese goods. We also delve into Taiwan's recent espionage cases involving military intelligence leaks to China, and the implications for regional security. Additionally, we discuss China's diplomatic efforts to maintain peace with Afghanistan, Pakistan, and South Korea, and how these moves might reshape regional alliances. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pressing international issues.Sources:https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250606_11642581.htmlhttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250605_11641768.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250603_11639655.htmlhttp://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202506/t20250604_11640779.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfsfkoFhHGohttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3313338/south-korea-has-new-president-will-it-have-new-china-policyhttps://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2025/06/lee-south-korea-president-foreign-policy?lang=enhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202506/1335445.shtmlhttps://www.phnompenhpost.com/international/continuity-or-reset-japan-china-seek-clues-to-south-korea-president-lee-jae-myung-s-foreign-policyhttps://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-june-6-2025https://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-june-6-2025/https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/taiwans-government-cracks-down-on-links-to-china/https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/06/03/2003837962https://themunicheye.com/china-arrest-warrants-taiwanese-hackers-22599https://globaltaiwan.org/2025/06/silent-exercises-escalating-tactics/https://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-june-6-2025/https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2025/06/06/2003838119https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202506050009https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/06/01/2003837857

China’s New Bureaucratic Guidelines and US Trade Talks: A Path to Stability?

Explore China's introduction of the 'Three Differentiates' policy to combat bureaucratic paralysis amid its anti-corruption efforts, and its diplomatic maneuvers in South Asia. Delve into the ongoing US-China trade tensions as high-level discussions aim to ease economic strains. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal developments and their implications for regional and global stability.Sources:https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/when-mistakes-need-a-manual-chinas-guidance-on-acceptable-decision-making/https://digitalpolicyalert.org/event/30793-state-administration-for-market-regulation-opened-consultation-on-draft-provisions-on-prohibition-of-monopoly-agreementshttps://www.china-briefing.com/news/us-china-relations-in-the-trump-2-0-implications/https://harris-sliwoski.com/chinalawblog/navigating-trademark-use-in-china-your-essential-guide/https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/tariff-war-s-accelerating-asia-s-trade-transformationhttps://thediplomat.com/2025/06/when-mistakes-need-a-manual-chinas-guidance-on-acceptable-decision-making/https://www.caixinglobal.com/2025-06-04/china-bolsters-graft-watchdog-with-new-powers-102327057.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/topics/xi-jinpings-anti-corruption-campaignhttps://chinamediaproject.org/2025/06/02/a-big-test-for-ai-in-china/https://www.prcleader.org/post/local-cadres-inaction-versus-central-control-in-xi-jinping-s-chinahttps://thediplomat.com/2025/06/when-mistakes-need-a-manual-chinas-guidance-on-acceptable-decision-making/https://www.macaupostdaily.com/attachment/files/2025/06/06/6.6-.pdf.pdfhttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/06/05/trump-china-trade-war-ambassador-interview-00386594https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/06/05/xi-jinping-urges-respectful-trade-talks-in-call-with-trump/https://sinocism.com/p/xi-rumors-us-china-tensions-rarehttps://thediplomat.com/2025/06/when-mistakes-need-a-manual-chinas-guidance-on-acceptable-decision-making/https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14719037.2025.2511891?src=exp-lahttps://digitalpolicyalert.org/event/30793-state-administration-for-market-regulation-opened-consultation-on-draft-provisions-on-prohibition-of-monopoly-agreementshttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202505/t20250530_11637703.htmlhttps://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/trump-tariffs-trade-war/https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250604_11640779.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250603_11639655.htmlhttps://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0606/c90000-20324136.htmlhttp://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0605/c90000-20323666.htmlhttps://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/613276https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250604_11640779.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202506/t20250603_11639655.htmlhttps://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0606/c90000-20324136.htmlhttps://www.csis.org/analysis/chinas-gray-zone-infrastructure-strategy-tibetan-plateau-roads-dams-and-digital-dominationhttps://www.chinausfocus.com/foreign-policy/xi-jinpings-southeast-asia-tour-strategic-response-to-us-tariff-pressureshttps://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/06/05/trump-china-trade-war-ambassador-interview-00386594https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/zyxw/202506/t20250605_11641982.htmlhttps://foreignpolicy.com/2025/06/05/li-qiang-china-premier-economy/https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/readout-prime-minister-carney-speaks-with-premier-of-china-li-qiang-810421429.htmlhttps://english.www.gov.cn/news/202506/04/content_WS683f7c1dc6d0868f4e8f30cc.htmlhttps://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2025060301007/https://economictimes.com/news/international/world-news/china-silent-about-lifting-export-curbs-on-rare-earth-metals-amid-growing-concerns-in-india-world/articleshow/121654812.cms

China’s Diplomatic Maneuvers and Taiwan Tensions: A Deep Dive

On today's episode, we explore the quiet commemoration of the Tiananmen Square anniversary under China's strict control, and the country's assertive diplomatic stance amidst shifting East Asian alliances. We also delve into the escalating tensions between China and Taiwan following President Lai Ching-te's inauguration, and the international reactions to these developments. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these critical geopolitical issues.Sources:https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/06/03/china-address-tiananmen-massacre-36-yearshttps://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2025/06/on-the-36th-anniversary-of-the-tiananmen-square-massacre/https://hrf.org/latest/remembering-the-tiananmen-square-massacre/https://www.foxnews.com/world/china-rubio-exchange-jabs-36-anniversary-tiananmen-square-massacrehttps://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2025/06/05/2003838070https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/china-tells-us-to-restore-ties-on-right-track-and-end-negative-measures-glbs-2735334-2025-06-04https://www.csis.org/analysis/china-courts-pacific-key-takeaways-2025-china-pacific-island-countries-foreign-ministershttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/https://eadaily.com/en/news/2025/06/04/the-chinese-foreign-ministry-commented-on-the-terrorist-attacks-of-the-ukrainian-special-services-in-russiahttps://anewz.tv/region/central-asia/8470/china-responds-to-global-political-developments-at-june-4-fo/newshttps://thediplomat.com/2025/06/taiwans-government-cracks-down-on-links-to-china/https://time.com/7290272/china-united-states-conflict-taiwan-pete-hegseth-threat-comments/https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-may-30-2025https://www.closeup.org/tensions-increase-between-china-and-taiwan/https://responsiblestatecraft.org/china-lai-taiwain/

US-China Trade Tensions and China’s Pacific Diplomacy

In today's episode, we delve into the escalating trade tensions between the US and China, with a crucial phone call between President Trump and President Xi on the horizon. We also explore China's strategic moves in the Pacific, highlighted by its first-ever Pacific Islands foreign ministers' summit aimed at strengthening ties and expanding influence. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant global developments.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v31I4GR4qMohttps://www.nbcpalmsprings.com/2025/06/03/wall-street-dips-as-uschina-tensions-rise-temu-loses-nearly-60-of-us-usershttps://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/trump-xi-expected-to-speak-soon-as-trade-war-escalates-between-us-and-chinahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgtCydFK0xQhttps://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/06/02/China-Trump-trade-rare-earths-tariff-student-visa/7211748870466/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/china-trump-tariffs-truce-violation-chips-student-visas/https://www.trendforce.com/news/2025/06/04/news-u-s-restricts-eda-tools-jeopardizing-xiaomis-self-designed-tsmc-chips/https://journalrecord.com/2025/06/02/china-us-chip-trade-tensions/https://techcrunch.com/2025/05/30/us-imposes-new-rules-to-curb-semiconductor-design-software-sales-to-china/https://www.gmfus.org/news/watching-china-europe-june-2025https://asiatimes.com/2025/06/us-china-tensions-surge-as-tech-and-mineral-wars-intensify/https://me.smenet.org/china-signals-softer-stance-on-rare-earth-export-curbs/https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202505/t20250529_11636487.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202505/t20250530_11637296.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202505/t20250528_11635595.htmlhttps://mfai.gov.ck/news-updates/outcomes-3rd-china-pacific-islands-countries-foreign-ministers-meetinghttps://english.www.gov.cn/news/202505/29/content_WS6837c082c6d0868f4e8f2f4a.htmlhttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202505/t20250530_11637272.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/fyrbt/202505/t20250529_11636603.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202505/t20250530_11637296.htmlhttps://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-05-28/Joint-statement-from-3rd-China-PICs-Foreign-Ministers-Meeting--1DKwEYjGqTC/p.htmlhttps://pina.com.fj/2025/05/29/china-and-pacific-island-nations-reaffirm-strategic-ties-back-one-china-policy/

China’s Strategic Moves: Export Restrictions and IPO Shifts

In today's episode, we delve into China's new export restrictions on rare earths and permanent magnets, impacting global industries like automotive and defense. We also explore China's strategic shift in steering companies away from New York for IPOs, reflecting broader US-China tensions. Additionally, we discuss the latest accusations from China against the Trump administration over trade agreement violations, highlighting the fragile state of international economic relations. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal developments.Sources:https://www.ibisworld.com/blog/chinas-rare-earth-export-restrictions/https://www.electrive.com/2025/06/02/china-allows-rare-earth-exports-with-licences/https://www.gmfus.org/news/watching-china-europe-june-2025https://www.outlookbusiness.com/explainers/why-chinas-new-rare-earth-policy-has-cast-a-dark-cloud-over-indias-ev-industryhttps://thedeepdive.ca/chinas-rare-earth-export-curbs-threaten-global-supply-chains/https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econographics/sinographs/hong-kong-highlights-chinas-policy-of-decoupling-from-us-financial-markets/https://www.pymnts.com/news/ipo/2025/shein-reportedly-looks-to-hong-kong-after-derailed-uk-ipo/https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202505/t20250530_11637703.htmlhttps://www.investopedia.com/dow-jones-today-06022025-11746163https://economictimes.com/small-biz/trade/exports/insights/export-controls-are-endangering-the-fragile-u-s-china-truce/articleshow/121506221.cmshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4u84cnXJ-4https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/china-accuses-us-undermining-trade-agreement