Simply Politics, from China

U.S.-China Relations: Diplomatic Visits, AI Summit, and Sanctions Tensions

In today's episode, we delve into the complexities of U.S.-China relations as Senator Steve Daines visits China to discuss trade and public health issues. We also cover China's active participation in the A.I. Action Summit in Paris, highlighting its new DeepSeek A.I. model. Additionally, we explore the U.S. Treasury's sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery for importing Iranian oil, further straining bilateral ties. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal developments and their global implications.Sources:http://www.ecns.cn/news/politics/2025-03-21/detail-ihepukce6684651.shtmlhttp://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202503/t20250321_11579916.htmhttps://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/21/WS67dd207aa310c240449dc297.htmlhttps://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/607575https://english.news.cn/20250321/3afeda38ffef49179235945d5114c4ca/c.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFSf0CSSKcchttps://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-21/Foreign-Ministry-China-welcomes-U-S-Senator-Daines-visit-1BVjakdgYDe/p.htmlhttps://www.daines.senate.gov/2025/03/17/on-fox-news-daines-discusses-upcoming-trip-to-china-as-well-as-president-trumps-tough-actions-on-venezuelan-gangs-and-houthi-terrorists/https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1330591.shtmlhttps://kfgo.com/2025/03/22/us-senator-daines-meets-chinas-vice-premier-he-lifeng/https://www.arabnews.com/node/2589705/worldhttps://seo.goover.ai/report/202503/go-public-report-en-de4c563f-62eb-45da-a56e-cef58a101499-0-0.htmlhttps://thesun.my/world-news/government-chiefs-and-tech-leaders-gather-in-paris-for-ai-summit-PB13652490https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/science-tech/paris-ai-summit-jd-vance-rants-against-eus-excessive-regulationhttps://nhess.copernicus.org/preprints/https://www.scmp.com/author/yuanyue-danghttps://headliners.org/how-februarys-ai-summit-is-changing-the-world/https://www.lwxsd.com/en/news.php?SID=33https://www.eetimes.eu/europe-flexes-its-ai-muscles/https://www.tiktok.com/discover/paris-2030-aihttps://www.insidegovernmentcontracts.com/?p=10459https://www.techpolicy.press/a-pro-worker-ai-agenda-can-it-deliverhttps://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-trump-ai-deregulation-strong-big.htmlhttps://woai.iheart.com/featured/san-antonios-first-news/content/2025-03-20-president-trumps-ai-action-looms-important-as-china-advances/https://rsis.edu.sg/rsis-publication/rsis/the-ai-action-summit-offers-clues-for-the-future-of-multilateralism/https://www.ainvest.com/news/treasury-targets-network-supporting-iranian-oil-exports-2503/https://www.cmtradelaw.com/2025/03/the-maximum-pressure-campaign-escalates-ofac-designates-a-chinese-refiner-of-iranian-crude/https://www.jns.org/us-sanctions-chinese-teapot-oil-refinery-for-first-time-over-iran-smuggling/https://economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-sanctions-houthi-linked-china-oil-refinery/articleshow/119292908.cmshttps://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/03/21/u-s-levies-sanctions-against-chinese-teapot-oil-refineries-for-iranian-oil-purchases/https://thedefensepost.com/2025/03/21/us-houthi-china/https://splash247.com/chinese-teapot-refinery-included-in-latest-round-of-american-sanctions-targeting-iranian-oil/https://www.jns.org/us-sanctions-chinese-teapot-oil-refinery-for-first-time-over-iran-smuggling/https://thedefensepost.com/2025/03/21/us-houthi-china/https://splash247.com/chinese-teapot-refinery-included-in-latest-round-of-american-sanctions-targeting-iranian-oil/https://economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/us-sanctions-houthi-linked-china-oil-refinery/articleshow/119292908.cmshttps://aegis-hedging.com/insights/daily-first-look/2025-03-21https://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/China-protests-U-S-sanctions-targeting-refinery-in-Shandong-49396925/https://www.state.gov/sanctioning-entities-purchasing-and-transporting-iranian-oil-to-further-impose-maximum-pressure-on-iran/https://en.mehrnews.com/news/229828/China-slams-US-sanctions-on-its-firms-for-importing-Iran-oilhttps://iranpress.com/china-slams-u-s--sanctions-against-chinese-firms-for-importing-iranian-oilhttps://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/sanctioning-entities-purchasing-and-transporting-iranian-oil-to-further-impose-maximum-pressure-on-iran/

China’s Global Influence and North Korea’s Military Leap: A New Era of Tensions

Explore China's intensified efforts to suppress pro-independence Taiwanese nationals abroad, as revealed by a Taiwanese government memo. Discover North Korea's military advancements with its first airborne early warning aircraft, hinting at collaboration with China. Plus, delve into the U.S. House's inquiry into Chinese students at American universities amid security concerns. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these unfolding geopolitical dynamics.Sources:https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-march-14-2025https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2025/03/16/2003833490https://www.pekingnology.com/p/tensions-over-taiwanhttps://qa.philstar.com/world/2025/03/20/2429803/taiwans-annual-war-games-simulate-2027-china-attackhttps://www.fdd.org/analysis/2025/03/20/crossroads-of-competition/https://g7.canada.ca/en/news-and-media/news/joint-statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-charlevoix/https://www.uscc.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/Lynn_Kuok_Testimony.pdfhttps://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-march-14-2025/https://www.twz.com/air/our-best-look-at-north-koreas-new-early-warning-radar-planehttps://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-march-14-2025https://idrw.org/north-korea-upgrades-air-force-with-new-early-warning-aircraft-satellite-images-show/https://asiapacificdefencereporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/APDR-Feb-Mar-2025-WholeMag_Interactive.pdfhttps://militarywatchmagazine.com/article/nkorea-new-aewc-flying-radar-fighter-fleet-planshttps://www.38north.org/topics/military-affairs/https://besacenter.org/north-koreas-air-force-adds-awacs-platforms-to-aircraft-that-might-contain-israeli-tech/https://www.socialistworld.net/2025/03/19/can-china-challenge-us-imperialism-as-a-military-power/https://ground.news/article/north-korea-nears-completion-of-1st-airborne-early-warning-aircrafthttps://www.twz.comhttps://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-march-14-2025/https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1330517.shtmlhttps://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/china-calls-protections-students-us-after-congressional-panel-119978084http://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202503/t20250320_11579377.htmhttp://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.govhttps://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/china-calls-protections-students-us-after-congressional-panel-119978084http://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/lettershttps://www.intelligenceonline.com/government-intelligence/2025/03/21/chinese-communist-party-looking-to-poach-disillusioned-us-academics,110390778-arthttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3303194/stop-discriminatory-measures-beijing-slams-growing-scrutiny-chinese-students-ushttps://eastmichigannews.com/stories/670604823-house-committee-probes-impact-of-chinese-nationals-in-us-stem-programshttps://theprint.in/world/china-resents-us-curbs-on-its-researches-while-chinese-universities-lured-them-with-top-positions/2557566/https://dailytrojan.com/2025/03/19/house-committee-requests-information-on-chinese-national-students-at-usc/https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/3.18.2025%20-%20Letter%20to%20Carnegie%20Mellon%20-%20SCC.pdfhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1330491.shtmlhttp://news.cyol.com/gb/articles/2025-03/21/content_GqbRjGTzAm.htmlhttps://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/press-releases/chairman-moolenaar-demands-transparency-universities-national-security-riskshttps://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/letters/letter-dr-carol-folt-president-usc-transparency-universities-national-security-risks

U.S.-China Tensions Over Student Visas and Key Diplomatic Moves in Asia

In today's episode, we delve into the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over student visa scrutiny, with insights into the potential impact on academic exchanges. We also cover Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's pivotal visit to Japan for crucial diplomatic meetings, exploring the implications for regional relations. Plus, a preview of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing, highlighting its focus on cutting-edge technology and global cooperation. Join us for these stories and more on Simply News.Sources:https://www.nixonpeabody.com/insights/alerts/2025/03/13/us-scientists-and-executives-under-renewed-scrutiny-over-china-tieshttps://opentodebate.org/debate/unresolved-techonomic-cold-war-china/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2025/03/501_394596.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transnational_repression_by_Chinahttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3303065/us-house-chair-asks-american-universities-reveal-info-their-chinese-nationalshttps://opentools.ai/news/chinas-ai-game-changer-deepseek-shakes-up-global-markethttps://trak.in/stories/bill-to-ban-chinese-students-inside-usa-colleges-schools-introduced/https://blog.cyrusmehta.comhttps://asiasociety.org/hong-kong/events/war-chinese-talent-america-cancelledhttps://geopoliticsunplugged.substack.com/p/rapid-read-geopolitical-must-knows-22dhttps://www.devdiscourse.com/article/education/3314918-us-universities-under-scrutiny-for-chinese-student-collaborationshttps://floridianpress.com/2025/03/dunn-introduces-bill-countering-illegal-chinese-organ-harvesting-in-united-states/http://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0320/c90000-20291816.htmlhttps://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/pressite_000001_01096.htmlhttps://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/607262https://japantoday.com/category/politics/china-says-it-hopes-japan-will-deliver-on-commitment-to-develop-tieshttps://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-18/Chinese-FM-Wang-Yi-to-attend-China-Japan-ROK-meeting-in-Tokyo-1BQegmWsxEc/p.htmlhttps://www.korea.net/Government/Briefing-Room/Press-Releases/view?articleId=322763&type=N&insttCode=A260104https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202503/t20250318_11577921.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/lxjzh/202503/t20250319_11578652.htmlhttps://www.mofa.go.jp/a_o/rp/page1e_000815_00002.htmlhttps://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/20/WS67db5ed2a310c240449dbc6b.htmlhttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/03/19/japan/politics/china-japan-korea-foreign-ministers/https://www.thestandard.com.hk/section-news/section/50029374/271057/Top-diplomats-from-China,-Japan-and-S-Korea-to-meet-on-Saturdayhttp://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202503/t20250318_11577921.htmhttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/xw/wsrc/202503/t20250318_11577702.htmlhttps://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-03/20/content_008_67db23fded50ccabe150ee5a.htmhttp://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0320/c90000-20291816.htmlhttps://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/pressite_000001_01096.htmlhttp://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0318/c90000-20290885.htmlhttps://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/607262https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202503/t20250318_11577921.htmlhttps://www.korea.net/Government/Briefing-Room/Press-Releases/view?articleId=322763&type=N&insttCode=A260104https://english.news.cn/20250318/8aba734960024e3892ea45432a1ca736/c.htmlhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1330493.shtmlhttp://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202503/t20250319_11578652.htmhttps://mobile.chinadaily.com.cn/cn/html5/2025-03/20/content_008_67db23fded50ccabe150ee5a.htmhttps://english.news.cn/20250320/2cfeb1274c114609962824f80021cd2c/c.htmlhttps://www.cidr-report.org/as2.0/aggr.htmlhttp://en.people.cnhttp://english.scio.gov.cn/pressroom/2025-03/20/content_117777039.htmlhttp://www.ecns.cn/business/2025-03-20/detail-ihepukce6682628.shtmlhttps://english.news.cn/20250320/c7e7f21418d94dcdbc22557c5dd511e3/c.htmlhttps://www.cctvplus.com/news/20250320/8420645.shtmlhttps://www.cctvplus.com/news/20250320/8420717.shtmlhttp://www.china.org.cn/china/Off_the_Wire/2025-03/20/content_117777593.htmhttps://pytorch.org/blog/pt-day-china-2025-cfp/https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-20/2025-Zhongguancun-Forum-to-highlight-innovation-and-tech-cooperation-1BTnkO6tEkg/p.htmlhttps://www.ceibs.edu/media/news/events-visits/26496

China’s Economic Revamp and Rising Tensions in the Taiwan Strait

In today's episode, we explore China's ambitious plan to boost consumer spending with a comprehensive strategy targeting economic growth and technological advancements. We also delve into the escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait following China's large-scale military exercises, and the diplomatic clash with the G7 over Taiwan and maritime security. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant developments and their implications for regional stability and international relations.Sources:http://english.scio.gov.cn/pressroom/2025-03/18/content_117771679.htmlhttps://www.bbvaresearch.com/en/publicaciones/china-economic-outlook-march-2025/https://english.www.gov.cn/policies/latestreleases/202503/16/content_WS67d6b21bc6d0868f4e8f0da0.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DghMZybGSJwhttps://fortune.com/2025/03/16/china-economy-plan-incomes-consumption-stock-market-real-estate-birth-rate/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyvs4SSP_N0https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/econographics/sinographs/chinas-economic-plans-prioritize-consumption-but-only-on-paper/https://www.china-briefing.com/news/chinas-economy-in-early-2025-retail-and-industrial-growth-defy-expectations/https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/chinas-two-sessions-what-did-we-learn-about-chinese-economyhttps://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202503180009https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2025-03-17/china-military-drills-near-taiwan-17179700.htmlhttps://www.pekingnology.com/p/tensions-over-taiwanhttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/chinese-jets-fly-around-taiwan-as-island-nation-holds-5-day-military-drill/3512854http://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0318/c90000-20290668.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DIEjyQXcJghttps://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6061874https://www.fpri.org/article/2025/03/forceful-taiwan-reunification-chinas-targeted-military-and-civilian-military-measures/https://www.euronews.com/2025/03/18/china-warns-taiwan-over-separatism-as-it-expands-military-drills-near-the-islandhttps://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/03/18/2003833625https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/china-taiwan-weekly-update-march-14-2025https://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/607176https://globalnation.inquirer.net/268061/china-lashes-out-at-g7-over-statements-on-maritime-securityhttps://www.agenzianova.com/en/news/Beijing-rejects-G7-statements-on-security-in-South-China-Sea--Taiwan-Strait/https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2025/03/16/2003833500https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/china-slams-g7-over-vilification-interference-in-internal-affairs/3512067https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-charlevoix/https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/03/15/filled-arrogance-china-lashes-out-g7-over-statements-maritime-security.htmlhttps://www.chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/607176https://english.cctv.com/2025/03/18/ARTINzUjB3jfuXNAVh6eBNAz250318.shtmlhttp://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0318/c90000-20290727.htmlhttps://www.state.gov/g7-foreign-ministers-declaration-on-maritime-security-and-prosperity/https://caliber.az/en/post/china-rejects-g7-allegations-of-arms-supplieshttps://www.state.gov/statement-of-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-charlevoix/

London Protests Erupt Over Proposed Chinese ’Super Embassy’

Thousands gather in London to protest against a proposed Chinese 'super embassy' near Tower Bridge, citing concerns over surveillance and human rights. Activists from various communities unite in opposition, calling for symbolic street renamings and urging the UK government to reconsider the embassy plans. The demonstration highlights the tension between diplomatic relations and public opinion in the UK.Sources:https://jerseyeveningpost.com/morenews/uknews/2025/03/15/palestine-supporters-march-through-central-london/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NV5OFhTmz0https://tsamtruk.com/2025/03/12/we-are-back-mega-embassy-mega-no-joint-rally-at-royal-mint-court-tower-hamlets-15th-march-from-3pm-to-5pm/https://www.itv.com/news/london/2025-03-15/thousands-of-protesters-expected-to-gather-in-london-amid-police-warningshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7muJbZIjaEhttps://www.ainvest.com/news/london-protests-tesla-china-crosshairs-2503https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/police-protest-palestine-london-central-b1216883.htmlhttps://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/hundreds-protest-in-london-against-proposed-chinese-superembassy/video/6f7311f2170feacbfbed22936a857951https://news.met.police.uk/news/met-ready-for-busy-weekend-of-protests-and-other-events-495139https://uyghurtimes.com/thousands-protest-against-chinese-mega-embassy-in-london/https://palestinecampaign.org/events/national-demonstration-for-palestine-15-march/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08L0n599208https://www.rfa.org/english/china/2025/03/16/chinese-embassy-london-protest/https://www.modernghana.com/videonews/aljazeera/1/501794/-

China’s Military Moves and Diplomatic Maneuvers: A Closer Look

In today's episode, we explore the emergence of China's new amphibious invasion barges and their implications for Taiwan. We also delve into China's diplomatic efforts with Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue, and Kazakhstan's upcoming visit to China to strengthen bilateral ties. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant developments and their impact on global geopolitics.Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_GQ4QNkDsUhttps://www.axios.com/2025/03/08/trump-taiwan-china-invasion-ukrainehttps://www.twz.com/sea/our-best-look-yet-at-chinas-new-invasion-bargeshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un-usDn2JL4https://cbn.com/news/world/author-joel-rosenberg-believes-chinese-invasion-taiwan-could-trigger-ww3https://armyrecognition.com/news/navy-news/2025/exclusive-china-develops-advanced-barge-system-to-support-ship-to-shore-operations-in-potential-taiwan-invasionhttps://warontherocks.com/2025/03/exposing-chinas-legal-preparations-for-a-taiwan-invasion/https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2025/03/11/2003833257https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/14/china-invasion-barges-spotted-drills-first-time-taiwan/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1GOG9Hr8-Qhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QToFLqouf4https://www.rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2025/03/14/china-taiwan-invasion-landing-exercise-south-china-sea/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bsIv0Nt7Ishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CIzeznO7YAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1QPohaazlQhttps://www.fpri.org/article/2025/03/forceful-taiwan-reunification-chinas-targeted-military-and-civilian-military-measures/https://www.aei.org/articles/china-taiwan-weekly-update-march-14-2025/http://eng.chinamil.com.cn/CHINA_209163/TopStories_209189/16375060.htmlhttps://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/14/WS67d3fdbca310c240449dae57.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEK7cdte1kohttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/china-russia-and-iran-call-for-end-to-u-s-sanctions-on-iran-and-restart-of-nuclear-talkshttp://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0315/c90000-20289825.htmlhttps://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202503/t20250315_11576381.htmlhttps://english.news.cn/20250315/c7b6bfc7519d48c19dbddedbadcec1b3/c.htmlhttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202503/t20250314_11576059.htmlhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1330159.shtmlhttps://en.mfa.ir/portal/newsview/763199/Three-way-meeting-of-Iran-Russia-and-China160wraps-up-with-a-joint-statement-in-Beijinghttps://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-china-investment-economy/33187147.htmlhttp://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202503/t20250314_11576059.htmhttps://arbitrationblog.kluwerarbitration.com/2025/03/14/icca-yearbook-legislative-developments-in-greece-and-israel/https://primeminister.kz/en/government/compositionhttp://ph.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/https://economictimes.com/news/defence/china-to-host-sco-defence-officials-meet-to-discuss-future-security-cooperation-officials/articleshow/119013442.cmshttp://brisbane.china-consulate.gov.cn/eng/http://de.china-embassy.org/det/fyrth/202503/t20250314_11576082.htmhttp://english.news.cn/20250314/aff067cd9af34af889bef54d3b9f7def/c.htmlhttps://english.news.cn/20250314/aff067cd9af34af889bef54d3b9f7def/c.htmlhttps://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278087030/kazakhstan-first-deputy-pm-to-visit-china-attend-china-kazakhstan-cooperation-committee-meetinghttp://www.china.org.cn/china/Off_the_Wire/2025-03/14/content_117766936.htmhttps://urdu.app.com.pk/urdu/tag/kazakhstans-first-deputy-prime-minister-roman-sklyar-to-visit-china/https://newsline.kz/article/1193243/https://newsline.kz/article/1193269/https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/international_organizations/2003366/

China’s Strategic Moves: Investment, COVID-19 Origins, and Tourism Boost

Explore China's 2025 Action Plan to stabilize foreign investment with 20 new measures, its response to COVID-19 origins debate, and the expansion of visa-free travel to enhance tourism. Join us as we delve into these significant developments and their global implications.Sources:https://www.china-briefing.com/news/chinas-policy-driven-industrial-initiatives-2025/https://www.srz.com/en/news_and_insights/alerts/treasurys-new-outbound-investment-security-program-rule-targeting-investments-in-chinas-tech-industry-and-recent-guidancehttps://www.media-outreach.com/news/hong-kong/2025/03/12/367131/chinas-two-sessions-2025-government-policy-outlook-indicates-renewed-opportunities-for-commercial-real-estate/http://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0313/c90000-20288685.htmlhttps://asiasociety.org/policy-institute/key-takeaways-chinas-two-sessions-2025https://www.chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/606882https://apcoworldwide.com/blog/chinas-2025-two-sessions-6-key-takeaways/http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/News/PressConference/art/2025/art_e760bdd231194280b2df2cf78a1ff51d.htmlhttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/03/13/the-development-in-chinas-foreing-policy/http://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0314/c90000-20289392.htmlhttp://en.people.cn/n3/2025/0314/c90000-20289308.htmlhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1329697.shtmlhttp://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/dshd/202503/t20250311_11572549.htmhttps://english.www.gov.cn/policies/latestreleaseshttps://www.dandreapartners.com/china-issued-the-2025-action-plan-for-stabilizing-foreign-investment/http://de.china-embassy.org/det/fyrth/202503/t20250313_11574387.htmhttps://www.anews.com.tr/health/2025/03/13/china-says-extremely-unlikely-covid-19-leaked-from-labhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/12/angela-merkel-german-intel-report-china-wuhan-lab-covid/https://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/health/german-spy-agency-believed-covid-likely-started-in-a-lab-but-2020-report-kept-secret/news-story/cf6f4d0c69591026deb57536d1733f9ahttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/china-says-extremely-unlikely-covid-19-leaked-from-lab/3508735http://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202503/t20250313_11574297.htmhttps://www.allsides.com/news/2025-03-13-0615/coronavirus-german-spy-agency-believed-covid-likely-started-labhttps://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/how-can-chinas-visa-free-policy-and-lesser-known-destinations-transform-the-global-travel-experience/https://www.zhujianger.com/Getting-a-visahttps://www.ttgmice.com/2025/03/13/hyatt-expands-corporate-travel-focus-as-chinas-inbound-market-grows/https://travelchinawith.me/china-visa/240-hour-visa-free-china/https://globaltaxnews.ey.com/news/2024-0935-china-extends-visa-free-policy-for-12-countries-until-31-december-2025https://english.shanghai.gov.cn/en-Latest-WhatsNew/20250313/6e2a1c3516c24a12b6dd3c25eb72ff74.htmlhttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202503/t20250313_11574297.htmlhttps://eb5visainvestments.com/2025/03/12/april-2025-visa-bulletin-major-retrogression-for-india-and-china-in-unreserved-eb-5-set-aside-categories-stay-current/https://www.thatsmags.com/gba/post/38743/china-expands-5-year-business-visas-access-for-foreign-investorshttps://www.rferl.org/a/china-georgia-visa-free-visits/32835776.htmlhttp://un.china-mission.gov.cn/eng/fyrth/202503/t20250313_11574297.htmhttps://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/china-and-south-korea-witness-explosive-tourism-growth-as-visa-free-travel-unleashes-cultural-adventures-scenic-wonders-and-nonstop-travel-excitement/https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/03/13/the-development-in-chinas-foreing-policy/https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202503/t20250307_11571025.htmlhttps://natlawreview.com/article/april-2025-visa-bulletin-more-favorable-migrationhttps://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/cultural-tourism-sees-strong-growth-in-china-with-social-media-trends-reflecting-global-interest-302401765.htmlhttps://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2025/visa-bulletin-for-march-2025.htmlhttps://www.thatsmags.com/shanghai/post/38743/china-expands-5-year-business-visas-access-for-foreign-investorshttps://apcoworldwide.com/blog/chinas-2025-two-sessions-6-key-takeaways/https://www.thatsmags.com/shenzhen/post/38743/china-expands-5-year-business-visas-access-for-foreign-investors

China’s Diplomatic Moves and Trade Tensions: A Global Perspective

In today's episode, we delve into China's pivotal role in hosting a trilateral meeting with Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue, amidst international scrutiny. We also explore the escalating trade tensions as China imposes retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods. Additionally, we cover the international response to a terrorist attack in Pakistan's Balochistan province, highlighting China's condemnation and the implications for regional security. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant global developments.Sources:https://thedefensepost.com/2025/03/12/china-nuclear-russia-iran/https://amu.tv/162672/https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-03-12/Beijing-to-host-China-Russia-Iran-meeting-on-Iranian-nuclear-issue-1BGgKr9wdm8/p.htmlhttps://www.the-independent.com/news/world/middle-east/nuclear-deal-iran-trump-pezeshkian-b2713440.htmlhttps://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2025/03/12/3274039/iran-china-russia-to-hold-talks-in-beijinghttps://asianews.network/china-to-host-trilateral-meeting-with-iran-russia-on-iranian-nuclear-issue/https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202503/t20250312_11573559.htmlhttps://www.rferl.org/a/china-russia-iran-navy-military-cooperation-drills-exercises/33341608.htmlhttps://en.mehrnews.com/news/229524/China-to-hold-talks-with-Russia-Iran-on-nuclear-issuehttps://en.isna.ir/news/1403122215481/Iran-Russia-and-China-will-hold-talks-on-Iran-s-nuclear-programhttps://www.chinadailyasia.com/article/606773https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1795432-20250312.htmhttps://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/12/WS67d134e4a310c240449da698.htmlhttps://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-845749https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2025/03/12/china-to-hold-meeting-with-russia-and-iran-on-iranian-nuclear-issuehttps://en.mfa.ir/portal/newsview/763073/Iran-China-Russia-trilateral-meeting-to-be-held-in-Beijing-Fridayhttps://irangov.ir/detail/459840https://al24news.com/en/china-to-host-russia-and-iran-for-talks-on-iranian-nuclear-issue/https://www.businessinsider.com/fresh-chinese-tariffs-canada-open-new-front-trade-war-2025-3https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/03/10/china-to-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-certain-canadian-imports-as-trade-war-intensifieshttps://www.the-independent.com/asia/china/china-tariff-canada-food-imports-trade-war-b2711397.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuI-CWR1bTghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDr1DgO5e1shttps://www.geo.tv/latest/595059-jaffar-express-hijacking-china-vows-firm-support-to-pakistan-in-combating-terrorismhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/pakistan-train-hijack-balochistan-liberation-army-claims-terrorist-attack/https://asianews.network/pakistan-train-hijack-sees-33-terrorists-21-passengers-4-frontier-personnel-killed/https://www.deccanherald.com/world/pakistan-train-attack-china-says-ready-to-strengthen-security-cooperation-with-pak-3443742https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pakistan-train-hijack-balochistan-liberation-army-takes-hostages/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2533891/us-embassy-strongly-condemns-jaffar-express-attackhttps://www.brecorder.com/news/40352598/horrific-act-us-condemns-train-attack-in-pakistans-balochistanhttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/pakistan/pakistan-train-attack-why-is-there-an-increase-in-attacks-in-balochistan/articleshow/118956939.cmshttps://english.news.cn/asiapacific/20250313/c7cea1ca88a049658c818c56998d125c/c.htmlhttps://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/pakistan-train-hijack-hostages-balochistan-liberation-army-b2714202.htmlhttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/world-condemns-deadly-pakistan-train-hijacking/3507822https://tribune.com.pk/story/2533988/un-leads-world-in-condemning-train-attackhttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/turkiye-condemns-terror-attack-in-pakistan/3507653https://tribune.com.pk/story/2534026/australian-high-commissioner-condemns-terrorist-attack-on-jaffar-expresshttps://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/xw/fyrbt/202503/t20250312_11573559.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QADPPTgMPkhttps://www.firstpost.com/world/train-hijack-shocks-pakistan-china-says-ready-to-strengthen-security-in-balochistan-13871151.htmlhttp://www.xinhuanet.com/english/asiapacific/20250312/ac5cd2f3dd314aa4965cb6e5d0c7f81e/c.htmlhttps://thedailycpec.com/china-condemns-the-train-terrorist-attack-in-balochistan/https://www.radio.gov.pk/12-03-2025/us-condemns-attack-on-jaffar-express-train

Duterte’s Arrest and Rising Tensions in the South China Sea

In today's episode, we cover the arrest of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila, a significant development in the ICC's investigation into his war on drugs. We also explore the escalating tensions in the South China Sea following UK criticism of China's activities, and China's measured response. Additionally, we discuss China's strategic participation in the A.I. Action Summit in Paris, highlighting its growing influence in global A.I. standards. 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News.Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rodrigo-duterte-arrested-icc-warrant-drug-killings-former-philippines-president/https://time.com/7266752/philippines-rodrigo-duterte-arrested/https://abcnews.go.com/International/former-philippines-president-rodrigo-duterte-arrested-icc-warrant/story?id=119658930https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rodrigo-duterte-arrested-icc-warrant-drug-killings-former-philippines-president/https://time.com/7266752/philippines-rodrigo-duterte-arrested/https://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/606702https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Koqcl9coKFAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pfsx71OZuUhttps://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/3/12/china-closely-following-duterte-case-urges-icc-to-prevent-politicization-1021https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/11/WS67d01892a310c240449da330.htmlhttps://www.arabnews.com/node/2593203https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-warns-uk-against-provoking-tensions-south-china-sea-4992731https://en.mofa.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=1328&sms=273&s=119226https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1741608875393866800/update-uk-condemns-beijings-dangerous-south-china-sea-activity.aspxhttps://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2025/03/11/beijing-warns-uk-against-provoking-tensions-over-south-china-sea.htmlhttps://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/news/AN_1741606961093719000/uk-condemns-beijings-dangerous-south-china-sea-activity.aspxhttps://shippingtelegraph.com/shipping-reports/uk-concerned-over-chinas-activities-in-south-china-sea-says-lammy/https://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/chinese-foreign-ministers-press-conference-showed-beijing-still-reticent-about-its-rolehttps://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/uk-condemns-chinas-dangerous-destabilising-actions-in-south-china-sea/https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2593203/worldhttps://www.marketscreener.com/news/latest/UK-condemns-Beijing-s-dangerous-South-China-Sea-activity-49285544/https://info3.com/asia/214733/text/short/beijing-warns-uk-against-provoking-tensions-over-south-china-seahttps://politiko.com.ph/2025/03/11/uk-concerned-by-chinese-activity-in-south-china-sea-says-foreign-minister/politiko-global/https://hongkongfp.com/2025/03/11/beijing-warns-uk-against-provoking-tensions-over-south-china-sea-following-british-foreign-secretarys-comments/https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202503/t20250307_11570300.htmlhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/03/12/2427809/beijing-warns-uk-against-provoking-tensions-over-south-china-seahttps://imoa.ph/recent-developments-in-philippine-national-security-and-south-china-sea-affairs/https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/11/744310/China-warns-UK-against-its-provoking-comments-about-South-China-Seahttp://eng.chinamil.com.cn/OPINIONS_209196/Opinions_209197/16374200.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/topics/south-china-seahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spratly_Islands_disputehttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/philippines-dismisses-china-s-claim-that-south-china-sea-incidents-are-under-the-direction-of-other-countries-/3505897https://www.mfa.gov.cn/eng/wjbzhd/202503/t20250307_11570290.htmlhttps://www.anews.com.tr/world/2025/03/11/beijing-warns-uk-against-provoking-tensions-over-south-china-seahttps://globalnation.inquirer.net/266688/beijing-warns-uk-against-provoking-tensions-over-south-china-seahttps://news.usni.org/2025/03/06/u-s-starts-two-pacific-submarine-drills-chinese-surface-group-operating-near-australiahttps://www.britannica.com/place/South-China-Seahttps://www.chathamhouse.org/2025/03/chinese-foreign-ministers-press-conference-showed-beijing-still-reticent-about-its-rolehttps://www.fpri.org/article/2025/03/russia-and-china-in-the-indo-pacific-chinas-use-of-the-instruments-of-power/https://www.cfr.org/south-china-seahttps://synergiafoundation.org/index.php/2025/03/06/vietnams-strategic-expansion-in-the-south-china-sea/https://www.arabnews.com/node/2589705/worldhttps://www.capmad.com/technology-en/ai-summit-2025-africa-at-the-heart-of-action-and-challenges/https://www.scmp.com/author/yuanyue-danghttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/03/06/the-ai-race-how-national-rivalries-hindered-progress-on-global-ai-safety/https://www.techpolicy.press/india-will-host-the-next-global-ai-summit-what-mark-will-modi-make/https://thesun.my/world-news/government-chiefs-and-tech-leaders-gather-in-paris-for-ai-summit-PB13652490https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ummmJ3sqgSIhttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/03/11/artificial-intelligence-not-a-weapon-or-a-race-but-a-means-for-human-progress/https://ictandhealth.com/news/ai-action-summit-in-paris-whats-at-stake-for-healthcarehttps://www.nationalheraldindia.com/science-tech/paris-ai-summit-jd-vance-rants-against-eus-excessive-regulationhttps://www.conference-board.org/podcasts/c-suite-perspectives/What-Businesses-Can-Learn-from-the-AI-Summit-in-Parishttps://www.london.edu/think/deconstructing-jd-vance-speech-on-AIhttps://www.fladgate.com/insights/ai-round-up-march-2025https://thesvi.org/paris-ai-summit-2025-a-step-toward-consensus-or-further-fragmentation/https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1329701.shtmlhttps://virtualizationreview.com/Articles/2025/03/05/DeepSeek-Drives-Increase-in-Self-Hosted-Models-Says-Cloud-AI-Report.aspxhttps://www.voanews.com/a/china-boosting-development-of-ai-for-use-in-trade-war-with-us/8007739.htmlhttps://www.synovus.com/personal/resource-center/monthly-trust-newsletters/2025/march/what-is-the-impact-of-deepseek-in-the-ai-spacehttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1329735.shtmlhttps://www.goldmansachs.com/insights/articles/what-advanced-ai-means-for-chinas-economic-outlookhttps://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/03/deepseek-introduces-new-technologies-to-the-ai-worldhttps://www.thinkchina.sg/technology/deepseek-changing-game-not-leaderhttps://www.sapien.io/blog/ai-in-2025-navigating-the-future-of-innovation-with-sapiens-guidehttps://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/03/09/the-rapid-rise-of-the-deepseek-in-china-and-emerging-industries/https://www.digitalocean.com/resources/articles/deepseek-alternativeshttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3301567/china-wants-change-world-disruptive-technologies-what-are-theyhttps://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2025/03/10/deepseek-ai-chat-gpt-research-https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3301606/years-two-sessions-beijing-ai-seems-be-everyones-lipshttps://www.redhat.com/en/blog/preparing-deepseek-moment-your-industry-adapt-change-2025https://fortune.com/asia/2025/03/11/china-manus-follows-deepseek-ai/https://fortune.com/asia/2025/03/10/deepseek-china-ai-us-lead-narrowed-csis-huawei/https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/07/deepseek-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-ai-chatbot-app/

China’s Ambitious Economic Blueprint for 2025

In today's episode, we delve into China's newly announced economic policies for 2025, featuring a 7.2% increase in defense spending and a focus on technological innovation. We explore the country's strategies to boost GDP growth, modernize traditional industries, and attract foreign investment. Join us as we analyze the implications of these policies on China's domestic and global economic standing.Sources:https://www.china-briefing.com/news/chinas-two-sessions-2025-takeaways-government-work-report/http://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/dshd/202503/t20250311_11572549.htmhttps://www.agroberichtenbuitenland.nl/actueel/nieuws/2025/03/10/highlights-from-chinas-2025-government-work-reporthttps://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3301511/two-sessions-2025-whos-and-whos-down-chinas-economyhttps://think.ing.com/articles/chinas-two-sessions-economic-targets-send-a-signal-of-confidence/https://natlawreview.com/article/premier-li-qiang-delivers-chinas-2025-work-report-strengthen-protectionhttp://www.china-embassy.org/eng/dshd/202503/t20250311_11572549.htmhttps://npcobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Government-Work-Report_NON-FINAL_EN.pdfhttps://www.uschina.org/articles/government-work-report-2025-china-announces-stabilization-measures-holds-off-on-major-stimulus/https://english.www.gov.cn/news/202503/07/content_WS67ca9785c6d0868f4e8f0913.htmlhttp://us.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/zggs/202503/t20250306_11569315.htmhttps://orcasia.org/article/1080/analysing-chinas-2025-government-work-reporthttps://www.china-briefing.com/news/chinas-two-sessions-2025-takeaways-government-work-report/https://www.bastillepost.com/global/article/4628283-china-to-accelerate-key-reform-measures-in-2025-officialhttps://english.news.cn/20250305/f9cf501387dd4866ba79c2a808c3b4df/c.htmlhttps://english.www.gov.cn/policies/featured/202503/07/content_WS67cb05cbc6d0868f4e8f093d.htmlhttps://www.chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/606369https://www.china-briefing.com/news/chinas-policy-driven-industrial-initiatives-2025/https://tribune.com.pk/story/2533314/chinas-two-sessions-unveiling-roadmap-to-tackle-challengeshttps://berthofman.substack.com/p/some-thoughts-on-chinas-two-sessionshttp://www.china.org.cn/china/2025-03/11/content_117760253.htmhttps://strnews.tv/2025/03/07/china-to-accelerate-key-reform-measures-in-2025-official/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/06/WS67c98cbca310c240449d9242.htmlhttps://english.news.cn/20250311/9f3d4e556cb8454dae19c526ba76e09e/c.htmlhttps://www.chinadailyhk.com/article/606605https://azertag.az/en/xeber/govt_work_report_shanghai_in_action-3450967https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202503/11/WS67cfe2d8a310c240449da244.htmlhttps://eurasiamagazine.com/china-sets-5-percent-gdp-growth-target-for-2025https://sinocism.com/p/government-work-report-ndrc-nationalhttps://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202503/1329516.shtmlhttps://www.chinadailyhk.com/upload/main/pdf/2025/03/07/1ed0308e5535353cba6175fe1a789740.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkzh3kckhPg