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Westinghouse Electric will get a contract to build at least $80 billion of new nuclear reactors in conjunction with the…| IER
On November 22, South Africa will welcome heads of state and their advisors from the Group of 20 (G20) countries to Johannesburg for the organization’s annual leaders’ summit. This two-day event will mark the culmination of a year-long period during which South Africa has served as chair of the G20 — a first for any African state. How the U.S. boycott of the summit will affect South Africa’s last hurrah as it passes the baton to the next chair — the United States — is yet to be se...| Responsible Statecraft
In a world where artificial intelligence and unmanned systems are key to readiness against China, the US should develop a domestic supply chain, writes Kevin Chen in this essay.| Breaking Defense
The 2025 annual US-China Commission report also urges lawmakers bolster funding to the US Space Force to establish “space superiority” against the PLA.| Breaking Defense
In September 2025, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group reportedly used Claude Code (an AI programming assistant created by Anthropic) to carry out a large-scale espionage operation against roughly 30 global targets, including major tech companies, financial institutions, chemical manufacturers, and government agencies. Unlike previous AI-assisted attacks, the attackers built an automated framework around Claude Code so that […] The post Hackers Just Used Claude Code AI To Autonomously...| Fello AI
ALEX Jones has warned that the MAGA split over Epstein and Israel could cost Trump the mid-term elections and throw the US back into the hands of the destructive globalist Democrats. Some MAGA supporters across the US apparently have been seen burning their MAGA hats and America First posters because of their outrage over Trump’s […] The post Alex Jones sounds alarm on MAGA split: urges support for Trump appeared first on www.cairnsnews.org.| www.cairnsnews.org
By Cyberpunk Some of George Christensen’s internet concepts are akin to a goldfish, whose limited range of perception, renders it incapable of making the requisite differentiation between the transparent medium of its own ecosystem with the transparent medium of the ecosystem beyond the equally transparent walls of its tiny prison. https://cairnsnews.org/2025/11/15/digital-id-through-back-door-of-social-media-age-verification/ As recently pointed out, […] The post US has chosen decentrali...| www.cairnsnews.org
Two restaurant employees in Shanghai have been sentenced to jail after repeatedly swapping customers’ genuine bottles of Moutai with counterfeits, exposing a new vulnerability in a practice many diners once considered the safest way to avoid fake liquor. Read More The post Shanghai Restaurant Staff Jailed After Swapping Customers’ Moutai Bottles for Fakes appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
A Chinese entrepreneur set a new record at the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction after paying €400,000 for the Pièce des Présidents, the event’s headline charity barrel. Read More The post Chinese Buyer Pays Record €400,000 for Top Lot at Hospices de Beaune appeared first on Vino Joy News.| Vino Joy News
China is the world’s leading car exporter, with exports of Chinese electric vehicles scaling record highs in almost every continent… The post China’s Auto Exports Gain in Most Markets appeared first on IER.| IER
President Trump and President Xi of China met in South Korea and discussed a framework trade deal. China, which recently… The post U.S.-China Agree to Framework Trade Deal appeared first on IER.| IER
The Paris Climate Agreement turns ten this month. But COP21’s outcome — in which 195 countries pledged to reduce their… The post Paris Climate Accord’s Demise—James Hansen was Right appeared first on IER.| IER
Westinghouse Electric will get a contract to build at least $80 billion of new nuclear reactors in conjunction with the…| IER
Former New China Life Chairman Li Quan has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve for corruption charges in a court ruling in Shandong Province, China. The court found Li guilty of embezzling more than 200 million yuan ($28.13 million) through bribes and illegal dealings between 2010 and 2024. This conviction is part of […] The post Former New China Life Chairman Given Suspended Death Sentence for Corruption appeared first on Asiaone news.| Asiaone news
China rejects Japan’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, calling Japan “totally unqualified” for the position. This strong statement was made by Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, during the UN General Assembly’s annual debate on Security Council reform on November 18, 2025. Fu’s remarks were sparked by controversial comments made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, which Fu described as “erroneous and dange...| Asiaone news
A lot has happened in the five months since I wrote a post about the Artemis programme. At the time it looked like America would be landing astronauts on the Moon in mid-2027. However in Octo…| Explaining Science
Australia has shipped its first boatload of canola to China in five years. Canada needs to pivot and service the EU market, but the EU had a massive rapeseed crop this year.| The Western ProducerThe Western Producer
China bought at least 14 cargoes of U.S. soybeans on Monday, two traders with knowledge of the deals said, its largest purchase since at least January and the most significant since a summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in October. The post China snaps up U.S. soybeans after pledge to Trump, but at high price, traders say appeared first on Farmtario.| FarmtarioTop Agriculture Stories & Latest Farming News | Farmtario
For the week of Nov. 2, 2025: Guest Christian Leuprecht, professor at the Royal Military College of Canada.| theBreaker
Sera Monastery, near Lhasa Tibet, is the place you need to visit to see Tibetan monks debate in the traditional way. In this post we share photos of Sera Monastery, plus video of the monks debating. One of the massive bucket list highlights of our tour of Tibet was visiting the Sera Monastery. This Buddhist| World Travel Family
La cumbre de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN, por sus siglas en ingles), en Kuala Lumpur el 26 y 27 de octubre, puso el broche final a la presidencia rotatoria de la ASEAN bajo el liderazgo de Malasia con dos hitos destacados: la firma de una declaración conjunta entre Camboya y Tailandia […] La entrada La ASEAN en 2025: entre el avance y el estancamiento se publicó primero en Real Instituto Elcano.| Real Instituto Elcano
Mensajes clave AnálisisPor si la Iniciativa para la Gobernanza Global, presentada por Xi Jinping el 1 de septiembre de 2025, no fuera suficientemente importante en sí misma, el marco para ello, la cumbre ampliada de la Organización de Cooperación de Shanghái (OCS), obliga a reflexionar sobre sus implicaciones para el orden internacional y, en particular, […] La entrada La gobernanza global según Xi Jinping: entre Westfalia y la corte imperial se publicó primero en Real Instituto Elcano.| Real Instituto Elcano
China calls Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence Bangladesh’s “internal affair” as Dhaka convicts the former PM in absentia for crimes against humanity| Today's News Headlines: Breaking Stories & Current Updates - The Federal
Bipartisan commission report says China is moving fast, and the United States must decide whether to match the pace The post China’s space ambitions hit a new gear appeared first on SpaceNews.| SpaceNews
China is set to launch an uncrewed Shenzhou spacecraft to the Tiangong space station to provide the Shenzhou-21 astronauts with a means of returning home. The post China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft Nov. 25 to provide lifeboat for astronauts appeared first on SpaceNews.| SpaceNews
Three Chinese astronauts have safely returned to Earth in the recently-launched Shenzhou-21 spacecraft after their own spacecraft was declared unsafe. The post Shenzhou-20 astronauts safely return to Earth on Shenzhou-21 spacecraft after space debris damage concerns appeared first on SpaceNews.| SpaceNews
You may have heard some very alarming things about AI toys, but the truth is far worse than most parents realize. If we can get this information out to enough parents, sales of AI toys will collapse, and that will be a very good thing. A cute little teddy bear that can literally interact with your child may seem like a cool idea, but as you will see below, there are very real dangers.| SHTF Plan
Key Takeaways Nasdaq proposed changes to its initial and continued listing standards, including a US$15 million minimum market value of public float for new listings under the net income standard and an accelerated delisting process for securities with a listing deficiency and a market value of listed securities below US$5 million. Nasdaq proposed a US$25 […]| The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
“Throughout all my years of teaching and making new works for the theater, I realized how you really have to be curious about life — more than anything, it’s about life, about living, about people.” ~ Stan Lai “Creativitry,” writes legendary playwright Stan Lai in the preface to his new book of that name, “Doesn’t exist as […]| Listening to the Universe
Um vídeo de um ‘exército de robôs‘ que prometem trabalhar 24 horas por dia viralizou nas redes sociais no último fim de semana. Tratava-se da| Fast Company Brasil
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled a new strategy to encourage the development of financial technologies.| www.globalgovernmentfintech.com
Newsworthy in early November 2025, regarding China from a European perspective I feel a bit sorry for the gloomy tone of this post (at least from a European vantage point), but the developments below are worth pointing and discussing. ↗️ in increasing order of significance, with a tie for the last two: november 05: Shein opens within BHV, a Parisian flagship store, triggers protests november 12: JD, broadly comparable to a B2B Amazon, takes an increased participation in European retail st...| nocodefunctions.com
We should let China struggle to meet its own inference demand — not ease the pressure by shipping them U.S.-designed chips. The post Selling Chips to China Is Still a Terrible Idea appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.| American Enterprise Institute – AEI
Did you know that you can find tropical landscapes in China? You can do so around Xishuangbanna, in Yunnan. I visited Xishuangbanna as part of my Yunnan trip, and I can say I wasn’t expecting such a dramatic change in landscape, customs and architecture. We flew from Lijiang, a town nestled at the foot of … The post Discover Tropical China: Best Things to do in & Around Xishuangbanna! appeared first on Greta's Travels.| Greta's Travels
If you’re looking to explore an authentic part of China, far from the crowds of international tourists, then look no further than Yunnan Province! And more specifically, Lijiang and its surroundings. Lijiang is known as one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China, but there is more to it than that. From Lijiang you … The post Best things to do in Lijiang: Ancient Town & Beyond! 2025 Travel Tips appeared first on Greta's Travels.| Greta's Travels
The post China’s Other Crisis appeared first on Spectre Journal.| Spectre Journal
With great prescience, late Henry Kissinger had once said, “You can’t make war in the Middle East without Egypt, and you can’t make peace without Syria.” The adage remains true even today. Syria has been an astute practitioner of diplomacy in its statecraft, which was not surprising given its origin as a modern state out … Continue reading "Syria comes in from the cold" The post Syria comes in from the cold appeared first on Indian Punchline.| Indian Punchline
‘THE security of Britain is a ‘national endeavour that cannot be the responsibility of the military alone’, Air Chief Marshall Sir Richard Knighton, the Chief of the General Staff, wrote in the Sunday Telegraph newspaper yesterday. In fact, he is worried that the ‘Security of Britain’ also ‘requires the support of a society that understands […] The post Labour MPs shudder at the thought of a UK ‘Mamdani’ mass revolutionary eruption putting an end to UK capitalism appeared fi...| Workers Revolutionary Party
Hi Fintech friends, Fintech in China and beyond is moving fast, with fresh partnerships and new tech making cross-border payments and digital assets easier than ever. This week’s content specifically highlights show how banks and fintechs are working together to shake up the way money moves across the| This Week in Fintech
A Canadian political class eager for connections created perfect conditions for foreign interference The post How China Courted, Cultivated, and Cornered Ottawa first appeared on The Walrus.| The Walrus
Part 3 analyzes the GFW as geopolitical infrastructure: economic protectionism, the export of cyber sovereignty norms, and the emergence of an authoritarian coalition (Russia, Iran).| DomainTools Investigations | DTI
El economista Branko Milanovic es uno de los críticos más agudos de la desigualdad global. Habló con Jacobin sobre cómo el declive de la globalización neoliberal está agravando sus tendencias más destructivas. La entrada Cuando el neoliberalismo se desmorona, destruye más se publicó primero en Jacobin Revista.| Jacobin Revista
Donald Trump y Xi Jinping se reunieron en Corea del Sur para llegar a un acuerdo que ponga fin a la guerra comercial entre sus dos países. Pero China demostró haber aprendido de su rival cómo utilizar su peso económico como arma. La entrada La guerra comercial entre Estados Unidos y China está lejos de haber terminado se publicó primero en Jacobin Revista.| Jacobin Revista
Arlan Suderman says the market is starting to doubt that China will buy 12 million tonnes of U.S. soybeans in 2025.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
The disruption of pea exports from Canada’s largest customers will likely result in slow pea exports for the remainder of the crop year.| The Western ProducerLatest Agriculture News & Top Stories | The Western Producer
First Japan wants to make space sake and now China has been roasting New Orleans-style chicken wings and black pepper steaks in a specially made hot-air oven aboard its Tiangong space station, according to China's Global Times state news service.| New Atlas
A friend recently brought to my attention a Taiwan-based YouTube channel called “The Heritage of Chinese Sacred Music by Fr Vincent Lebbe.” Fr Frédéric-Vincent Lebbe (1877 – 1940) was a Belgian, born in the Flemish city of Ghent, who entered the Congregations of the Mission (a.k.a. Lazarists) in 1895, and spent much of his life in China, from 1901-20, and again from 1928 until his death in 1940.A| New Liturgical Movement
On October 30, 2025, construction of China’s first comprehensive green methanol demonstration project was officially launched in Siping, Jilin Province. Known as the "Lishu Wind-Solar Hydrogen-Biomass Coupled Green Methanol Project", it marks a significant advancement in sustainable energy solutions as the project integrates green methanol production, fuel bunkering, and ocean shipping.| Bioenergy International
China’s Jiangsu Province reports record geothermal drilling success with 109°C water and over 4,000 tonnes daily flow at 3,500 metres depth. The post Record geothermal well completed in Jiangsu Province, China first appeared on ThinkGeoEnergy - Geothermal News & Insights.| ThinkGeoEnergy – Geothermal News & Insights
I was pleased to see that in a Memorandum issued on October 28, 20245, USPTO Director Squires has changed the role of real parties in interest (RPI) determinations in inter partes review (IPR) case…| China IPR - Intellectual Property Developments in China
Great power competition now hinges on technological dominance. While the U.S. may master the machines of progress, we are faltering in securing the power that makes them run, a deficiency that our greatest competitor is beginning to weaponize against us. Lithium exemplifies this dynamic. Beyond its well-known use in electric vehicles, lithium’s strategic value lies... Read more about: Our Dealmaker-in-Chief Should Look to Bolivia The post Our Dealmaker-in-Chief Should Look to Bolivia appear...| The American Mind
According to the latest European Electric Car Market Intelligence Study covering the period September and Q3 2025, thanks to the UK's seasonality registration changeover, a recurring tailwind, aided the market in pushing Western European new BEV passenger car market penetration levels ever closer to above 20%. January to September witnessed pure electric models achieve a 19.6% mix.| Schmidt Automotive Research
(DCNF)—China appears to be quietly backtracking on some of the commitments it made to President Donald Trump in late October during the summit between the countries’ leaders to ease simmering trade tensions. Washington said Beijing pledged to buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of this year and 25 million tons annually […] The post Is China Already Backstabbing Trump on Recent Trade Deal? appeared first on based underground.| based underground
Tracing cybernetics in China from Norbert Wiener’s visit to Qian Xuesen’s systems thinking and Mao’s “electronic revolution.”| The MIT Press Reader
ffective from 1 October 2025, China has enacted a set of updated tax filing regulations targeting cross‑border e‑commerce operations.| Media Scope Group - PR | Public Affairs | Marketing | Lobbying | Advocacy
A large landslide has destroyed a 662 m long highway viaduct in China. Over the last two days there has been considerable media coverage of a large, highly destructive rockslide that occurred at Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan Province, China. There is a very interesting set of images of the bridge during construction on the Highest […]| Eos
Under what conditions can the Ukrainian war end? Can there be a military confrontation between the US and China over Taiwan? What could be the future of the Gaza Strip? We asked for an analysis from the renowned scholar of international relations on the three major geopolitical conflict areas: the Ukrainian war, the Middle East, and the Pacific Region conflict. The post We Are into a New Nuclear Threat Game — An Interview with Hall Gardner appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
Hungarian folk tales, traditional dance and the legacy of a Hungarian architect who helped shape Shanghai are at the center of the Hungarian Cultural Week, opened Friday at the historic Park Hotel by Hungary’s Consulate General in Shanghai. The post Folk Tales and Architecture Highlight Hungary’s Cultural Showcase in Shanghai appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.| Hungarian Conservative
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With Europe reassessing its relations with Beijing, it should pay more attention to the conflict between India and China. The post Death in the Himalayas appeared first on Berlin Policy Journal - Blog.| Berlin Policy Journal – Blog
After almost a year of an escalating trade war, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea last week... The post CovertAction Bulletin – Tariffs and Tensions: Is Trump Really Shifting on China? first appeared on CovertAction Magazine.| CovertAction Magazine
Dutch chipmaker Nexperia is in the midst of a geopolitical storm. The Dutch government felt it necessary to step in at the end of September by taking control of Nexperia, worried that the company’s chip knowledge would leak to Chinese parent company Wingtech. Beijing responded immediately with export restrictions, which severely affected the production chain. […]| Techzine Global
Robinson Meyer and Jesse Jenkins are off this week. Please enjoy this selection from the Shift Key archive. China’s greenhouse gas emissions were essentially flat in 2024 — or they recorded a tiny increase, according to a November report from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, or CREA. A third of experts surveyed by the report believe that its coal emissions have peaked. Has the world’s No. 1 emitter of carbon pollution now turned a corner on climate change? Lauri Myllyvir...| Heatmap News
In a year marked by therise and fall of battery companies in the U.S., one Bay Area startup thinks it can break through with a twist on a well-established technology: flow batteries. Unlike lithium-ion cells, flow batteries store liquid electrolytes in external tanks. While the system is bulkier and traditionally costlier than lithium-ion, it also offers significantly longer cycle life, the ability for long-duration energy storage, and a virtually impeccable safety profile. Now this startup, ...| Heatmap News
The short May conflict between India and Pakistan became a live trial for Chinese arms, exposing vulnerabilities in its fighter aircraft and air defense systems.| The Japan Times
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Longi Green Energy, JinkoSolar, and JA Solar each posted significant third-quarter losses amid continued price declines and high inventory levels, raising concerns among analysts about oversupply and margin pressure across the PV supply chain.| pv magazine Australia
Latest Long March mission advances China’s bid to rival Starlink and Kuiper.| Broadband Breakfast
En la Conferencia de Socios Globales 2026 celebrada en Pekín, China, Foton Venezuela recibió un galardón internacional que reconoce el trabajo en su servicio postventa| Motum
From smartphones and electric cars to wind turbines and military radar, the building blocks of our modern world all depend on rare earth minerals. China possesses some of the world’s largest reserves of rare earth minerals. Nearly 70% of the world’s rare earths are mined in China, while more than 90% are refined there. Additionally, […] The post China’s Dominance in Rare Earths: Why the World Still Depends on Beijing appeared first on Economics Insider.| Economics Insider
Trump-Xi agreement to lower tariffs may boost Q4 numbers| Investment Executive
In a sweeping policy shift, China bans foreign AI chips in state-funded data-centre projects, forcing a transition to domestic suppliers like Huawei and Cambricon. The post China Bans Foreign AI Chips from State-Funded Data Centres appeared first on The AI Track.| The AI Track
GTIG’s latest analysis details how state-linked threat actors are using AI for just-in-time code generation, deepfake lures, and malware that evolves mid-execution. The post Threat Actors Manipulating AI to ‘Enhance All Stages’ of Malicious Attacks, Google Threat Intelligence Group Warns appeared first on The AI Track.| The AI Track
Nvidia's $5tn milestone week includes a landmark APEC-announced plan to deliver Blackwell AI chips to South Korea's sovereign clouds and AI factories, with telecom, quantum, and startup programs expanding the ecosystem. The post Nvidia to Supply Over 260,000 Blackwell AI Chips to South Korea in Historic Deal appeared first on The AI Track.| The AI Track
The post Global Shale Energy Boom Expands Beyond the U.S. appeared first on Shale Magazine.| Shale Magazine
A Chinese scientist will be swiftly deported after she pleaded guilty to smuggling a dangerous fungus into the United States. Michigan University researchers Yunqing Jian, 33, was arrested in June and charged with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the U.S., false statements, and visa fraud. She and her boyfriend, Zunyong Liu, 34, smuggled Fusarium graminearum, a fungus […]| Washington Examiner
Chinese media described the large unmanned flying wing drone as a stealth-centric, long endurance, persistent reconnaissance and early warning aircraft. China’s massive CH-7 UAV was captured flying for the first time in an unofficial image on Nov. 11, 2025. Curiously, the image, captured from the bottom, clearly shows canted vertical stabilizers installed on the flying-wing […]| The Aviationist
An operational GJ-11 was shown for the first time flying with a J-20 and J-16D for the PLAAF’s 76th-anniversary. An operational GJ-11 was shown for the first time in the PLAAF’s (People’s Liberation Army Air Force) 76th-anniversary microfilm titled “Far-Reaching Dreams”, in which it was seen collaborating with a J-20 and J-16D. The GJ-11 UCAV […]| The Aviationist
Die Welt scheint vor enormen, unlösbaren Herausforderungen zu stehen. Aber: Lösungsideen gibt es genügend – vor allem in der Industrie.| Surplus – Das Wirtschaftsmagazin
Fabriano’s paper and watermark museum is housed in the former monastery next to the fourteenth-century church of Santa Lucia (or San Domenico). We would have loved to have visited that church, as our travel guide promised gorgeous frescoes by the local painter Allegretto Nuzi (ca. 1315-1373). However, it also stated…Continue reading| – Corvinus –
Thermal expansion and melting glaciers endanger some of the world’s largest urban centers…| Climate & Capitalism
Xinjiang lies in the far northwest of China and is the country’s largest province. When you arrive there – especially in the south – you might not feel like you’re still in China, despite the Chinese characters on every shop sign. Beyond the differences in people and culture, time in Xinjiang also follows its own […]| Young Pioneer Tours
The future contest will not only centre on who can build the most powerful chips, but on who can set the rules governing their use and exchange.| E-International Relations
A George Washington University report and follow up coverage by major outlets identify a network tied to a China-based tech financier that funded and amplified groups active in anti-Israel demonstrations across the United States. Source| THEJ.CA
Canada’s agriculture minister Heath MacDonald said in an interview on Monday his weeklong trip to China is evidence of bilateral relations beginning to thaw, something desperately needed by Canada’s farmers and canola exporters. The post Canada agriculture minister says canola trade prospects are improving after China visit appeared first on Canadian Cattlemen.| Canadian CattlemenNews , Latest & Featured - Canadian Cattlemen
In a landmark move that could reshape global commodity markets and impact iron ore prices BHP Billiton has agreed to settle 30% of its iron ore spot trades with Chinese buyers in Chinese Yuan (RMB). This represents a significant departure from the longstanding U.S. dollar standard. Set to begin in Q4 2025, the shift marks a […]| MetalMiner
Yubeng is a remote mountain village in the far north of Yunnan province in Southwestern China. Surrounded by sacred mountain peaks, including the towering Meili Snow Mountain, Yubeng is just a stone’s throw from Tibet. On my recent visit to Yunnan province, after visiting Lijiang, Tiger Leaping Gorge, and Shangri-La, Yubeng was as far as ... Read more The post Yubeng, China: A Hiking and Visiting Guide (2025 info!) appeared first on Nickkembel Travels.| Nickkembel Travels
Dear reader: This article contains links to products and services that I may be compensated for, at no extra cost to you. Shangri-La is a city in the far north of Yunnan province, sitting at a high elevation where the air feels crisp and the culture shifts to Tibetan. Shangri-La was the next logical stop ... Read more| Nickkembel Travels
Una tendencia explica la otra: mientras el tajalí, una especie marina de alta calidad proteica y precio asequible, desapareció de los mercados nacionales, a la vez se convertía en el cuarto rubro pesquero de exportación desde Venezuela. Lo curioso de esta relación de proporcionalidad inversa está en quiénes terminan por disfrutar del manjar en el extranjero, porque tres cuartos de las ventas se hacen a Estados Unidos, aunque la propaganda oficial se ocupe tan solo de pregonar los despa...| Armando.info
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Xi Jinping in South Korea, October 31, 2025/Xinhua By Colin Robertson November 9, 2025 […]| Policy Magazine
The world has entered the most consequential tech race since the dawn of the nuclear age, but this time the weapons are algorithms instead of atoms. The post It’s time to reckon with the geopolitics of artificial intelligence appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Hungary has emerged as China’s closest ally within the EU, aligning its foreign policy with Beijing’s global agenda and repeatedly obstructing EU efforts to counter Chinese influence. The post Hungary’s policy on China: Doing Beijing’s bidding appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Over the past decade, the European Commission has led the EU’s pivot toward balancing and “de-risking” China. Trade and investment have been at the heart of this strategy, not only because of the Commission’s authority in these domains, but also because they are the primary channels through which China challenges Europe’s economic and political interests. The post The European Commission’s role in steering Europe’s strategic outlook appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Although Czechia emerged as one of the EU’s early hawks and whistleblowers on China, its overall stance has shifted markedly over the past two decades—oscillating between engagement and balancing, with the fluctuations largely driven by domestic political divisions and sustained Chinese influence efforts. The post Czechia’s policy on China: Swinging between engagement and de-risking appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Despite its traditionally transatlantic orientation, Poland pursued an engagement policy toward China until the late 2010s. However, unmet economic promises and Beijing’s alignment with Moscow following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shifted Warsaw’s view of China from economic partner to systemic challenger. The post Poland’s policy on China: From partnership to skepticism appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Where have US and EU polices on China drifted apart—and where do they converge? Identifying areas of conflict and alignment can help decision-makers on both sides of the Atlantic develop strategies to strengthen cooperation and more effectively counter China’s political and economic influence. The post Convergence and divergence in US and EU policies on China appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Over the last decade, France’s long-standing engagement with China has transformed into a more nuanced and cautious dynamic, reflecting a growing emphasis on balancing. This shift is guided by France’s pursuit of strategic autonomy, its effort to “de-risk” economic and security ties, and the broader geopolitical realities unfolding in the Indo-Pacific. The post France’s policy on China: Strategic autonomy and less naïveté appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
From the Silk Road to the Belt and Road Initiative, Italy’s relationship with China has shifted from early enthusiasm to cautious recalibration. Once Europe’s gateway for Beijing’s ambitions, Rome now frames its China policy around transatlantic solidarity, balancing economic opportunity with strategic prudence. The post Italy’s policy on China: The Belt and Road gamble and its aftermath appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Lithuania’s defiance of Chinese pressure has made it a policy innovator in the EU, showing how a small state can strengthen collective resilience. Its firm stance on Taiwan and push for European unity have anchored the EU’s shift toward de-risking and closer transatlantic coordination. The post Lithuania’s policy on China: An unlikely EU trailblazer appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
From the port of Piraeus to Brussels, Greece’s China policy has evolved from enthusiastic engagement and post-crisis dependency to strategic caution. Today, Athens's is balancing economic pragmatism with transatlantic security commitments. The post Greece’s policy on China: Debt-era deals and recalibration appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
European policies on China are shaped by four major geopolitical trends: intensifying US-China competition, uncertainty about sustained US engagement in Europe and globally, China’s support for Russia’s war on Ukraine, and Beijing’s growing economic and technological challenge to the EU. The post The geopolitical trends shaping the EU’s policies on China appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
