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Leo XIV appoints bishop to Chinese diocese vacant 80 years — 2d

Nicole Hardy Wonder how the local government will actually treat this new bishop day to day. Paper agreements are one thing, real life is another.

Guizhou Miao Embroidery Expands Transnational ICH ExchangeLifestyle — 2dA Guizhou Normal College student team marks its first overseas foray by finalizing three intangible cultural heritage agreements with Malaysia’s Baba Nyonya community to promote Miao embroidery and cross-border cultural exchange. At the same time, cultural discourse spans Chinese cinema's international reception, a reflection on the sweet-and-sour wisdom of Jewish-Chinese tradition during Rosh Hashanah, and the enduring moral influence of Niketu Iralu in promoting reconciliation.

Indonesia targets 14-fold aluminum growth by 2030 with coal and Chinese funding — 3dIndonesia is racing to expand aluminum and alumina production, leveraging coal-fired smelting and heavy Chinese investment as Middle East disruptions from the Iran war tighten global supply and boost prices. While this accelerates output toward ambitious 2030 targets, critics warn coal-powered smelting undercuts climate aims and could worsen local air pollution, fueling debates over greener energy options.

Marcus Bell Trading one environmental crisis for an economic win rarely ends well long-term, especially when coal's doing the heavy lifting.

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Chinese court freezes $300 million in Nexperia assets amid Wingtech dispute — 3dA Chinese court in Dongguan has frozen up to 2.14 billion yuan (about $300 million) in assets of Dutch chipmaker Nexperia and its equipment unit at Wingtech’s request, as part of an ongoing ownership dispute that has not yet been resolved. The freezes cover Nexperia’s stakes in four China-based businesses and the equipment unit’s Wuxi subsidiary, with the case seeking 8 billion yuan in damages under China’s anti-foreign sanctions framework, amid broader tensions sparked by Dutch intervention and export controls that have yet to restore Wingtech’s voting influence.

Chris Dalton Using anti-sanctions law here feels like retaliation dressed up as legal process. Wingtech clearly wants leverage back after losing voting control.

Geely and Leapmotor earn five-star Euro NCAP ratings under tougher 2026 rules — 1dGeely’s EX2/E2/Xingyuan family has repeatedly earned top five‑star ratings from Euro NCAP and ANCAP, including under updated, real‑world–focused testing protocols that raise safety expectations for new cars. The results underscore a broader shift as Chinese models increase their presence in European and ANCAP markets, with several Geely variants achieving high safety marks across different regions.

Honda presses suppliers to cut prices in $9.4 billion savings plan — 1dHonda is aiming to save about 1.5 trillion yen ($9.4 billion) by 2030 by pressuring suppliers to lower prices, increasing parts standardization, and sourcing more components from China, as it battles EV losses and competition from Chinese automakers. The plan targets roughly 30% cuts in three key categories—pressed and forged components, electrical parts, and software-defined-vehicle parts—with company-specific supplier targets and concerns about feasibility and impact on margins.

Rachel Meyers Squeezing suppliers 30% while chasing EV losses sounds like a recipe for corner-cutting on quality down the line.

X Identifies Chinese Bot Farm Targeting Data CentersTech — 6dX says its safety team found a Chinese bot farm of about 200,000 accounts, including 200 posts designed to sway U.S. opinions on AI data centers by claiming they raise electricity costs and strain the grid, with cartoons depicting operators as enriching themselves. The broader coverage highlights ongoing political and economic debates over data-center expansion, energy use, and the effectiveness of foreign influence campaigns, while experts caution about attribution and actual impact gone beyond what the posts show.

Roche seals $1.53B Simcere trispecific deal — 2dRoche agreed to pay $75 million upfront to acquire exclusive global rights to SIM0660, a preclinical trispecific antibody from Simcere Zaiming that targets CD79a, CD19 and CD3, with total potential payments up to $1.53 billion and tiered royalties up to double digits. The therapy is designed to trigger T-cell–mediated killing across B-cell–mediated diseases, including autoimmune conditions, highlighting a growing collaboration between Roche and a Chinese biotech.

Maya Lindstrom Chinese biotech deals with big pharma keep growing, Simcere Zaiming landing this shows their pipeline is getting real attention.

Xi Visits Egypt to Deepen China-Egypt Ties — 4dEgypt and China have deepened cooperation across science, technology, and economic development, highlighting joint research funding, a prominent TEDA economic zone, and high-profile energy and infrastructure projects supported by Chinese investment. The partnership also extends to agriculture, rural empowerment, and AI-driven modernization through exchanges like a Florida delegation visiting Egypt’s Future of Egypt Authority, underscoring a broad, multi-sectoral strategy for sustainable development.

Sound of Harvest 2026 blends ancient Silk Road music with global traditions — 3dThe Chinese Musicians Association of North America presents Sound of Harvest 2026, its cross-cultural concert series, on September 12 at Rutgers University and September 13 at Montclair State University, bringing together diverse traditions from China, Japan, West Africa, Europe and the Americas. The program highlights pieces such as Riffs and Flow inspired by Dunhuang pipa notation and Tan Dun’s Desert of Sorrow, emphasizing interactive exchanges across musical backgrounds.

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Vietnamese Coffee Farmers Shift to Durian BoomBusiness — 5dVietnamese farmers in the Central Highlands are switching from coffee to durian to capitalize on surging Chinese demand, turning the pungent fruit into a highly lucrative cash crop and helping Vietnam become China's largest supplier by volume. The durian footprint has expanded to about 200,000 hectares nationwide, with growers like Pham Xuan Lan earning far more from durian than coffee and pouring profits into cars, homes, and villas as social media and improved transport boost a premium market.

Taiwan warns off Tongji amid grey-zone harassment — Aug 21, 2026Taiwan’s coast guard warned off and shadowed the Chinese research ship Tongji near the Penghu and Liuqiu islands, marking the vessel’s third appearance since May in what Taipei calls ongoing maritime provocation as part of grey-zone tactics. The Tongji reportedly did not deploy instruments, while Taiwan vowed to defend its sovereignty amid persistent Chinese military activity around the island.

OPEC+ loses oil sway as China gains groundFinance — Aug 27, 2026Six months into the Iran war, OPEC+ is losing influence as its share of global oil output falls to about 40%, down from over 48% before the conflict, with the UAE's departure contributing to the decline. Meanwhile, weaker Chinese crude demand and shifting demand dynamics are offsetting supply disruptions, reducing OPEC+'s ability to steer prices through production cuts.

Volkswagen weighs turnaround plan amid 50,000 job cuts — 5dVolkswagen is negotiating a turnaround that could involve up to 50,000 job losses, with tensions rising among management, unions, and state owners ahead of a September 4 supervisory board meeting. German state leaders Olaf Lies and Michael Kretschmer are urging a swift, balanced agreement to protect German production and workers, including at sites like the Zwickau EV plant, amid tariffs, weak demand, and rising Chinese competition.

CXMT Sues Pentagon Over Military DesignationTech — 6dChangXin Memory Technologies filed a federal lawsuit to overturn the Pentagon’s Section 1260H designation labeling it a Chinese military company, arguing the tag is arbitrary and harms its civilian DRAM business and government contracting prospects. The move follows CXMT’s high-profile July 2026 IPO and rapid growth, and mirrors similar challenges from peers like Yangtze Memory Technologies, WuXi AppTec, and Alibaba aimed at lifting the designation and protecting its market position.

Xi Jinping plans Kyrgyzstan, Egypt visit — Aug 26, 2026Chinese President Xi Jinping will undertake a regional tour that includes Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, marking his first visit to Egypt in a decade and coinciding with a Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek. In Cairo, Xi is set to meet with President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and regional issues as part of the trip, which runs Aug. 30 to Sept. 3.

Trump Talks Chinese Railroad Workers, Chinese Restaurants in Toast — May 14, 2026President Donald Trump had some interesting talking points during his toast at the State Banquet with China’s President Xi Jinping. Those topics included Chinese railroad workers and Chinese restaurants. Trump is in…

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Chinese Companies Are Moving to Texas, Nevada To Avoid Trump’s Tariffs — May 5, 2025A growing wave of Chinese manufacturers are packing up and moving to the United States under the weight of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods. Trump’s tariffs have made it too expensive for many Chinese…

US Disrupts QuFY-Linked Hacking Network — Aug 26, 2026The United States disrupted a Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation that targeted sensitive government networks including the DOJ, NASA, the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Senate, seizing domains linked to two platforms named QScan and QTRouter. Officials attributed the operation to China-based actors, including a group known as QTFY, underscoring ongoing cyber threats and continuing US-China tensions.

Major US Automaker Mum After Pentagon Labels Chinese Business Partner As National Security ThreatReporting — Jan 7, 2025Ford has yet to address the Pentagon’s Monday designation of a Chinese business partner, a battery maker named CATL, as a Chinese Military Company. The Pentagon added CATL to its official list of Chinese Military…

Two Barrier Lakes Grow as Toll RisesWorld — Aug 27, 2026A large barrier lake formed at the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo near the Nepal border is overflowing, with about 2 million cubic meters of water and up to 3 million more expected in the next three days, creating a high breach risk and prompting flood simulations and emergency rescue planning by Chinese authorities. The situation follows a devastating dam-break flood and mudslide in Nepal and Tibet, with hundreds killed or missing, ongoing evacuations, and international relief efforts surrounding the disaster zone.

Chinese Spies May Be Stalking You On Your Job Hunt — Jun 4, 2026A U.S.-backed alliance of intelligence organizations issued a warning on Wednesday that China is using employment websites to recruit spies for the Chinese government. Chinese recruiters are using job listing websites…

Feds Say ‘Prolific’ State-Backed Chinese Hacker Finally In Their Clutches — Jul 8, 2025The Trump administration announced charges on Tuesday against a Chinese national accused of stealing research from American universities and individuals on behalf of the Chinese government. The Department of Justice…

Milley Speaks Out About Reported Calls With Chinese CounterpartReporting — Sep 17, 2021Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley is defending reported phone calls he had with his Chinese counterpart. In response to a report from a new book that he promised to give Chinese officials advanced…

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