The Philippine navy released video footage of the collision, which it said took place on Aug. 11 near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese coast guard ship was pursuing a Philippine boat, the Philippine navy said, when it collided with a larger People’s Liberation Army craft, leaving visible damage on both Chinese vessels.
torsdag 28. august 2025
Damaged Chinese ship now under repair, satellite images show
The Chinese coast guard ship that was damaged in a collision with another Chinese vessel in the South China Sea earlier this month is now being repaired at Hainan Island, according to satellite images published by Reuters. The news agency reported Wednesday that images show the vessel with a crushed bow near a dry dock at the Yulin naval base near Sanya, a city on Hainan.
The Philippine navy released video footage of the collision, which it said took place on Aug. 11 near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese coast guard ship was pursuing a Philippine boat, the Philippine navy said, when it collided with a larger People’s Liberation Army craft, leaving visible damage on both Chinese vessels.
The Philippine navy released video footage of the collision, which it said took place on Aug. 11 near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The Chinese coast guard ship was pursuing a Philippine boat, the Philippine navy said, when it collided with a larger People’s Liberation Army craft, leaving visible damage on both Chinese vessels.
Russian and Chinese submarines conduct first-ever joint patrol in Pacific
Russia and China have conducted their first-ever joint submarine patrol in the Pacific, according to reports in state-run media.
The patrol by diesel-electric submarines began in early August, and the Russian sub involved, the Volkhov, covered around 2,000 miles during its voyage from its Vladivostok base, according to a statement from the Russian Pacific Fleet. The subs patrolled in the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, the statement said. China has not confirmed the patrol, but the state-run Global Times mentioned it in a report Wednesday, citing the Russian reports.
The patrol by diesel-electric submarines began in early August, and the Russian sub involved, the Volkhov, covered around 2,000 miles during its voyage from its Vladivostok base, according to a statement from the Russian Pacific Fleet. The subs patrolled in the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, the statement said. China has not confirmed the patrol, but the state-run Global Times mentioned it in a report Wednesday, citing the Russian reports.
Kim Jong Un and Putin top Xi’s guest list for China’s huge military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among more than two dozen foreign leaders to attend China’s massive military parade next week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.
The parade, to be held in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, is part of China’s commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II following Japan’s formal surrender. The announcement, which places Putin and Kim at the top of Xi’s guest list, sets the stage for an extraordinary photo-op with the three autocratic leaders standing side by side atop the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing, in an unequivocal show of unity.
The parade, to be held in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, is part of China’s commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II following Japan’s formal surrender. The announcement, which places Putin and Kim at the top of Xi’s guest list, sets the stage for an extraordinary photo-op with the three autocratic leaders standing side by side atop the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing, in an unequivocal show of unity.
China Responds to Trump Nuclear Weapons Push
China dismissed President Donald Trump's push for Beijing to join nuclear disarmament talks with the U.S. and Russia, calling it "neither reasonable nor realistic" and noting that its arsenal is much smaller than the other two powers'.
Trump had said at the White House during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung that he is pursuing denuclearization with Russia and China, noting that Beijing is behind on nuclear weapons but would catch up in five or six years.
Nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to the world. Conflicts such as that between Russia and Western-backed Ukraine, and potential conflicts such as between the U.S. and China over Taiwan, threaten to spark a nuclear war.
Trump had said at the White House during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung that he is pursuing denuclearization with Russia and China, noting that Beijing is behind on nuclear weapons but would catch up in five or six years.
Nuclear weapons pose an existential threat to the world. Conflicts such as that between Russia and Western-backed Ukraine, and potential conflicts such as between the U.S. and China over Taiwan, threaten to spark a nuclear war.
Why Trump's Quest for North Korea Deal Is More Urgent Than Ever
President Donald Trump's recent summit with South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung set the stage for a shared effort to rekindle peace talks with North Korea following a failed effort during the U.S. leader's first administration.
But the situation has grown far more complex since Trump last teamed with a progressive South Korean president to foster negotiations with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.
Kim has ordered an unprecedented deployment of troops to aid Russia amid its war with Ukraine, fortifying a landmark mutual defense treaty reached last year with Moscow, and has accelerated military developments, showing little sign of abandoning a nuclear arsenal that Pyongyang ties to its survival. At the same time, he has rejected overtures from Seoul and even dropped the goal of unification with South Korea as a national objective.
But the situation has grown far more complex since Trump last teamed with a progressive South Korean president to foster negotiations with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un.
Kim has ordered an unprecedented deployment of troops to aid Russia amid its war with Ukraine, fortifying a landmark mutual defense treaty reached last year with Moscow, and has accelerated military developments, showing little sign of abandoning a nuclear arsenal that Pyongyang ties to its survival. At the same time, he has rejected overtures from Seoul and even dropped the goal of unification with South Korea as a national objective.
Royal pardon frees Thai woman serving a 43-year sentence
A Thai woman who received one of the kingdom’s longest royal insult sentences was freed from prison yesterday under a mass pardon marking the king’s birthday. Anchan Preelert, 69, was jailed for 43 years in 2021 after sharing online audio clips on YouTube of an underground podcast host known as “DJ Banpodj,” a fierce critic of the monarchy. She was initially sentenced to 87 years — three for each of the 29 counts of lese-majeste she faced — but the court halved it because she confessed.
Judges retire to consider verdict in trial of Hong Kong pro-democracy firebrand Jimmy Lai
The judges in the trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai on Thursday retired to consider their verdict on three national security charges that could see the 77-year-old pro-democracy firebrand jailed for life. Lai, the outspoken founder of the Apple Daily – a tabloid newspaper known for blistering broadsides against the Chinese Communist party – has become a symbol of Beijing’s sweeping national security crackdown on Hong Kong.
He is accused of using the now-shuttered Apple Daily to call for sanctions against Hong Kong and China during the huge anti-government protests that roiled the finance hub in 2019 and after the law was introduced the following year.
He is accused of using the now-shuttered Apple Daily to call for sanctions against Hong Kong and China during the huge anti-government protests that roiled the finance hub in 2019 and after the law was introduced the following year.
onsdag 27. august 2025
In under three hours, China’s bullet trains whisk travelers back 1,200 years in time
Visiting Shanghai is an exhilarating experience. This financial hub of 25 million was seemingly made for skyscraper-ogling, fashion-finding and dumpling-sampling. Its metro system is clean and efficient, making zipping around town — or to the next city — incredibly easy. But at some point, urban fatigue kicks in, a sign it’s time to disappear into the misty mountains so often captured in traditional Chinese ink paintings.
Thanks to China’s huge network of high-speed railways — the largest on the planet — the calming countryside is never far away. Take Wuyuan, a rural county in the landlocked province of Jiangxi in eastern China. Less than three hours away from Shanghai by bullet train, it’s filled with centuries-old villages, where white walls and tiled roofs beckon, and hearty meals made with ingredients straight off the farms are the norm.
This juxtaposition offers a fascinating opportunity to soak in both China’s ultra-modern present and its famed past on a short trip.
Thanks to China’s huge network of high-speed railways — the largest on the planet — the calming countryside is never far away. Take Wuyuan, a rural county in the landlocked province of Jiangxi in eastern China. Less than three hours away from Shanghai by bullet train, it’s filled with centuries-old villages, where white walls and tiled roofs beckon, and hearty meals made with ingredients straight off the farms are the norm.
This juxtaposition offers a fascinating opportunity to soak in both China’s ultra-modern present and its famed past on a short trip.
Trump's USA: This is the stuff of Mao Redoing
If imitation really is the highest form of flattery, Xi Jinping’s economic team is surely blushing at Donald Trump’s China-style policy pivots.
US President Trump’s esteem for the Chinese leader has long been evident to geopolitical experts. But the last 10 days have seen a whirlwind of Trump policy moves that might shock even the Politburo in Beijing. Strong-arming Intel into a 10% stake and Nvidia into giving the White House a 15% taste of revenue will seem familiar to anyone who’s seen a decent mafia movie.
Ditto for Trump trying to intimidate Goldman Sachs into firing its chief economist for daring to state the obvious: Tariffs are inflationary. Or Trump sacking the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics for reporting that US unemployment is slowing. Or directing his federal communications czar to revoke media licenses for organizations reporting what anyone outside the Trump bubble can see.
US President Trump’s esteem for the Chinese leader has long been evident to geopolitical experts. But the last 10 days have seen a whirlwind of Trump policy moves that might shock even the Politburo in Beijing. Strong-arming Intel into a 10% stake and Nvidia into giving the White House a 15% taste of revenue will seem familiar to anyone who’s seen a decent mafia movie.
Ditto for Trump trying to intimidate Goldman Sachs into firing its chief economist for daring to state the obvious: Tariffs are inflationary. Or Trump sacking the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics for reporting that US unemployment is slowing. Or directing his federal communications czar to revoke media licenses for organizations reporting what anyone outside the Trump bubble can see.
Donald Trump Defends Chinese Student Numbers Amid MAGA Uproar
President Donald Trump has defended his proposal to allow 600,000 Chinese students into the United States, after several MAGA figures spoke out against it.
"Look, we're getting along very well with China and I'm getting along very well with President Xi," Trump told reporters. "I think it's very insulting to say students can't come here."
Trump's announcement marks a departure from his administration's previous hard-line approach and the "America First" policies that his base of supporters embrace. Earlier this year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. would "aggressively" revoke visas for Chinese students and tighten future visa screening. But Trump said in June that he had "always been in favor" of allowing Chinese students into the country.
"Look, we're getting along very well with China and I'm getting along very well with President Xi," Trump told reporters. "I think it's very insulting to say students can't come here."
Trump's announcement marks a departure from his administration's previous hard-line approach and the "America First" policies that his base of supporters embrace. Earlier this year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. would "aggressively" revoke visas for Chinese students and tighten future visa screening. But Trump said in June that he had "always been in favor" of allowing Chinese students into the country.
Modi Tells Country to 'Buy Indian' in Face of Trump's Tariffs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to opt for homegrown products as the coutry's industries come under threat from U.S. President Donald Trump's steep tariffs. During a speech on Monday, translated by Indian news outlet Firstpost, Modi encouraged citizens to adopt the "mantra" that whatever they purchase must be "made in India."
"I appeal to the citizens of our country to prioritize purchasing goods that are made in India," Modi said. "Whether it's decorative items or gifts, let us choose products manufactured within our own nation."
Modi has repeated these comments in several speeches over the past few days, while also urging businesses to display "made in India" signs outside stores, the BBC reports.
"I appeal to the citizens of our country to prioritize purchasing goods that are made in India," Modi said. "Whether it's decorative items or gifts, let us choose products manufactured within our own nation."
Modi has repeated these comments in several speeches over the past few days, while also urging businesses to display "made in India" signs outside stores, the BBC reports.
Trump makes good on threat to impose 50% tariffs on India imports
President Donald Trump made good on his threat to double tariffs on imports from India to 50%, a move that could endanger relations with one of America’s most important trading partners and send consumer prices higher. This comes just weeks after Trump instituted a new 25% baseline tariff on Indian goods. Levies on India, the world’s fifth-largest economy, are now among the highest the United States charges across all countries.
The latest round of tariffs on India seeks to punish the country for importing Russian oil and helping Russia finance its war with Ukraine, Trump has previously said.
The latest round of tariffs on India seeks to punish the country for importing Russian oil and helping Russia finance its war with Ukraine, Trump has previously said.
India’s $434 billion merchandise exports engine: What’s at stake as Trump’s 50% tariffs kick in
India’s exports to the U.S. will invite a steep 50% tariff, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s additional 25% levies on New Delhi over its Russian oil purchases took effect on Wednesday.
Analysts are warning that the higher tariffs risk substantially diminishing the allure of Indian exports to the U.S., compared to regional peers.
“India’s attractiveness as an emerging manufacturing hub will be hugely undermined,” Shilan Shah, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Economics, said in a note when the duties were announced. He estimates that U.S. spending drives around 2% of India’s GDP and the extra 25% tariff is “large enough to have a material impact.”
Analysts are warning that the higher tariffs risk substantially diminishing the allure of Indian exports to the U.S., compared to regional peers.
“India’s attractiveness as an emerging manufacturing hub will be hugely undermined,” Shilan Shah, deputy chief emerging markets economist at Capital Economics, said in a note when the duties were announced. He estimates that U.S. spending drives around 2% of India’s GDP and the extra 25% tariff is “large enough to have a material impact.”
Japan and South Korea Task Force To Tackle Birth Rate Crisis
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to launch a joint task force to tackle shared issues of concern, including birth rates.
More than half of the world's countries now have total fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman needed to sustain a population. Longer lifespans, rising living costs and shifting social attitudes among younger generations have contributed to the decline.
South Korea (0.75) and Japan (1.15) have among the lowest fertility rates, and both countries are considered "super-aged societies," with more than 20 percent of their populations aged 65 and older. In recent years, both countries have invested billions of dollars to reverse the trends, fearing they will strain social safety nets and drag on economic growth.
More than half of the world's countries now have total fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 births per woman needed to sustain a population. Longer lifespans, rising living costs and shifting social attitudes among younger generations have contributed to the decline.
South Korea (0.75) and Japan (1.15) have among the lowest fertility rates, and both countries are considered "super-aged societies," with more than 20 percent of their populations aged 65 and older. In recent years, both countries have invested billions of dollars to reverse the trends, fearing they will strain social safety nets and drag on economic growth.
China Nvidia rival Cambricon adds to $40 billion rally with 4,000% revenue jump
Chinese semiconductor firm Cambricon posted record profit in the first half of the year underscoring how local challengers to Nvidiaare gaining traction as Beijing looks to boost its domestic industry.
Cambricon is among a plethora of companies in China that are vying to be an alternative to American giant Nvidia when it comes to providing the chips required to train and run artificial intelligence applications and models.
In the first half of the year, Cambricon said revenue surged more than 4,000% year-on-year to 2.88 billion Chinese yuan ($402.7 million) and net profit hit a record 1.04 billion yuan. The numbers remain small when compared to Nvidia which reported $44 billion of revenuein its February to April quarter. The tech giant is due to report its fiscal second-quarter earnings later today.
Cambricon is among a plethora of companies in China that are vying to be an alternative to American giant Nvidia when it comes to providing the chips required to train and run artificial intelligence applications and models.
In the first half of the year, Cambricon said revenue surged more than 4,000% year-on-year to 2.88 billion Chinese yuan ($402.7 million) and net profit hit a record 1.04 billion yuan. The numbers remain small when compared to Nvidia which reported $44 billion of revenuein its February to April quarter. The tech giant is due to report its fiscal second-quarter earnings later today.
Japan provides Africa an alternative to the US, China
The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), held from August 20- 22 in Yokohama, brought leaders from 49 African countries to Japan to discuss development projects as well as related issues, such as protectionism and unfavorable financial structures, that make economic development more difficult than it has to be.
Sponsored by the Japanese government since 1993. TICAD is co-hosted by the United Nations (UN), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the World Bank. Representatives from the private sector, civic organizations and environmental groups also participate in TICAD.
Sponsored by the Japanese government since 1993. TICAD is co-hosted by the United Nations (UN), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the World Bank. Representatives from the private sector, civic organizations and environmental groups also participate in TICAD.
tirsdag 26. august 2025
'How will I pay workers?': Indian factories hit hard by Trump's 50% tariffs
An eerie silence hangs over N Krishnamurthy's garment manufacturing unit in Tiruppur, one of India's largest textile export hubs. Only a fraction of some 200 industrial sewing machines on the floor are in operation, as workers make the last of the season's children's garment orders for some of the biggest US retailers.
At one end of the room, piles of fabric samples for new designs are gathering dust - casualties of US President Donald Trump's steep 50% tariffs on India, set to kick in from Wednesday. India is a major exporter of goods, including garments, shrimp and gems and jewellery, to the US. Trade experts say the high tariffs - including a 25% penalty for buying Russian oil and weapons - are akin to an embargo on Indian goods.
BBC correspondents visited key export hubs across India to assess how the trade uncertainties are impacting business owners and livelihoods.
At one end of the room, piles of fabric samples for new designs are gathering dust - casualties of US President Donald Trump's steep 50% tariffs on India, set to kick in from Wednesday. India is a major exporter of goods, including garments, shrimp and gems and jewellery, to the US. Trade experts say the high tariffs - including a 25% penalty for buying Russian oil and weapons - are akin to an embargo on Indian goods.
BBC correspondents visited key export hubs across India to assess how the trade uncertainties are impacting business owners and livelihoods.
South Korea's charm offensive and other takeaways from Trump meeting
Hours before South Korean president Lee Jae Myung was due to meet US president Donald Trump, a Truth Social post dropped.
"WHAT IS GOING ON IN SOUTH KOREA?" Trump wrote, pointing to a "Purge or Revolution". It appears this was a reference to Mr Lee's attempts to move South Korea on from its martial law crisis last December, when its now ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to orchestrate a military takeover.
But Lee turned on the charm and averted a repeat of what happened in the Oval Office to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky or South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa. The leaders found common ground on North Korea, with Trump repeatedly mentioning Kim Jong Un, and they managed to avoid public disagreements over thorny trade and defence issues. Here are three main takeaways.
"WHAT IS GOING ON IN SOUTH KOREA?" Trump wrote, pointing to a "Purge or Revolution". It appears this was a reference to Mr Lee's attempts to move South Korea on from its martial law crisis last December, when its now ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to orchestrate a military takeover.
But Lee turned on the charm and averted a repeat of what happened in the Oval Office to Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky or South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa. The leaders found common ground on North Korea, with Trump repeatedly mentioning Kim Jong Un, and they managed to avoid public disagreements over thorny trade and defence issues. Here are three main takeaways.
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