Fang Fang Exposes China’s Long Game
The declassified FBI files on Eric Swalwell tell of a pattern of Chinese influence attempts in grassroots U.S. politics.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet.
World
cbsnews.com
18.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan, China agree to speed up fuel supplies
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan, China plan oil and gas projects, refineries
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Kyrgyzstan and China expand infrastructure and transport connectivity
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Kyrgyz companies sign fuel supply contracts with China
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
China’s top envoy to visit Seoul as Trump shakes U.S.-South Korea ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, to discuss North Korea and bilateral and global issues.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial test
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial test
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeral
While hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.
World
bbc.co.uk
18.08.2026
EU and China accelerate development of Middle Corridor
Azerbaijan
trend.az
18.08.2026
Can China’s new Arctic Sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?
Beijing's new 'Ice Silk Road' cuts through a melting Arctic, and could prompt fresh tensions with the US, say analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Clamping down: China tightens exit rules
The Chinese government announced new border regulations in late July in a move seen as expanding state control over its citizens. The new rules, which come into effect on September 15, tighten checks
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
China’s Unitree unveils ‘Superman’ robot as fervor builds ahead of Shanghai debut
The world's biggest humanoid-robot maker by sales will start trading in Shanghai on Wednesday after raising 6.1 billion yuan ($905 million) in an initial public offering last week.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
‘Not worth the squeeze’: global private equity makes zero deals in China
Firms avoid new equity investments as Beijing tightens scrutiny of foreign capital in sensitive sectors
Finance
ft.com
18.08.2026
Der Preis von Europas China-Abhängigkeit – mit Janka Oertel
Chinas Exporte treffen die deutsche Kernindustrie in nie da gewesener Härte und Geschwindigkeit. Weil massiv Arbeitsplätze wackeln, sucht Europa händeringend nach einer politischen Notbremse. Rixa Für
Politics
politico.eu
18.08.2026
Microsoft retreats in China, but AI boom helps it keep a window open
Microsoft once regarded the idea of quitting China as unthinkable. But in the past five years, at least 15 branch offices and joint ventures in China have been shut.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
Trying to compete with China could slow global climate action, report warns
China's dominance of key green technologies is helping to subsidize the global transition to a low-carbon economy, but trade tensions could make it harder for other countries to meet their climate tar
Science
phys.org
18.08.2026
China reduced its investment in US government bonds to 633.4 billion dollars
China's holdings of US government bonds fell from $731.4 billion to $633.4 billion over the period from June 2025 to June 2026.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power
USS Benfold lost power after ‘engineering casualty’ leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioningA US guided-missile destroyer reportedly spent four days adrift and without pow
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026