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Argentina and China on Wednesday extended a multi-billion-dollar currency swap agreement by five years, Argentine financial authorities reported.
Argentina, China Extend Currency Swap Deal
Argentina and China on Wednesday extended a multi-billion-dollar currency swap agreement by five years, Argentine financial authorities reported. The roughly $19 billion agreement between Beijing and ...
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Brazil's sorghum exports slated for August are forecast to hit over 400,000 metric tons, with China taking the bulk of shipments, marking the start of large-scale Brazilian exports of the grain to the Asian country.
China Drives Surge in Brazilian Sorghum Exports as Trade Shifts Away From U.S. Suppliers
By Roberto Samora Brazil's sorghum exports slated for August are forecast to hit over 400,000 metric tons, with China taking the bulk of shipments, marking the start of large-scale Brazilian exports o...
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China’s foreign ministry on Wednesday said it had complained to Japan about Tokyo’s newly released defense white paper, accusing it of playing up a Chinese threat and making “unwarranted comments” about Taiwan.
China Complains to Japan Over Defense White Paper, Foreign Ministry Says
China's foreign ministry on Wednesday said it had complained to Japan about Tokyo's newly released defense white paper, accusing it of playing up a Chinese threat and making
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Countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas are importing more Chinese electric cars while simultaneously reducing gasoline imports.
Chinese EV Exports Drive Down Global Gas Imports
A Reuters analysis published on Tuesday suggests that the growth of Chinese EV exports might be pushing a reduction in the rest of the world’s gas imports. Australia, Brazil, South Korea, the UAE, Ca...
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Latin America’s new political landscape is producing sharply different approaches to U.S.-China competition. Peru’s government is signaling closer alignment with Washington, while Brazil’s Lula insists that neither China nor the U.S. will control the country’s strategic minerals.
Latin America Struggles to Avoid Picking Sides in U.S.-China Competition
Recent elections in Latin America demonstrate how various political figures are positioning themselves vis-à-vis intensifying U.S.-China competition. Their approaches vary widely by country. In Peru, ...
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The U.S.-China rivalry is intensifying, but ECLAC says Latin America does not have to rigidly align with either side.
UN Report Warns Latin America Against “Picking Sides” in U.S.-China Competition
On Tuesday, the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) released a report outlining challenges in the global order and recommendations on how countries in the region should ...
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GM's new pact with SAIC will allow the company to use China as an export hub to ship Buicks and Cadillacs to the Middle East, Africa, South America, Mexico and elsewhere in Asia, the Detroit automaker said.
GM Doubles Down on China for Global South Growth
By Kalea Hall General Motors said on Tuesday it had renewed its joint-venture agreement with China's SAIC Motor for 20 years after a lengthy restructuring in the Chinese market that included plant clo...
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China’s new World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization could become a major pillar of Beijing’s global technology strategy, giving developing countries an alternative to Western-led AI institutions, infrastructure and governance frameworks.
For China, the Race for AI Supremacy Runs Through the Global South
President Xi Jinping's keynote address at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai highlighted the enormous importance that developing countries play in the Chinese leader's drive to s...
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As diesel prices rise, could Chinese electric trucks offer a cheaper alternative for African logistics companies? On the Africa EV Show, host @hakeenah.bsky.social looks at the potential impact of electrifying Kenya’s logistics industry. Watch: tinyurl.com/3pjbxm3w
Chinese mining firms built their global presence partly by acquiring assets others considered too difficult or risky.
China Could Be Pulling Back on Mining Mergers: Bloomberg
Chinese firms have gained a foothold in the global minerals sector partly through an aggressive mergers and acquisitions strategy that saw them buy into sometimes troubled mining assets across the Glo...
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South Africa has unveiled the first phase of a Chinese-built wind farm in Mpumalanga, the heart of the country’s coal industry.
Chinese-Built Wind Farm Goes Live in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Chinese ambassador Wu Peng on Friday unveiled the first phase of Ummbila Emoyeni, a Chinese-built wind farm in Mpumalanga province, the heart of South Afric...
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South Africa is courting Chinese investors for an ambitious $133 billion electricity and industrial development plan.
South Africa Pitches Electricity Cooperation with China
South Africa is pursuing the next phase of its energy recovery in China this week. The country made its case as a destination for energy investment at the South Africa-China Electricity & Energy Inves...
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China may be spending less abroad, but it still holds major advantages in AI, electric vehicles, and other strategic technologies. Dr. Yu Jie explains how Beijing could use affordable technology and supply-chain partnerships to sustain its influence across the Global South.
China accused the Philippines of an "extremely serious political provocation" on Tuesday, after Manila expressed concern about the potential influence of China's state-linked institutions on local education through cultural exchange programs.
China Dismisses Philippine Education Concerns as ‘Political Provocation’
By Liz Lee China accused the Philippines of an
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China is sharpening its defense against "China shock" criticism. A new commentary argues Beijing's large trade surplus with Africa reflects demand for industrial equipment that supports African manufacturing—not exploitation.
China Says Africa Trade Surplus Offers Opportunity, Not ‘China Shock’
“There is no ‘trade imbalance’ between China and Africa,” declared an essay published last week by Chaoyang Shaoxia, a WeChat account widely believed to serve as an unofficial mouthpiece for China’s F...
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China has long accused Japan of abandoning postwar pacifism. Tokyo's latest defense white paper probably won't help.
Japan Casts Military Buildup as Path to Economic Prosperity
By Tim Kelly Japan's government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as a route to greater prosperity, arguing in its latest defense white paper...
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Chinese investment in Indonesia is expanding rapidly but who will run the projects once construction is complete?
After the Deals, Indonesia Faces the Harder Test With China
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, spent the past two weeks shuttling between Jakarta and Shanghai, meeting rooms full of Chinese officials, an unusually busy ...
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As the U.S. retreats from global leadership, China is moving to shape the rules of the future. Dr. Yu Jie joins Eric to discuss Beijing’s new AI governance organization, its expanding diplomatic ambitions, and why the Global South is listening. Watch - tinyurl.com/3abbutrc
The China-Philippines dispute is entering a more dangerous phase. Beijing is becoming more assertive, Manila is refusing to back down, and Southeast Asian governments remain reluctant to confront China directly.
The New Reality in the South China Sea
We dedicate a lot of resources at CGSP to covering the escalating conflict between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. For readers far from Asia, especially those in Africa, the U.S., an...
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Will Xi Jinping attend next month’s BRICS Summit in New Delhi? Indian media reports suggest the Chinese president is likely to make the trip, but Beijing has offered no official confirmation.
Indian Media Race Ahead of Beijing on Xi’s BRICS Attendance
When Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning was asked last Thursday about next month's BRICS summit in New Delhi, she gave a characteristically noncommittal response.
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Hong Kong is set to launch offshore Chinese government bond futures on Monday, giving foreign investors a new risk-management tool as Beijing steps up efforts to expand the yuan's global use through the Asian financial hub.
Hong Kong to Debut Offshore China Government Bond Futures to Deepen Yuan Use
By Jiaxing Li Hong Kong is set to launch offshore Chinese government bond futures on Monday, giving foreign investors a new risk-management tool as Beijing steps up efforts to expand the yuan's global...
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Taiwan's cooperation with the United States may be closer than many imagine, the island's Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Friday, as it strives to deepen military exchanges with the U.S. Pacific Command to boost defense capabilities.
Taiwan Minister Says Close Ties With U.S. Pacific Command Boost Defense Readiness
Taiwan's cooperation with the United States may be closer than many imagine, the island's Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Friday, as it strives to deepen military exchanges with the U.S. Pacif...
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The existing rules-based international order is under growing strain. China sees an opportunity to propose something new. Dr. Yu Jie explains how Beijing is testing its ability to shape global rules and promote a development path defined by emerging economies. Watch - tinyurl.com/3abbutrc
The China-Global South Project@chinagsproject.bsky.social · 6d agoAs the U.S. retreats from global leadership, China is moving to shape the rules of the future. Dr. Yu Jie joins Eric to discuss Beijing’s new AI governance organization, its expanding diplomatic ambitions, and why the Global South is listening. Watch - tinyurl.com/3abbutrc
How did an inland Chinese city become a global sourcing capital for African businesses? Yiwu’s booming trade offers important lessons for the future of China-Africa commerce.
Chinese Scholars Pitch the “Yiwu Model” for Smaller Cities’ Africa Trade
Yiwu, an inland city in China’s Zhejiang province, has grown from a collection of street markets into the world’s largest wholesale center for small commodities. Nearly 80,000 stalls offer more than 2...
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Singapore and Malaysia are key gateways in the U.S.–China chip war. Can Southeast Asia turn that position into economic leverage?
Southeast Asia Is the Chip War’s Hinge, Not Its Weak Link
In July 2026, Singapore police froze a Good Class Bungalow worth about $42 million, the latest asset restrained in a widening fraud case against the Aperia Group, a local server reseller. Its executiv...
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China is Vietnam’s largest trading partner and a critical infrastructure partner. With Hanoi targeting double-digit growth from 2026, publicly joining an international campaign against Beijing could carry high economic costs.
Quietly, Not Silently: How Vietnam Deals With China on the South China Sea
By Huynh Trung Dung On 11 July 2026, 14 countries, including the United States, Japan, and the Philippines, issued a joint statement in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the landmark Tribunal A...
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China's military conducted joint air and naval combat drills around the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, the People's Liberation Army Southern Theater Command said in a statement on Saturday.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says he wants to reset relations with China, but Chinese analysts see a calculated strategy to reassure ASEAN, protect trade and maintain Manila’s firm position in the South China Sea.
South China Sea Tensions Cloud Marcos’s Call for a China Reset
When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told China’s ambassador this month that he wanted to “reset” relations, Chinese analysts heard less an olive branch than a calculated attempt to ease reg...
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China's factory activity slumped in July, official data showed Friday, as leaders in the world's second-largest economy struggle to reignite domestic demand.
China Factory Activity Slides in July, Missing Forecasts
China's factory activity slumped in July, official data showed Friday, as leaders in the world's second-largest economy struggle to reignite domestic demand. The manufacturing purchasing managers' ind...
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China's foreign ministry on Friday said it firmly opposed and would never accept the Philippines' establishment of "baselines" around Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, calling the move "illegal and invalid."
China Says It Rejects Philippine ‘Baselines’ Around Scarborough Shoal
China's foreign ministry on Friday said it firmly opposed and would never accept the Philippines' establishment of
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