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With the U.S. sitting out the G20 and COP30, China is stepping into a bigger climate role. Eric and Cobus ask Anika Patel: can Beijing shape global climate rules while rejecting the “climate leader” label?
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With the U.S. sitting out the G20 and COP30, China is stepping into a bigger climate role. Eric and Cobus ask Anika Patel: can Beijing shape global climate rules while rejecting the “climate leader” label?
Watch - tinyurl.com/2skma9wf
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November 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
With the U.S. sitting out the G20 and COP30, China is stepping into a bigger climate role. Eric and Cobus ask Anika Patel: can Beijing shape global climate rules while rejecting the “climate leader” label?
Watch - tinyurl.com/2skma9wf
Watch - tinyurl.com/2skma9wf
China’s move to nickel-free EV batteries is undermining Indonesia’s plan to build its EV industry on its vast nickel reserves, a new report says.
China’s Nickel-Free EV Batteries Hit Indonesia’s Nickel Plan: New Report
China’s shift toward nickel-free EV batteries is complicating Indonesia’s effort to turn its huge nickel reserves into the backbone of a domestic EV industry, according to a new report that says the s...
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November 28, 2025 at 6:32 AM
China’s move to nickel-free EV batteries is undermining Indonesia’s plan to build its EV industry on its vast nickel reserves, a new report says.
Three Chinese workers in Tajikistan were killed in an attack launched from Afghanistan near the border, Tajik authorities said Thursday.
Three Chinese Citizens Killed in Tajik-Afghan Border Clash
Three Chinese workers in Tajikistan were killed in an attack launched from Afghanistan near the border, Tajik authorities said Thursday. Tajikistan has strained relations with the Taliban in Afghanist...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Three Chinese workers in Tajikistan were killed in an attack launched from Afghanistan near the border, Tajik authorities said Thursday.
Thailand is turning to China to drive a recovery in foreign tourism, leaning on a surge of planned chartered flights.
Thailand Turns to China to Lift Tourism With 1,000 Charter Flights
Thailand is turning to China to drive a recovery in foreign tourism, leaning on a surge of planned chartered flights. The Tourism and Sports Ministry said Thailand expects more than 1,000 charter flig...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Thailand is turning to China to drive a recovery in foreign tourism, leaning on a surge of planned chartered flights.
Thailand has rewritten its electric-vehicle incentive rules, revamping Thailand EV incentives by shifting deadlines and tightening subsidy conditions.
Thailand Revamps EV Incentives as Chinese Brands Surge
Thailand has rewritten its electric-vehicle incentive rules, revamping Thailand EV incentives by shifting deadlines and tightening subsidy conditions. The National Electric Vehicle Policy Board approv...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Thailand has rewritten its electric-vehicle incentive rules, revamping Thailand EV incentives by shifting deadlines and tightening subsidy conditions.
China’s foreign ministry flagged Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Taiwan ties ahead of election day.
Questions Around Saint Vincent and Grenadines’ Ties with Taiwan
Wednesday’s press briefing at the Chinese Foreign Ministry seemed to plant a discussion about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ future diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The tiny island state has an el...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
China’s foreign ministry flagged Saint Vincent and the Grenadines’ Taiwan ties ahead of election day.
Tonga’s King Tupou VI met Xi, Li, and Zhao in China, signing trade and cooperation MoUs on green energy, health, and blue economy.
Tonga Gets Full Diplomatic Treatment Amid Pacific Tensions
Tonga’s King Tupou VI wrapped up a 6-day visit to China that saw him meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Zhao Leji, the head of the National People’s Congress’s Standing C...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Tonga’s King Tupou VI met Xi, Li, and Zhao in China, signing trade and cooperation MoUs on green energy, health, and blue economy.
India has approved a more than $800 million plan to boost production of rare earth magnets in an effort to secure supplies and cut its dependence on imports from countries like China.
India Launches $815 Million Plan to Cut Reliance on China for Rare Earth Magnets
India has approved a more than $800 million plan to boost production of rare earth magnets in an effort to secure supplies and cut its dependence on imports from countries like China. Rare earth perma...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
India has approved a more than $800 million plan to boost production of rare earth magnets in an effort to secure supplies and cut its dependence on imports from countries like China.
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Uganda shipped 11 tons of dried chili to China under zero-tariff access, a symbolic step toward meaningfully easing a $2+ billion trade gap.
Uganda’s First Zero-Tariff Exports to China Depart, Underscoring Challenge of Low-Value Goods
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni proudly waved his national flag at a send-off ceremony on Friday for 11 tons of dried chili bound for China. This shipment is among the first Ugandan exports to China...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Uganda shipped 11 tons of dried chili to China under zero-tariff access, a symbolic step toward meaningfully easing a $2+ billion trade gap.
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China has quietly become a major builder of political infrastructure in Africa.
Eric and Cobus talk with Innocent Batsani-Ncube about how these projects work, why African governments welcome them, and what he calls “subtle power” in China–Africa relations.
Watch - tinyurl.com/5f6atay8
Eric and Cobus talk with Innocent Batsani-Ncube about how these projects work, why African governments welcome them, and what he calls “subtle power” in China–Africa relations.
Watch - tinyurl.com/5f6atay8
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
China has quietly become a major builder of political infrastructure in Africa.
Eric and Cobus talk with Innocent Batsani-Ncube about how these projects work, why African governments welcome them, and what he calls “subtle power” in China–Africa relations.
Watch - tinyurl.com/5f6atay8
Eric and Cobus talk with Innocent Batsani-Ncube about how these projects work, why African governments welcome them, and what he calls “subtle power” in China–Africa relations.
Watch - tinyurl.com/5f6atay8
In Luanda, leaders balanced Ukraine distractions with Africa strategy. The EU touted trade ties, Lobito, and greener standards; China’s initiatives set the backdrop.
Europe Meets Africa Amid Rising China Anxieties
About seventy leaders from European Union and African Union member countries met for a summit in Angola on Monday. The summit is partially overshadowed by the rapid developments around a possible U.S....
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
In Luanda, leaders balanced Ukraine distractions with Africa strategy. The EU touted trade ties, Lobito, and greener standards; China’s initiatives set the backdrop.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday his government will propose $40 billion in additional defense spending over eight years, as the democratic island seeks to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
Taiwan’s President to Propose $40 Billion in Extra Defense Spending
By Joy Chiang Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday his government will propose $40 billion in additional defense spending over eight years, as the democratic island seeks to deter a potentia...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday his government will propose $40 billion in additional defense spending over eight years, as the democratic island seeks to deter a potential Chinese invasion.
The European Union must ramp up efforts to break its dependence on China for rare earths faced with export curbs that amount to a "racket" by Beijing, the bloc's industry chief Stephane Sejourne said Tuesday.
EU Says Must ‘Step up’ Against China Rare Earths ‘Racket’
The European Union must ramp up efforts to break its dependence on China for rare earths faced with export curbs that amount to a
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
The European Union must ramp up efforts to break its dependence on China for rare earths faced with export curbs that amount to a "racket" by Beijing, the bloc's industry chief Stephane Sejourne said Tuesday.
China is among parties interested in bidding to build two new ports on the Panama Canal, its administrator said Tuesday, despite U.S. talk of retaking control of the vital trade route.
China Likely to Bid on Building New Panama Canal Ports
China is among parties interested in bidding to build two new ports on the Panama Canal, its administrator said Tuesday, despite U.S. talk of retaking control of the vital trade route. U.S. President ...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:37 AM
China is among parties interested in bidding to build two new ports on the Panama Canal, its administrator said Tuesday, despite U.S. talk of retaking control of the vital trade route.
South Africa and China launch an Africa-China Modernization Initiative aligned with Agenda 2063/AfCFTA, prioritizing African ownership, mineral value-addition, skills transfer, and peace-and-security cooperation.
South Africa and China Launch Joint African Modernization Initiative
South Africa and China announced a new joint initiative aimed at boosting African modernization. The initiative was announced on Sunday during the closing of the G20 summit in Johannesburg. The text o...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
South Africa and China launch an Africa-China Modernization Initiative aligned with Agenda 2063/AfCFTA, prioritizing African ownership, mineral value-addition, skills transfer, and peace-and-security cooperation.
China has quietly become a major builder of political infrastructure in Africa.
Eric and Cobus talk with Innocent Batsani-Ncube about how these projects work, why African governments welcome them, and what he calls “subtle power” in China–Africa relations.
Watch - tinyurl.com/5f6atay8
Eric and Cobus talk with Innocent Batsani-Ncube about how these projects work, why African governments welcome them, and what he calls “subtle power” in China–Africa relations.
Watch - tinyurl.com/5f6atay8
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
China has quietly become a major builder of political infrastructure in Africa.
Eric and Cobus talk with Innocent Batsani-Ncube about how these projects work, why African governments welcome them, and what he calls “subtle power” in China–Africa relations.
Watch - tinyurl.com/5f6atay8
Eric and Cobus talk with Innocent Batsani-Ncube about how these projects work, why African governments welcome them, and what he calls “subtle power” in China–Africa relations.
Watch - tinyurl.com/5f6atay8
China launches a green-minerals cooperation initiative with UNIDO and 19 countries, countering Western moves like Lobito Corridor and US EXIM funds amid intensifying critical minerals competition.
Chinese Premier Calls for International Alliance on Rare Earths
China’s Premier Li Qiang announced that China is coordinating what he called an “international economic and trade co-operation initiative on green minerals.” The effort will reportedly include an alli...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
China launches a green-minerals cooperation initiative with UNIDO and 19 countries, countering Western moves like Lobito Corridor and US EXIM funds amid intensifying critical minerals competition.
Thai authorities have suspended a prison chief in Bangkok over allegations that high-profile Chinese inmates were granted access to women in a private cell and other privileges, the justice ministry said.
Thailand Suspends Prison Boss Over Alleged Privileges for Chinese Inmates
Thai authorities have suspended a prison chief in Bangkok over allegations that high-profile Chinese inmates were granted access to women in a private cell and other privileges, the justice ministry s...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Thai authorities have suspended a prison chief in Bangkok over allegations that high-profile Chinese inmates were granted access to women in a private cell and other privileges, the justice ministry said.
WeChat Pay’s international arm, Tenpay Global, is now integrated into China’s unified QR payment gateway, which has begun handling live cross-border traffic from overseas wallets.
WeChat Pay Starts Using China’s Unified QR for Foreign Wallets
WeChat Pay’s international arm, Tenpay Global, is now integrated into China’s unified QR payment gateway, which has begun handling live cross-border traffic from overseas wallets. Regulators say the s...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
WeChat Pay’s international arm, Tenpay Global, is now integrated into China’s unified QR payment gateway, which has begun handling live cross-border traffic from overseas wallets.
"What's interesting here is that in the hierarchy of the White House's political priorities, fictional White genocide conspiracies appear to be higher in importance than challenging China's quest to displace the US as the global norm setter."
With Washington Absent, China Seizes the Stage at G20 in Johannesburg
Chinese Premier Li Qiang was very busy at this weekend's G20 summit in Johannesburg, where he seemed at ease that Donald Trump and the U.S. delegation stayed home, for the most part. There's no doubt ...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
"What's interesting here is that in the hierarchy of the White House's political priorities, fictional White genocide conspiracies appear to be higher in importance than challenging China's quest to displace the US as the global norm setter."
Uganda shipped 11 tons of dried chili to China under zero-tariff access, a symbolic step toward meaningfully easing a $2+ billion trade gap.
Uganda’s First Zero-Tariff Exports to China Depart, Underscoring Challenge of Low-Value Goods
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni proudly waved his national flag at a send-off ceremony on Friday for 11 tons of dried chili bound for China. This shipment is among the first Ugandan exports to China...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Uganda shipped 11 tons of dried chili to China under zero-tariff access, a symbolic step toward meaningfully easing a $2+ billion trade gap.
At the AU–EU summit in Angola, Europe pursues critical-mineral supply chains via the Lobito Corridor and touts greener standards, while China looms off-agenda and efficiency trade-offs test EU credibility.
As EU Courts Africa on Minerals and Development, China’s Presence Remains Unspoken but Central
Although China is not officially on the agenda at the two-day African Union-European Union summit that began on Monday in Angola, Beijing's increasingly expansive role on the continent will be a major...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
At the AU–EU summit in Angola, Europe pursues critical-mineral supply chains via the Lobito Corridor and touts greener standards, while China looms off-agenda and efficiency trade-offs test EU credibility.
At G20 Johannesburg, Li Qiang met only Germany, South Korea and South Africa, courting partners amid Japan tensions and trade gaps, cementing his role as Xi’s top emissary.
Li Focuses on Major Power Diplomacy, Not Global South, in G20 Bilateral Sessions
It's customary during gatherings like the G20 summit that took place in Johannesburg this weekend that Chinese leaders pack the limited time they have for bilateral meetings in a speed-dating style fo...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
At G20 Johannesburg, Li Qiang met only Germany, South Korea and South Africa, courting partners amid Japan tensions and trade gaps, cementing his role as Xi’s top emissary.
At G20 Johannesburg, Li Qiang used U.S. absence to steer debt and critical-minerals language; the communique hinted at China export curbs, which he defended as prudent and cooperative.
G20 Communiqué Reflects Both China’s Priorities and Growing Concerns Over Mineral Export Controls
Chinese Premier Li Qiang took full advantage of the U.S. absence at this weekend's G20 summit in Johannesburg to shape the final communiqué in ways that aligned with Beijing's priorities on multilater...
chinaglobalsouth.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
At G20 Johannesburg, Li Qiang used U.S. absence to steer debt and critical-minerals language; the communique hinted at China export curbs, which he defended as prudent and cooperative.
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Ethiopia plans a new EV factory using local lithium and cobalt in a vertically integrated chain and this time with European partners. If it works, it’s a real test of whether Africa can localize EV value without leaning on China.
November 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Ethiopia plans a new EV factory using local lithium and cobalt in a vertically integrated chain and this time with European partners. If it works, it’s a real test of whether Africa can localize EV value without leaning on China.