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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 5h

Chinese state media has increased environmental coverage in the South China Sea, showcasing conservation efforts near disputed areas.

China Uses Green Messaging to Bolster South China Sea Claims Amid Nature Preserve Push

There's been a noticeable increase in recent weeks in the number of environmentally themed news stories published by China's state-backed outlets Xinhua and CGTN, focused specifically on the South Chi...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 6h

China is expanding its crude oil reserves with new storage sites scheduled for completion in 2025–2026.

China to Stockpile 169 Million Barrels of Oil by 2026, Southeast Asia Hubs Aid

China is expanding its crude oil reserves with new storage sites scheduled for completion in 2025–2026. The effort will be adding at least 169 million barrels of capacity across 11 locations, accordin...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 6h

Kenya and China have agreed to restructure the East African country’s loan portfolio by converting an estimated $3.5 billion of outstanding debts from U.S. dollars into Chinese yuan.

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 7h

Kenya converts dollar loans to yuan, saving hundreds of millions while China avoids a haircut and boosts RMB use. Eric Olander maps the winners and ripple effects.

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 10h

China’s low-priced electric cars are powering Southeast Asia’s EV surge, and Vietnam has emerged as the region’s No. 2 market year-to-date on company-reported figures, closing on Thailand’s lead.

Vietnam Now Second in Southeast Asia’s China-Led EV Market

China’s low-priced electric cars are powering Southeast Asia’s EV surge, and Vietnam has emerged as the region’s No. 2 market year-to-date on company-reported figures, closing on Thailand’s lead. The ...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 22h

As COP30 nears, Trump and Xi’s climate visions clash amid deadly typhoons and rising emissions, exposing global hypocrisy and China’s cautious leadership in the climate fight.

Eye-Rolling Through the Apocalypse

November’s COP30 gathering in Belém, Brazil, marks three decades since COP1 in Berlin in 1995, and raises a sobering reminder of how deep we’ve sunk into a climate morass of our own making amid non-st...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 23h

Chinese companies have built powerful political networks across Africa, while China and the West mirror each other’s corruption accusations. But as they trade blame, it’s African communities caught in the middle.

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 1d

Months after their brief May conflict, India and Pakistan are still disputing claims over downed fighter jets, in a narrative battle with major implications for China’s military industry and its global arms sales ambitions.

India and Pakistan Are Still Arguing Over How Many Chinese Fighter Jets Were Shot Down in Last May’s War

More than five months after India and Pakistan engaged in a brief military conflict in early May, the two countries are still squabbling over how many of each other's fighter jets they shot down. The ...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 1d

China and Iran use a secret barter system to trade oil for infrastructure and goods, bypassing U.S. sanctions with the help of Sinosure’s insurance and a shadowy network.

New Insights Emerge About Iran’s Secretive (and Very Lucrative) Trade With China

It's been an open secret for years that China and Iran figured out some very creative ways to circumvent international sanctions to conduct billions of dollars in trade every year. Until now, though, ...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 1d

How is China reshaping the economic landscape of Latin America? 🇨🇳🌎

Francisco Urdinez joins us on the latest podcast to discuss the economic shift and explore the future of the U.S.–China rivalry in the region.

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 1d

Chinese FDI in Vietnam ranked as the second source of newly licensed foreign projects in Vietnam in the first nine months of 2025, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office (NSO).

Chinese FDI in Vietnam Rises as Payouts Hit 5-Year High

Chinese FDI in Vietnam ranked as the second source of newly licensed foreign projects in Vietnam in the first nine months of 2025, according to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office (NSO). The country ...

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Kenya’s Astral Aviation launches direct cargo flights from China’s Hainan to Nairobi and Johannesburg, signaling Beijing’s bid to make Hainan a new trade hub for Africa.

New China-Africa Air Cargo Route From Hainan to Kenya, South Africa

The Kenyan cargo airline Astral Aviation launched new direct service between the southern Chinese island province of Hainan and Africa, with service to both Nairobi and Johannesburg. The first flight ...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 1d

Zambian views of China have rebounded slightly, but skepticism about its economic role remains high, reflecting complex public attitudes toward Chinese engagement in Africa.

Zambian Perceptions of China Rebound After Ten-Year Decline, Says Afrobarometer

Public opinion of China among Zambians rebounded for the first time last year after a decade of steadily falling, according to the findings of Afrobarometer's latest survey. While Zambians were more u...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 1d

China and Brazil launch a $1 billion investment fund targeting energy, AI, and infrastructure, marking a major step in deepening economic ties amid rising U.S. pressure.

Brazil and China Launch $1 Billion Fund to Boost Strategic Investments

Brazil and China unveiled plans for a $1 billion bilateral investment fund, with Brazil’s Development Bank contributing about $400 million and China’s Export-Import Bank committing the remainder. The ...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 2d

China warns Mexico over new anti-dumping probes and tariffs, escalating a trade dispute that threatens billions in exports and Beijing’s ambitions in Latin America.

China Warns Mexico Over Escalating Trade Fight as Tariff, Anti-Dumping Actions Mount

The Chinese government warned Mexico that it would “take all necessary measures” to protect its interests in a rapidly escalating trade dispute between the two countries. China's powerful Ministry of ...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 2d

Indonesia’s August trade surplus hit $5.49B, the highest since 2022, driven by strong exports to China, its top buyer and supplier, boosting non-oil shipments and overall trade growth.

China Tops Indonesia Trade, August Surplus Highest Since 2022

China was Indonesia’s top buyer and top supplier as Indonesia’s goods trade surplus reached $5.49 billion in August. The number is the highest since November 2022, according to the Indonesian statisti...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 2d

As COP30 nears, Trump and Xi’s climate visions clash amid deadly typhoons and rising emissions, exposing global hypocrisy and China’s cautious leadership in the climate fight.

Eye-Rolling Through the Apocalypse

November’s COP30 gathering in Belém, Brazil, marks three decades since COP1 in Berlin in 1995, and raises a sobering reminder of how deep we’ve sunk into a climate morass of our own making amid non-st...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone’s talking about the Kafue River spill, but do we even know how bad it really is? C.Géraud Neema argues that without knowing the true scale, every argument risks missing the point.

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 2d

China-built frigate for Cambodia completes trials as second nears completion, deepening defense ties centered on the expanded, Chinese-financed Ream Naval Base.

China-Built Frigate for Cambodia Clears Trials; Second Ship at 50%

One of two China-built frigates for Cambodia has completed assembly and passed technical trials, with a second vessel halfway built, former Cambodia defense minister Tea Banh said in a Facebook post d...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 3d

China’s central bank will enable Indonesia’s QR code standard, QRIS, to link with Alipay and WeChat Pay, a new step in an ongoing pilot with Bank Indonesia (BI).

China Connects Alipay, WeChat to Indonesia’s QR Code QRIS

China’s central bank will enable Indonesia’s QR code standard, QRIS, to link with Alipay and WeChat Pay, a new step in an ongoing pilot with Bank Indonesia (BI). The link would let Indonesians scan th...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 3d

Our Critical Minerals Editor Obert Bore takes a closer look at what’s happening along Zambia’s Kafue River and why it’s stirring so much emotion in his latest analysis article on our site.

Read Obert's article: tinyurl.com/53sxyc6k chinaglobalsouth.com/analysis/zam...

Zambia’s Lawsuit Against Sino-Metal Sparks Chinese Social Media Storm

An environmental disaster caused in February by the collapse of a tailings dam at the Chinese-owned Sino Metals Leach Zambia copper mining site triggered a series of public health concerns. Internati...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 3d

China’s new global initiatives aren’t just diplomacy, they’re strategy. By tackling climate, food, and AI challenges, Beijing is filling gaps the U.S. once led, while boosting its soft power.

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 3d

After 50,000 liters of toxic waste spilled into Zambia’s Kafue River, local communities are hitting back with lawsuits against Chinese mining firms, sparking outrage on Chinese social media over the massive compensation claims. What next?

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 3d

Indonesia lifted its suspension of TikTok's local operating license after the social media platform shared data requested by the government about recent protests, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs said.

Indonesia Lifts TikTok License Suspension as App Shares Data

Indonesia lifted its suspension of TikTok's local operating license after the social media platform shared data requested by the government about recent protests, the Ministry of Communication and Dig...

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The China-Global South Project @chinagsproject.bsky.social · 3d

China’s new K visa — dubbed “China’s H-1B” — is drawing Indian STEM talent and fueling job anxiety among young Chinese professionals.

Chinese Youth Fear India Will Seize Job Opportunities Under New K Visa

A recent commentary from College Daily, the largest media platform for Chinese students overseas, examines how China’s newly launched K visa, set to take effect on October 1, is already drawing unusua...

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