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Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence

Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence

The leaders of China, Russia and India are among the heads of state gathering at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence
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U.S. Critical Minerals Proposals to Brazil Unanswered Amid China's Influence

U.S. Critical Minerals Proposals to Brazil Unanswered Amid China's Influence

Brazil has not responded to two proposals from the United States aimed at formalizing cooperation on critical minerals, according to Matthew Lowe, economic counselor at the U.S. embassy in Brasilia. The U.S. invited Brazil to join the Minerals Security Partnership, a U.S.-led initiative coordinating investment in mineral supply chains, years ago, but received no response. A draft framework agreement sent in February also went unanswered. This lack of engagement leaves the U.S. without a bilateral deal with Brazil as it seeks to build rare earth supply chains independent of China. Brazil holds the world's second-largest reserves of rare earths after China, making it a crucial potential partner for the U.S. in securing these vital resources. The U.S. embassy is now pursuing agreements at the state level, though these efforts have faced scrutiny regarding the authority of state governors to strike mineral deals with foreign powers.
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Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny

Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny

Niger's junta faced a major internal threat when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend
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McKinsey Executives Challenge Conventional Views on China's Economic Future and U.S. Decoupling

McKinsey Executives Challenge Conventional Views on China's Economic Future and U.S. Decoupling

McKinsey Executives Challenge Conventional Views on China's Economic Future and U.S. Decoupling
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CMA CGM and CCCC Partner to Expand Inland Logistics and Port Infrastructure

CMA CGM and CCCC Partner to Expand Inland Logistics and Port Infrastructure

CMA CGM and CCCC Partner to Expand Inland Logistics and Port Infrastructure
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Shein set for lacklustre debut after setbacks cause huge drop in valuation

Shein set for lacklustre debut after setbacks cause huge drop in valuation

By Yantoultra Ngui, Casey Hall and Helen Reid HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Chinese online fashion giant Shein's Hong Kong debut on Tuesday caps a years-long effort to tap capital markets after trying to list in vain in the West, but may bring little comfort to investors with an expected lacklustre
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Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership, Eyeing European Energy Markets

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan Strengthen Strategic Partnership, Eyeing European Energy Markets

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are significantly deepening their strategic partnership, marked by President Ilham Aliyev's recent visit to Uzbekistan for the third meeting of the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Supreme Interstate Council. This visit saw the launch of new projects and the signing of the 'Eternal Friendship Agreement,' which commits both nations to respecting each other's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposing the use of third-country territories to threaten the other's security. The agreement also outlines broad cooperation across various sectors including education, trade, investment, energy, transport, logistics, information and communication technologies, and space technologies. This builds upon an indefinite alliance agreement signed in 2024, which includes political solidarity, foreign policy coordination, security consultations, and defense cooperation. Economic ties are also strengthening, with the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan Investment Fund established in 2023 and a target to rai...
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President Xi Jinping to Attend SCO Summit and Conduct State Visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt

President Xi Jinping to Attend SCO Summit and Conduct State Visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt

President Xi Jinping is scheduled to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and undertake state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the SCO, an organization founded in June 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The SCO has since expanded to 10 member states, collectively representing over 3.4 billion people and approximately one-fourth of the global GDP. During the summit, President Xi will engage in discussions with participating leaders on enhancing SCO cooperation across various sectors and addressing significant international and regional issues. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian stated that these discussions aim to guide the SCO's high-quality development and its role in reforming the global governance system. The Bishkek summit's primary objective is to implement the development strategy for 2026-35, which was adopted at the previous SCO summit in Tianjin...
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Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares fall after Hong Kong trading debut that spotlights its China roots

Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares fall after Hong Kong trading debut that spotlights its China roots

Shares in fast-fashion online retail giant Shein have begun trading on Hong Kong’s stock exchange after a long delay
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Representative John Moolenaar Advocates for Legislation to Prevent Chinese AI Access to U.S. Data Centers

Representative John Moolenaar Advocates for Legislation to Prevent Chinese AI Access to U.S. Data Centers

Representative John Moolenaar (R-MI) is a sponsor of bipartisan legislation aimed at preventing China from gaining backdoor access to U.S. data centers to train its Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. Moolenaar emphasizes that China's strategy involves acquiring what it can and stealing the rest, particularly in the AI race, which poses a threat to American national security. The proposed legislation seeks to require U.S. cloud platforms to verify the identity of their users, thereby protecting their products and national security interests. This initiative is part of a broader effort to curb China's AI buildup, which is believed to fuel its military and surveillance ambitions. The Remote Access Security Act, introduced last December, also works to limit China's access to remote services by extending export controls to include remote access scenarios, ensuring that both physical possession and remote access to sensitive technology by foreign adversaries face equivalent scrutiny when national security risk...