The United States and China are preparing for high-level bilateral talks focused on artificial intelligence regulation, according to five sources familiar with the matter. Led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, these discussions aim to address the systemic risks posed by competing frontier AI models. The talks stem from the May summit between President Trump … Read more
Southeast Asian diplomats are gathering in Manila this week to address a dual-front crisis: the escalating threat of a war between the United States and Iran and the persistent regional instability in Myanmar and the South China Sea. According to the Associated Press, the 11-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will use these meetings … Read more
According to reports from The New York Times and media monitoring by Mediaite, these appearances have struggled to command the same level of media alignment seen in previous years, with major networks like Fox News taking a cautious stance to avoid potential legal repercussions similar to the $787.5 million Dominion Voting Systems settlement. The Evolution … Read more
China is positioning itself as a leader in global artificial intelligence governance through the launch of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), a 29-nation coalition. President Xi Jinping recently called for international cooperation to prevent any single country from dominating the technology, a stance interpreted as a challenge to United States influence in AI … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced a new initiative to provide 5,000 AI training opportunities to developing nations, framing China as a collaborative partner for the Global South. Speaking at the World AI Conference in Shanghai on July 17, 2026, Xi emphasized international cooperation, even as the nation faces ongoing U.S. export controls on advanced … Read more
A fire at a Fujian Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, China, resulted in at least 28 deaths on Thursday, according to state media reports. Authorities evacuated 213 of the 239 people present at the facility, while the company’s leadership has been detained and its accounts frozen as the government initiates an investigation into the disaster. … Read more
Beijing has shifted toward a targeted regulatory strategy for its technology sector, prioritizing economic stability and AI competitiveness over the sweeping crackdowns that defined 2021. While officials have recently launched antitrust probes into industry leaders like Trip.com and summoned major firms over pricing practices, analysts from Evercore and DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group suggest these measures are … Read more
Australian trust in the United States has reached a record low, with only 31 per cent of Australians believing the U.S. will act responsibly in world affairs, according to the latest Lowy Institute poll. This decline, driven by widespread disapproval of the Trump administration’s policy agenda, has narrowed the trust gap between the U.S. and … Read more
The G7 excludes China because the organization is limited to democratic nations dedicated to individual liberty. Despite China’s massive economic influence and a projected $1.2 trillion trade surplus for 2025, its authoritarian government prevents it from meeting the G7’s fundamental requirement of being an open, democratic society. Why is China excluded from the G7 despite … Read more
A New Chapter for Beijing and Pyongyang: Navigating the Geopolitical Tightrope The upcoming state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to North Korea marks a pivotal moment in East Asian diplomacy. As Beijing and Pyongyang look to move beyond the pandemic-induced isolation that shuttered their shared border for years, the international community is watching closely. … Read more