An overview of China in the media

August 22, 2017

Military

Reuters: After U.S. destroyer collision, Chinese paper says U.S. navy a hazard

South China Sea: A Chinese ‘invasion’ near the Philippines’ Paga-asa Island in the Spratly

International Trade

CNBC: One of China’s hottest stocks is a tiny glass company you’ve never heard of

Reuters: China’s ‘big four’ banks raise billions for Belt and Road deals

Technology

Financial Times: Ford in talks to launch fully electric cars in China

BBC: China relaunches world’s fastest train

CNBC: Google has no cloud business in China, which will make it hard to catch up to Amazon

Diplomacy

South China Morning Post: China sanctions will cost North Korea $1.5 billion but won’t curb Kim’s nuclear ambitions

Reuters: China defends ally Pakistan after Trump criticism

Environment

South China Morning Post: China’s top climate negotiator Xie Zhenhua to receive HK$20 million Hong Kong prize

Xinhuanet: China activates response mechanism for Typhoon Hato

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