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31-08-2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, amidst trade tensions with the US. Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, discussing ways to improve bilateral ties. The SCO summit, attended by over 20 leaders, is seen as an opportunity for countries to address common grievances and shared interests. The meeting comes ahead of a major military parade in Beijing marking 80 years since the end of World War II. The US has imposed tariffs on Indian goods, and Putin faces threats of sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
Entities: Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, China, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Xi Jinping • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking a potential turning point in the strained relationship between the two nations. The visit comes as both countries face economic challenges, including US tariffs and a sluggish Chinese economy. Experts say that improved ties between India and China could have significant implications for the global economy and regional stability. While there are still significant challenges to overcome, including border disputes and tensions with Pakistan, both sides may be looking for a reset in their relationship.
Entities: Narendra Modi, China, India, Xi Jinping, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
The article discusses how former US President Donald Trump's policies and actions are driving countries closer to China, particularly in the context of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. CNN's Ivan Watson examines the impact of Trump's presidency on global geopolitics, highlighting how his administration's decisions have pushed nations towards China.
Entities: Donald Trump, China, Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Tianjin, Ivan Watson • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has canceled a planned trip to China due to ongoing protests in the country. The protests, which began in Jakarta over lawmakers' pay, have spread to other regions and resulted in several deaths and injuries. TikTok has suspended its live feature in Indonesia amid concerns over disinformation spreading online. The government has summoned representatives of social media platforms to boost content moderation.
Entities: Prabowo Subianto, China, Indonesia, Jakarta, TikTok • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
China is hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, a gathering of leaders from 26 countries, including Russia, India, Pakistan, and North Korea. The event is seen as a demonstration of China's growing diplomatic and military power, as well as its desire to forge a new world order with anti-American themes. The summit coincides with a military parade in Beijing, marking 80 years since Japan's surrender in World War II, featuring leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. China is using this opportunity to showcase its ability to convene and lead, while also providing a platform for other nations to counterbalance the influence of the United States. The event is also seen as a way for China to burnish its power and provide alternatives to the US at a time when America is perceived as increasingly unpredictable.
Entities: China, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Russia, India, Pakistan • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
The article commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II by highlighting the contributions of Southeast Asia's Chinese diaspora to China's war effort against Japan. It tells the story of Tan Kah Kee, a Singapore-based businessman who recruited hundreds of Chinese migrant workers to drive convoys along the Burma Road, a treacherous route that supplied goods to China's resistance movement. The article notes that the heroics of these volunteer fighters, medical professionals, fundraisers, and community organizers not only supported China's war effort but also helped integrate Chinese migrants into their adopted countries' national stories. The article reflects on how these stories of heroism, suffering, and resistance are being retold on the anniversary of the end of World War II.
Entities: Tan Kah Kee, Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Burma Road • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
As China commemorates the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, Beijing is leveraging the shared history of Sino-American cooperation during the war to promote people-to-people exchange and improve bilateral ties. The article highlights the unsung heroes of the war, including American volunteer pilots and drivers from Southeast Asia who contributed to China's war efforts. China has invited representatives of those who contributed to its war efforts to attend the commemoration, aiming to publicize stories of wartime solidarity and shape improved foreign relations for future generations.
Entities: China, United States, World War II, Japan, Sino-Japanese war • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted world leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, framing China as a stable power that will protect peace and champion the developing world. Xi met with five state leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism and cooperation in addressing global challenges. Analysts noted that the world is watching to see how Beijing positions itself as a global power amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Entities: Xi Jinping, China, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Tianjin, Antonio Guterres • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
China's factory activity remained sluggish in August, with the manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) staying below the 50-point mark that separates expansion from contraction. The US has imposed new tech curbs, threatening China's push into advanced manufacturing. Weak domestic demand and an ongoing crackdown on overcapacity are weighing on the manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, the non-manufacturing sector showed a slight improvement.
Entities: China, US, Beijing, National Bureau of Statistics, manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
The number of Chinese tourists visiting Paris has surged by 15% in the summer of 2025 compared to the previous year, with around 100,000 Chinese nationals expected to tour the city and its surrounding region. This increase is notable given that August is typically a quiet month in Paris as locals take their annual holidays. The strong rebound in high-spending Chinese travellers is providing a welcome boost to the French capital's economy. The surge in Chinese tourism follows a significant decline during the pandemic, and the hosting of the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 has also contributed to the rebound.
Entities: Paris, China, Chinese tourists, French capital, Choose Paris Region • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Tianjin, China, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. Xi emphasized the importance of China and India being good friends and neighbours, citing their shared status as the world's two most populous countries and part of the Global South. Modi's visit marks his first trip to China in seven years, and comes at a time when both countries are working to resolve long-standing disputes and navigate growing tensions with the United States. The meeting is seen as an opportunity for China to showcase its leadership and build solidarity with other Global South nations.
Entities: Xi Jinping, Narendra Modi, China, India, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
31-08-2025
A US federal appeal court has ruled that President Donald Trump's global tariffs were issued illegally under an emergency law, causing confusion among US trade allies and potentially leading to refunds and diplomatic fallout. The court's decision was a major setback for Trump, but it also gave him something to boast about as it left the levies intact while the case proceeds. The ruling has implications for trillions of dollars of global trade and could upend Trump's trade deals.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, Court of International Trade, Supreme Court, Asia Society Policy Institute • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
