Global Affairs
Trump and Xi report progress on TikTok deal amid US-China talks
The social media app, operated by Chinese firm ByteDance, had faced repeated demands to sell its US operations or risk being banned.
China
Technology
US, China reach framework deal on TikTok
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that commercial terms have been agreed upon between two private parties, though specifics remain undisclosed.
Global Affairs
US-China trade talks set for day two as TikTok deadline looms
The negotiations, led by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are the latest attempt to end a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
Global Affairs
Zambia to demand more compensation after toxic copper mine spill
Initial reports from the company suggested that about 50,000 tonnes of waste had escaped into the waterways. However, an investigation by Drizit, a South Africa-based environmental firm hired by Sino-Metals, re...
Global Affairs
Brazil turns to China as Trump’s tariffs threaten US coffee trade
The South American nation, which is the world’s largest coffee producer, has been hit with a 50% US import duty, among the steepest imposed by Washington.
Business
China’s exports to Kenya hit Sh305 billion in six months
Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows imports from China rose to Sh304.65 billion between January and June 2025, up from Sh257.70 billion in the same period last year.
Global Affairs
8 dead, 4 missing after flash flood hits northern China- State media
As of Sunday morning, one person had been rescued and search and rescue operations for the missing are ongoing
Global Affairs
Trump demands Intel CEO quit over China allegations
His demand comes just months after Tan’s appointment in March to lead the turnaround of the American semiconductor pioneer, which has struggled to keep pace with global competitors.
Global Affairs
China, Russia launch joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
The maritime exercises, dubbed Joint Sea-2025, began on Aug 3rd, near Russia’s eastern port city of Vladivostok and are scheduled to run for three days.
News
Kenya strengthens strategic ties with China in renewed push to revamp SGR
In a statement released by PS Sing’Oei, the discussions focused on positioning the SGR as a key pillar in Kenya’s economic transformation and regional integration.
Global Affairs
Heavy rains batter northern China, leaving several dead and thousands displaced
Chinese state media reported that the deluge triggered a deadly landslide in a village near Chengde City in Hebei province, which surrounds the capital, Beijing.
Global Affairs
EU presses China on trade and Ukraine in strained Beijing talks
The EU’s trade deficit with China reached a record €305.8 billion last year, and the bloc has taken several trade actions targeting Chinese products, including electric vehicles.