NEWS / the week of August 23-29
NOTE: The news reports below are not in chronological order. There is often a time lag in their reaching the US and in gaining our attention. These reports reflect the opinions of a variety of news sources.
📰 Major Political & Diplomatic Moves
Kim Jong Un to Visit China / August 28, 2025
North Korea’s leader is set to travel to China next week to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, continuing a history of high-profile visits between Pyongyang and Beijing.
Has China become a main guarantor of the post-war order? / August 28, 2025
After WWII: Experts say the country’s wartime sacrifice makes it a steward, not a disruptor, of the international system
Russian and Chinese submarines join forces / August 28, 2025
Mission and choice of vessels reflect the deepening military coordination between the armed forces of the two countries in the Pacific.
Chinese Hacking Campaign / August 28, 2025
According to an advisory issued by the FBI, allies in the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing arrangement and other agencies across the world, a Chinese government hacking group has hit 200 American organizations and 80 countries.
⚙️ Military & Security
Hypersonic Weapons Race / August 23, 2025
Reports suggest China and Russia have surged ahead of the U.S. in hypersonic missile technology, with capabilities that could evade current missile defenses.
New Drone Boat Spotted / August 24, 2025
Footage from Victory Day parade rehearsals in China revealed a stealthy uncrewed surface vessel, hinting at naval modernization.
Show of Force in Disputed Waters / August 22, 2025
China conducted military displays in contested maritime zones following a recent collision involving a coast guard vessel.
📈 Economy & Technology
Stock Market Milestone / August 25, 2025
AI chipmaker Cambricon overtook liquor giant Moutai as China’s most expensive stock by market value.
Floating Wind Power Innovation / August 25, 2025
Chinese engineers unveiled airborne wind power systems designed for disaster relief and remote locations.
Rare Earth Supply Concerns / August 27, 2025
Analysts discussed global dependence on China for rare earth elements critical to electronics and defense.
🌏 Society & People
Yang Lanlan Mystery / August 28, 2025
A 23-year-old Chinese-Australian woman’s identity has drawn intense online scrutiny, with conflicting reports about her existence.
Hong Kong Youth ‘Patriotic Education’ Base / August 22, 2025
Beijing announced the first such base for Hong Kong and Macau youth, prompting criticism from pro-democracy voices.
Chinese Students in U.S. / August 28, 2025
Reports emerged of some Chinese students being interrogated for hours upon arrival in the U.S., drawing a response from China’s Foreign Ministry.