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📋 Today's Briefing
China's state media has released a series of comments emphasizing the importance of 'strengthening oneself' and remaining 'full of vitality.' This message, attributed to General Secretary Xi Jinping, was delivered at a conference celebrating the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China's founding. The comments, published by Xinhua News Agency, highlight the party's focus on internal strength and resilience. In other news, a report from Xinhua criticizes the South China Sea arbitration awards, stating they go against international judicial practices. This development adds to the ongoing tensions in the region. Additionally, the launch of 'Xi on Governance: Volume V' in Astana was well-received, with attendees praising its reflection of Xi Jinping's thought and its contribution to international understanding of China's modernization. The bottom line: Today's signals indicate a continued emphasis on internal strength and resilience, with China's state media promoting self-reliance and a critical stance towards international judicial practices. The launch of 'Xi on Governance' in Astana further showcases China's efforts to promote its political and ideological framework globally. China Compass tracks Canada-China relations, trade, and geopolitical signals. Stay informed on the latest developments at www.chinacompass.ca.
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🏛️ political
"Focusing on strengthening ourselves and always remaining vibrant and full of vitality" — A Series Comment on In-depth Learning and Implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping's Important Speech at the Conference Celebrating the 105th Anniversary of the Founding of the Communist Party of China, Part XI
Why it matters
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 15 Title: "Focus on strengthening oneself, always full of vitality" - in-depth study and implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech series at the celebration of the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China Ding Xiaoxi, Xinhua News Agency reporter: "Our Party is soberly aware that iron must be hard on itself, good at reviewing itself with the development of the times, alerting itself with a strong sense of worry, improving itself with a spirit of self revolution, attaching great importance to self-construction, resolutely eliminating all factors that damage the Party's advancedness and purity, and eliminating all viruses that erode the Party's healthy flesh, which is more powerful in revolutionary forging.
→ Focusing on strengthening oneself profoundly demonstrates the noble pursuit of the Centennial Party of not forgetting its original intention and remembering its mission -...
State Council · 2026-07-16
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⚖️ legal
The South China Sea arbitration awards go against international judicial practices, report says.
Why it matters
BEIJING, July 16 (Xinhua) -- The so-called "South China Sea arbitration awards" run counter to international judicial practice, according to a report released on Thursday.
→ The report, titled "Legal Critique of the South China Sea Arbitration Awards -- 'The South China Sea Arbitration Awards Are Not International Law,'" was penned by scholars from the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, Jinan University, Ocean University of China, and Shanghai Maritime University.
Xinhua · 2026-07-16
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🤝 diplomatic
The Launch Event for "Xi on Governance" Volume V Held in Astana
Why it matters
The Launch Event for "Xi on Governance: Volume V" was held in Astana, where attendees believed the book comprehensively reflects the latest achievements of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and aids international understanding of China's modernization.
→ During the activity, books were presented and discussions held on topics including the China-Kazakhstan community with a shared future and jointly building the Belt and Road Initiative.
State Council · 2026-07-16
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👥 social
China now viewed more favourably than U.S. in 20 countries, Pew survey finds
Why it matters
is viewed significantly more positively than China in just six countries: Poland, the Philippines, South Korea, India, Japan and Israel.
→ According to Pew, the U.S.
Globe and Mail
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👥 social
The 11th China-Canada International Film Festival Celebrates Storytelling
Why it matters
This week, Chinese, Canadian, and international filmmakers attended the opening ceremony of the 11th China-Canada International Film Festival in Montreal.
→ The main series of activities of this film festival will conclude on August 9, with 42 remaining screenings to be held at the Toronto and Los Angeles venues, the organizing committee says.
CGTN
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