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July 25, 2026

Daily Briefing β€” 2026-07-25

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CHINA COMPASS
Briefing Β· 2026-07-25 Β· 18 signals
Canada-China bilateral trade (May 2026)
$11.9B
Imports
$7.8B
Exports
$4.1B
πŸ“‹ Today's Briefing

Canadian artist Philip Read has praised China's Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites for their inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In a statement, Read highlighted the enduring appeal of Jingdezhen's ceramic heritage, which transcends borders and continues to inspire artists worldwide.

Meanwhile, military tensions in the Taiwan Strait have escalated as PLA helicopters and drones conducted an unprecedented operation, lingering for nearly 10 hours in restricted areas. This move has raised concerns about potential conflict and may indicate new operational patterns.

On the diplomatic front, President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy, Yin Hejun, will attend the presidential handover ceremony in Peru, highlighting China's growing influence in the region. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the envoy's visit, which follows an invitation from the Peruvian government.

The bottom line: As China's influence expands, Canada must navigate cultural, military, and diplomatic complexities. China Compass provides daily insights to help Canadians understand these evolving dynamics.

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πŸ”” Top Signals
πŸ‘₯ social
Canadian artist Philip Read: Ceramic heritage knows no borders
Why it matters
China's Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites have been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage List.
β†’ Canadian artist Philip Read shares why Jingdezhen's people, culture, and ceramic heritage continue to inspire and attract artists from around the world.
Xinhua
πŸ›‘οΈ military
What a helicopter's flight in the Taiwan Strait says about Beijing's war plans
Why it matters
PLA helicopters and drones conducted an unprecedented operation in the Taiwan Strait, lingering for nearly 9.5 hours in restricted areas east of the median line, raising concerns about potential cross-strait conflict.
β†’ Taipei's defense ministry monitored the aircraft appropriately.
SCMP
πŸ’» technology
Regular Press Conference of Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on July 24, 2026
Why it matters
At the invitation of the government of the Republic of Peru, President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun will attend the presidential handover ceremony in Peru’s capital Lima from July 27 to 28.
β†’ It is reported that Chinese authorities announced on July 22 that China’s imports of Brazilian beef had reached 80 percent of the quota.
MFA China Β· 2026-07-24
πŸ‘₯ social
Response from the State Council Approving Weifang City in Shandong Province as a National Historical and Cultural City
Why it matters
The approval has been given to list Weifang City, Shandong Province as a national historical and cultural city.
β†’ Responsibilities must be strengthened, and supervision and inspection should be accepted.
State Council Β· 2026-07-25
πŸ“ˆ economic
China restricts exports to 14 EU entities citing national security concerns
Why it matters
China banned exports of products with dual civilian and military uses to 14 European Union companies on Friday, citing national security concerns.
β†’ The 14 entities include Italian electric motor producer Lafert Group and German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG.
Hong Kong Free Press
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πŸ“Š Market Snapshot
β–² Top Gainers
PetroChina HK$10.21 β–² +0.99%
SMIC HK$71.35 β–² +0.85%
China Construction Bank HK$8.78 β–² +0.46%
β–Ό Top Losers
Tencent Holdings HK$434.60 β–Ό -2.38%
CNOOC HK$23.56 β–Ό -2.73%
NIO Inc HK$36.66 β–Ό -2.81%
πŸ’± Currency Rates
USD/CNY 6.77 β–Ό -0.01%
CAD/CNY 4.79 β–Ό -0.44%
USD/CAD 1.41 β–² +0.05%
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