Daily Briefing — 2026-07-31
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🏛️ political
Column: Countries stirring up tensions in the South China Sea are only fooling themselves.
Why it matters
by Shao Xia A decade after the illegal "South China Sea arbitration award," some countries issued a statement hyping it up again.
→ Each year, more than 500,000 merchant vessels transit the South China Sea; around 30 percent of global container traffic, 34 percent of liquefied natural gas, and 40 percent of crude oil traverse its waters; and more than a million civilian flights cross its airspace.
Xinhua · 2026-07-31
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👥 social
How US Senate Russia sanctions could spell 100% tariffs for India, China
Why it matters
The "Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026" cleared with near-unanimous support (86-12) and now heads to the House, potentially affecting global oil trade dynamics.
Al Jazeera
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🏛️ political
Regular Press Conference of Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on July 31, 2026
Why it matters
According to reports, in recent days there has been a massive influx of migrants into Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave.
→ What is China's view on this situation?.
MFA China · 2026-07-31
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NATO intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for China, source says
Why it matters
A Canadian NATO intern named Biwei Zhang (also known as Claire Zhang) was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying for China.
→ Statistics Canada is taking the matter seriously but declined to comment further.
Globe and Mail
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📈 economic
He Lifeng held a video call with US Treasury Secretary· Trade Representative Roben Greil
Why it matters
The Chinese side's lead person He Liping held a video call with the US Treasury Secretary Bentsen and Trade Representative Gilrye.
→ The Chinese side expressed concern over recent US economic and trade restrictions and agreed, under the strategic guidance of their leaders, to strengthen communication and cooperation through the Sino-US economic and trade negotiation mechanism to promote the positive development of Sino-US economic and trade relations.
State Council · 2026-07-31
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