138 satellites by year-end, Cultural Regulation, Defense Diplomacy, Tech Privacy, Infrastructure Expansion, and U.S. Policy Evolution
Intro Welcome to the China Update, where we summarize curated selections of the latest news on China from open sources and the Communist Party of China's official proclamations. We cover politics, the economy, society, technical innovations, cultural outreach, and international relations. Links to the source materials can be found at assured information.blogspot.com From the Editor: China continues to assert its influence over Taipei/Taiwan, maintaining a dynamic power balance with the United States. Moreover, a noticeable trend of monetary settlements is emerging, with an apparent attempt to undermine the dollar as the global benchmark. Observations from Twitter, CCP social media, and various news outlets demonstrate that the People's Republic of China skillfully presents itself as a modern, thriving, and expanding nation. This narrative starkly contrasts with the portrayal by many Western media outlets. China continues to move closer to Russia, according...