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Global Times: China Implements Temporary Anti-Dumping Measures on EU Pork Exports

Global Times recently reported that China’s Ministry of Commerce just issued an announcement, preliminarily ruling that there is dumping in China of imported pork and pork by-products originating from the European Union, and decided to implement temporary anti-dumping tariffs ranging from 15.6 percent to 62.4 percent on pork originating from the EU from September, 10.

China is the world’s largest pork producer and consumer. Since 2007, the import volume of pork and pork by-products has been increasing steadily, and the growth rate has continued to expand. During this period, the EU has become China’s largest source of pork-related products. Chinese customs data show that between 2020 and 2023, the average annual proportion of pork-related products from the EU in China’s total imports has soared to 54 percent. China has always used trade remedy measures with caution and has only launched 38 investigations against the EU so far. However, the EU has launched a total of 263 investigations against China.

In the meantime, Radio France Internationale (RFI) reported that the Chinese move escalated a trade dispute between China and the EU sparked by EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. The Chinese investigation, launched last June and widely seen as a retaliatory measure against EU tariffs, has affected more than $2 billion worth of pork exports, with losses concentrated in major producing countries such as Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark. The levy marked a new chapter in trade and political friction between Brussels and Beijing.

Sources:
(1) Global Times, September 5, 2025
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/4OCc9Xrcj8u
(2) RFI, September 5, 2025
https://tinyurl.com/yds9nbhw

Briefings | | |   Geo-Strategic Trend

Chinese Police Promote Population Monitoring Method in the Solomon Islands

Chinese police have begun introducing the “Fengqiao Experience” (枫桥经验), a “grassroots governance” model from China that emphasizes population control and community monitoring, to communities in the Solomon Islands.

China signed a security cooperation framework agreement with the Solomon Islands in 2022, following anti-government riots in 2021, which were partly triggered by opposition in Malaita Province to the Solomon Islands’ decision to sever ties with Taipei and establish diplomatic relations with Beijing.

Photos and reports show Chinese police visiting multiple islands, including the village of “Fighter 1” near the capital Honiara, where they helped implement population management, household registration, community mapping, and fingerprint collection. Chinese officers also promoted the model in 16 villages across Malaita Province, the country’s largest province.

This marks the first known implementation of the Fengqiao Experience outside China and has sparked human rights concerns.

Source: Radio France International, September 11, 2025
https://www.rfi.fr/cn/国际/20250911-当地居民-中国警方在所罗门群岛介绍-枫桥经验-开展试点项目

Briefings | | |   @CS Geo-Strategic Trend Social Stability

Beijing Announces Incentives to Recruit College Students into the Military

Amid rising employment challenges for Chinese graduates, Beijing is encouraging college students to join the military. On August 28, China’s Defense Ministry announced the preferential policies:

  1. Family honor – Local governments provide annual subsidies and display honor plaques for soldiers’ families.
  2. Career development – Incoming or current college students can apply to military academies; qualified full-time bachelor’s degree holders or higher may be directly commissioned as officers. Outstanding student soldiers in units at or below the division level may be recommended for military school admission. All student soldiers have opportunities for promotion, long-term service, and advancement to non-commissioned officer ranks.
  3. Education & employment – Incoming freshmen can defer admission, and current students may retain enrollment, with the option to resume studies within two years after discharge. Student soldiers receive tuition compensation, state loan repayment, or tuition waivers. After service, they receive extra points or priority for college transfers, graduate exams, civil service recruitment, and military civilian positions.

Source: Xinhua, August 28, 2025
http://www3.xinhuanet.com/politics/20250828/9378479441b74f7cacf15846cd203a42/c.html

Briefings | | |   Defense/Military

Lianhe Zaobao: Fewer U.S. Companies Optimistic about China’s Prospects

Singapore’s primary Chinese language newspaper Lianhe Zaobao recently reported that, according to an annual survey released by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, the proportion of American companies optimistic about the outlook was lowest in the manufacturing sector (36 percent) and highest in the retail sector (51 percent). The survey, which involved 254 of its members, was conducted shortly after the United States announced the reciprocal tariffs.

The number of American companies optimistic about China’s business prospects in the next five years has hit a new low for four consecutive years, with only 41 percent of respondents expressing optimism, a decrease of six percentage points from last year. Only 45 percent surveyed expect revenue to grow this year, which would be the lowest level ever. Around 12 percent of respondents listed China as their preferred destination for headquarters investment, the lowest level since the chamber began publishing this annual survey in 1999.

“We welcome the 90-day truce, but the problem has not gone away, it still exists,” said Zheng Yi, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Source: Lianhe Zaobao, September 10, 2025
https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/china/story20250910-7490805

Briefings | | |   US-China Relations

Chinese Security Ministry Reports Multi-Stage Cyber Attack by Foreign Anti-China Forces

China’s Ministry of State Security announced on September 12 that foreign anti-China hostile forces recently conducted a sophisticated cyber attack targeting government agency email systems, using compromised accounts as launching points for broader infiltration operations.

According to the ministry’s investigation, the attackers initially gained access to email accounts at local government agencies through technical attacks or phishing emails. Once inside, they secretly activated automatic reply functions on the compromised accounts and embedded malicious software in these automated responses. This created a self-propagating attack mechanism where any email sent to the infected accounts would receive an automatic reply containing viruses, effectively turning recipients into new attack sources.

Beyond the technical infiltration, the foreign forces embedded malicious disinformation within the virus-laden emails, attempting to manipulate public opinion and create broader social impact and security risks.

The targeted government agency oversees a critical industry sector that foreign intelligence agencies and anti-China forces closely monitor as a priority target for espionage and infiltration. The ministry warned that theft of sensitive materials from this sector could severely damage China’s national security and interests.

The investigation revealed that some organizations within this sector had inadequate network security management, creating vulnerabilities that attackers exploited.

The Ministry of State Security emphasized that cyber attacks represent a primary tool for foreign intelligence agencies and hostile forces to conduct infiltration and espionage activities. Given the current high-frequency environment of network penetration and data theft attempts, the ministry called for comprehensive, multi-pronged efforts to strengthen cybersecurity defenses across all sectors.

This incident highlights the evolving sophistication of state-sponsored cyber operations targeting Chinese government infrastructure and sensitive industrial sectors.

Source: Sputnik News, September 12, 2025
https://sputniknews.cn/20250912/1067429129.html

Briefings | | |   Government/Politics

China Dominated Global Solar Energy Market in 2024

China solidified its position as the world’s undisputed leader in solar energy development in 2024, installing 329 gigawatts of new solar power capacity during the year, according to data from the European Photovoltaic Industry Association cited by German analytics firm Statista. This massive installation represents 55 percent of the world’s total new solar capacity for the year.

The global solar market reached a record-breaking 597 gigawatts of new installations in 2024, with other major contributors trailing far behind China’s dominance. The United States accounted for 8 percent of new installations, India contributed 5 percent, while Brazil and Germany each represented 3 percent of global additions. Spain, Turkey, Italy, Japan, and France each held 1 percent market shares, with all remaining countries collectively accounting for approximately 19 percent.

Russian state media outlet Sputnik News wrote that “China’s leadership extends beyond mere installation volumes. The country has established a commanding presence across the entire photovoltaic supply chain, from solar cell production to complete photovoltaic modules, while simultaneously maintaining the world’s largest cumulative solar capacity.”

The Asia-Pacific region continued to drive global solar expansion, representing 70 percent of all new installations worldwide in 2024. This regional dominance reflects the area’s commitment to renewable energy transition and favorable policy environments for solar development.

Source: Sputnik News, September 11, 2025
https://sputniknews.cn/20250911/1067414859.html

Briefings | | |   Economy/Resources

Largest Ever Great Firewall Leak Reveals China’s Exporting Internet Censorship Abroad

On September 11, 2025, over 500 GB of internal documents from China’s Great Firewall were leaked, exposing operational details, source code, and international deployments. The leak originated from Geedge Networks Ltd., a major Great Firewall contractor, and the MESA Laboratory at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The documents show that Geedge has exported censorship and surveillance technologies to at least five countries, including Kazakhstan, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Pakistan, and an undisclosed state codenamed A24. In Pakistan, the system can track network activity by SIM card; in Ethiopia, monitoring devices were deployed in regional data centers; and in Kazakhstan, government use includes TLS man-in-the-middle interception.

The files also reveal that Geedge has built provincial-level censorship systems to supplement China’s national level system, collaborating with Xinjiang, Jiangsu, and Fujian provinces.

Sources: Epoch Times, September 14, 2025
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/25/9/13/n14593857.htm
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/25/9/13/n14593903.htm

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