Nine Dragons
@ninedragons.bsky.social
Exclusively posting here now about HK/China and global events/issues. Occasional nonsense.
16. China vs Mexico
Mexico is slapping a 50% tariff on a range of goods - most of which come from China.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mexico is slapping a 50% tariff on a range of goods - most of which come from China.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mexico approves up to 50% tariffs on China and other countries
The levies are set to take effect on 1 January and will apply to goods like cars, clothing and appliances.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
16. China vs Mexico
Mexico is slapping a 50% tariff on a range of goods - most of which come from China.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Mexico is slapping a 50% tariff on a range of goods - most of which come from China.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
1. again (Japan)
The mass cancellations continue and show no sign of easing up any time soon.
uk.news.yahoo.com/studio-ghibl...
The mass cancellations continue and show no sign of easing up any time soon.
uk.news.yahoo.com/studio-ghibl...
Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki's Chinese show cancelled as Japan row rumbles on
An exhibition based on the works of the celebrated Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou has been postponed as relations between the two countries continue to dete...
uk.news.yahoo.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
1. again (Japan)
The mass cancellations continue and show no sign of easing up any time soon.
uk.news.yahoo.com/studio-ghibl...
The mass cancellations continue and show no sign of easing up any time soon.
uk.news.yahoo.com/studio-ghibl...
6. again (EU)
The EU is investigating some of China's unfair subsidies (they didn't reach a $1 trillion trade surplus by accident).
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
The EU is investigating some of China's unfair subsidies (they didn't reach a $1 trillion trade surplus by accident).
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
EU investigates China’s Nuctech, Temu for unfair foreign subsidies
The Commission is probing whether the companies receive unfair support from Beijing when they operate in Europe.
www.politico.eu
December 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
6. again (EU)
The EU is investigating some of China's unfair subsidies (they didn't reach a $1 trillion trade surplus by accident).
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
The EU is investigating some of China's unfair subsidies (they didn't reach a $1 trillion trade surplus by accident).
www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
15. China vs 'rebellious' teens
Disciplinary schools are abducting teens (with parental consent), and attempting to 'fix' them - sometimes through rape, sexual abuse & severe beatings. It's very profitable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disciplinary schools are abducting teens (with parental consent), and attempting to 'fix' them - sometimes through rape, sexual abuse & severe beatings. It's very profitable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Tricked, abducted and abused: Inside China's schools for 'rebellious' teens
Young people tell the BBC that military-style schools deceive and abuse students they claim to help.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
15. China vs 'rebellious' teens
Disciplinary schools are abducting teens (with parental consent), and attempting to 'fix' them - sometimes through rape, sexual abuse & severe beatings. It's very profitable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Disciplinary schools are abducting teens (with parental consent), and attempting to 'fix' them - sometimes through rape, sexual abuse & severe beatings. It's very profitable.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
14. China vs India
A look at the rivalry between China and India in the Indian Ocean.
maritimefairtrade.org/indias-strat...
A look at the rivalry between China and India in the Indian Ocean.
maritimefairtrade.org/indias-strat...
India's Strategic Quest for Dominance in the Indian Ocean Amidst China's Challenge - Maritime Fairtrade
India’s challenge posed by China’s expanding influence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) has become a significant strategic concern, particularly highlighted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on ...
maritimefairtrade.org
December 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
14. China vs India
A look at the rivalry between China and India in the Indian Ocean.
maritimefairtrade.org/indias-strat...
A look at the rivalry between China and India in the Indian Ocean.
maritimefairtrade.org/indias-strat...
8. again (global trade)
China broke its own world record and passed the $1 trillion surplus mark with a month still left in the year. Such massive imbalances hugely damage the global economy.
www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/a...
China broke its own world record and passed the $1 trillion surplus mark with a month still left in the year. Such massive imbalances hugely damage the global economy.
www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/a...
China's trade surplus surpasses $1 trillion, raising global concerns
Despite a decline in exports to the US, China has continued to flood other regions with its products.
www.lemonde.fr
December 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
8. again (global trade)
China broke its own world record and passed the $1 trillion surplus mark with a month still left in the year. Such massive imbalances hugely damage the global economy.
www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/a...
China broke its own world record and passed the $1 trillion surplus mark with a month still left in the year. Such massive imbalances hugely damage the global economy.
www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/a...
13. China vs UK
China's massive campaign of spying, hacking, & cyberattacks continues at full pace.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
China's massive campaign of spying, hacking, & cyberattacks continues at full pace.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
UK clamps down on China-based companies for reckless and irresponsible activity in cyberspace
Two tech companies based in China have been sanctioned for reckless and indiscriminate cyberattacks
www.gov.uk
December 10, 2025 at 5:11 AM
13. China vs UK
China's massive campaign of spying, hacking, & cyberattacks continues at full pace.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
China's massive campaign of spying, hacking, & cyberattacks continues at full pace.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
12. China vs Hong Kong people
Only allowed to vote for 20% of the seats & only allowed to vote for pre-approved, pro-government candidates, turnout was unsurprisingly low, despite massive govt efforts to lift it. Total votes cast was actually down.
www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/se...
Only allowed to vote for 20% of the seats & only allowed to vote for pre-approved, pro-government candidates, turnout was unsurprisingly low, despite massive govt efforts to lift it. Total votes cast was actually down.
www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/se...
Second-lowest turnout ever for Hong Kong legislative election
Beijing has wittled down pro-democracy parties' abilities to contest the elections.
www.channelnewsasia.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:39 AM
12. China vs Hong Kong people
Only allowed to vote for 20% of the seats & only allowed to vote for pre-approved, pro-government candidates, turnout was unsurprisingly low, despite massive govt efforts to lift it. Total votes cast was actually down.
www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/se...
Only allowed to vote for 20% of the seats & only allowed to vote for pre-approved, pro-government candidates, turnout was unsurprisingly low, despite massive govt efforts to lift it. Total votes cast was actually down.
www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/se...
4. again (Taiwan)
Taiwan has banned Chinese app Xiaohongshu (aka RedNote) due to concerns over fraud and scams.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Taiwan has banned Chinese app Xiaohongshu (aka RedNote) due to concerns over fraud and scams.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Taiwan to ban Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns
Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM
4. again (Taiwan)
Taiwan has banned Chinese app Xiaohongshu (aka RedNote) due to concerns over fraud and scams.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Taiwan has banned Chinese app Xiaohongshu (aka RedNote) due to concerns over fraud and scams.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
11. China vs UN General Assembly
China told the UN GA that the South China Sea issue was none of its business, & yet at the same time also told them that they "must firmly counter erroneous remarks by certain countries". So stay out, but ALSO support China.
www.globaltimes.cn/page/202512/...
China told the UN GA that the South China Sea issue was none of its business, & yet at the same time also told them that they "must firmly counter erroneous remarks by certain countries". So stay out, but ALSO support China.
www.globaltimes.cn/page/202512/...
www.globaltimes.cn
December 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
11. China vs UN General Assembly
China told the UN GA that the South China Sea issue was none of its business, & yet at the same time also told them that they "must firmly counter erroneous remarks by certain countries". So stay out, but ALSO support China.
www.globaltimes.cn/page/202512/...
China told the UN GA that the South China Sea issue was none of its business, & yet at the same time also told them that they "must firmly counter erroneous remarks by certain countries". So stay out, but ALSO support China.
www.globaltimes.cn/page/202512/...
10. China vs Du Bin
The independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker has been incarcerated since October 15, accused of the catch-all “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”.
www.ifj.org/media-centre...
The independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker has been incarcerated since October 15, accused of the catch-all “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”.
www.ifj.org/media-centre...
China: Critical Chinese journalist detained again after campaign of harassment / IFJ
Chinese independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker Du Bin has remained incarcerated by the Chinese authorities since being taken from his Beijing home on October 15. The International Federatio...
www.ifj.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:42 AM
10. China vs Du Bin
The independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker has been incarcerated since October 15, accused of the catch-all “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”.
www.ifj.org/media-centre...
The independent writer, photojournalist and filmmaker has been incarcerated since October 15, accused of the catch-all “picking quarrels and provoking trouble”.
www.ifj.org/media-centre...
1. again (Japan)
Incidents continue as Chinese fighters locked their radars onto Japanese ones twice, above international waters south-east of Okinawa.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/c...
Incidents continue as Chinese fighters locked their radars onto Japanese ones twice, above international waters south-east of Okinawa.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/c...
China accused of targeting Japanese jets in ‘deeply concerning’ incident
It is believed to be the first instance of a radar lock involving Japanese and Chinese military aircraft
www.independent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
1. again (Japan)
Incidents continue as Chinese fighters locked their radars onto Japanese ones twice, above international waters south-east of Okinawa.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/c...
Incidents continue as Chinese fighters locked their radars onto Japanese ones twice, above international waters south-east of Okinawa.
www.independent.co.uk/asia/china/c...
9. China vs international media
China's National Security office summoned, then threatened, international media due to their accurate reporting of the deadly fire. China is determined to go after those asking questions rather than the corrupt practices that enabled it.
hongkongfp.com/2025/12/06/d...
China's National Security office summoned, then threatened, international media due to their accurate reporting of the deadly fire. China is determined to go after those asking questions rather than the corrupt practices that enabled it.
hongkongfp.com/2025/12/06/d...
China's nat. sec office in Hong Kong summons international media
China's national security agency in HK summoned international media representatives for a "regulatory talk" on Saturday, saying some had spread false information and smeared the gov't in recent report...
hongkongfp.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:48 AM
9. China vs international media
China's National Security office summoned, then threatened, international media due to their accurate reporting of the deadly fire. China is determined to go after those asking questions rather than the corrupt practices that enabled it.
hongkongfp.com/2025/12/06/d...
China's National Security office summoned, then threatened, international media due to their accurate reporting of the deadly fire. China is determined to go after those asking questions rather than the corrupt practices that enabled it.
hongkongfp.com/2025/12/06/d...
8. China vs global trade
China has created the greatest trade imbalance in world history. It's probably going to take more than asking nicely to correct this.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
China has created the greatest trade imbalance in world history. It's probably going to take more than asking nicely to correct this.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Macron urges Xi to help correct 'unsustainable' global trade imbalances
French President Emmanuel Macron is on his fourth state visit to China.
www.reuters.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
8. China vs global trade
China has created the greatest trade imbalance in world history. It's probably going to take more than asking nicely to correct this.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
China has created the greatest trade imbalance in world history. It's probably going to take more than asking nicely to correct this.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
7. China vs independent thought
China is using AI to help enforce mass conformity to the state's wishes.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/04/c...
China is using AI to help enforce mass conformity to the state's wishes.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/04/c...
China’s censorship and surveillance were already intense. AI is turbocharging those systems | CNN
Chinese authorities are using artificial intelligence to turbocharge surveillance and censorship, with the technology predicting public demonstrations and monitoring prison inmates, according to a new...
edition.cnn.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM
7. China vs independent thought
China is using AI to help enforce mass conformity to the state's wishes.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/04/c...
China is using AI to help enforce mass conformity to the state's wishes.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/04/c...
6. China vs EU
The EU is pushing for greater trade diversification away from China, focusing on critical rare earth minerals and elements.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
The EU is pushing for greater trade diversification away from China, focusing on critical rare earth minerals and elements.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
EU looks at legally forcing industries to reduce purchases from China
Commission unveils €3bn strategy to de-risk and diversify supply chains for critical rare earth metals and elements
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:45 AM
6. China vs EU
The EU is pushing for greater trade diversification away from China, focusing on critical rare earth minerals and elements.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
The EU is pushing for greater trade diversification away from China, focusing on critical rare earth minerals and elements.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
1. again (Japan)
In a rather ridiculous situation, Maki Otsuki (the "One Piece" singer) was stopped mid-performance due to "unavoidable circumstances" (she's Japanese). The entire festival was later cancelled due to "various factors" (it was part-Japanese).
www.ibtimes.co.uk/one-piece-si...
In a rather ridiculous situation, Maki Otsuki (the "One Piece" singer) was stopped mid-performance due to "unavoidable circumstances" (she's Japanese). The entire festival was later cancelled due to "various factors" (it was part-Japanese).
www.ibtimes.co.uk/one-piece-si...
'One Piece' Singer Maki Otsuki Forced to Stop Shanghai Show Following Renewed China-Japan Tensions
Japanese singer Maki Otsuki, was forced to cancel her performance midway at an anime event in Shanghai in light of renewed tensions between China and Japan over Taiwan.
www.ibtimes.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
1. again (Japan)
In a rather ridiculous situation, Maki Otsuki (the "One Piece" singer) was stopped mid-performance due to "unavoidable circumstances" (she's Japanese). The entire festival was later cancelled due to "various factors" (it was part-Japanese).
www.ibtimes.co.uk/one-piece-si...
In a rather ridiculous situation, Maki Otsuki (the "One Piece" singer) was stopped mid-performance due to "unavoidable circumstances" (she's Japanese). The entire festival was later cancelled due to "various factors" (it was part-Japanese).
www.ibtimes.co.uk/one-piece-si...
5. China vs private data on home sales
Without explanation, 2 of the leading providers of monthly housing sales data simply didn't publish it for November. Nothing to see here, everything's fine.
www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chi...
Without explanation, 2 of the leading providers of monthly housing sales data simply didn't publish it for November. Nothing to see here, everything's fine.
www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chi...
China’s private data on home sales vanishes after Vanke turmoil
Global banks remain pessimistic on China’s property market, which has faced renewed sales weakness since the second quarter Read more at The Business Times.
www.businesstimes.com.sg
December 1, 2025 at 9:51 AM
5. China vs private data on home sales
Without explanation, 2 of the leading providers of monthly housing sales data simply didn't publish it for November. Nothing to see here, everything's fine.
www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chi...
Without explanation, 2 of the leading providers of monthly housing sales data simply didn't publish it for November. Nothing to see here, everything's fine.
www.businesstimes.com.sg/property/chi...
4. China vs Taiwan
Taiwan is more isolated than ever with an unreliable, trade-deal focused Trump, and a determined Xi.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Taiwan is more isolated than ever with an unreliable, trade-deal focused Trump, and a determined Xi.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
China is bearing down on Taiwan – enabled by Trump’s weakness and vacillation | Simon Tisdall
The US hasn’t just left Ukraine vulnerable; it is also provoking Xi’s intensifying attitude towards what he considers a renegade province, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
4. China vs Taiwan
Taiwan is more isolated than ever with an unreliable, trade-deal focused Trump, and a determined Xi.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Taiwan is more isolated than ever with an unreliable, trade-deal focused Trump, and a determined Xi.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...