Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1931, Geeto Mongol, Canadian-American wrestler and trainer (died 2013) was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
China’s Moment to Shape a New Global Order

Recent visits to Beijing by Trump and Putin and a more favorable geopolitical environment have given Beijing more strategic space to advance its vision.
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Trump built walls out of tariffs on ‘Liberation Day’. Has the US been boxed in?
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. Here, Xinyi Wu examines how changes to Washington’s trade policy have reverberated through the formerly secure international economic order. When US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs against virtually all Washington’s...
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
Rare earths independence from China is more than 'number of mines'
At Reuters NEXT, global leaders discuss the opportunities and risks of managing change in their businesses and industries as the US eyes rare earth independence from China by 2030. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #USA #rareearths #China #minerals #business 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
AzerNews
· Jul 2, 2026
China courts Southeast Asia as confidence in US leadership wavers
China has delivered one of its clearest messages yet to Southeast Asia, insisting that it does not seek regional dominance and should instead be viewed as a force for stability and cooperation. The statement comes at a time when Beijing sees an opportunity to strengthen its position in the region amid growing doubts over Washington's long-term commitment to its Southeast Asian partners, AzerNEWS reports.
U.S.-China Perception Monitor
· Jun 25, 2026
The Missing Variable w/ Dylan Loh
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Tehran Times
· Jul 6, 2026
China and the emergence of new connectivity networks
TEHRAN - In recent decades, China’s rapid industrial and economic growth has gone far beyond simply increasing production or expanding trade. A more significant outcome has been the emergence of new connectivity networks in the global economic and political system. By connectivity networks, we refer to the complex web of trade routes, financial linkages, technological platforms, and infrastructure corridors that connect countries and shape patterns of global interaction. Over the past three decades, China’s economic rise has played a major role in building and strengthening such networks.
Breakthrough News
· Jul 7, 2026
On Communist Party’s 105th anniversary China affirms modern socialist society by 2049
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