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SCI & TECHJul 29Is China’s biotech boom at risk? Fear of policy backlash after death in gene-editing trialThe death of a six-year-old girl after receiving an experimental gene-editing therapy has been described by scientists as a tragedy that highlights the need to improve trial safeguards. But some in the biotechnology industry fear Chinese policymakers may curtail the regulatory flexibility that scientists have long enjoyed in initiating clinical trials – a key mechanism behind China’s competitive edge in frontier treatments. “I hope this tragedy does not have a lasting negative impact on China’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 29Can the US fend off China’s subsea drones? Its coastguard looks for answersAs the Chinese military expands its autonomous underwater capabilities, the US Coast Guard is seeking new ways to counter undersea drones, highlighting what analysts describe as a gap in America’s defence. The law enforcement agency said it was requesting information on commercially available systems capable of detecting, tracking and disabling unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). While the July 24 notice does not mention China, it comes less than a year after Beijing unveiled several uncrewed...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?China’s robotics firms have run into a fresh obstacle in their global expansion, after the United States banned imports of new foreign-made models. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” to its Covered List on Tuesday, blocking new models from obtaining the authorisation required to be imported and sold in the US. The ban will cover all new humanoids, quadrupeds and a broad range of connected mobile machines, with the FCC citing supply chain...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29The AI Compute Arms Race : United States vs . ChinaThis article discusses an 'AI Compute Arms Race' between the United States and China, highlighting the intense competition in artificial intelligence technology. This rivalry has significant implications for global technological leadership and national security.livetradingnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 29As the West mulls slowing AI down, will China follow suit?Employees at OpenAI, Anthropic and other top labs want Washington to help pace the AI race. China has spent the year closing the gap, building a rival governance body and betting on open-source models instead.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 29The CXMT shock: how China’s viable alternatives punch Nvidia, Micron, SK Hynix sharesChina’s increasing clout in the global semiconductor supply chain is accelerating the unravelling of the artificial-intelligence trade, as expectations grow that the Asian nation will challenge foreign tech juggernauts by supplying the world with cheaper alternative products. The US$9.8 billion stock offering of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) in Shanghai provided the Chinese maker of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips with equity funding to finance its expansion of market share home...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29China’s drone-farming boom eyes emerging markets as agriculture automation spreadsTo offset an ageing agricultural workforce and boost sustainable yields, China is aggressively accelerating the adoption of farm drones – a trend that analysts say could spread to more emerging markets despite trade restrictions imposed by the United States. Industry leader DJI said its global sales of agricultural drones had exceeded 700,000 units across China and more than 100 other countries and regions by the end of last month – more than a fivefold increase in just five years. Use of the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29Nike was once China's sneaker king. Here's why its sales have fallen 30%China was once Nike's fastest-growing region but the company has lost relevance among young consumers and ceded market share to smaller, domestic brands.CNBC
MILITARYJul 29China’s Type 076 amphibious assault ship Sichuan in final tests with drone catapultComputer-generated footage showing how China’s first Type 076 amphibious assault ship will launch GJ-21 stealth fighter drones has been aired by state media, with a military commentator saying the vessel is in the final stages of commissioning. The 40,000-tonne Sichuan had full deck line markings, meaning it had entered the final testing phase, military expert Wei Dongxu told state broadcaster CCTV. The amphibious assault ship, which has a 250-metre-long (820 feet) and 62-metre-wide flight deck,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29Porsche profit jumps 34% despite China slump and falling salesPorsche maintained its full-year guidance as cost-cutting and stronger 911 sales lifted profit, despite a 32% fall in Chinese deliveries and plans to eliminate thousands of jobs by 2035.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 29Debt honoured: China repays family who lent entire 850-kg grain supply to wartime army in 1947A wartime grain loan certificate discovered within an old family home in eastern China has been donated to local authorities nearly eight decades later, illuminating a villager’s remarkable faith in the troops. In 1947, a major People’s Liberation Army (PLA) unit entered the Dabie Mountains, which stretch across the borders of three provinces in central China, during a counteroffensive against Kuomintang forces. The harsh conditions on the battlefield had left the troops desperately short of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 29Why has the China-US profit gap widened on the Fortune Global 500?China’s unaddressed economic structural problems are swallowing profits and leaving its multinationals falling far behind their US peers in the latest Fortune Global 500 list, despite its firms remaining strong in terms of revenue. The profit gap between Chinese and US companies has continued to widen. Chinese companies posted an average profit of US$4.5 billion in 2025, or some 40 per cent of the US$11.24 billion recorded by their US counterparts, according to the list released by Fortune...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideologyChina has overtaken the United States in terms of positive perceptions among young Africans, though Washington is still seen as more influential than Beijing, according to a survey published on Wednesday. The African Youth Survey polled 4,901 respondents aged 18 to 24 and split equally between males and females, in 16 of Africa’s 54 countries, asking them which foreign powers had influence on their country. The report said 81 per cent agreed that the US was influential, while 79 per cent...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 29U . S . bans foreign - made humanoid robots , targeting China – NBC 5 Dallas - Fort WorthThe U.S. has banned foreign-made humanoid robots, with the policy specifically targeting China. This action impacts international technology trade and U.S.-China relations.nbcdfw.com · United States
POLITICSJul 29China condemns US move to sanction Chinese research institutionsChina has condemned a decision by the US to sanction Chinese research institutions. This action highlights rising diplomatic tensions between the two countries.aa.com.tr · Turkey
SCI & TECHJul 29China should lean into its defining AI advantage – accessibilityChina’s emerging advantage in artificial intelligence (AI) is not that it already has the world’s best chips or strongest frontier models. It is that Chinese companies are increasingly providing capable intelligence at a price the global market can afford. AI is fast becoming everyday infrastructure. It is metered by usage and embedded in businesses, public services and devices, much like electricity or cloud computing. In an infrastructure market, leadership depends on affordability,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29Advanced technologies now account for 1 in 6 valid invention patents in ChinaAdvanced technologies now account for around one in every six valid invention patents in China, according to official data. By the end of last month, valid invention patents in fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and big data made up 16.5 per cent of the country’s total valid patents, the China National Intellectual Property Administration said on Wednesday. “The accelerated accumulation of patents in cutting-edge sectors is empowering and enhancing the creation of new...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29ASML’s Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography and the Limits of Reverse Engineering in ChinaIn June, the U.S. Department of Commerce informed the Dutch company ASML that it suspects one of its extreme ultraviolet lithography machines has reached China, an accusation that ASML denied, and for which no supporting evidence has yet been made public. ASML is the sole global producer of the machines capable of making the most advanced microchips. Whether China obtained a full extreme ultraviolet lithography scanner, major subsystems, or just related components, the strategic question is the same: How much can China gain from physical access to these pieces of the technology?The U.S. concerWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHJul 29A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount EverestBeijing has launched a drone research hub in Tibet near Mount Everest in an effort to exploit its high-altitude advantage in the ongoing competition for technological dominance between the US and China. The Plateau Drone R&D Application Centre was recently unveiled by Xizang University, state news agency Xinhua reported earlier this month. Xizang is the official Chinese pinyin name for the Tibet autonomous region in western China. Situated on the Chinese side of the world’s highest peak, the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 29Having babies in space; China’s first Fields Medal winners: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists have bad news on having babies in space If the future of humanity lies in the vast expanse of space, could humans actually perpetuate the species beyond Earth? As a team of Chinese scientists has discovered – the outlook is not very positive. 2. China plans to strengthen Great Green Wall...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29African students turn to China amid tighter US visa rules and higher university costsInternational students once saw US colleges as a gateway to a world-class education and career head start but shifting United States immigration policies, tightening visa conditions and high-profile ICE raids are causing them to reconsider. Dulue Mbachu looks at how African students are altering their education plans during the second Trump administration. The first instalment in our series is here. For 23-year-old Kunle Adeyemi, it took some time to overcome the disappointment of being denied a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 29Xi holds talks with Slovak president in Beijing -- China Economic NetChinese President Xi Jinping has held discussions with the Slovak president in Beijing. These talks represent ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.en.ce.cn · China
BUSINESSJul 29China’s Pop Mart opens new store in Singapore’s Sentosa amid slowing domestic salesChinese toymaker Pop Mart International ramped up its global expansion on Wednesday by opening a new store on Singapore’s Sentosa Island – alongside its first overseas Pop Bakery dessert store in the same venue – with observers predicting that more overseas locations would help drive growth, especially those in underpenetrated markets. The launch comes amid softer domestic sales and normalising demand after a strong intellectual property (IP) cycle in 2025. Analysts said improved inventory...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 29‘Take sides’? Malaysia insists on conditional neutrality amid US-China tech rivalryMalaysia is finding it increasingly difficult to stay neutral in the US-China rivalry as the superpowers lock horns over trade, investment and the security of advanced technology, according to a top government adviser. “They don’t make us take sides when it comes to foreign policy,” Tengku Zafrul Aziz, senior political adviser to Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, told This Week in Asia. “They ask me to take sides when it comes to security of technology.” Malaysia’s solution was...South China Morning Post
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