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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
BUSINESSJul 29Mercedes CEO pledges to defend U.S. business from sales ban amid China pressureThe CEO of Mercedes has pledged to protect the company's U.S. business against a potential sales ban, amidst increasing pressure related to China. This reflects strategic concerns about geopolitical influences on global automotive markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTJul 29China’s Next Play for the South China SeaHow Beijing is normalizing its control.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSJul 29China's timely celebration of the American Flying TigersThis squadron, which supported the Chinese army in the air against Japanese advances during World War II, has been used diplomatically by Beijing in an attempt to influence Washington's stance toward China.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSJul 29China builds up rail freight with EuropeChina is expanding its rail freight services with Europe, signifying growth in international trade and logistics.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSJul 29China calls for renewed Gulf talks , safe passage through Strait of HormuzChina is advocating for renewed diplomatic discussions regarding the Gulf region and ensuring secure transit through the Strait of Hormuz, a key international waterway.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSJul 29Rogers forecasts Q3 revenue of $233M-$243M with 19.7% adjusted EBITDA margin amid China ramp headwindsRogers has released its Q3 financial forecast, anticipating revenues between $233M-$243M and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 19.7%. This forecast considers headwinds related to the China ramp.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJul 29The US missile shield is under strain : What depleted Patriot and THAAD stocks mean for the Iran war and Chinamoneycontrol.com · India
BUSINESSJul 29Editorial | China drive to sidestep weaponised Western finance gains speedChina is accelerating its efforts to circumvent Western financial systems that are perceived as 'weaponized.' This indicates a significant geopolitical and economic strategy to reshape global finance.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHJul 29China has 6 of world’s 10 most innovative humanoid robot start-ups: reportChina is widening its lead over the United States in the race to develop humanoid robots, with Chinese firms accounting for six of the world’s 10 most innovative start-ups in the sector, according to a new report tracking global patent data, as Washington moves to restrict imports of robots, including those made in China. Firms from China dominated the ranking released by legal research platform LexisNexis on Tuesday, claiming a clean sweep of the top five. The top five places went to...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29China Throws Weight Behind Bamboo Bio - Fence Plan to Ease Sri Lanka Human - Elephant ConflictChina is supporting a plan to use bamboo bio-fences in Sri Lanka to reduce human-elephant conflict. This initiative aims to address an environmental and humanitarian issue through ecological engineering.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
POLITICSJul 29Should China aim for the lead in making AI rules for the world?Beijing should step in to fill the global “vacuum” in rules on artificial intelligence as a Chinese AI model opens up a policy divide in the United States, according to various institutions within China. The calls came after Beijing-based start-up Moonshot AI launched its Kimi K3 model earlier this month, sending shock waves through Silicon Valley and the White House. The model is reportedly almost as powerful as top US rivals and much cheaper. Moonshot, which was founded just three years ago,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 28China , Slovakia eye stronger partnershipChina and Slovakia are exploring ways to strengthen their bilateral partnership. This indicates an effort to enhance diplomatic and potentially economic ties between the two nations.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
CONFLICTJul 28China in touch with Yemen Houthis to allow ships to sail through Red Sea , sources say – The Frontier PostSources indicate that China is engaging with Yemen's Houthis regarding the safe passage of ships through the Red Sea. This suggests diplomatic efforts to address maritime security in a volatile region.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
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