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DISASTERAug 21Deadly daytime heat turns Japanese farmers nocturnalJapan's farmers are opting for more nocturnal schedules as daytime summer heat makes working conditions dangerous. North of Tokyo, Motoaki Iijima harvests flowers in his illuminated greenhouse long after sunset. The farmer was pushed to make a dramatic change after a worker suffered heatstroke picking sunflowers in the greenhouse three summers prior. A few towns away, poultry farmer Tetsuya Usuba has also adopted a nocturnal schedule, waking his flock at 2:30 am to eat.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 21China and US push Southeast Asia over their AI blocs. Will it test region’s non-alignment?Southeast Asian leaders have long insisted they will not be forced to pick sides in the great-power rivalry between the US and China. But their posture is about to be further tested. This time, the battleground is AI. While Washington wants the region locked into Pax Silica – its bid to build a China-free artificial intelligence supply chain – Beijing wants its neighbours to join China’s own World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico). Sources told the South China Morning Post...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21China advances a step toward dissolving China EvergrandeChina is reportedly advancing a step toward dissolving its real estate giant, China Evergrande. This indicates significant movement in the financial restructuring of a major developer.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 21Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issueTesla has issued the largest-ever product recall in mainland China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, as Elon Musk’s firm pledges to fix a door-handle issue affecting nearly 3 million cars. The massive recall comes as Chinese regulators move to ban retractable car door handles over safety fears, after a fatal incident last year in which a driver was left trapped inside a burning vehicle as passers-by were unable to open the car doors. While Tesla is not the only company affected by the move, the US...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21Una madre de 60 años y su hijo de 30 dedicaron media década a crear "Niu Lai", una película animada de 200 dólares: tras un rotundo fracaso, hoy es un éxito de taquilla de 4 millones de dólares en ChinaCalificada por los espectadores como "peor que la IA" y realizada por solo dos personas, la historia surrealista de un ternero y una alondra vendió menos de 300 entradas en su estreno antes de convertirse en un fenómeno de culto.Clarín
POLITICSAug 21As Trump courts Kim , Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelinedAs Trump engages with Kim, Pyongyang is reportedly increasing its demands, causing concerns in Seoul about being marginalized. This describes a complex and evolving international diplomatic situation.wfae.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 21China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadlineMidway through a three-month negotiating period with Beijing, new data show the trade balances of 24 European Union member states are still moving in what Brussels considers to be the wrong direction. China extended its trade surplus over all but three EU members in July compared to a year earlier, calculations based on new Chinese customs figures showed. In some instances, the monthly swing was dramatic. China’s surplus with Sweden quadrupled, while for Malta it rose by 166.6 per cent. For...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadlineMidway through a three-month negotiating period with Beijing, new data shows the trade balances of 24 European Union member states are still moving in what Brussels considers to be the wrong direction. China extended its trade surplus over all but three EU members in July compared to a year earlier, calculations based on new Chinese customs figures showed. In some instances, the monthly swing was dramatic. China’s surplus with Sweden quadrupled, while for Malta it rose by 166.6 per cent. For...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21Taiwan shares end higher as large - cap stocks reverse earlier lossesTaiwanese shares closed higher as major large-cap stocks recovered from earlier declines. This indicates a positive end to the trading day for the Taiwan market.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSAug 21As Trump courts Kim , Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelinedDiplomacy between Trump and Kim is leading Pyongyang to increase its demands, causing concern in Seoul about being marginalized. This highlights complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.hppr.org · United States
POLITICSAug 21As Trump courts Kim , Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelinedDiplomacy between Trump and Kim is leading Pyongyang to increase its demands, causing concern in Seoul about being marginalized. This highlights complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.news.prairiepublic.org · United States
MILITARYAug 21Why China’s reusable rocket breakthrough matters for the PLA’s ‘kill chain’A pair of landmark rocket recoveries in recent weeks has brought China a step closer to mastering reusable launch technology – a breakthrough analysts said could give the People’s Liberation Army an advantage in combat by increasing the resilience of its satellite-supported “kill chain”, the process of identifying, tracking and engaging a target. In a first for China, commercial rocket company LandSpace recovered a stainless-steel booster using deployable legs after an orbital flight earlier...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21BofA Securities flags contrarian trades across bonds, China, dollar, AI and U.S. midtermsBofA Securities has identified several contrarian trading opportunities across various markets and political events, including bonds, China, the dollar, AI, and U.S. midterms. This signals potential shifts or overlooked trends for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHAug 21South Korea footballers urge safety after extreme heat statisticsSouth Korea professional football association urges stronger heat protections in face of rising temperatures.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 21Japan ends 4-year crypto approval freeze with Nomura-backed Laser DigitalJapan has concluded its four-year freeze on cryptocurrency approvals, with Nomura-backed Laser Digital being a notable beneficiary. This signals a shift in Japan's regulatory stance on crypto assets.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 21Why are Hong Kong’s Tiananmen vigil organisers facing prison?Amnesty International said they ‘must be released immediately and unconditionally’.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 21China rejects US claim that Myanmar analyst wrongfully detainedMin Zin was arrested on June 3 after the Chinese government invited him to attend a conference.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 21Super El Niño could lead to mega CO2 emissions from Indonesian firesNew Scientist
WORLDAug 21Quota set for visitors to popular Sai Kung coastal trail in first for Hong KongHong Kong authorities will cap access to a popular Sai Kung trail overlooking hexagonal rock columns at 2,000 people per day during several stretches from next month and require real-name registration for visitors, marking the city’s first countryside crowd control measures of its kind. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department announced the arrangement on Friday for the Po Pin Chau section of the High Island Geo Trail, after the proposal was floated in April. The trail is within...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 21Cockroaches, frozen rats among 118kg of pests, pet food seized in Hong KongSmuggled cockroaches, frozen domestic rats and mealworms were among a haul of pests seized at a border checkpoint in Hong Kong, with a local driver arrested, authorities said on Friday. The Customs and Excise Department said officers intercepted the 118kg (260lbs) shipment – which also contained moth larvae and fruit flies mixed with declared goods – inside a goods vehicle at the Man Kam To control point the previous day. Officers said the items were suspected to be smuggled live plant pests and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 21China is using Jiang Zemin centenary to signal political continuityThe centenary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, marked on August 17 with a memorial in Beijing attended and addressed by President Xi Jinping, was more than an occasion to commemorate a former Chinese leader. It was also an exercise in political history: a moment to locate Jiang, the era he led and the reform legacy associated with him within the broader story of the Communist Party of China’s evolution and China’s modernisation. That is what makes the event politically significant. The question is not...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 21As Trump courts Kim , Pyongyang ups price while Seoul fears being sidelinedThis article discusses diplomatic interactions between Trump and Kim, where Pyongyang is increasing demands and Seoul is concerned about being excluded. It matters as it reflects the evolving dynamics of international relations involving major political figures.wrvo.org · United States
SCI & TECHAug 21Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry growsHumanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry growsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 21China rejects US demand on Iranshanghainews.net · China
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