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POLITICSJul 27Trump, tariffs and ties with China at stake in Brazilian presidential raceWith less than three months to go until Brazil’s presidential election, China is closely watching a high-stakes political duel between a Beijing-friendly incumbent and his pro-Washington challenger. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who maintains close ties with Beijing, is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term. His rival, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro – son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was jailed last year for attempting a military coup – was confirmed on Saturday as the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 27From Moonshot to Enflame: how Tencent is betting big on China’s AI championsTencent Holdings is quietly reallocating its venture capital bets away from legacy internet assets to double down on China’s highest-profile artificial intelligence champions. While the tech giant’s sprawling portfolio spans mobile gaming, e-commerce and consumer goods globally, its AI strategy has rapidly accelerated. Earlier this month, Tencent trimmed its long-held stake in Kuaishou Technology days after backing a US$3 billion round for Kuaishou’s AI video unit, Kling AI. Tencent did not...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 27China’s localised data centre push drives AI ambitions amid overbuilding concernsDespite their strikingly different approaches to developing and deploying artificial intelligence, one aspect is common across China and the United States: data and computing centres are proliferating in both countries, especially in remote locations. While the US is seeing residents and localities fight back against plans for data centres in their backyards, regional officials in China are embracing them. In fact, in China there is a nationwide scramble for such facilities – considered the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27China memory chipmaker CXMT shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in ShanghaiChinese memory chipmaker CXMT experienced a significant increase in share value during its blockbuster listing in Shanghai. This event highlights strong market performance within the semiconductor industry.nbcnews.com · United States
WORLDJul 27China charges alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi with intentional injury: reportAlleged scam-network mastermind Chen Zhi could face the death penalty, with Chinese prosecutors adding intentional injury to the list of charges against him. Chen, 38, was extradited from Cambodia to China six months ago and formally arrested on July 6, according to Chinese business magazine Caixin. He founded the Cambodian conglomerate Prince Group, which authorities say was linked to a sprawling online scam network. Caixin reported on Monday that prosecutors dropped a previous count of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday restGermany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers and retailers now asking whether a century-old consensus still fits an economy struggling to regain its competitiveness. The latest flashpoint came in early July, when the country’s coalition government unveiled a package of measures to boost Germany’s competitiveness, including plans to let bakeries, confectioneries and public libraries operate longer on Sundays from...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27Profits in China’s chipmaking sector soar 2,500% in first half amid AI boomChina’s major chip manufacturers saw their profits skyrocket a staggering 2,579.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, fuelled by unprecedented demand for artificial intelligence and computing power, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The state agency attributed the surge to accelerated integration of AI across various fields, which in turn generated massive demand for computing power, according to Yu Weining, chief statistician of the NBS department...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27China memory chipmaker CXMT shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in ShanghaiCXMT, a Chinese memory chipmaker, experienced a significant surge in its shares following a major listing in Shanghai, reflecting strong market performance.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 27China memory chipmaker CXMT shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in ShanghaiCXMT, a Chinese memory chipmaker, experienced a significant surge in its shares following a major listing in Shanghai, reflecting strong market performance.asiaone.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHJul 27Trump administration marshals allies for 6G race with ChinaMore than 20 countries are joining a Trump administration initiative to coordinate next-generation wireless policy, standards and security before 6G reaches consumers.Politico Tech
BUSINESSJul 27China memory chipmaker CXMT shares soar in a blockbuster share listing in ShanghaiA Chinese memory chipmaker experienced a significant increase in its share value following a major stock listing in Shanghai, reflecting strong market performance.niagarafallsreview.ca · Canada
BUSINESSJul 27China’s private-sector split widens as tech rises, traditional sectors struggle: surveyMany of China’s private firms continue to face tough operating conditions, including intense market competition, persistent payment delays and weak domestic demand, though technology firms have shown stronger momentum, according to fresh survey results. The recent survey of 79 entrepreneurs from medium- and large-sized private firms found that more than 70 per cent of respondents described their current business conditions as difficult or very difficult, according to the Beijing-based Dacheng...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in blockbuster listingShares of CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, soared on Monday after they began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest initial public stock offering in recent years.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 27China memory chipmaker CXMT shares soar in its blockbuster share listing in ShanghaiChina memory chipmaker CXMT saw its shares soar during its blockbuster listing in Shanghai. This reflects a successful market debut for the technology company.dailyexcelsior.com · India
BUSINESSJul 27China memory chipmaker CXMT rockets 500% in Shanghai debut, lifts valuation above $539BChinese memory chipmaker CXMT saw its valuation exceed $539 billion after its stock soared 500% on its Shanghai debut. This indicates a highly successful market entry for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERJul 2710 killed and nearly two dozen injured after flash floods hit tourist site in northwestern ChinaEuroNews [en]
CYBERJul 27Apple leak in India, China eyes Indonesia for mineral access: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. After Apple leak, has India lost ground in its supply chain race with China? In the wake of a cyberattack on a local Apple partner, insiders say India has a long way to go before challenging China as a manufacturer. 2. China wants unique access to minerals with Indonesia offer, analyst says China...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27China’s industrial profits grow at slowest pace this yearOfficial data highlights uneven earnings rebound among manufacturersFinancial Times
CONFLICTJul 27To end Myanmar's brutal civil war, the US will need China's helpThe Burmese people continue to suffer as the brutal civil war in Myanmar heads toward its sixth year. The conflict was recently brought home to America with China’s arrest of Min Zin, an American citizen who heads the Institute for Strategy and Policy (ISP)–Myanmar, located in Thailand. Beijing accused him of spying. China has increasingly close relations with the government in Naypyidaw, highlighted by the June visit to Beijing of Min Aung Hlaing, the commanding general who recently anointed himself Myanmar’s president. China helps Hlaing’s regime survive despite widespread popular oppositionResponsible Statecraft
POLITICSJul 27Oman is cozying up to China as US throws Mideast into disarrayEarlier this month, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met with Omani National Security Council Secretary-General Idris Abdulrahman Al Kindi. The pair reaffirmed support for each other’s core interests, discussed deepening cooperation between the Belt and Road Initiative and Oman Vision 2040, and talked about regional security issues. During the visit, Al Kindi also met with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official Jin Xin. Both sides expressed interest in expanding bilateral exchanges and cooperation, while Oman said it hopes to learn from the CCP’s governance experience and strengthen colResponsible Statecraft
SCI & TECHJul 27Food security: can drones and BeiDou put an end to ‘paper farming’ in China?China’s agriculture sector needs more advanced technology and innovation to boost yields and improve food security – not more farmland and crops, according to a rural policy expert. The remarks came after a state media investigation alleged that officials in central China had inflated the size of mandatory rice crops to hit their targets. CCTV programme Focus Report aired its investigation on July 14, claiming officials in Jianghua Yao – a county in Yongzhou, Hunan province – had misreported the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 27China industrial profit growth moderates amid patchy recoveryChina's industrial profit growth has moderated as the country experiences a patchy economic recovery. This development reflects ongoing challenges in the nation's economic landscape.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 27From property boom to AI : How China can guard against its next corruption riskThis article discusses how China can protect itself from future corruption risks, moving from concerns in the property sector to those potentially emerging with artificial intelligence. It examines methods for safeguarding against economic and technological malfeasance.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 27China bets on local consumers to power its AI ambitionsChina is reportedly relying on its domestic consumers to advance its ambitions in artificial intelligence. This strategy aims to leverage internal market forces for technological development.straitstimes.com · Singapore
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