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POLITICSJul 23China’s Threat to the World Economic RecoveryWe must hope that China recognizes that a slowing European economy coupled with growing political polarization, means that European patience with China’s surging exports will run thin. Maybe then China will rebalance its economy to reduce its excessive import reliance. However, I do not suggest holding your breath for that to happen. The post China’s Threat to the World Economic Recovery appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
POLITICSJul 23On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion questionBeijing and Washington are actively soliciting industry feedback on potential bilateral tariff reductions under the newly established board of trade, according to China’s commerce ministry. “The Chinese side is widely soliciting views from stakeholders – including domestic firms, business associations, local governments as well as American firms and business associations – on relevant tariff reduction arrangements,” Meng Huating, director of the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Foreign...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23How China can safeguard visual heritage against Western luxury brand exploitationIn early July, a Suzhou court ordered the Chinese tea chain Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) after ruling that its four-petal floral pattern infringed on the French luxury house’s registered trademarks. Many online users, angered by the eastern Chinese court’s ruling, shared images of similar motifs found in Tang dynasty (618–907) textiles, musical instruments, and Suzhou garden architecture, arguing that these precede Louis Vuitton’s founding in 1854 by...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23Rubio says China actions in the South China Sea are disturbing The article reports that Senator Rubio finds China's actions in the South China Sea disturbing. This indicates ongoing international concern regarding regional maritime activities.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 23China’s Geely partners with Ford to revive Spain plant and deepen European EV driveGeely Auto, China’s second-largest carmaker, has struck a deal with Ford Motor to use the US company’s redundant capacity in Spain to build electric vehicles (EVs) amid its stepped-up push to expand globally. Multi-energy cars would be assembled at an idle factory in Almussafes, near Valencia, after the two companies set up a venture, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028, according to a statement by Geely on Thursday. The Chinese group would hold a 34 per cent stake, while Ford would...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 23US eyes ban on Chinese humanoid robots as US-China tech rivalry intensifiesUS scrutiny of Chinese technology has expanded to a new frontier, as lawmakers in Washington advance defence legislation prohibiting the military from deploying Chinese-made humanoid robots. The US House of Representatives has passed the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), an annual military policy bill that incorporates provisions restricting the use of foreign autonomous systems over national security and data privacy concerns. Under Section 163 of the draft bill, the Pentagon would be...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23China's Geely to make EVs at Ford plant in Spain under new joint ventureFord and Geely plan for the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028.CNBC
SCI & TECHJul 23US-China AI rivalry reaches critical flashpointChina's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intellectual property theft, could tensions boil over?DW News [en]
SCI & TECHJul 23China’s tech firms turn the global AI boom into opportunity amid fierce rivalry at homeDriven by a global surge in AI spending and fierce competition at home, Chinese tech companies are rapidly expanding their international footprint, not just via physical supply chains, but increasingly through cloud-based software and foundation models. The broader push aligns with recent customs data from the first half of 2026 showing a sharp rise in physical tech exports. Integrated-circuit exports nearly doubled in value to US$177.3 billion, a 96 per cent year-on-year surge heavily inflated...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 23Ford vende a la china Geely el 34% de su planta de Valencia, donde ambas fabricarán cinco cochesAmbas compañías crean una alianza estratégica a través de una sociedad conjunta, donde Ford tendrá el 66% del capital. Esta joint venture integrará la fábrica y a su plantilla. Los coches serán dos de Ford, uno conjunto y dos de Geely. Hoy solo se hace el Kuga. LeerEl Mundo
SCI & TECHJul 23Understanding the US – China AI & Quantum LandscapeThis article provides an overview for understanding the artificial intelligence and quantum technology landscape between the United States and China. It explores the strategic technological competition between the two nations.livetradingnews.com · United States
DISASTERJul 23China braces for up to 3 typhoons in devastating wake of Bavi, MaysakSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China, US emphasise stability amid lingering tensionsThe foreign ministers of China and the United States adopted a largely cordial tone following a meeting on Wednesday where they discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to the US rather than President Donald Trump’s accusations of election interference by Beijing. Their talks were “pragmatic, positive and constructive”, China’s Wang Yi said in a statement after the conversation in Manila. Marco Rubio of the US said that “great difference” between the two countries must be managed...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 23China’s new chip stores data with a single electron, breaking AI memory bottleneckHow many electrons does it take to store a single bit of information? For today’s most advanced dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips from Samsung and SK Hynix, the answer is roughly 200,000. That is the price of reliability – a vast reservoir of charge needed to ensure a “1” or “0” does not fade into noise. But a team at Fudan University in Shanghai has just collapsed that number to its theoretical floor: one. In a paper published on July 16 in Science, microelectronics professor Zhou Peng...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China , the United States , and the Challenges of a New World OrderThis article examines the relationship between China and the United States, exploring the challenges they face in shaping a new global order. It discusses the geopolitical dynamics between these two major powers.home.dartmouth.edu · United States
POLITICSJul 23NJ governor blames software error for registering 6 , 600 non - citizens ; No glitch , says vendor – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchThe New Jersey governor attributes the registration of 6,600 non-citizens to a software error, a claim disputed by the vendor. This issue raises concerns about voter registration accuracy.worldtribune.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 23US-China trade war reaches India’s streets as Modi weighs risks of Washington betIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing mounting domestic backlash over a potential trade deal with the United States that would place India at the centre of US President Donald Trump’s efforts to redirect agricultural exports displaced by the US-China trade conflict, raising fresh questions about New Delhi’s broader strategic alignment with Washington against Beijing. Thousands of farmers from the northern state of Punjab marched towards Delhi on Tuesday to oppose what they described as a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23China’s Moment of WeaknessEconomic decay and America’s strategic opening.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSJul 23Chip firm priced as China's most valuable company before its IPO brings scrutiny to crypto platformThe outsized premium was due in part to offshore investors who, locked out of the highly anticipated listings, turned to crypto for a parallel market.CNBC
SCI & TECHJul 23Inside India newsletter: Skyroot rocket puts India alongside U.S., China in private orbital launchIndian startup Skyroot joins Chinese and American private companies in the race to launch satellites in low orbit.CNBC
MILITARYJul 23Lawmakers get taste of AI - enabled cyberattacks in China - Taiwan war gameLawmakers participated in a China-Taiwan war game where they encountered AI-enabled cyberattacks. This exercise demonstrated the potential impact of advanced cyber warfare in future geopolitical conflicts.nextgov.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 23China’s crackdown on AI companions won’t fill the emotional voidIn the past week, one regulation has forced many people in China to say goodbye to long-standing “relationships”. As of July 15, the government placed artificial intelligence (AI) companions under tight supervision. It comes as automated companions have experienced something of a boom over the past few years. According to the rules, AI-human interactions should not encourage violence or harm users’ physical and psychological well-being. Moreover, AI bots should not lure users into sharing...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 23After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 23China fires up powerful particle accelerator to unlock secrets of atomsChina has brought online a record-breaking particle accelerator that can produce the world’s most intense beams of charged atoms. It gives scientists a new tool to create previously unknown atomic nuclei and advance research on cancer treatment and spacecraft materials. Scientific operations have now begun at the 2.6 billion yuan (US$384.1 million) facility in Huizhou, Guangdong province after construction was completed on Tuesday, state news agency Xinhua reported. Known as the High Intensity...South China Morning Post