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CONFLICTJul 22Commentary : Manila must stop dangerous provocations , infringements in South China SeaA commentary piece suggests that Manila needs to cease 'dangerous provocations' and 'infringements' in the South China Sea, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.en.people.cn · China
POLITICSJul 22DOJ Probing Harvard Over Financial Aid Programs Linked To China - Based SourcesThe Department of Justice is investigating Harvard University's financial aid programs due to their alleged links to sources based in China. This probe raises questions about foreign influence in academic institutions.zerohedge.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 22Heat, hardware and high stakes at China’s biggest World Artificial Intelligence ConferenceTraffic almost came to a standstill 2km (1.2 miles) from the Shanghai Expo Centre on Friday, the first day of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). With temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), scores of attendees abandoned their taxis to walk the rest of the way under the hot sun. This year’s conference mirrored the weather: it was the hottest, most crowded WAIC in my six years covering the event and, I was told, the most vibrant since its inception in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 22China Next Move Could Decide Where Oil Prices Go This YearChina's upcoming actions are anticipated to be a decisive factor in determining the trajectory of global oil prices this year. This highlights China's significant influence on the international energy market.oilprice.com · United States
POLITICSJul 22FCC Considers Ban on Military - Grade Drones - ChinaTechNews . comThe FCC is considering a ban on military-grade drones, a move that could impact technology and trade policies. This action highlights regulatory scrutiny over advanced drone technology.chinatechnews.com · China
POLITICSJul 22Trump 2020 Election Interference Claims Dont Match His China PolicyClaims regarding Trump's alleged 2020 election interference are being contrasted with his China policy. This analysis explores potential inconsistencies between past political statements and actions.foreignpolicy.com · United States
MILITARYJul 22US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone importsProposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 22China dynamic expansion opportunitiesChina is presenting opportunities for dynamic expansion in its economic landscape. This indicates potential for growth and investment within the Chinese market.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSJul 22China sounds alarm over nuclear weapons talk by Japanese ministerusa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
MILITARYJul 22China’s missile test exposes lack of unity among Pacific island nationsPacific island nations are facing a security challenge in responding to China’s recent missile launch near Tuvalu and keeping their vision of a region as an “ocean of peace”, as analysts say the diverse nature of their ties with Beijing is complicating efforts towards a united response. On July 6, China said one of its navy’s nuclear submarines launched a “strategic missile” carrying a dummy warhead towards “relevant high seas of the Pacific Ocean”, describing the test as routine annual military...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 22China industrial upgrades accelerate as new growth drivers gain strengthChina is experiencing an acceleration in industrial upgrades driven by strengthening new economic growth drivers. This suggests positive momentum in the nation's economic and manufacturing sectors.china.org.cn · China
BUSINESSJul 22China Launches 96 Billion Yuan Bailout To Stop The 10 Trillion Market Wipeoutchiangraitimes.com · Thailand
BUSINESSJul 22China Merchants Securities drops South Korea ETF as Seoul stock volatility spills overA leading Chinese brokerage house has ended market making for the mainland’s only South Korea-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), as Beijing steps up efforts to stabilise its capital markets and protect retail investors amid volatility in its East Asian neighbour’s stock market. Shenzhen-headquartered China Merchants Securities withdrew as a liquidity provider for the Huatai-PineBridge China-Korea Semiconductor ETF barely a month after assuming the role on June 17, according to Shanghai Stock...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 22Can the US and its allies break China’s grip on rare earths and AI technology?The struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In the second part of our exclusive interview with a key player defining Washington’s policy on AI, Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, discusses America’s efforts to rally its allies and cut dependence on China by securing alternative rare earth and critical mineral supply chains. By the time US President Donald Trump signed his...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 22China neighbour calls police after mistaking ‘stinky fart vinegar’ for rotting corpseA tenant in a residential block in southern China called the police, reporting a smell resembling corpses in their building. It turned out that the odour was actually coming from a neighbour cooking with Guangdong’s traditional stinky vinegar. On July 14, a woman in Guangdong province, surnamed Chen, posted about someone calling the police to check on her home. She stated: “My neighbour thought I was cooking a dead body,” while tagging “the power of stinky vinegar.” The neighbour reportedly...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 22Opinion | China stock market intervention is a confidence boosterAn opinion piece suggests that China's stock market intervention acts as a confidence booster. This implies that government action aims to stabilize and improve investor sentiment in the market.scmp.com · China
MILITARYJul 22China warned Pacific missile sparks strong concerns armidaleexpress.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 22Analysis : Is Ann Widdecombe the united kingdom Charlie Kirk ? British media not in a rush to find out – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn analysis questions whether Ann Widdecombe is the United Kingdom's equivalent of Charlie Kirk, examining political figures and media perception.worldtribune.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 22Nike to cut off thousands of online distributors in China, restructure digital footprintNike is streamlining its online business in China as the company looks to stabilize pricing and branding and get back to growth.CNBC
BUSINESSJul 21Imports hit by new tariffs are down 23%, with China posting the steepest lossesNew tariffs imposed in January, affecting over 1,400 product categories, have slashed those imports from US $15.4 billion to $11.8 billion. Overall imports from Asia, however, are up. The post Imports hit by new tariffs are down 23%, with China posting the steepest losses appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
WORLDJul 21Mexican high schoolers win 5 medals at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad in ChinaBeyond the medal winners, Andrea Sarahi Cascante Duarte of Morelos (an honorable mention winner) received a special award for achieving the most total points among all female participants in the Americas. The post Mexican high schoolers win 5 medals at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad in China appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
POLITICSJul 21Trump’s China Threats Don’t Match His China PolicyThe president’s allegations about election interference are the latest case in point.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSJul 21China’s policy playbook took its EV sector from zero to hero – can other countries follow?China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry sits at the centre of numerous economic and geopolitical trends: consumer spending, environmental protection, trade policy, high-end manufacturing, technology and more. In this short series, we assess the current state of the sector within these broader contexts. Here, Yeon Woo Lee asks whether Beijing has written a blueprint for developing countries to kick-start their own contenders in the field. Emerging markets once seemed like also-rans in the global...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 21Why China is rapidly expanding its land trade routes to Central AsiaOver the past year, China’s Belt and Road Initiative has seen rapid development in Central Asia. This has been evidenced by the launch of several railway and road routes connecting China’s industrial and economic centres to logistics hubs in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. China’s improved transport to the region reflects two interrelated trends: growing trade momentum and Central Asia’s strengthening position in continental logistics. Last year, China became the largest trading partner...South China Morning Post