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MILITARYJul 20Is China building a bigger support ship for its future Type 004 carrier battle group?China appears to be developing one of its largest fast combat-support ships for the future long-range operations of its Type 004 aircraft carrier, which is still under construction. Commercial satellite imagery captured on July 2, provided by Planet Labs and published by defence news outlet TWZ, shows construction progress at the Comec Longxue shipyard near Guangzhou and reveals fresh details of the vessel’s layout. The images offer insight into how Beijing plans to keep future strike groups...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 20China Focus : Building on green gains , roadmap charts next five years for a Beautiful China - XinhuaChina is developing a five-year roadmap to enhance environmental progress and achieve its 'Beautiful China' initiative. This outlines a significant national policy on environmental development.english.news.cn
POLITICSJul 20Czech legislators ‘testing the waters’ with China visit after years of tensionA group of Czech lawmakers are visiting China in the first high-level engagement between the two countries since 2019, a move Chinese analysts described as “testing the waters” rather than representing a more substantive thaw. Tomio Okamura, speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and head of the delegation, told local media he was hoping to secure agreements on more direct flights, an increase in Chinese tourist numbers and visa-free travel for Czech citizens. Representatives from 40 Czech firms –...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 20As EU’s China trade deficit widens, Germany changes tack to join France’s Beijing pushbackFacing Europe’s ever-widening trade deficit with Beijing, Berlin is increasingly singing the same tune as Paris. The two nations displayed a united front at this year’s Franco-German Ministerial Council, which will soon be put on paper in a joint road map due by September at the request of Germany. “Our work between Germany and France is indispensable at a time when Russia threatens our security, when the People’s Republic of China challenges our economy, and when the transatlantic partnership...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 20 Systemic leap : China drug innovation push yields bumper cropChina's drug innovation efforts are yielding a substantial number of new developments, described as a 'systemic leap'. This indicates significant progress in the nation's pharmaceutical industry.scmp.com · China
HEALTHJul 20‘Systemic leap’: China’s drug innovation push yields bumper cropDomestically produced novel drugs accounted for more than 80 per cent of market approvals in China in the first half of the year, reflecting a “leap” in the quality of the country’s pharmaceutical innovation, according to a government spokesman. A total of 38 innovative drugs were cleared for sale in the six-month period, of which 31 were home-grown medicines, said Ministry of Industry and Information Technology spokesman Tao Qing, at a media briefing in Beijing on Monday. The approvals, along...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Kandi's subsidiary China Battery Exchange secures 18-station procurement order from Contemporary Amperex TechnologyKandi's subsidiary, China Battery Exchange, has secured an 18-station procurement order from Contemporary Amperex Technology. This represents a significant business deal in the battery sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYJul 20China’s military mouthpiece issues full-page warning on Japan’s growing drone powerChina’s military mouthpiece on Monday dedicated a full page to warning about Japan’s expanding offensive drone capabilities, which it said threatened regional peace and security. PLA Daily said Japan’s right-wing political forces had long sought to bypass Tokyo’s constitutional ban, adopted after World War II, on offensive combat capabilities. Uncrewed platforms have allowed Japan to circumvent these constraints on military development, according to one of four PLA Daily articles on the topic in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20China’s EV industry rose with the aid of tax breaks. What happens when they end?As China is ending tax exemptions that helped fuel the rise of its electric-vehicle (EV) and solar industries, analysts said it could add to the cost of producing an EV and put pressure on manufacturers, as Beijing steps up efforts to curb overcapacity and price wars. The levy could add about 1,000 yuan (US$147) to the cost of producing an EV, analysts estimated – a modest increase per car, but a fresh squeeze on carmakers’ already razor-thin margins. China will levy a consumption tax on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20China Fuel Oil Exports Hit 2026 High as Shipping Demand ReboundsChina's fuel oil exports have reached a high point for 2026, driven by a rebound in shipping demand. This indicates significant activity in global energy markets and international trade.oilprice.com · United States
POLITICSJul 20China-US talks ahead of Xi Jinping’s planned September visit ‘maintained’: BeijingChina and the US have stayed in communication on leader exchanges this year, Beijing said on Monday, hours after America’s top diplomat downplayed whether Donald Trump’s accusation of Chinese election meddling would derail high-level engagement. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Monday said the Chinese and American sides had “maintained communication regarding the arrangements for the heads of state’s interactions later this year”. “Head-of-state diplomacy provides irreplaceable...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 20Malaysia upgrades South China Sea defences amid Sabah row with PhilippinesMalaysia is stepping up surveillance on its eastern flank, pushing ahead with plans for a long-range radar at a frontline South China Sea outpost and launching newly operational drones. The upgrades reflect Kuala Lumpur’s bid to improve its ability to detect threats as the Philippines revives its claim over Sabah state in Malaysian Borneo and Chinese patrols persist near its offshore energy fields. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said on Sunday that the radar would be installed on Swallow...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20China quant rout drags down DeepSeek founder’s fund by 16%: reportSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 20Top China , Philippines envoys to meet for first time since 2024Top envoys from China and the Philippines are scheduled to hold their first meeting since 2024. This marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two countries.straitstimes.com · Singapore
WORLDJul 20China Global Development Initiative and Malaysia rail transformationThe China Global Development Initiative is linked to the rail transformation efforts in Malaysia. This highlights international collaboration on infrastructure development projects.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
BUSINESSJul 20NACCIMA, China seal pact to boost manufacturing investment in NigeriaBy Yinka Kolawole The Nigeria Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Linyi Wholesalers Federation and TTC Hydra Limited to strengthen bilateral trade and attract new Chinese investments into Nigeria’s manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The agreement, signed at the NACCIMA Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON […] The post NACCIMA, China seal pact to boost manufacturing investment in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
SCI & TECHJul 20EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sourcesEuropean pilots have found “no major hardware risks” with the Chinese-made C919 passenger jet during a months-long flight testing process in China, which is now beginning to wrap up, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The news indicates that the C919 has taken a step closer to winning a crucial endorsement from European safety regulators, but the sources cautioned that the completion of in-flight testing did not mean that certification was imminent. The “test drive” by...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Ikea’s China remodelling: parent firm puts eight former retail sites on blockIkea’s parent company Ingka Group has hired property consultancy JLL as its sole sales agent to offload eight retail properties in mainland China, the multinational furniture brand’s largest asset disposal since it entered the market nearly 30 years ago. Seven of the properties were Ikea stores that ceased their operations in February. The remaining one, a site in Guiyang in the southern province of Guizhou, shut down in 2022 and has been vacant ever since, according to disclosure from JLL last...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Logitech distributor in China fined US$30,000 for offensive ad calling customers dogsA China distributor for the global computer peripherals giant Logitech has been fined 200,000 yuan (US$30,000) for an insulting advertisement which likened consumers to dogs. According to a report by Beijing Daily, the market supervisory authority in Shanghai’s Jingan district imposed the penalty on Shanghai Baishide Electronics Company in late June for its advert for a Logitech mouse which used offensive language. The video ad was released on a leading short media platform on March 25. “You...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 20Iran war , Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talksnews4jax.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 20Asia markets rise as China support measures lift sentimentSeeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTJul 20ASEAN ministerial talks : Iran war , Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under spotlightASEAN ministerial talks are focusing on critical international issues, including the Iran war, the Myanmar crisis, and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. These discussions aim to address significant geopolitical challenges impacting the region and beyond.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
WORLDJul 20Food delivery rider wins China top literary prizeA food delivery rider in China has won a top literary prize. This highlights an individual's achievement in the literary field.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
WORLDJul 20China’s role in Ivory Coast, Maggie Cheung’s career evolution: 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. China built megaprojects in Ivory Coast, now it’s own role is changing Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix. 2. Sun Fanglin, Chinese scientist who paved way for new cancer drugs, dies at...South China Morning Post
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