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SCI & TECHAug 17China’s self-driving push gains ground in Europe as Momenta, Pony.ai expandChina’s autonomous-driving ambitions are winning growing recognition in Europe, with Deutsche Bank raising its target price for Momenta following a key regulatory breakthrough, and Pony.ai expanding its European robotaxi roll-out alongside Uber Technologies. In a research note released on Monday, Deutsche Bank analyst Bin Wang saw Momenta as the “No 1 independent autonomous-driving solution provider globally”, particularly in the urban “navigation on autopilot” (NOA) segment. “Momenta’s market...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 152026 Shanghai rankings: France holds steady while China advancesFrance maintains its presence in the annual world university rankings, with 27 universities listed, unchanged from 2025, including four in the top 100. Chinese universities continue to rise in a ranking still dominated by American and British institutions.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 15China blasts Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversaryChina has “strongly condemned” Japanese leaders for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and making an offering on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s announcement of surrender in World War II. Beijing lodged a formal protest after Japanese defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visited the shrine on Saturday. China and many other countries in Asia view the site as a symbol of Japanese militarism. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not visit the site in person but she sent a ritual offering to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 14Uber and China’s Pony AI to launch over 2,000 robotaxis across EuropeThe expanded partnership with blend a mobility platform, fleet management capacity and autonomous driving technology.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 14Apple partners with Alibaba on custom AI model for China: ReutersApple is reportedly partnering with Alibaba to develop a custom AI model for use in China.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 14Taiwan White Wolf leads lonely crusade to reunify with China | Politics NewsA political figure in Taiwan is reportedly leading an effort to advocate for reunification with China, highlighting ongoing political tensions.aljazeera.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14Uber, China's Pony.ai plan European robotaxi push with 2,000 vehiclesSeeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTAug 14Taiwan White Wolf leads lonely crusade to reunify with China - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureA figure known as "Taiwan White Wolf" is leading an effort to "reunify" Taiwan with China. This highlights an individual's significant, potentially controversial, role in cross-strait relations.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
POLITICSAug 14Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with ChinaTaipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 14Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in EuropeThe rollout comes as robotaxi fleet sizes become increasingly critical for commercialization.CNBC
POLITICSAug 14Did Aristotle exist? China targets pseudo-history myths claiming West stole civilisationsA provincial propaganda department in China has warned the public against subscribing to growing conspiracy theories on history, such as those stating that Aristotle and Ancient Greece never existed. In a post on Wednesday, “Zhejiang Propaganda” – a social media account affiliated with the Zhejiang provincial publicity department – warned about the rise of the “pseudo-historical school” online. The school promotes conspiracy theories that deny Western history and claim key achievements of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 13China's lead in orbital data centres risks leaving Europe behindChina is racing ahead on orbital data centres while Europe still debates the concept, a new policy brief warns, and the gap is starting to widen.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 13D’Tigress turn focus to Spain after China tour victoryWith the China tour now complete, the focus shifts to Tenerife, where D’Tigress will continue their build-up against further strong opposition. The post D’Tigress turn focus to Spain after China tour victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 13Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US: ReutersFord plans to relocate the production of certain Lincoln models from China to the United States, according to Reuters.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 12Blackout at China’s Terracotta Army museum triggers nationwide cultural safety reviewChina’s National Cultural Heritage Administration is putting museums nationwide on notice to strengthen emergency management during the summer peak season, following a series of operational failures, including a sudden power outage in Xian’s Terracotta Warriors museum last week. According to the notice published on Monday, there have been issues such as blackouts, air conditioning failures and severe overcrowding at some museums, triggering safety fears and public concern. The disruptions...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Why China’s traders, e-commerce merchants feel boxed in by new EU packaging rulesWhile rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to dominate headlines, Chinese exporters face a far more immediate and concrete threat: the boxes, wraps, and plastic bags protecting their goods. On Wednesday, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable across the bloc. Replacing a 1994 directive, the regulation sets requirements for every piece of packaging placed on the EU market, covering chemical restrictions, recyclability,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11China is pitching its AI models to Europe, but is it enough to avoid 2-horse race with US?As the United States and China consolidate their dominance in artificial intelligence, attention is turning to whether Europe can carve out a distinct third pole – a “G3” – or remain in Washington’s technological orbit. The race is rapidly evolving into a contest over international order. In June, Washington signed up 10 more partners for its Pax Silica framework – designed to secure supply chains for key advanced technologies such as microchips and AI – bringing the total to 24. Weeks later, 29...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 11UK naval drones had components that transmitted data to Chinachinatechnews.com · China
MILITARYAug 10UK Navy surveillance drones secretly sent signals to China : Reportdailysabah.com · Turkey
POLITICSAug 10‘Islamic Nato’ may create China opening in Middle EastPakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a Nato-like defence agreement in Mecca as the United States’ war on Iran prompts countries in the region to rethink security arrangements. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement stipulates that “any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all”, the three countries said in a joint statement. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10Germany’s China trade gap widens to €55B in H1 2026Germany's trade deficit with China has widened to €55 billion in the first half of 2026. This indicates a significant shift in trade balance between the two economic powers.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 9Can Europe stay united in China trade battle? Ceuta migrant crisis offers a warningThe European Union’s traditional August break was supposed to provide officials with some respite ahead of a potentially bruising autumn when it will try to set its fiery trade relationship with China on a new course. Instead, a border crisis on its southern flank has created turmoil and division among its 27 members, raising questions over how prepared the bloc is for a dust-up with one of the world’s economic superpowers. “We had a real-time test of what happens when one member state was under...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 9China to launch regular shipping to Europe via Russia Northern Sea RouteChina plans to establish regular shipping services to Europe using Russia's Northern Sea Route. This signifies a major development in international trade and logistics.beijingbulletin.com · China
BUSINESSAug 7BorgWarner secures new VCT engine contracts in Europe and ChinaBorgWarner has successfully secured new contracts for VCT engine technology in both European and Chinese markets. This signifies expansion and new business opportunities for the company.just-auto.com · China