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POLITICSJul 23Sweden eases mining permits to cut China minerals relianceSweden has declared the mining of critical minerals and rare earths a national security interest. This will ease and expedite the permit process. The government said the step was needed to counter dependence on China.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHJul 23China’s Wild Asian Elephant Population Nears 400“China's wild Asian elephant population has grown from about 150 in the 1980s to nearly 400 today, according to a report released on Thursday that credits decades of habitat protection and conservation efforts in the country's southwestern province of Yunnan… Despite their slow reproductive rate, the population has continued to grow, with monitoring data showing […] The post China’s Wild Asian Elephant Population Nears 400 appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
POLITICSJul 23EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assetsThe EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China. To remove a Greek veto against the 21st package of measures aimed at hobbling Russia’s war machine, the bloc’s member states agreed to allow EU operators to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries for one year. Officials explained that China’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 23Pew Survey : China May Be Liked More , but It Is Celebrating a Race It Never RanA Pew Survey indicates that China's global favorability might be increasing, yet the country is perceived as celebrating an achievement it didn't earn. This suggests a complex international public opinion regarding China.foreignpolicy.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 23Masdar City Free Zone expands to three offices across China with Shanghai , Shenzhen openingsMasdar City Free Zone is expanding its presence in China by opening three new offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen. This indicates growth and international business development for the entity.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSJul 23To deter China from invading Taiwan , Trump must exploit its pressure pointsA perspective suggests that former President Trump should exploit China's pressure points to deter a potential invasion of Taiwan. This discusses potential geopolitical strategies concerning a critical regional flashpoint.washingtonexaminer.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23Can science bridge the US-China trust gap? Maybe with new rules, researchers sayScientific ties can be a stabilising force in relations between China and the US but as the two countries jostle for a hi-tech edge, maintaining these links will mean going beyond simple competition versus cooperation. To get there, Beijing and Washington will need to keep in continuous contact and have clearly defined boundaries, with narrower areas of collaboration. That was the finding Zhao Minghao, a professor at Fudan University’s Institute of International Studies, and Chen Yutong, a...South China Morning Post
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