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POLITICSJul 24Hong Kong can act as ‘super converter’ for mainland China, Paul Chan saysHong Kong can take on a new role as a “super converter” for technical standards, legal norms and innovations exchanged between mainland China and the wider world, the city’s finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po stressed that Hong Kong’s reputation for quality had established the city as a “brand name” that was trusted by the international community. Citing the Middle East as an example, he said: “In general they will automatically give the go-ahead to those products that...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24Rare Tibet Visit by Top CCP Official Wang Huning Signals Push to Enforce China New Ethnic Unity Law , Deepen Forced Assimilation Policies – Central Tibetan AdministrationA top Chinese Communist Party official's rare visit to Tibet suggests an intensified effort to implement China's new ethnic unity law. This visit may deepen policies related to forced assimilation in the region.tibet.net · China
SCI & TECHJul 24In a first , two Chinese scholars win the Nobel Prize of mathematics – and China is thrilledTwo Chinese scholars have won a major mathematics award, described as the "Nobel Prize" of mathematics, marking a significant first. This achievement highlights advancements in the field and national pride.abc17news.com · United States
MILITARYJul 24Is China building a new type of attack submarine? Satellite images hint at stealth gainsChina may be developing a new class of nuclear-powered attack submarine with improved range and stealth, according to analysis based on recent satellite imagery. The images, captured at Shanghai’s Jiangnan Shipyard, show what analysts believe is a previously unidentified submarine featuring a dramatically reduced sail compared with existing Type 093 attack submarines – a design they say could improve performance. The submarine first came to public attention in early June when naval analyst H.I....South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 24China and Asean eye closer energy cooperation as fighting flares up again in Middle EastThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China have called for a lasting settlement to the war in the Middle East, while pledging further cooperation on energy security. A joint statement was released on Friday after a meeting in Manila between the foreign ministers of China and the Asean, against the backdrop of an ongoing energy crisis. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused prices to rise and led to shortages across Southeast Asia, prompting the Philippines to declare a national...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 24As AI grows more powerful , a US - China feud threatens safety effortsAs artificial intelligence capabilities advance, a growing feud between the US and China is reportedly jeopardizing global safety efforts in AI development. This raises concerns about the potential consequences of geopolitical tensions on critical technological safeguards.bworldonline.com · Philippines
BUSINESSJul 24China says it opposes new US tariffs , warns against trade warsChina expresses opposition to new US tariffs and issues a warning against potential trade wars. This signifies escalating economic tensions between the two nations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSJul 24China opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade warsThe new tariffs replace an expiring global duty rolled out by President Donald Trump earlier this year. The post China opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines again accuses China of using water cannonThe Philippines has again accused China of using water cannon. This indicates ongoing tensions and disputes between the two nations.standard.net.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines again accuses China of using water cannonThe Philippines has again accused China of using water cannon. This indicates ongoing tensions and disputes between the two nations.naroomanewsonline.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 24South Korea returns looted Qing dynasty lions to China in cultural diplomacy winSouth Korea has returned a pair of Qing dynasty (1644-1911) marble sculptures to China, a symbolic gesture as the two nations work to repair bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy. The male and female lions, each standing 1.9 metres (6ft) tall and weighing 1.25 tonnes, were officially handed over by the Kansong Art Museum at a ceremony in Seoul on Thursday and were set to depart for China on Friday, according to the Chinese embassy. Senior cultural officials and diplomats from both nations...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 24Philippines accuses China of using water cannon on its vessels for a second dayasiaone.com · Singapore
CYBERJul 24US accuses China Moonshot of stealing from Anthropic Fable for latest AI modelThe United States has accused a Chinese AI initiative of intellectual property theft from an American AI company for its newest model.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSJul 24CAAM Chen Xu : Talent Is Decisive for Three Major Industry Breakthroughs | 2026 China Auto ForumCAAM's Chen Xu emphasized the decisive role of talent in achieving three major industry breakthroughs at the 2026 China Auto Forum.autonews.gasgoo.com · China
BUSINESSJul 24Japan tentatively rules China, S. Korea steel items sold at dumped pricesThe Japanese government said Friday a preliminary investigation found that steel products from China and South Korea have been imported into Japan at below-market prices and that it…Japan Today
CONFLICTJul 24South China Sea: Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashesSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Wall Street funds back China’s WuXi AppTec as weight-loss drug orders soarUS global asset managers, including BlackRock, have expanded stakes in mainland Chinese pharmaceutical contractor WuXi AppTec over the past two months, betting that a surge in weight-loss drug manufacturing orders will lift earnings in the first half of the year. Global investors were increasingly interested in China’s contract development and manufacturing organisation, and biotechnology sector, said Linda Shu, head of China healthcare research at HSBC. “WuXi Apptec is heavily owned given its...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 24China’s Kimi K3 ‘significantly below’ US rivals in hacking power, UK-US study showsChinese unicorn Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model trails far behind top American rivals in its ability to launch cyberattacks, joint British-US government research shows, challenging Washington’s brewing anxiety over the rapid rise of Chinese open-source artificial intelligence. The model, currently considered China’s most powerful large language model, performs “significantly below the most recent frontier cyber-capable models”, according to a report published on Thursday by the UK Artificial...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24China’s 15th five-year plan for renewable energy developmentChina unveiled its 15th five-year plan for renewable energy on Thursday. Below are the key targets outlined in the blueprint, which was released jointly by the National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration. See original document in Chinese: 可再生能源发展“十五五”规划 by scmpSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 24China - ASEAN unity and cooperation highlighted at foreign minister gathering in ManilaA foreign minister gathering in Manila highlighted unity and cooperation between China and ASEAN. This event is significant for regional diplomatic relations.asianews.network · China
BUSINESSJul 24Mercedes - Benz responds to China SUV threatMercedes-Benz is responding to a competitive threat from SUV manufacturers in China, indicating shifts in the automotive market.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSJul 24Securities watchdog to channel more medium- and long-term capital into China marketsChina’s securities watchdog has pledged to channel more medium- and long-term capital into the country’s stock markets and fortify financial defences against external shocks, as authorities move aggressively to stabilise sentiment following recent market turbulence. At a meeting on Thursday, the China Securities Regulatory Commission announced a raft of measures aimed at maintaining smooth market operations and reinforcing the capital market’s resilience. The regulator said it would “more...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 24China braces for heavy rain as tropical storm Noul edges closerChina on Friday warned of heavy rain and severe flood risks ‌as the third tropical cyclone this month tracked closer to the country's southern coast, where it is…Japan Today
BUSINESSJul 24Fresh US tariffs on 60 countries; first China duo win Fields Medal: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US slaps fresh tariffs on China, 50-plus countries in latest wave The United States imposed late on Thursday a fresh wave of tariffs against 60 countries, including China, Japan, South Korea, India and European Union member states,...South China Morning Post