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SCI & TECH6d agoHollywood fears an AI future . China is already living itHollywood expresses concerns about the future impact of artificial intelligence, while China is reportedly already experiencing the implications of widespread AI adoption. This highlights differing global approaches and experiences with AI technology.latimes.com · United States
CONFLICT6d agoJapan’s AI satellites and other space ambitions ‘a serious threat’, China warnsJapan’s plan to develop tactical satellites equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) would boost its long-range offensive strike capabilities and pose a serious threat, Chinese state media has warned. The Japanese Nikkei newspaper reported last week that the planned AI-equipped satellites would be capable of analysing surveillance intelligence in space. The aim is to speed up targeting decisions and strengthen the country’s “counterstrike capability”, such as missile guidance. According to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoChina confirms Xi to visit India after 7 year gap; trade, normalisation on agendaChinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and his Indian counterpart Piyush Goyal will be holding discussions on the sidelines of the eventThe Hindu
MILITARY6d agoUS delegation to Xiangshan Forum to be led by Pentagon director for China policyThe American delegation to the Xiangshan Forum, a major Chinese security conference in Beijing, will be led by US principal deputy assistant secretary of defence for China, Taiwan and Mongolia Cynthia “Xanthi” Carras, the South China Morning Post has learned. This year’s Xiangshan Forum, the 13th edition of the event, will be held in Beijing from next Tuesday to Thursday. Carras’ attendance marks a higher level of American participation than last year, when Washington sent a defence attaché from...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoCHINA - FUJIAN - XIAMEN - INTL FAIR FOR INVESTMENT & TRADE - TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS ( CN ) An international fair for investment and trade, focusing on technological achievements, is taking place in Xiamen, Fujian, China. This event promotes economic and technological exchange in the region.asiabulletin.com · China
BUSINESS6d agoChina says it hopes to agree with US on tariff reductions at an early date – Winnipeg Free PressChina expresses its desire to reach an early agreement with the United States regarding tariff reductions. This indicates ongoing efforts to resolve trade disputes between the two major economies.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
BUSINESS6d agoGlobal investors remain bullish on China long - term prospectsGlobal investors are maintaining a positive outlook on China's long-term economic prospects, indicating continued confidence in its future growth. This is relevant for understanding international economic sentiment and investment trends.asiabulletin.com · China
POLITICS6d agoFar - right AfD party won big in Saxony - Anhalt . Will it affect Germany approach to China ? The far-right AfD party achieved significant electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about its potential impact on Germany's foreign policy towards China. This result reflects shifting political dynamics within Germany and potential foreign policy ramifications.scmp.com · China
DISASTERBREAKING6d ago'Significant casualties' after fire on cargo ship in eastern ChinaBBC World
POLITICS6d agoChina’s Xi Jinping to make first trip to India in 7 years for Brics summitChina has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the Brics summit this weekend, his first visit to India in close to seven years and the latest leg of the Chinese leader’s busiest run of summitry in years. China’s foreign ministry said Xi would attend the summit at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Xi is expected to have a sit-down with Modi on the sidelines of the summit. The Chinese president’s visit to India follows closely on a packed diplomatic...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKING6d ago‘Heavy casualties’ after foreign cargo ship catches fire in China’s QingdaoSouth China Morning Post
POLITICS6d agoChina ready to help Trump meet North Korea’s KimChina signalled a willingness to help set up a meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, the South China Morning Post reported exclusively. Beijing is playing an “active” and “constructive” role in rebuilding US-North Korea diplomacy, the SCMP said on Thursday, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. A Trump-Kim meeting could potentially take place at the November Apec summit in Shenzhen, China, one person said. A US envoy visited the city and...South China Morning Post
MILITARY6d agoUS and Philippine marines train with BrahMos to deter ChinaUS and Philippine marines are conducting training exercises with BrahMos missiles, aimed at deterring China. This indicates a strategic military alliance and joint defense posture in the region.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESS6d agoTighter EU investment conditions targeted at China are 'fair', says expertAlicia García-Herrero, an economist at the Bruegel think tank, says new EU legislation to limit the subsidies foreign companies investing in Europe can receive is "fair".EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 10China’s global expansion offers German firms opportunity, but they see window narrowingWhile German companies operating in China increasingly view the global expansion of local firms as a chance to collaborate, the window of opportunity is narrowing as Chinese firms quickly adapt, according to a new report. The internalisation of Chinese companies has emerged as the most frequently cited business opportunity for German firms in China, selected by 36 per cent of survey respondents and up from 20 per cent in 2022, according to a report published on Thursday by the German Chamber of...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 10Why is surrogacy in China proving so difficult to ban despite the crackdown?Two laboratories in central China have been shut down for alleged surrogacy activities, an underground practice that persists despite repeated crackdowns. On Wednesday, the health bureau in Changsha, Hunan province, said six people were detained after a tip about a “laboratory that illegally uses assisted reproductive technologies”, according to state news agency Xinhua. A day earlier, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission, in neighbouring Hubei province, announced that an illegal lab had been...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 10The Triple Threat That is Smashing China Financial Systemchiangraitimes.com · Thailand
BUSINESSSep 10China buys 1M tons U.S. soybeans ahead of expected Xi-Trump meeting - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYSep 10J-50 designers reveal leapfrog tech for China’s next-gen stealth fightersChina’s next-generation combat aircraft will be able to fly by themselves if a pilot loses consciousness, navigate without satellite signals and operate in self-reorganising large drone formations. That is the plan laid out by researchers from the Shenyang Aircraft Design & Research Institute, a top Chinese military aircraft design organisation, in a paper last month. The institute is associated with the development of the Chinese next-generation aircraft commonly referred to as the J-50, which...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 10FIFA U-20WWC: Aduku demands victory against China to keep Nigeria’s hopes aliveSpeaking to the media ahead of the game, the coach said the Falconets understand the importance of the contest and have been working to address the shortcomings from their opening defeat The post FIFA U-20WWC: Aduku demands victory against China to keep Nigeria’s hopes alive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSSep 10North Korea nears completion of bridge with China , analytics firm saysAn analytics firm reports that North Korea is close to finishing a bridge connecting it with China. This development has implications for bilateral relations and regional infrastructure.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 10 BRICS Summit a valuable opportunity to deepen India - China cooperation : Ambassador Vikram DoraiswamiAmbassador Vikram Doraiswami views the upcoming BRICS Summit as an important chance to enhance cooperation between India and China. This highlights diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties between member nations.aninews.in · India
BUSINESSSep 10'Saved the day': How China helped keep the lid on oil price surge as Iran war disrupted suppliesChina's crude stockpiling and subsequent pullback on purchases since the war erupted in late February has helped the world avoid a deeper energy crisis.CNBC
POLITICSSep 10China firmly opposes U . S . groundless allegations on Chinese AI firms : commerce ministry -- Beijing ReviewChina's commerce ministry has firmly opposed what it calls "groundless allegations" from the U.S. regarding Chinese AI firms. This signifies ongoing diplomatic and trade tensions between the two major global powers concerning technology.bjreview.com.cn · China