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PoliticsAug 11Brics’ ‘stiffest test’: can India, China rally bloc to resolve Strait of Hormuz crisis?A summit next month by the Brics grouping of nations has raised hopes that major players India and China will align to rally member states to resolve the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with the United States making little headway. Analysts say the forum from September 12 to 13 amid the global energy crisis wrought by the Middle East conflict could see parallel diplomacy, given the 11-member grouping’s economic clout accounts for about 40 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product. “I see a...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechBreakingAug 11China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-offChina’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsAug 11Exclusive National Security Experts : China Must Answer for COVIDNational security experts assert that China must be held accountable regarding the origins and impact of COVID-19. This report highlights ongoing international discussions on pandemic responsibility.breitbart.com · United States
Sci & TechAug 11Tougher than armour, hard as diamond: China’s unbreakable crystal breakthroughChinese scientists have created a diamond with no Achilles’ heel – one that cannot be broken, even by a hard knock with a hammer – according to a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Synthesis. While a diamond is the hardest natural material on Earth, it has a major weakness. It is brittle, like glass, and a sharp blow can shatter it. For years, scientists have tried to make diamonds tougher without losing their legendary hardness. Typically, increasing one characteristic has...South China Morning Post
WorldAug 11DTigress Braces for Final China Test Ahead of WCupThe DTigress team is preparing for a final test against China before the upcoming World Cup. This indicates a significant preparation phase for the sports team.punchng.com · Nigeria
BusinessAug 11China Stock Market Due For ConsolidationThe China stock market is anticipated to enter a period of consolidation. This suggests a potential phase of stabilization or re-evaluation after prior market movements.finanznachrichten.de · Germany
BusinessAug 11China central bank reform plan targets high - level financial opening - up -- Beijing ReviewChina's central bank has unveiled a reform plan designed to achieve a high level of financial opening-up. This initiative suggests significant changes to the country's economic and financial policies.bjreview.com.cn · China
MilitaryAug 11Why submarine attacks may prove to be the Achilles’ heel for China’s new carrier fleetChina’s rapidly expanding aircraft carrier fleet may be vulnerable to attack from submarines – an area where its defensive capacity lags behind that of the United States – according to a new report. This gap is drawing increasing attention as Beijing builds more sophisticated carriers and sends them deeper into the western Pacific, where the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)’s knowledge of the undersea environment continues to lag behind that of the US Navy. A recent report from the...South China Morning Post
MilitaryAug 11Chinese national pleads guilty to trying to export US military equipment to ChinaA Chinese national has pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally export US military equipment to China. This case highlights concerns about technology transfer and national security.scmp.com · China
PoliticsAug 11China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriersChina’s civil aviation authority has dialled up its safety-focused communications with some foreign carriers from Southeast Asia in recent months to enhance ties, communication and oversight. An aviation analyst said the move was made in light of changing operational practices, adding that air travel in the country remained safe. In one recent interaction, the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC)’s southwest regional office held a meeting with AirAsia Group at the end of July to...South China Morning Post
MilitaryAug 11When Mecca Comes to Asim : Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaMunir is reportedly working to establish a military supply arc stretching from Turkiye to China. This indicates a significant development in international military logistics and alliances.chinatechnews.com · China
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
BusinessAug 10CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: 'Spider-Man' and 'The Odyssey' come courting the massive filmgoer marketMore American movie stars have appeared in China this year, reflecting Hollywood's market interests amid political tensions.CNBC
PoliticsAug 10China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffsChina has asked to join World Trade Organization consultations that Brazil opened against US tariffs of up to 37.5 per cent. Beijing filed the request in Geneva on Monday, telling the trade body it held a substantial commercial interest in the case. The move was first reported by the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo and independently confirmed to the South China Morning Post by a Brazilian government source. In the request, China said Washington could apply comparable measures to Chinese...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechAug 10China is building nuclear reactors faster than the West. Can it keep up the pace?When Francois Morin, China director at the World Nuclear Association – a leading international industry body – took a group of foreign nuclear engineers to a Shanghai Electric plant last year, the scale of production caught them off guard. Heavy machinery, from steam generators to reactor cores, was already assembled and ready for shipment to sites where construction had not even begun. The equipment towered over the delegates, many of whom were accustomed to supply chains back home that produce...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 10Chinese national pleads guilty to trying to export US military equipment to ChinaA Chinese citizen faces up to 20 years in US federal prison after pleading guilty on Monday to attempting to purchase US-made military equipment to export to China, in violation of US arms export controls, according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Chen Dingwei, 29, was charged with attempting to purchase military-grade satellite modems and radios manufactured for the US military by US companies, which are barred from being exported to China under the US Arms Export Control Act. US...South China Morning Post
BusinessAug 10China hottest start - up thinks it can beat the West with a new idea of freedomA prominent Chinese startup believes its new interpretation of freedom will enable it to outperform Western competitors. This highlights innovation and competition in the global market.theblaze.com · United States
BusinessAug 10Protectionist solar energy tariffs will hurt US allies , not ChinaNew protectionist tariffs on solar energy are predicted to negatively impact US allies rather than China. This suggests a potential miscalculation in trade policy affecting international relations and economies.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
WorldAug 10On one of the world most contested waterways , fears are growing over China next moveConcerns are increasing regarding China's future actions in a highly contested international waterway. This indicates rising geopolitical tensions in a critical maritime region.abc.net.au · Australia
ConflictAug 10Iran - US Conflict Creates New China ChallengesThe conflict between Iran and the US is creating new challenges for China. This indicates the broader international impact of the ongoing geopolitical tensions.newkerala.com · India
Sci & TechAug 10China switched off millions of AI companions overnight . Users are grievingChina reportedly deactivated millions of AI companions overnight, leading to grief among users. This event highlights the social impact and policy implications of artificial intelligence technologies.thenextweb.com · United States
DisasterAug 10Dolphin: Tropical storm causes some flooding in eastern ChinaTropical storm Dolphin dumped heavy rain in eastern China on Monday, causing flooding in places after making landfall as a typhoon the previous day. Authorities have warned of risks of severe flooding and landslides in some areas.France 24 [en]
BusinessAug 10CXMT inclusion in key index highlights China appeal to global investorsThe inclusion of CXMT in a key index demonstrates China's attractiveness to global investors. This event reflects investor confidence in the Chinese market.mexicostar.com · Mexico