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SCI & TECHJul 4Renowned neurobiologist and former taekwondo captain Chih-Ying Su leaves US for ChinaCelebrated neurobiologist Chih-Ying Su, who specialises in research on the sense of smell using fruit flies and mosquitoes, has left her position as faculty vice-chair at the University of California San Diego to join the Shenzhen Academy of Medical Sciences (SMART). The Taiwan-born American scholar’s appointment as a full-time senior investigator was confirmed by SMART on July 2. Professor Su’s lab focuses on how olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs) process odour information, as these neurons are...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 4China’s military promotes two new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranksBEIJING: China's military promoted two officers to the rank of general in what may be a precursor to a reorganisation at the top following the removal of several of its leaders in a long-running anti-corruption drive.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSJul 4Is it wiser for middle powers ‘not to take sides’ in face of US-China rivalry?Middle powers would be better off hedging their bets rather than picking sides between countries such as the United States or China, a forum in Beijing heard on Friday. This view echoed the comments made by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at Davos earlier this year when he said such countries should unite in the face of a “rupture in the world order”. Speakers at Tsinghua University’s World Peace Forum agreed that these nations should band together to seek more diversified partnerships. “So...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 4China’s influence on African ports extends to software, automation and AI: studyChinese firms not only operate, finance or hold stakes in about one third of all ports in Africa, but Beijing now also controls the software, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) tools that run the infrastructure. And that reach extends well beyond the docks, with Beijing financing and operating the road, rail and warehousing networks connected to these ports and other maritime projects across the continent, closely intertwining African trade with China’s own trading systems. These are...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 4More Chinese investment good for larger relationship, says India’s envoy to ChinaNoting that trade is expanding but lopsided, Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami pitches for more Indian exports to China, especially in areas such as pharmaceuticals where India is globally competitiveThe Hindu
BUSINESSJul 4Blaming China won’t bring jobs back to ‘post-industrial’ economiesAlmost anywhere you look these days, you can find claims from political, academic and other various sources that China’s supposed overproduction and exports of manufactured goods pose unfair advantages. These sources may also claim such unfair advantages justify protectionist countermeasures. But it is difficult to counter one’s own folly. For decades, the US, much of Europe and even Japan, long proud of its manufacturing skills, have prided themselves on becoming “post-industrial” and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 4Will reluctance from local government undermine reforms to China’s hukou system?Starting in September, Wang Ming’s 12-year-old son will need to go to school in a city 120km (75 miles) from his home in Beijing. Originally from northeastern China, Wang and his wife have lived in Beijing for more than 20 years. But even though they work for a bank and insurance company they have never been able to obtain a hukou – the household registration document that serves as proof of residency and grants access to public services such as healthcare and education. The hukou system has...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 4Is ‘no Greenland seafood for China’ the US’ new security doctrine?An unmistakable pattern has emerged in the US’ strategy to contain China. Washington has sought to deny China access to frontier technologies and key commodities, and to redirect related supply chains to revitalise American industries. In this context, US President Donald Trump’s intense interest in America taking over Denmark’s Greenland becomes clear. Deny the Chinese their favourite seafood, which many can’t live without, and revive the US food industry. You think I am pulling your leg. This...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 4China delivery rider collapses after entering burning flat 3 times to extinguish flamesA courier in eastern China has been celebrated as a hero after bravely charging into a burning flat three times to extinguish the flames before collapsing from smoke inhalation. An Erpei, 21, from Hangzhou, had just returned to his rented flat after a late shift on June 25, when he heard a fire alarm while washing dishes. As he fled the building with his girlfriend and family, An noticed the blaze coming from an unoccupied flat on the third floor. Security guards and property staff were already...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 3China’s ByteDance discovers new scaling law that could sustain AI boomResearchers at TikTok parent ByteDance have discovered a new scaling law governing how fast artificial intelligence agents can improve by performing real-world tasks, a finding that could help prolong the AI boom just as traditional development methods hit a wall. In a research paper published on Thursday, ByteDance’s Seed AI team revealed that AI agents – autonomous software that executes tasks on a human’s behalf – can double their learning speed every three months by interacting with...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 3China advances in space race with record-breaking satellite engineScientists in China announced a notable achievement in the space sector with the successful test of a satellite engine, which set a new level for the useful life of this type of thruster. Such advancement is considered vital to improve the agility and reliability in the orbital placement of large spacecraft, covering communication satellites, military [...]mixvale · brazil
POLITICSJul 3The US has failed to understand ChinaChina is such a giant player in the global economy that understanding how the US-China contest of the century for international primacy will evolve has become crucial. Some Westerners, especially those in the United States, feel so threatened that they have resorted to protectionism, with global fragmentation and perhaps even preparations for a third world war already in the cards. Kishore Mahbubani’s book Has China Won? highlighted deep misunderstandings and structural tensions between China...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3New international land-sea corridor connects China's Xinjiang to AfricaThe intermodal route linking Xinjiang to Africa via the Fangchenggang Port in south China, was officially opened on Thursday.Africanews [en]
POLITICSJul 3Is China’s new ethnic unity law a step towards forced assimilation?The government says the law will help forge a shared national identity.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 3‘Will never win genuine recognition’: China on India-Japan ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’ standChina has stated that the India-Japan 'free and open Indo-Pacific' stand will 'never win genuine recognition.' This indicates a clear difference in diplomatic positions between the nations regarding regional policy.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 3EU ‘tech sovereignty’: Uncoupling from the US and China?The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU companies provide more than 80 percent of the EU’s digital products and services. One of the key proposals aimed at changing that is the “Tech Sovereignty Package”, which was presented in early June. With our guests, we dive into the initiative, explain the geopolitical context and ask what it would take for theFrance 24 [en]
BUSINESSJul 3EU will retaliate if China misses October trade deadline, von der Leyen says"We are basically prepared for everything, and we have all the instruments on the table," Ursula von der Leyen said, hinting at retaliation against China. The EU has imposed an October deadline to secure tangible results.EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 3China’s satellite engine smashes record, leaves US rival far behindChina has tested a satellite engine with a record-breaking operating life, a key technology that could help propel the world’s largest communications, military and deep-space spacecraft into their intended orbits faster and more reliably. The upgraded engine, developed by the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology in Xian, can produce 750 newtons of thrust, according to Chinese media reports. The Chinese engine fired for 11,617 seconds – 3.2 hours – across five orbit-raising manoeuvres...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 3China’s Momenta IPO oversubscribed 414 times as Hong Kong listings pack calendarChinese autonomous-driving start-up Momenta drew massive subscription numbers for its HK$5.89 billion (US$751 million) initial public offering in Hong Kong, even as it competed against five other issuers launching their IPOs at the same time. The Suzhou-based company’s bookbuilding closed on Friday. Preliminary figures showed that it attracted nearly 210,000 subscription applications, with the public offering subscribed 414 times, according to people familiar with the matter. Sponsored by China...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 3AI skills required for 4 out of 10 graduate jobs in China, says recruitment portalChinese companies are seeking more fresh university graduates with backgrounds in artificial intelligence this year because widespread use of the technology is making their businesses more efficient, according to a recruitment portal based in Beijing. In the first five months of this year, nearly four out of every 10 job postings targeting fresh graduates were AI-related, compared with nearly three out of 10 in the same period last year, Maimai – a portal with 120 million users in mainland China...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 3India-Japan ties should not target third party: ChinaIndia and Japan also expressed "serious concern" at the situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and opposed unilateral actions that endanger freedom of navigation as well as attempts to change the status quo by forceThe Hindu
POLITICSJul 3October deadline for China talks 'not realistic at all', chief trade MEP saysBernd Lange, head of the European Parliament's trade committee, told Euronews the EU should be pushing China hard on unfair industrial subsidies and other pressing issues.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYJul 3‘Machine warfare is coming’: US, China urged to address military AI as global rules stallThe head of a top UN security think tank has warned that the international community, along with industry, must pivot to pragmatic dialogue on artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare, as a major global regulatory convention remains unlikely in the short term. “Machine warfare is coming,” said Robin Geiss, director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (Unidir), during a lecture at Tsinghua University in Beijing on Tuesday. He warned that AI was reshaping military operations on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 3India-Bangladesh ties ease with visa restart amid China concernsIndia’s decision to resume tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals marks the clearest sign yet of a thaw in strained ties, but analysts say the real test will be whether trade links can be rebuilt while Dhaka courts Chinese investment near India’s sensitive eastern flank. India began accepting tourist visa applications from Bangladeshis on Sunday, nearly two years after services were suspended amid the fallout from violent protests that forced former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina from...South China Morning Post
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