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CONFLICTJul 1Himalayan pass reopens as ‘goodwill’ gesture in China-India thawChina and India resumed cross-border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in the Himalayas last week in the latest sign of a cautious rapprochement between the two countries. The reopening of the pass near the contested India-China-Nepal border after six years came shortly after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi. It was described by analysts as a goodwill gesture from Beijing, but they warned that the long-standing border dispute and strategic rivalry would continue to weigh on...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1Fish named after Blackpink’s Jennie; China’s 6G smart city: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists love Blackpink’s Jennie so much they named a fish after her A popular K-pop star has found an unlikely place in the scientific record after researchers in China named a newly discovered fish species after her. 2. Chinese tech makes desalinating seawater cheaper than producing bottled...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 1The Three Nevers: To Invade Taiwan, China Would Have to Make Military History ThriceThe amphibious invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, remains the largest and most complex amphibious operation in history. On the first day alone, Allied forces landed eight divisions, including five amphibious assault and three airborne, totaling roughly 160,000 personnel. That force more than doubled within days.Normandy was unprecedented in scale but not in kind. A Taiwan invasion would present the reverse problem: Taiwan’s size is not the unprecedented part — the operational challenges are. Analysis of a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan typically emphasizes the People&#8217War on the Rocks
SCI & TECHJul 1China unveils industrial internet road map, with AI, 5G at core of manufacturing upgradeChina has unveiled a road map to accelerate the development of its industrial internet, setting targets for the expansion of industry-oriented 5G networks and data systems as Beijing seeks to deepen the integration of frontier technologies into manufacturing and bolster the country’s industrial competitiveness. The plan, jointly issued on Tuesday by eight Chinese government agencies led by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, included targets for expanding industrial digital...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1Xi touts China Communist Party's global influence in speech marking 105th anniversaryChinese President Xi Jinping spoke Wednesday to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party of China.CNBC
BUSINESSJul 1Newsletter: EU entering trade ‘conflict’ with China without autumn deal, EPP boss Weber saysHello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms as the bloc’s steel tariffs kick in.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 1Asian markets diverge as factory activity cools across China and Japan; gold and bitcoin slide in early July tradeAsian markets are showing mixed performance as manufacturing activity decreases in China and Japan. Additionally, both gold and bitcoin experienced declines in early July trading.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 1World Bank to end lending to China by 2031The World Bank will phase out its lending to China by 2031 under its new Country Partnership Framework, marking a significant shift in its relationship with the world’s second-largest economy. A source familiar with the matter confirmed the development on Tuesday, corroborating an earlier report by the Financial Times. According to a World Bank official […] The post World Bank to end lending to China by 2031 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSJul 1China's Xi urges ruling Communist Party to be adaptable, safeguard advancesChina's ruling Communist Party must keep pace with changing circumstances while safeguarding the advances it has made, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday during celebrations for its 105th founding anniversary.thestandard_hk · hong kong
POLITICSJul 1Xi projects confidence for China’s Communist Party at home and on world stagePresident Xi Jinping has projected strong confidence for the Communist Party on both domestic governance and international standing in a speech on Wednesday to mark the 105th anniversary of the founding of the party. In a comprehensive and wide-ranging address, Xi reviewed the history of the party, recounting its historical achievements and summarising the key factors behind its success, including maintaining the party’s purity and discipline. Xi highlighted the party’s success as a new path for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 1World Bank To Phase Out Lending To China By 2031In his first term in office, US President Donald Trump demanded that the World Bank stop lending to China entirely, as he adopted a more aggressive approach to Washington's chief economic rival. The post World Bank To Phase Out Lending To China By 2031 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSJul 1China's manufacturing PMI eases to 51.7 in June but beats forecasts; caps strongest quarter since 2020China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index eased slightly to 51.7 in June but surpassed forecasts, marking the strongest quarter for the sector since 2020. This indicates ongoing trends in China's industrial economic health.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 1China’s Wang Yi reaffirms support for Mideast talks in meeting with top Saudi diplomatChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday met his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud in Beijing, reaffirming China’s strong support for negotiations in the Middle East and calling for sustained dialogue despite a fragile ceasefire. “Talking is better than fighting, and dialogue is better than confrontation,” Wang said, according to a statement released by China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday night. On the evolving regional situation, Wang said the current priority was to uphold...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1As China narrows maths gap with US, Hong Kong bids to host 2030 global eventEven before the world’s top mathematicians gather in Philadelphia in late July for the International Congress of Mathematicians, a high-stakes battle is unfolding over where the global event will next take place. Spearheaded by 1982 Fields Medallist and Tsinghua University professor Shing-Tung Yau, Hong Kong’s bid to host the 2030 congress faces competition from Glasgow and Tokyo. An inspection delegation from the International Mathematical Union (IMU) – the congress’s governing body – completed...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 1China’s new investment law asserts control over offshore tech transfers in landmark moveChina has enacted a sweeping overseas-investment law that aims to safeguard national interests against trade barriers and unauthorised use of advanced technology abroad, though analysts warn that the move could complicate operations for foreign partners. The State Council’s 34-article Regulation on Overseas Investment, taking effect on Wednesday, authorises “necessary and defensive measures” to protect Chinese investors and interests overseas in response to foreign trade-related barriers. Under...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 1Will slowing car sales in China reignite brutal price war in crowded market?In the most bearish Chinese car market forecast by an international bank or consultancy, AlixPartners has predicted that deliveries will fall by 10 per cent this year on the back of a shaky economy and softening government support. Weak buying interest was likely to fuel a brutal price war that would ensnare nearly all the country’s 100-odd carmakers, the global consultancy added. It forecast that 24.6 million light vehicles would be delivered by Chinese carmakers this year, with 10 million of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 1UBTech’s lifelike humanoid robots built for companionship arriving in homes across ChinaUBTech Robotics, the world’s first publicly traded humanoid robot maker, has launched a consumer humanoid designed for personal companionship, featuring lifelike silicone skin and emotional artificial intelligence, as Chinese tech firms increasingly transition robots from the factory floor to the family living room. The U1, unveiled on Tuesday in Shenzhen, comes in male and female versions, standing 183cm and 168cm tall, respectively. The model is available in Lite, Pro and Ultra variants,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 1North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s XiKim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHJul 1Will China build an electric rocket launch pad on the roof of the world?With SpaceX completing the biggest public offering in history, Elon Musk’s reusable chemical rockets seem to be the only game in town for getting to space. But halfway around the globe, a little-known Chinese town tucked against the Tibetan Plateau could change all that. In late March, the government of the city of Ziyang said a research facility successfully tested a high-temperature superconducting navigation system, which they said was a breakthrough in electromagnetic rocket launch...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 1China-Linked Group Targets Southeast Asia Critical SystemsDark Reading
CYBERJun 30China-linked actors target more than technology as AI competition with U.S. intensifiesCyberattacks from China-based entities are on the rise and not just targeting specific tech, analysts warn, as the U.S. AI race intensifies.CNBC
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 30A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happenedBBC World
POLITICSJun 30Hong Kong, mainland China to start sharing data this year: tech minister Sun DongAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong and mainland China are expected to begin sharing cross-border data within the year, when more companies will start operating in the Hetao innovation hub, the tech minister has revealed. In a wide-ranging interview with the South China Morning Post, Secretary for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30US, China should de-escalate from tit-for-tat actions, US lawmaker saysUS Senator Steve Daines has urged Washington and Beijing to avoid escalating tensions through tit-for-tat actions, citing China’s recent export controls against American rare earth firms and the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist several Chinese technology companies. “These are unfortunate developments,” the Republican Senator from Montana said on Monday. Daines is a member of two of the most powerful committees in the US Senate: the Foreign Relations and Finance Committees. “The escalation on...South China Morning Post
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