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WORLDJun 29We’re Letting China Steal Our FutureWe better hope AI is overrated, that it will turn out not to be vital. If it is vital, then China is again robbing us while we watch, will again roll out decent-to-good systems while spending much less, and will again (it’s such a mystery how they can do it) be more competitive than us. AI may or may not be transformative. One thing has already been transformative: the US letting China steal away our future. The post We’re Letting China Steal Our Future appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
BUSINESSJun 29China’s cooling, e-commerce giants reap windfall as a scorched Europe scrambles for reliefA heatwave sweeping across Europe has triggered a massive surge in sales for Chinese home appliances, with e-commerce giant Alibaba recording triple-digit growth for air conditioners and fans on its overseas platforms. On AliExpress, Alibaba’s international retail site, the June debut of air conditioners in Germany saw warehouse inventory for a 2.35-kilowatt Midea model completely wiped out by Thursday, according to data from Alibaba. The trend was also stark in southern Europe. Fan sales in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 29China says desert moss suited to Mars as it tests hi-tech tools for space and astronautsChina has tested a desert moss that may one day be used to colonise Mars by reviving it inside a mini space laboratory, state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday. The plant, a highly drought-resistant species called Syntrichia caninervis, was revived after being subjected to a series of extreme space conditions – including microgravity, intense radiation and severe dehydration – showing it is remarkably resilient in space, according to the report. Chinese scientists had previously established in...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 29China To Send $14.7m In Aid To Venezuela For Quake ReliefChinese leader Xi Jinping sent a message of condolences to Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez on Friday. The post China To Send $14.7m In Aid To Venezuela For Quake Relief appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSJun 29Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJun 29China slowing economy puts Xi Taiwan agenda center stageChina's decelerating economy is reportedly making Taiwan a central focus of President Xi's agenda. This suggests that domestic economic conditions may be influencing a critical international policy issue.organiser.org · India
CYBERJun 29China warns popular phone games may provide map data to train foreign military AI modelsChina has issued a warning that popular phone games could potentially collect map data that might be used to train foreign military artificial intelligence models. This raises concerns about national security and data privacy.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHJun 29China conducts ground test of hypersonic ramjet that can change shape in flightAt a test facility in China, a hypersonic engine that reshapes its internal airflow channel – much like a throat tightening and relaxing – has operated continuously from a relatively modest Mach 1.8 (nearly twice the speed of sound) all the way to Mach 6 without failing. And the material that kept superheated gases from escaping? Essentially the same black mineral found inside a pencil: graphite. For years, engines of this type could not ignite until the aircraft had already reached Mach 4 –...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 29China's CXMT signs over $3B DRAM supply pact with Tencent - reportChina's CXMT has reportedly signed a DRAM supply pact with Tencent valued at over $3 billion.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 29La soja llega a una zona decisiva: China, el clima y los aceites pueden definir el próximo gran movimientoEl mercado de soja corrige tras los máximos de mayo, pero mantiene una estructura alcista de largo plazo.La demanda china vuelve al radar, pero los rumores de compras todavía no se transforman negocios concretosClarín
POLITICSJun 29Guinea PM Rejects China's 'Debt Trap' Criticism, Says Africa Must Take ResponsibilityBah's remarks come as China's role in financing infrastructure and development projects across Africa continues to generate debate over debt sustainability and the long-term impact of Chinese lending on the continent.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSJun 29Tesla Q2 deliveries preview: Improvement in China and Europe may offset U.S. weaknessA preview of Tesla's Q2 deliveries suggests that improvements in China and Europe might compensate for weaker performance in the U.S. This indicates a shifting regional dynamic in the company's sales.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJun 29Cathie Wood's weekly recap: boosts AI, crypto bets; cuts Roku, China exposureCathie Wood's firm adjusted its investment portfolio, increasing exposure to AI and cryptocurrency while reducing stakes in Roku and China. This reflects a shift in investment strategy by a notable financial figure.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBERJun 29China warns popular phone games may provide map data to train foreign military AI modelsChina’s top anti-espionage agency on Monday warned gamers that a company with overseas defence ties may be obtaining geospatial data via an augmented reality game. The warning quoted media reports about “the militarisation of civilian data” that said billions of environmental scans from a popular mobile phone game were being used to train AI models with potential battlefield applications. In a social media post, Beijing’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) cited reports that said an AI company...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 29China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entitiesaljazeera.com · United States
DISASTERJun 29China pledges extra US$14.7 million in earthquake relief to VenezuelaSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29Deal inked with Vanuatu to help parry China in PacificA deal has been signed with Vanuatu aimed at countering China's influence in the Pacific region. This signifies a strategic move in international relations concerning the Pacific.queanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSJun 29VW plans sweeping overhaul as China , tariffs squeeze profitsVolkswagen is planning a major overhaul in response to pressures from the Chinese market and tariffs that are impacting its profits. This indicates significant strategic changes within the company due to economic factors.calcuttanews.net · India
HEALTHJun 29Craze for XXL snacks raises obesity fears in ChinaIn China, a massive surge in junk food and snacks has sparked a new trend: giant retail stores dedicated entirely to XXL-sized snacks. But the craze is raising serious questions about obesity, in a country where 19 percent of children are now overweight.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJun 29China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entitiesAl Jazeera [en]
MILITARYJun 29Chinese vessels shadow US-Philippine naval drills in South China Sea near disputed shoalThe People’s Liberation Army said it dispatched vessels and aircraft to the South China Sea in response to a joint US-Philippine maritime drill in the waters near Scarborough Shoal over the weekend. The PLA’s statement came a day after Manila said four Chinese vessels monitored a US-Philippine maritime exercise near the disputed shoal, which was reported by Philippine media on Monday. A week ago, a rare stand-off between Chinese and Philippine navies took place near the atoll. Over the weekend,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 29Deal inked with Vanuatu to help parry China in PacificA deal has been signed with Vanuatu to counter China's influence in the Pacific region. This move aims to address geopolitical competition in the area.camdencourier.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJun 29Why Myanmar’s closer ties to India are unlikely to give China cause for concernMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s back-to-back visits to India and China have been described as an effort to avoid becoming overdependent on either country, but analysts said there was little reason to think it would erode Beijing’s “overarching influence”. The former military leader’s visit to India was his first trip abroad since assuming the presidency in April and saw the two countries agreeing to increase cooperation in areas such as trade, energy and defence. They also pledged to renew...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJun 29Will China ever be held accountable for COVID - 19 ? | News , Sports , JobsThis article discusses whether China will face accountability for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic.thealpenanews.com · United States
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