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ConflictJul 22Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang YiChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Australia to give up “double standards” and join efforts to maintain the momentum of improving bilateral ties, as Canberra voiced concerns over Beijing’s military development and a recent missile test. In a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday, Wang said Canberra and Beijing should address differences on the basis of mutual respect and equality. “Both sides should seek common ground while managing disagreements and foster a...South China Morning Post
WorldJul 22China drink-driving suspect stages death with coffin, bogus burial to evade authoritiesA drink-driving suspect in central China faked his death with the help of his family to evade prosecution before fleeing south. Prosecutors in Anyang, Henan province, recently revealed the case to mainland media outlets, sparking widespread online attention. In January last year, the man, surname Si, was arrested for drink-driving. Police later discovered that he had previously been penalised twice for driving without a license while intoxicated. He was released on bail pending...South China Morning Post
MilitaryJul 22China warned Pacific missile sparks strong concerns pina.com.fj · Fiji
PoliticsJul 22Solar Power And Strategic Influence : China Expanding Footprint In The Caribbean - AnalysisAn analysis examines China's expanding strategic influence in the Caribbean, particularly through solar power initiatives. This highlights a geopolitical trend in the region.eurasiareview.com · United States
WorldJul 22Indonesia restarts South China Sea gas project Beijing opposedIndonesia’s long-stalled gas project in the North Natuna Sea is stirring back to life, with its new operator confirming that activities have resumed at a strategically sensitive field after years of commercial uncertainty and pressure from China. Prime Group, the Indonesian company that took over operatorship from Britain’s Harbour Energy, told This Week in Asia that “activities associated with the Tuna PSC have resumed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements”. The PSC –...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 22Nike overhauls China strategy with plans to cut thousands of online sellersSeeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsJul 22China hawks are losing the public opinion battleIt sometimes seems easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of Washington’s anti-China obsession.Congressional Republicans, on one side, are championing a staggering $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget that would cannibalize domestic programs to "deter China." Meanwhile, many of their Democratic colleagues are attacking President Donald Trump due to his apparent lack of enthusiasm for confronting China. Yet under the surface, a crack is widening between how Beltway elites talk about China and how ordinary Americans view the U.S.-China relationship. In particular, younger Americans are rouResponsible Statecraft
BusinessJul 22Foreign carmakers lose more traction in China as luxury stronghold erodesInternational luxury car brands from Mercedes-Benz to Land Rover took a further beating in China last month as wealthy consumers continued to shun expensive petrol-powered vehicles. Struggling against competition from China’s rising electric vehicle (EV) powerhouses, international marques would find it more difficult to retain their market share and maintain profitability in the world’s largest automotive market, analysts said. According to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA),...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechJul 22How China is rolling out electric trucks at vast scale to boost net-zero pushChina is pushing to ensure that electric trucks account for at least 40 per cent of new heavy-goods vehicle sales by 2030, as part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions in its vast transport sector. That would mean having at least 1.6 million electric heavy-goods vehicles on the road by the end of the decade, said Cai Tuanjie, an official from China’s Ministry of Transport, at a Tuesday press briefing. Electric trucks currently make up nearly 30 per cent of China’s new heavy-goods...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechJul 22China’s unique high-orbit satellite is using a rare metal the US struggles to obtainA satellite that can provide 24/7 surveillance of a third of the Earth’s surface relies on a rare mineral whose global supply is dominated by China, a new study has disclosed. The Ludi Tance-4 01 radar satellite, powered by gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductors, is the only satellite of its kind. It orbits 36,000km (22,000 miles) above the Earth and is able to stay in what is known as a geosynchronous orbit, which keeps it fixed over the same spot. This allows it to monitor both large areas of...South China Morning Post
PoliticsJul 22DOJ Probing Harvard Over Financial Aid Programs Linked To China - Based SourcesThe Department of Justice is investigating Harvard University's financial aid programs due to their alleged links to sources based in China. This probe raises questions about foreign influence in academic institutions.zerohedge.com · United States
ConflictJul 22Commentary : Manila must stop dangerous provocations , infringements in South China SeaA commentary piece suggests that Manila needs to cease 'dangerous provocations' and 'infringements' in the South China Sea, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.en.people.cn · China
Sci & TechJul 22Heat, hardware and high stakes at China’s biggest World Artificial Intelligence ConferenceTraffic almost came to a standstill 2km (1.2 miles) from the Shanghai Expo Centre on Friday, the first day of the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC). With temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), scores of attendees abandoned their taxis to walk the rest of the way under the hot sun. This year’s conference mirrored the weather: it was the hottest, most crowded WAIC in my six years covering the event and, I was told, the most vibrant since its inception in...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 22China Next Move Could Decide Where Oil Prices Go This YearChina's upcoming actions are anticipated to be a decisive factor in determining the trajectory of global oil prices this year. This highlights China's significant influence on the international energy market.oilprice.com · United States
PoliticsJul 22Trump 2020 Election Interference Claims Dont Match His China PolicyClaims regarding Trump's alleged 2020 election interference are being contrasted with his China policy. This analysis explores potential inconsistencies between past political statements and actions.foreignpolicy.com · United States
PoliticsJul 22FCC Considers Ban on Military - Grade Drones - ChinaTechNews . comThe FCC is considering a ban on military-grade drones, a move that could impact technology and trade policies. This action highlights regulatory scrutiny over advanced drone technology.chinatechnews.com · China
MilitaryJul 22US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone importsProposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessJul 22China dynamic expansion opportunitiesChina is presenting opportunities for dynamic expansion in its economic landscape. This indicates potential for growth and investment within the Chinese market.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
PoliticsJul 22China sounds alarm over nuclear weapons talk by Japanese ministerusa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
MilitaryJul 22China’s missile test exposes lack of unity among Pacific island nationsPacific island nations are facing a security challenge in responding to China’s recent missile launch near Tuvalu and keeping their vision of a region as an “ocean of peace”, as analysts say the diverse nature of their ties with Beijing is complicating efforts towards a united response. On July 6, China said one of its navy’s nuclear submarines launched a “strategic missile” carrying a dummy warhead towards “relevant high seas of the Pacific Ocean”, describing the test as routine annual military...South China Morning Post
BusinessJul 22China industrial upgrades accelerate as new growth drivers gain strengthChina is experiencing an acceleration in industrial upgrades driven by strengthening new economic growth drivers. This suggests positive momentum in the nation's economic and manufacturing sectors.china.org.cn · China
BusinessJul 22China Launches 96 Billion Yuan Bailout To Stop The 10 Trillion Market Wipeoutchiangraitimes.com · Thailand
BusinessJul 22China Merchants Securities drops South Korea ETF as Seoul stock volatility spills overA leading Chinese brokerage house has ended market making for the mainland’s only South Korea-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF), as Beijing steps up efforts to stabilise its capital markets and protect retail investors amid volatility in its East Asian neighbour’s stock market. Shenzhen-headquartered China Merchants Securities withdrew as a liquidity provider for the Huatai-PineBridge China-Korea Semiconductor ETF barely a month after assuming the role on June 17, according to Shanghai Stock...South China Morning Post
PoliticsJul 22Can the US and its allies break China’s grip on rare earths and AI technology?The struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In the second part of our exclusive interview with a key player defining Washington’s policy on AI, Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, discusses America’s efforts to rally its allies and cut dependence on China by securing alternative rare earth and critical mineral supply chains. By the time US President Donald Trump signed his...South China Morning Post
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