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BusinessJun 23China’s EV brands have Europe’s luxury marques in their sights: Zeekr executiveLuxury electric vehicle (EV) brands from China are poised to enter the same elite tier as established European marques by leveraging their disruptive technologies, according to Chinese EV maker Zeekr. “There is a gap between the demand for electric luxury cars and the supply, where Chinese carmakers have an edge,” said Zeekr vice-president Mars Chen. “I believe there will be one to two Chinese brands among the global top five [luxury vehicles].” With German giants Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi...South China Morning Post
BusinessJun 23How China’s currency makes the EU's trade deficit worse – and what Brussels can doEU leaders last week pointed to the undervaluation of the yuan as a major factor in the EU’s record trade deficit with China, which Brussels is taking steps to address.EuroNews [en]
WorldJun 23China and Africa’s evolving partnershipSouth China Morning Post
BusinessJun 23Xinhua Commentary : Global supply chains dont thrive behind walls -- China Economic NetA Xinhua commentary published by China Economic Net argues that global supply chains cannot flourish under protectionist policies or barriers. It emphasizes the importance of open international trade.en.ce.cn · China
PoliticsJun 23Starmer exit leaves Britain deeper political problems unresolved -- China Economic NetThis article discusses the political problems in Britain that remain unresolved after Keir Starmer's departure. It implies a significant political situation in the UK.en.ce.cn · China
PoliticsJun 23U . S . judge blocks Trump administration database of American private information -- China Economic NetA U.S. judge has blocked the Trump administration's database containing American private information. This action halts a government initiative concerning data privacy.en.ce.cn · China
BusinessJun 23GSMA MWC26 Shanghai Set to Gather Global Mobile Community as Mobile is Forecasted to Add Over $2 Trillion to China Economy by 2030The GSMA MWC26 Shanghai event is planned to bring together the global mobile community. This comes as the mobile sector is predicted to contribute over $2 trillion to China's economy by 2030.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
WorldJun 23Tourists in China call locals smelly, Philippine school shooting: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Malaysian tourists in China scorned for calling locals ‘smelly’ A group of Malaysian tourists is facing intense backlash for filming strangers and mocking locals in China as “smelly”, sparking debate on travel etiquette and national image. 2. Indonesia market sell-off...South China Morning Post
BusinessJun 23China Ticking Time Bomb : Why The National Pension Fund Could Run Dry By 2035China's national pension fund is predicted to run dry by 2035, posing a significant future financial challenge. This situation represents a major economic concern for the country.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
Sci & TechJun 23Study shows 4,000-year battle of Eastern and Western genes in China’s heartlandNingxia is a perfect example of how the East meets the West. Located in the northwest inland region of China, it is the intersection of the Eurasian steppe and Chinese farmlands. Fudan University, in collaboration with the Ningxia Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Northwest University, has recently conducted the largest ancient genomics research project in Ningxia. The researchers found that human genes from the East and the West have fused through wars and trade in this narrow...South China Morning Post
PoliticsJun 23Why “China First” Will FailThe limits and lessons of a transactional foreign policy.Foreign Affairs
MilitaryJun 23The Mirage of China's Military EdgePanic is misguided—and counterproductive.Foreign Affairs
BusinessJun 23China's 618 shopping festival growth slows sharply as consumer spending malaise persistsThe latest consumer data reinforce how consumption in China remains subdued.CNBC
PoliticsJun 23Wang Yi calls for India, China to accelerate resumption of stalled dialogue mechanismsA lengthier Chinese readout of the talks between NSA Ajit Doval and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the Chinese leader noted that “India is an important neighbour of China”The Hindu
WorldJun 23Vox Machina Season 4 Finale : Quantum Teleportation and Apoptosis Power the Whispered One ArcThe fourth season finale of 'Vox Machina' reportedly incorporates concepts like quantum teleportation and apoptosis to drive 'The Whispered One' arc. These scientific ideas are used as narrative elements in the animated series.techtimes.com · United States
BusinessJun 23China Stock Market Tipped To Open Under WaterThe China stock market is predicted to open with significant declines, indicating a potential downturn. This forecast suggests negative economic sentiment and expected performance for the market.finanznachrichten.de · Germany
BusinessJun 23China rare - earth curbs squeeze Japanese manufacturersChina's restrictions on rare-earth exports are causing difficulties for Japanese manufacturers. This situation reflects a significant impact on global supply chains and industrial production.upi.com · United States
WorldJun 23China zoo offers US$15,000 annual salary for bear costume performer with strict silence clauseA recruitment advertisement from a zoo in central China seeking individuals to pose as black bears, offering an annual salary of 100,000 yuan (US$15,000), has gone viral on social media, generating a wave of humorous responses among internet users. Luohe Wildlife Zoo, located in Luohe city in Henan province, posted the job ad on June 13, looking to hire people to wear black bear costumes, roam the zoo, and interact with visitors, according to Jiupai News. It is unclear if the costumes come with...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechJun 23The I Ching, Leibniz and AI: how old China-West links shaped modern scienceThe advent of artificial intelligence (AI) appears sudden and revolutionary, yet its origins stretch deep into history, revealing a profound and forgotten intellectual exchange between China and the West. Long before Alan Turing, Claude Shannon, or even Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace, there was Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz – the German polymath born exactly 380 years ago next week. Among his monumental contributions to science is the binary numeral system, which serves as the bedrock of modern...South China Morning Post
BusinessJun 22CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Tackling EV trucks after success with carsBeijing's latest push into electric trucks has echoes of measures announced more than a decade ago to develop new energy passenger cars.CNBC
MilitaryJun 22Japan’s defence outreach to counter China’s military rise hits hidden roadblocksJapan seized the spotlight at last month’s Shangri-La Dialogue, stepping into a vacuum left by the Chinese defence chief – who skipped the forum for a second year – and using the stage to sharpen its warnings over Beijing’s military rise. Speaking in Singapore on May 31, the final day of the security forum, Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pushed back against Beijing’s accusation that Japan is engaging in a “new militarism” and instead took aim at China’s growing military capabilities...South China Morning Post
PoliticsJun 22Can Quad break China’s mineral monopoly amid US-India rift?The US strike on an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman earlier this month did more than kill three Indian sailors and severely undercut US-India relations. It has also cast further doubt on the unity of the Quad, an informal bloc made up of the United States, Japan, Australia and India, and the group’s ambitious agenda aimed at loosening China’s dominant grip on critical minerals. Despite the persistent US-India fissures that could slow down the Quad’s momentum, however, a counter-unifying force may...South China Morning Post
PoliticsJun 22China Flexes Its Rare-Earth Muscle—AgainNew export restrictions underscore Beijing’s supply chain grip in ongoing tensions with Washington.Foreign Policy
Sci & TechJun 22China closing in but US leads in biotech quality and commercial reach, survey findsChina, which now conducts more clinical drug trials than the US, still lags in the quality and commercial reach of its biomedical science, according to a recent survey of senior US leaders in industry and academia. The ‌poll, conducted by Cure Innovation Index, found that China is seen as the clear leader in two out of six sectors: clinical development and supply chain. It found that the US leads in moving experimental products through to large-scale production, capital, and commercialisation...South China Morning Post
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