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SCI & TECHAug 31As China-US space race heats up, Shanghai unveils space-computing hubAs China ramps up its efforts to build an orbital data ecosystem and counter the US in the commercial space race, Shanghai – home to several major domestic players – has kicked off an inaugural space-computing forum alongside a new industry hub. The dedicated centre in the city’s southwestern Songjiang district, unveiled at the forum on Sunday, brought together aerospace developers, semiconductor makers, artificial intelligence specialists, cloud vendors, as well as researchers and investors to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 31Dual defence betrayal: China reveals rare case of executive spying for two countriesAn executive at a Chinese military trading company has been arrested for leaking sensitive defence information to intelligence agencies from two countries, Beijing’s top spy and anti-espionage agency revealed on Monday. The Ministry of State Security regularly publicises espionage cases to raise public awareness, but the vast majority of these disclosures focus on individuals targeted by a single foreign intelligence service. Public disclosures involving a Chinese national recruited...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Leaders of China , Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influenceHeads of state from China, Russia, and India are convening to address and potentially counter the influence of the United States. This signifies a significant geopolitical alignment aimed at reshaping global power dynamics.thegazette.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31EU climate chief warns China dependence will make EU’s green transition more costlyHoekstra warns China dependence will make the EU’s green transition more costly, saying there is “no alternative” to levelling the playing field.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 31What do China’s new housing presale rules mean for real estate developers?With China rolling out a stronger-than-expected package of measures to transition the housing market away from a presales model, analysts said the shift is a double-edged sword for real estate developers: tighter regulations are poised to squeeze cash inflows, even as the reforms aim to stimulate sales and stabilise prices over time. Under new rules released by the People’s Bank of China, presales would remain in effect but down payments and mortgage funds would be disbursed to developers only...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Air China GAAP EPS of -RMB 0.13, revenue of RMB 89.27BAir China reported a GAAP Earnings Per Share of -RMB 0.13 and revenues of RMB 89.27 billion. This indicates the financial performance of the airline.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 31China’s 6 biggest state banks post rare shared growth as margins show tentative reboundChina’s six largest state-owned banks recorded their first simultaneous rise in first-half revenue and net profit since 2022, according to interim results released last week, as margins that had been under pressure for two years showed tentative signs of stabilising. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank (CCB), Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), Bank of China (BOC), Bank of Communications (Bocom) and Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) together generated more...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Hoekstra: China isn't playing by the rules on tradeIn an exclusive interview with Maria Tadeo, EU Climate chief said the EU has ‘no alternative’ to levelling playing field with BeijingEuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31Leaders of China , Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influenceLeaders from China, Russia, and India, among other heads of state, are meeting to address and counter United States influence. This indicates a significant geopolitical alignment and strategic discussions.clickorlando.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 31G20 countries should consider more trade barriers on China to cut imbalances , Bessent saysA statement suggests that G20 nations ought to explore additional trade barriers against China to reduce economic imbalances. This indicates a potential shift in global trade policy discussions.thehindu.com · India
POLITICSAug 31Europe Today: Iceland says no to EU talks, Hoekstra warns on wildfires and ChinaIceland has voted "No" to resuming EU accession talks, shelving membership hopes for years. Europe Today breaks down the result with farming and pro-EU voices from Reykjavík, hears from Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, and reports from Mons on NATO's spy scandal.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 31Rescue work intensifies as death toll in China-Nepal disaster approaches 1,000South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 31Chip expert Chen Ye joins China’s Zhejiang University that just overtook HarvardChen Ye, a semiconductor quality control expert with more than 16 years of industry experience in the United States, has been appointed as a Qiushi Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University’s College of Integrated Circuits, the university has announced. The university, based in Hangzhou, recently overtook Harvard University to become the world’s top academic institution in the 2026 Nature Index, ending its 11-year grip on the title which it had held since 2015. Chen most recently served as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31China’s August manufacturing PMI ticks up to 49.8, beats estimates despite second month of contractionChina's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August increased to 49.8, surpassing estimates despite remaining in contraction for the second consecutive month. This indicates a slight improvement in manufacturing activity.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 31China-Nepal floods, Japan to deploy fighter jets to India: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Japan’s coming fighter jet deployment to India means for China Japan plans to deploy fighter jets in India for the first time next month, a decision experts say reflects Tokyo’s desire to strengthen security cooperation with “like-minded” countries in the Indo-Pacific region as it ramps up...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Russia, China leaders to meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summitThe organisation is not officially anti-West, but Russian and Chinese leaders have used it to amplify their worldview.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 31In case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstasiabulletin.com · China
BUSINESSAug 31New China property sector rules send small developer shares reelingNew regulations in China's property sector have caused a significant decline in the shares of small developers. This indicates a notable impact on the country's real estate market and economy.dealstreetasia.com · India
CONFLICTAug 31In case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstjamaicantimes.com · Jamaica
BUSINESSAug 31BYD shares slide as fierce China competition dents first-half earningsBYD shares slid after the automaker released its latest results on Friday, despite higher second-quarter profit and overseas growth.CNBC
POLITICSAug 31Xi is in Bishkek for SCO summit. How does bloc fit China’s Eurasian strategy 25 years on?As Washington’s strategic focus shifts and energy and grain supply disruptions continue to unsettle the Middle East, Beijing’s expanding presence across Central Asia is expected to be in focus as Kyrgyzstan hosts the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit this week. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s presence in Bishkek is expected to put the spotlight on whether the increasingly diverse grouping can move beyond diplomatic signalling, according to analysts. The SCO’s 25th anniversary summit...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 31In case China invades Taiwan , it could attack Penghu Islands firstcincinnatisun.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 31AI cooperation with China brings hope to Pakistan small farmersbatonrougepost.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 31Chinese team maps South China Sea floor with twice the resolution of Western modelsscmp.com · China