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DISASTERAug 30Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 30Analysis of the Leapmotor B10: how the SUV from the trending brand in China, which has just arrived in the country, performsThe sensation company in the Asian country arrives in Argentina under the Stellantis umbrella. It is a very high-quality model that runs only on electricity but can also use gasoline.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 30How China’s liquor heartland traded old spirits for new energyWuliangye, China’s second-largest liquor producer, is a household name. But Yibin, the lower-tier city in Sichuan province home to the famous baijiu maker, has long flown under the radar. So when I received an invitation earlier this month for a media trip to Yibin, the first question that sprang to mind was: where exactly is it? Tucked away behind the hills of western China, we had to fly to Chengdu, Sichuan’s capital, followed by a bus transfer. And when we finally arrived, local officials...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 30Death toll rises as 3,000 remain missing in Nepal, ChinaFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 30Behind the Nepal-China border floods lie bad politicsAs the waters of the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers recede, leaving behind mud, debris and damaged infrastructure, a familiar pattern is visible in Nepal. When disaster strikes, the country’s usual political divisions, cronyism and institutional mistrust give way, for a while, to real unity. Across party lines, political leaders worked around the clock alongside security forces. Digital channels opened for the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, a “one-door policy” was enforced to prevent...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3023,000 bronzes, 14 years, 60 volumes: how China is mapping lost heritage held abroadIn the quiet of a Peking University research room, shelves groan under the weight of 60 thick volumes. Stacked, they stand taller than an average human. Inside their pages lie the details of more than 23,000 ancient Chinese bronze vessels, weapons, chariot fittings and ritual objects that left China’s shores long ago and now sit in museums, private collections and auction houses across nearly 30 countries. Published in April by Shanghai Classics Publishing House, the Collection of Chinese...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 30Not a token effort: beer meets artificial intelligence at bar in China’s capitalDrinks, music, vibes … what else can a bar offer to attract customers? One in China’s capital, Beijing, is betting on unlimited access to artificial intelligence models. The AGI Bar in the Zhongguancun tech hub, known as China’s Silicon Valley, was packed with laptop-using customers on a recent night. One of the first things many did after ordering a drink was to connect to the in-house Wi-fi and configure an AI agent to access the free tokens the bar provides. Manager Yang Yuan said the bar,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 30Could joint oil and gas projects help ease Beijing and Manila’s South China Sea tensions?China and the Philippines have been urged to resume joint South China Sea energy exploration as a way of easing tensions in the disputed waters. A joint report by Chinese and Philippine analysts also said the two countries should work together in other “low-sensitivity” areas such as marine environmental protection and combating crime at sea. The report, published on Monday by the Shanghai Institutes for International Studies think tank, said the relationship between the two countries was at a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 30Putin, Xi set for Central Asia summit as Russia, China seek to counter Western influenceRussian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are due in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for a two-day summit, joined by the leaders of Iran and India. The gathering comes as the group seeks to project a united front amid wars in Ukraine and Iran and growing tensions with the West.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 30Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood over 3,000Vanguard Nigeria
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 30Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood passes 3,000Japan Today
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 30China says 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslidenewcastleherald.com.au
POLITICSAug 30Red heritage fuels rural revitalization in SW ChinaThe concept of 'red heritage' is being utilized to stimulate rural revitalization in Southwest China. This describes a government-led development initiative.beijingbulletin.com · China
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 30China says 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslidebordermail.com.au · Australia
DISASTERAug 30China-Nepal floods: hundreds of foreigners missing in Tibet after disasterSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 30Air raids, conscripts and China: How Myanmar’s military is regaining groundRebel fighters in Myanmar lose key towns as conscription, relentless air raids and Chinese support bolster the military.Al Jazeera [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 30Nepal - China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3 , 000 missingasiaone.com · Singapore
DISASTERAug 30Nepal - China flood survivors reach safe areas as families await news of nearly 3 , 000 missingisp.netscape.com · United States
WORLDAug 30‘Green miracle’: US teacher returns to China after 26 years to find donation grew into forestA retired American teacher has reunited with a Chinese farmer 26 years after their initial encounter, returning to the once-barren sandy landscape transformed by his generous donation into a lush green environment. In 1999, Ronald Sakolsky, now 67, was teaching English in Luoyang, Henan province, central-eastern China, when he discovered Inner Mongolian farmer Yin Yuzhen’s efforts to combat desertification. Inspired by her dedication, he donated US$5,000 to support her mission. The pair first...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Human-wild animal clashes on the rise in China’s Giant Panda National ParkFriction between humans and wild animals at China’s Giant Panda National Park intensified significantly over the past decade as conservation efforts expanded, a new study has found. Farmers reported increasing losses between 2015 and 2024 stemming from damage to property and crops as well as attacks on humans and livestock. The team behind the study said the issue had become the most prominent challenge facing the park’s administrators. The Giant Panda National Park covers 22,000 sq km (8,500 sq...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 30Red heritage fuels rural revitalization in SW ChinaThe utilization of "Red heritage" is contributing to rural revitalization efforts in Southwest China. This describes a government-led initiative to foster development by leveraging historical and cultural elements.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 29Rescuers dig into tunnel with hopes to rescue dozens as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000Le Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 29Disastrous Floods hit Nepal - China border , ravaging Himalayan nationthenorthlines.com · India
POLITICSAug 29World : Leaders of Russia , China , Iran to attend summit in KyLeaders from Russia, China, and Iran are expected to attend a summit in Ky. This event signifies a significant diplomatic gathering of influential global powers.newvision.co.ug · Uganda