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SCI & TECHAug 14Uber, China's Pony.ai plan European robotaxi push with 2,000 vehiclesSeeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTAug 14Taiwan White Wolf leads lonely crusade to reunify with China - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureA figure known as "Taiwan White Wolf" is leading an effort to "reunify" Taiwan with China. This highlights an individual's significant, potentially controversial, role in cross-strait relations.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
POLITICSAug 14Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with ChinaTaipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 14Uber partners with China's Pony.ai for 2,000 robotaxis in EuropeThe rollout comes as robotaxi fleet sizes become increasingly critical for commercialization.CNBC
POLITICSAug 14Did Aristotle exist? China targets pseudo-history myths claiming West stole civilisationsA provincial propaganda department in China has warned the public against subscribing to growing conspiracy theories on history, such as those stating that Aristotle and Ancient Greece never existed. In a post on Wednesday, “Zhejiang Propaganda” – a social media account affiliated with the Zhejiang provincial publicity department – warned about the rise of the “pseudo-historical school” online. The school promotes conspiracy theories that deny Western history and claim key achievements of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 13China's lead in orbital data centres risks leaving Europe behindChina is racing ahead on orbital data centres while Europe still debates the concept, a new policy brief warns, and the gap is starting to widen.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 13D’Tigress turn focus to Spain after China tour victoryWith the China tour now complete, the focus shifts to Tenerife, where D’Tigress will continue their build-up against further strong opposition. The post D’Tigress turn focus to Spain after China tour victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSAug 13Ford to move production of some Lincoln models from China to US: ReutersFord plans to relocate the production of certain Lincoln models from China to the United States, according to Reuters.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 12Blackout at China’s Terracotta Army museum triggers nationwide cultural safety reviewChina’s National Cultural Heritage Administration is putting museums nationwide on notice to strengthen emergency management during the summer peak season, following a series of operational failures, including a sudden power outage in Xian’s Terracotta Warriors museum last week. According to the notice published on Monday, there have been issues such as blackouts, air conditioning failures and severe overcrowding at some museums, triggering safety fears and public concern. The disruptions...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Why China’s traders, e-commerce merchants feel boxed in by new EU packaging rulesWhile rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to dominate headlines, Chinese exporters face a far more immediate and concrete threat: the boxes, wraps, and plastic bags protecting their goods. On Wednesday, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable across the bloc. Replacing a 1994 directive, the regulation sets requirements for every piece of packaging placed on the EU market, covering chemical restrictions, recyclability,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 11China is pitching its AI models to Europe, but is it enough to avoid 2-horse race with US?As the United States and China consolidate their dominance in artificial intelligence, attention is turning to whether Europe can carve out a distinct third pole – a “G3” – or remain in Washington’s technological orbit. The race is rapidly evolving into a contest over international order. In June, Washington signed up 10 more partners for its Pax Silica framework – designed to secure supply chains for key advanced technologies such as microchips and AI – bringing the total to 24. Weeks later, 29...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 11UK naval drones had components that transmitted data to Chinachinatechnews.com · China
MILITARYAug 10UK Navy surveillance drones secretly sent signals to China : Reportdailysabah.com · Turkey
POLITICSAug 10‘Islamic Nato’ may create China opening in Middle EastPakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a Nato-like defence agreement in Mecca as the United States’ war on Iran prompts countries in the region to rethink security arrangements. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement stipulates that “any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all”, the three countries said in a joint statement. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10Germany’s China trade gap widens to €55B in H1 2026Germany's trade deficit with China has widened to €55 billion in the first half of 2026. This indicates a significant shift in trade balance between the two economic powers.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 9Can Europe stay united in China trade battle? Ceuta migrant crisis offers a warningThe European Union’s traditional August break was supposed to provide officials with some respite ahead of a potentially bruising autumn when it will try to set its fiery trade relationship with China on a new course. Instead, a border crisis on its southern flank has created turmoil and division among its 27 members, raising questions over how prepared the bloc is for a dust-up with one of the world’s economic superpowers. “We had a real-time test of what happens when one member state was under...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 9China to launch regular shipping to Europe via Russia Northern Sea RouteChina plans to establish regular shipping services to Europe using Russia's Northern Sea Route. This signifies a major development in international trade and logistics.beijingbulletin.com · China
BUSINESSAug 7BorgWarner secures new VCT engine contracts in Europe and ChinaBorgWarner has successfully secured new contracts for VCT engine technology in both European and Chinese markets. This signifies expansion and new business opportunities for the company.just-auto.com · China
MILITARYAug 7Is Japan eyeing Ukraine-style asymmetric warfare against China in defence shift?Japan’s latest defence white paper’s emphasis on adaptivity and scale of drones signals its intention to seek asymmetric capabilities against China in the event of a conflict, while drawing lessons from Ukraine, according to experts. The 610-page document released on Tuesday highlights the need to integrate unmanned systems, artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies across the Japan Self-Defence Forces as Tokyo confronts an increasingly complex security environment. While...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7Germans emerge as Europe’s biggest China hawks as economic pain begins to biteGermans have emerged as some of Europe’s most hawkish voters on China, more likely to consider Beijing as a rival or an adversary than in any other major EU country, a new survey has shown. Published amid a bout of soul-searching in Berlin over whether to back a tougher approach towards China on trade, the findings suggest that the country’s citizens might not be opposed to such a shift. A combined 49 per cent of German people polled considered China to be primarily a rival or an adversary, way...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6La embajada china en Argentina repudió las amenazas de EE.UU. a una empresa de Neuquén: "Arrogancia, prejuicios y falta de respeto"Un funcionario de la sede diplomática en Buenos Aires había advertido que podrían revocar las visas de los ejecutivos de la compañía argentina si avanzaban en un acuerdo con Huawei.Clarín confirmó con el embajador norteamericano Peter Lamelas que fue por un tema de seguridad, pero la diplomacia china en Argentina respondió con un duro comunicado.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 5Pese a recelo de EEUU, Argentina renueva intercambio de monedas con ChinaArgentina y China renuevan acuerdo monetario por 19.000 millones de dólares, extendiendo su duración a cinco años para mayor estabilidad económica.El pacto permite a Argentina utilizar yuanes, aliviando la presión sobre sus reservas de divisas y fomentando las inversiones chinas en el país.Clarín
MILITARYAug 5China grip on drone components complicates Europe defence self - reliance - and effort to arm UkraineChina's control over drone components complicates Europe's efforts to achieve defense self-reliance and supply Ukraine. This highlights a strategic challenge in military supply chains and international relations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSAug 4What role does China play in resolving the Ukraine Crisis ?-- Beijing ReviewThis article from Beijing Review examines China's role in efforts to resolve the Ukraine Crisis. It explores the diplomatic contributions and influence of China in the ongoing conflict.bjreview.com · China