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DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28Nepal races to rescue 100 workers trapped in a tunnel as China halts Tibet operationEuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28China suspends Nepal rescue efforts as lake overflowsFinancial Times
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28Nepal-China flood rescue on hold as lake breaks banksDW News [en]
POLITICSAug 28China aspiration for multipolar world explainedChina's ambition for a multipolar world is explained in this article. It details China's foreign policy goals and vision for global power distribution.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 28China help critical , but unlikely , for US to choke off IranChina's assistance is crucial but unlikely for the US to effectively impose restrictions on Iran. This indicates a complex geopolitical challenge involving major global powers and their strategic interests.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28Nepal-China floods: Death toll climbs amid new flood riskDW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 28China Life’s revenue surges as top insurer ramps up investment in AI, chips and biotechChina Life Insurance, the country’s largest life insurer, has posted record highs in its first-half results, and says it will scale up investments in technology-related sectors while seeking to become a long-term partner for innovative enterprises. The Shanghai- and Hong Kong-listed insurer recorded revenue of 434.3 billion yuan (US$64.6 billion), up 81.5 per cent year on year, according to interim results released on Thursday. Net profit surged more than 228 per cent to 134.5 billion yuan. The...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 28'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns ChinaBBC World
POLITICSAug 28Engaging China | The Shillong TimesThis article discusses the topic of engaging with China. It provides insights into international relations and diplomatic strategies concerning the country.theshillongtimes.com · India
BUSINESSAug 28Chargé dAffaires : China Imported $2 . 3bn Nigerian Goods in Six Months – THISDAYLIVEAccording to a Chargé d'Affaires, China imported $2.3 billion worth of goods from Nigeria in six months. This indicates significant trade activity between the two nations.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria
DISASTERAug 28Storm travel chaos as Typhoon Saudel makes double landfall in ChinaSouth China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28China’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand dealBeijing-based GalaxySpace’s deployed what it called China’s first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia this week, underscoring the country’s efforts to boost its influence in the space industry overseas amid competition with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. GalaxySpace said it launched the Lingzhi-09 Thailand CubeSat aboard a Long March-6C rocket – alongside six other satellites – from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in Shanxi province on Tuesday. Developed for Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28SoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to power mainland China pushSoftBank-backed surgical robotics company Noah Medical has begun preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering, joining a wave of cutting-edge technology firms tapping the city’s international fundraising pool. The US-headquartered company aimed to raise more than US$100 million and planned to file its listing application as early as next year, according to founder Zhang Jian. “We want to expand our business in [mainland] China, and Hong Kong – as an international financial centre with a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond 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. The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny. The SCMP...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 28Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps searchAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 28How Washington Can Credibly Counter China in the PacificIt’s going to take more than showing up.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 28Is China’s ‘wise camel’ the winner from the US-Iran war?Beijing has threatened to retaliate with ‘all necessary measures’ if the US hits it with sanctionsFinancial Times
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28China-Nepal disaster death toll nears 500 as lake overflow threatens rescue workSouth China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28China thinks big on brain-computer interfaces after world-first surgeryChinese surgeons last month completed the world’s first commercial surgery to implant an invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a patient with a spinal cord injury, a milestone in the neurotechnology development race with US companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink. This month a Chinese company, state-owned PICC Property and Casualty, launched the world’s first commercial insurance policy covering BCI implantation surgery. September will see the first undergraduates in China to major in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Iran expert on China’s balancing act amid conflict with US and IsraelTrita Parsi is co-founder and executive vice-president of the Quincy Institute, a Washington-based think tank. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has written four books on US foreign policy in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Iran and Israel. Born in Iran, Parsi moved to Sweden with his family as a child and then to the United States as an adult. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 28Nepal-Tibet live: China warns lake formed by mudslide on Nepal border could breachFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 28 America 100 - year War : Author warns nation could lose to modern guise of communism – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn author is warning that the United States could be defeated by a contemporary form of communism, likening the situation to a "100-year war." This raises concerns about geopolitical strategy and national security.worldtribune.com · United States
POLITICSAug 28China aspiration for multipolar world explainedChina's ambition for a multipolar world is explained, outlining its vision for global power distribution. This sheds light on a major geopolitical strategy impacting international relations.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 28Trump ratchets up rhetoric against Beijing as U . S .- China officials meet for Xi Washington visitFormer President Trump has intensified his critical statements against Beijing as U.S. and Chinese officials gather for a visit by Xi Jinping to Washington. This occurs amidst ongoing high-level discussions between the two nations.cnbc.com · United States