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POLITICSAug 25US admits defeat in China minerals race. Can Brazil turn panic into processing power?Brazilian Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira revealed that US President Donald Trump and his team conceded during White House talks in May that the United States had lost the critical minerals race to China. The minister made the disclosure in an unscripted speech on Monday to Exposibram, the industry conference run by the Brazilian Mining Institute, in the state of Minas Gerais, responsible for more than 40 per cent of national mineral output. But as the US pours billions of dollars...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Roundup : Senegal eyes more processed exports to China under zero - tariff policySenegal is looking to increase its processed exports to China, leveraging a zero-tariff policy. This move aims to boost economic ties and trade between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
CYBERAug 25China Hackers Use DeepSeek for Attacks , Researchers SayResearchers report that Chinese hackers are utilizing DeepSeek in their cyber attacks. This indicates an evolving method in state-sponsored cyber warfare.insurancejournal.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 25China Warns of Retaliation as Tanker Struck Near Hormuz Hours After Iran Sanctions Launchhngn.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 25New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build - upNew installations are reportedly appearing on an islet as China accelerates its military build-up in the South China Sea.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 25China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctionsThe U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.CNBC
POLITICSAug 25‘Normal stability’: US-China Track 1.5 talks offer formula for tiesChina and the US should strive for “normal stability with controllable disagreements” in their relations, a senior Chinese official has urged in the latest semi-official dialogue with Washington. During the talks on Tuesday, Liu Haixing, head of the Communist Party’s International Department, said the two countries should expand the “pie” of shared interests to achieve positive stability anchored in cooperation. “[Both sides] should reject zero-sum games to achieve healthy stability with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25How the US sanctions on Iran impact ChinaUS sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 25China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against IranThe US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.BBC World
SCI & TECHAug 25US building twice as much gas - fired capacity as China in AI boom , analysis findsAn analysis indicates that the U.S. is constructing significantly more gas-fired energy capacity than China. This increase is attributed to the current boom in artificial intelligence development.yahoo.com · United States
MILITARYAug 25China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles onChinese fighter jets have conducted combat training with their Egyptian counterparts in a joint exercise following a major Chinese air force deployment to the Middle East. The drill, which was launched on Saturday and is expected to continue until early next month, is part of the second China-Egypt “Eagles of Civilisation” joint air force training exercises, taking place against the backdrop of the war between the United States and Iran. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force deployed J-16...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Unitree’s 45% post-IPO plunge raises concerns over China’s robotics bubbleA substantial post-IPO stock plunge for Unitree is raising concerns about a potential bubble in China's robotics industry, suggesting market volatility and investor apprehension within the sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTAug 25China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctionsFinancial Times
CONFLICTAug 25Why was China’s response to North Korea’s latest missile launches so muted?China’s muted response to North Korea’s latest missile launch, which came soon after top diplomat Wang Yi’s visit to Seoul, underscores how Beijing is prioritising Pyongyang’s stability over near‑term denuclearisation, according to analysts. North Korea started launching more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles just hours after Wang concluded his two-day visit on Thursday, the foreign minister’s first official trip to South Korea in nearly five years. South Korea and Japan condemned the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Nvidia, Supermicro employees charged over export of AI servers to ChinaTaiwanese authorities indict nine people over alleged chip smuggling scheme.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 25Philippines to expand military drone fleet as South China Sea tensions riseThe Philippines plans to expand its unmanned ⁠capabilities, including through development ⁠and acquisition of drones as part ⁠of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. US defence ally the Philippines also planned to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defence assets to strengthen its external defence capabilities, Defence Secretary Gilberto ‌Teodoro told a budget hearing in the lower house of Congress. The Philippines has shifted its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25Global Times : What does China 4 . 7 percent growth in the first half of 2026 tell us ? Zhong Caiwen articleAn article from Global Times by Zhong Caiwen discusses the implications of China's 4.7 percent economic growth in the first half of 2026. This analyzes future economic trends for China.manilatimes.net · Philippines
MILITARYAug 25Egypt - China Air Drill Draws Attention Of US And IsraelAn air drill between Egypt and China has attracted the attention of the US and Israel. This indicates notable military activity and geopolitical interest.i24news.tv · Israel
BUSINESSAug 25How full equity buyouts could help China’s cooling bubble tea sector turn a new leafFuelled by the recent bubble tea boom and an intensely competitive market, financial investors have shown growing interest in the sector’s major brands, shifting their playbook from early-stage bets and initial public offering subscriptions to full equity buyouts. Growth of mid to high single digits was now expected for the industry in China, down from the double-digit growth projected in previous years, analysts said. The slowdown followed years of capital being raised and deployed to chase the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25China’s anti-corruption fight: data deep diveSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25Ajit Doval China visit : NSA , Chinese VP Han Zheng discuss border peace , bilateral ties ahead of key talks | India NewsIndia's NSA, Ajit Doval, and Chinese VP Han Zheng discussed border peace and bilateral ties during a visit to China. These high-level talks are occurring ahead of further key discussions between the two countries.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESSAug 25Global market : Mainland China stocks slip as metal shares drop , investors await Jackson Hole cuesMainland China's stock market experienced a decline, specifically with metal shares dropping, as investors anticipate signals from Jackson Hole. This indicates current global market dynamics and future economic considerations.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
BUSINESSAug 25Trump moves toward new tariff on China for flooding market with cheap goods | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisFormer President Trump is reportedly considering new tariffs on China due to concerns about cheap goods flooding the market. This move could escalate trade tensions between the two countries.asahi.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 25China’s new traffic safety law set to clarify liability for fully automated carsBeijing could soon hold carmakers legally responsible for traffic violations when autonomous driving systems are in use, marking an important step towards clearing regulatory hurdles to wider commercialisation. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, is set to review an amended Road Traffic Safety Law on Tuesday. For the first time, the document was set to include a dedicated chapter on governing autonomous vehicles and advanced driving systems,...South China Morning Post