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POLITICSAug 21Indonesia and China discuss increasing defense cooperation and energy securityIndonesia and China are engaging in discussions aimed at enhancing their defense cooperation and ensuring energy security. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two nations.newsday.com · United States
POLITICSAug 21China and US push Southeast Asia over their AI blocs. Will it test region’s non-alignment?Southeast Asian leaders have long insisted they will not be forced to pick sides in the great-power rivalry between the US and China. But their posture is about to be further tested. This time, the battleground is AI. While Washington wants the region locked into Pax Silica – its bid to build a China-free artificial intelligence supply chain – Beijing wants its neighbours to join China’s own World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico). Sources told the South China Morning Post...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21China advances a step toward dissolving China EvergrandeChina is reportedly advancing a step toward dissolving its real estate giant, China Evergrande. This indicates significant movement in the financial restructuring of a major developer.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 21Tesla forced to recall record 3 million cars in China over door-handle issueTesla has issued the largest-ever product recall in mainland China’s electric vehicle (EV) market, as Elon Musk’s firm pledges to fix a door-handle issue affecting nearly 3 million cars. The massive recall comes as Chinese regulators move to ban retractable car door handles over safety fears, after a fatal incident last year in which a driver was left trapped inside a burning vehicle as passers-by were unable to open the car doors. While Tesla is not the only company affected by the move, the US...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21Una madre de 60 años y su hijo de 30 dedicaron media década a crear "Niu Lai", una película animada de 200 dólares: tras un rotundo fracaso, hoy es un éxito de taquilla de 4 millones de dólares en ChinaCalificada por los espectadores como "peor que la IA" y realizada por solo dos personas, la historia surrealista de un ternero y una alondra vendió menos de 300 entradas en su estreno antes de convertirse en un fenómeno de culto.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 21China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadlineMidway through a three-month negotiating period with Beijing, new data show the trade balances of 24 European Union member states are still moving in what Brussels considers to be the wrong direction. China extended its trade surplus over all but three EU members in July compared to a year earlier, calculations based on new Chinese customs figures showed. In some instances, the monthly swing was dramatic. China’s surplus with Sweden quadrupled, while for Malta it rose by 166.6 per cent. For...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21China’s trade grip tightens in Europe as clock ticks towards October deadlineMidway through a three-month negotiating period with Beijing, new data shows the trade balances of 24 European Union member states are still moving in what Brussels considers to be the wrong direction. China extended its trade surplus over all but three EU members in July compared to a year earlier, calculations based on new Chinese customs figures showed. In some instances, the monthly swing was dramatic. China’s surplus with Sweden quadrupled, while for Malta it rose by 166.6 per cent. For...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21Why China’s reusable rocket breakthrough matters for the PLA’s ‘kill chain’A pair of landmark rocket recoveries in recent weeks has brought China a step closer to mastering reusable launch technology – a breakthrough analysts said could give the People’s Liberation Army an advantage in combat by increasing the resilience of its satellite-supported “kill chain”, the process of identifying, tracking and engaging a target. In a first for China, commercial rocket company LandSpace recovered a stainless-steel booster using deployable legs after an orbital flight earlier...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21BofA Securities flags contrarian trades across bonds, China, dollar, AI and U.S. midtermsBofA Securities has identified several contrarian trading opportunities across various markets and political events, including bonds, China, the dollar, AI, and U.S. midterms. This signals potential shifts or overlooked trends for investors.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 21China rejects US claim that Myanmar analyst wrongfully detainedMin Zin was arrested on June 3 after the Chinese government invited him to attend a conference.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 21China is using Jiang Zemin centenary to signal political continuityThe centenary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, marked on August 17 with a memorial in Beijing attended and addressed by President Xi Jinping, was more than an occasion to commemorate a former Chinese leader. It was also an exercise in political history: a moment to locate Jiang, the era he led and the reform legacy associated with him within the broader story of the Communist Party of China’s evolution and China’s modernisation. That is what makes the event politically significant. The question is not...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 21Humanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry growsHumanoid crashes during speed test as China’s robotics industry growsAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 21China rejects US demand on Iranshanghainews.net · China
BUSINESSAug 21China ramps up policy support to unlock domestic demandChina is intensifying its policy support to stimulate domestic demand. This initiative aims to boost the national economy by encouraging internal consumption.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSAug 21Indonesia and China pledge closer defence , energy tiesqueanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
MILITARYAug 21Will other Southeast Asian countries follow Indonesia’s example with joint China drill?China and Indonesia’s recent joint naval exercise east of Taiwan has prompted speculation that other Southeast Asian countries may follow suit. Last Wednesday’s drill – which one observer said may “lower the political threshold” for neighbouring countries – was followed by a meeting of the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers on Friday, where they discussed further military cooperation and a range of other topics, such as food security. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Indonesia was...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 21AXT in focus as Wedbush weighs in on potential China delaysAXT is under scrutiny as Wedbush analyzes potential business delays related to China. This analysis indicates possible impacts on the company's operations and market performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 21Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in ChinaNike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.CNBC
MILITARYAug 21China - Belarus Swift Eagle 2026 joint training in Full SwingThe 'Swift Eagle 2026' joint training exercise between China and Belarus is currently in full swing. This activity signifies ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.globalsecurity.org · Syria
WORLDAug 21Outrage as China programmer’s toilet death ruled non-work-related for being ‘not at desk’Public anger has surged on mainland social media after authorities declined to classify the death of a programmer in his company’s toilet as work-related. According to Jiupai News, Xing Zhi, a 39-year-old programmer from Shenzhen and father of two, died in his company’s toilet in April. After clocking in that morning, Xing went directly to a second-floor toilet instead of his 11th-floor desk and never returned. He was later discovered collapsed in the toilet and was pronounced dead after...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 21China , Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security and economic issuesMinisters from China and Indonesia have met to engage in discussions concerning security and economic matters. This meeting reflects ongoing diplomatic relations and bilateral cooperation between the two nations.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
SCI & TECHAug 21The Mistral paradox: Europe’s push for tech sovereignty relies on China’s Z.aiOn August 11, a tiny line buried in a lengthy press release from French company Mistral AI spoke volumes about the strategic and technological dilemmas facing the European Union, as the bloc prepares to navigate an autumn period full of geopolitical and trade upheaval. In a bid to roll out “European infrastructure for sovereign AI”, Mistral – Europe’s great hope in the global artificial intelligence race – said it would begin offering other companies’ models, while keeping the service itself...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 21China’s drone production capacity can only meet 60% of war demand: studyEven when fully mobilised, China’s industrial system would only be able to meet 60 per cent of the country’s military demand for drones in a conflict, according to a rare study looking into the expected effects of a sudden war. The estimates were produced by an artificial intelligence model that covered a multilevel supply chain linking drone assembly plants with subsystem and component suppliers. The study also accounted for inventories, production capacity, order backlogs, budgets and civilian...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 21Wang Yi visits South Korea, China’s economy cools, Warsh speaks at Jackson HoleNote: SCMP Plus subscribers can attend an exclusive event with Zhou Bo, a retired People’s Liberation Army senior colonel, in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Zhou will discuss China’s military modernisation as the PLA works towards its 2027 centenary goal. SCMP Editor-in-Chief Chow Chung-yan will host the fireside chat. Zhou is now a senior fellow at Tsinghua University. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi sought to boost ties with South Korea amid signs of strains in the long-standing US-South Korean...South China Morning Post
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