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CONFLICTAug 27China warns of Japan dangerous military agenda - XinhuaChina has issued a warning through Xinhua regarding what it describes as Japan's dangerous military agenda. This statement highlights rising geopolitical tensions concerning military intentions in the region.english.news.cn
POLITICSAug 27China and Iran sanctions: what US moves mean for Beijing, and its retaliation optionsThe United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, spanning digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, as Washington seeks to “sever every economic lifeline” that sustains Tehran. Beijing denounced the measures, with the Chinese foreign ministry calling them “illegal unilateral sanctions” and vowing to “take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its rights and interests”. With the fresh sanctions complicating an already delicate diplomatic...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after artist’s death at 97Hong Kong fans and cultural figures have paid tribute to Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama following her death at 97, saying her legacy will inspire generations to come. Among those expressing sadness on Thursday were West Kowloon Cultural District Authority board chairman Bernard Chan and local design studio AllRightsReserved. Adrian Cheng Chi-kong, former CEO of developer New World Development, shared a photo of himself with Kusama taken in Japan in 2022. Kusama, known for her signature...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27Could new US sanctions tear China and Iran apart?Washington's strategy of putting maximum economic pressure on Iran is tempered by its desire to smooth political tensions with China.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 27China and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?Chinese scientists have developed a cross-border early warning system with counterparts in Nepal to monitor Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods. The system has issued timely alerts over the past several years, effectively preventing casualties. But on Wednesday, a high-altitude ice-rock avalanche took everyone by surprise. The debris flow hit a river in Nepal, generating a devastating flash flood that swept all the way down to Gyirong county in the Tibet autonomous region in China. Some...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 27Hong Kong parents to get alerts over teens’ self-harm searches on InstagramMeta Platforms has started sending out alerts to parents whose children repeatedly search for content about suicide or self-harm on Instagram as part of broader efforts to strengthen online safety for young users. Parents supervising a teen’s account can receive notifications by email, text message, WhatsApp or Instagram, depending on the contact information available. They will also be directed to expert resources on how to approach potentially sensitive conversations. Philip Chua, Meta’s...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 27Himalayan glacier collapse hits crucial China-Nepal trade route as casualties mountSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Li Auto posts Q2 net loss amid soft demand in ChinaLi Auto reported a net loss in Q2, attributed to soft demand in China. This financial result is important for understanding the company's performance and market conditions in the region.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 27Von der Leyen turns up pressure on China over trade deficitThe European Commission's president said that the EU’s trade relationship with China had to be rebalanced, and pointed out that the bloc's trade defence investigations into Chinese products had ramped up significantly in recent years.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 27China advances in Argentine lithium: one of the largest producers secured a third project in the countryGanfeng Lithium will invest US$180 million in Lithium Argentina and will own 67% of Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes, with a capacity of up to 150,000 tons of lithium carbonate annually. It is the main global manufacturer of metallic lithium and Argentina has become one of its main production bases.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 27Kioxia and Sandisk to invest over $31B in JapanKioxia and Sandisk plan to invest over $31 billion in Japan. This represents a significant capital injection into the region by these companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 27‘Strong signal’: South Korea raises rates again to fight inflation, rising home pricesSouth Korea’s central bank has raised interest rates for a second straight month, with analysts saying its semiconductor boom has given policymakers room to confront inflation, a weak won and rising home prices, but at the cost of a deeper squeeze on indebted households and small businesses. The Bank of Korea (BOK) lifted its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3.0 per cent on Thursday, a month after an identical increase took it to 2.75 per cent in July. The latest move brought the rate...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 273 women charged over Hong Kong play-area brawl, police say grandmother was hit firstThree women have been charged after a brawl broke out in a children’s play area at a Hong Kong shopping centre. Police disclosed details of their investigation on Thursday, revealing they suspected that a 68‑year‑old woman seen in a viral video slapping a young girl had been struck first. The dispute took place in the atrium of the APM shopping centre in Kwun Tong at about 4.45pm on Wednesday. Footage widely circulating online appears to show the elderly woman, who was visiting the play zone...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 27Hong Kong to launch free AI courses with tech giants Google, Microsoft for SMEsFree courses coordinated by the Hong Kong government will leverage the expertise of tech giants such as Google and Microsoft to help boost the adoption of AI by businesses for content creation, data analysis and workflow efficiency. The Hong Kong Productivity Council on Thursday announced the launch of the programme targeting industries such as education, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and logistics as part of the government’s HK$50 million (US$6.38 million) “AI for All”...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Viral China maths genius’ new workbook sells 26,000 copies in 4 days, sparking mixed reactionsA famous Chinese mathematician known for his dishevelled genius image recently began selling workbooks for primary and secondary school students, which were quickly sold out within days. Wei Dongyi, 35, is an associate professor in the Mathematics Department at Peking University. He gained instant fame in 2021 after a vox pop on the Peking University campus. In the video, he appears dressed simply, carrying a 1.5-litre plastic bottle of water and a bag of steamed buns. In the clip, he shared...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97Japan's Yayoi Kusama, one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists, has died aged 97, her company said Thursday, sparking tributes from around the world. The "polka dot queen" channelled hallucinations and battles with mental health into vibrant art featuring her trademark dots, nets and infinity motifs over a career spanning decades and continents.France 24 [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 27Nepal and China step up rescue efforts day after catastrophic floodjapanherald.com · Japan
WORLDAug 27North Korea Economy Through a Large - Scale Price Survey ( 3 ): The State Monopoly on Food Distribution Deepens What Is the Current State of Grain Sales Stations ? This article examines North Korea's economy, focusing on the state's deepening monopoly on food distribution and the current status of grain sales stations. It provides insight into the nation's economic structure, particularly regarding food security.asiapress.org · North Korea
POLITICSAug 27Gates pitches US-China AI cooperation ahead of Xi meetingBill Gates is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year as the Microsoft co-founder seeks to rally support for global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) risks. A meeting may take place in November, Reuters reported on Wednesday citing a Gates spokesman. Xi last met his “old friend” in 2023, when Gates became the first foreign business leader to visit the Chinese president following the Covid-19 pandemic. Gates also published a 6,000-word essay on Wednesday that called...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 27Hong Kong lowers heat stress warning system thresholds after criticismHong Kong labour authorities have unveiled changes to the system that sends out warnings to workers about overexertion during very hot weather, reducing thresholds so higher-tier alerts can be issued more easily following intense criticism of the mechanism. The Labour Department said on Thursday that two new conditions would be introduced to the Heat Stress at Work Warning system from Friday. The system has three warning levels – amber, red and black – which alert employers and staff to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27The U . S . Power Play in Iraq That Moscow and Beijing Didnt See ComingThe U.S. has made a significant political move in Iraq that apparently surprised both Moscow and Beijing. This suggests a shift in geopolitical dynamics in the region.finance.yahoo.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo – NBC 5 Dallas - Fort WorthJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama has passed away at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This announces the death of a renowned artist.nbcdfw.com · United States
WORLDAug 27Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97 in Tokyo – NBC ConnecticutJapanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97 in Tokyo. This marks the passing of a significant cultural figure.nbcconnecticut.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 27Why soaring US long - term yields are becoming Korea problemSoaring US long-term yields are reportedly becoming a problem for Korea. This indicates an international economic challenge affecting the country.koreaherald.com · South Korea
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