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POLITICSAug 19¿Otro guiño a Trump? El Gobierno suma una cláusula "antiChina" a la privatización del Belgrano CargasEl pliego restringirá la participación de compañías controladas por Estados extranjeros. El esquema contempla concesiones por 50 años, venta de material rodante y beneficios del RIGI para financiar obras.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 19Shares in China Unitree soars more than five - fold in Shanghai debutShares of China Unitree experienced a significant increase, soaring more than five-fold, during its debut on the Shanghai stock market. This indicates a highly successful initial public offering.business-standard.com · India
BUSINESSAug 19Kimberly-Clark's purchase of Kenvue sees in-depth China review - reportKimberly-Clark's acquisition of Kenvue is reportedly undergoing an in-depth review in China. This suggests significant regulatory oversight for the large corporate transaction.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 19Guyana Choice : Why WIN Clarity on the U . S - China Question MattersThis article discusses the importance of clarity from Guyana regarding its stance on the U.S.-China relationship. It suggests that Guyana's geopolitical choices hold significant relevance in international affairs.kaieteurnewsonline.com · Guyana
BUSINESSAug 19Money and ‘a lot of noise’: how the US’ critical-minerals industry is vying with China’sPatriot Critical Minerals of the US plans to dig into a long-abandoned mining site in the sparsely populated state of Nevada to extract tungsten, an important raw material with industrial uses ranging from aerospace gear to common cutting tools. The company, with only that single asset, is applying to the US departments of defence and energy for funding – now more readily available as President Donald Trump tries to bring critical-minerals production onshore in case China makes the resources...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 19China’s J-36 fighter jet designers report danger of military AI hallucinationsLarge language models are expert in intelligence work, able to quickly mine key data and analyse weapons performance – tasks that once took analysts huge amounts of time and effort. But engineers at China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Research and Design Institute, developer of the People’s Liberation Army’s backbone J-20 and next generation J-36 stealth fighters, have urged caution. In a paper published on June 20, engineer Zhang Xianzhe said that “AI models can invent aircraft specifications –...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19SpaceX stock in focus after China rocket milestone, share unlock aheadSpaceX's stock is in focus following a Chinese rocket milestone and an upcoming share unlock. This highlights significant developments impacting a major space technology company's market and industry standing.Yahoo Finance
CONFLICTAug 19Exclusive | Malaysia fears military miscalculation near Sabah amid US - China rivalryscmp.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 19From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’At China’s annual World Robot Conference (WRC) that kicked off on Wednesday, the hall was filled with humanoid robots wowing visitors with feats of dexterity: from playing table tennis to performing drum solos. These eye-catching displays have helped China’s robotics industry win global attention – and raise huge amounts of capital – over the past couple of years. But at this year’s summit, the overriding sentiment among executives, investors and policymakers was starkly pragmatic: the era of...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 19Malaysia fears military ‘miscalculation’ near Sabah amid US-China rivalryMalaysia faces a growing risk of miscalculation near its state of Sabah as US-China rivalry drives more military activities into the waters around Borneo, its defence minister has warned, bolstering the government’s push for higher spending on its armed forces. The concern is particularly acute for Malaysia, a South China Sea claimant that has long sought to keep close economic ties with China while avoiding alignment with either Beijing or Washington and is feeling further unease over the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19China to build environmental monitoring station near disputed Scarborough ShoalChina has approved the construction of a marine environmental observation station to monitor an area that includes the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a persistent flashpoint in tensions with the Philippines in the South China Sea. The Zhongsha Islands Marine Ecological and Environmental Field Observation and Research Station, proposed by the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was given the green light on July 31, the SCSIO announced on Tuesday. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19The U.S. banned Nvidia's best chips from going to China. Now it's trying to close a crucial loopholeChinese AI firms have reportedly accessed advanced Nvidia computing power overseas, testing U.S. export controls. Lawmakers weigh closing the cloud-access gap.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 19AM Markets Need to Know: Iran escalation risk, Nvidia H200 shipments to China, and moreThe article highlights key market considerations including potential escalation risks involving Iran and shipments of Nvidia H200 to China. These factors are presented as important for morning market understanding.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 19China joins Musk’s SpaceX with reusable rocket breakthroughsChina-based LandSpace successfully launched a Zhuque-3 rocket and recovered its first stage, a breakthrough in the nation’s efforts to develop reusable boosters that can slash the cost of space launches. The first stage of the 66-metre (217-foot) rocket touched down in Minqin County, Gansu province, northwest China, on Wednesday after an eight-minute flight that delivered a Honghu-3 internet satellite into space. Take-off occurred 390 km (242 miles) away at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 19El argentino que diseñó para Audi y Alfa Romeo ahora desembarca en una marca de lujo chinaEl rosarino Juan Manuel Díaz hizo toda su carrera como diseñador en Europa.Ahora tendrá un rol destacado en Exeed, la división de alta gama del Grupo Chery.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 19Goldman Sachs upbeat on wealth outlook amid market worries over China’s tighter scrutinyGoldman Sachs has remained upbeat about offshore wealth management despite concerns over Beijing’s tighter scrutiny of cross-border money flows. The Wall Street investment bank forecast wealth fee income at Standard Chartered and HSBC to grow 30 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively, in 2026, while projecting 16 to 25 per cent growth for Singapore banks. “We continue to believe offshore wealth allocation by Chinese clients is driven primarily by diversification benefits and access to a broader...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 19China fund managers stick with AI, chips in August despite July sell-off, survey findsDespite July’s sharp sell-off in global semiconductor shares, driven by concerns over AI-linked profitability, artificial intelligence and chips remained China’s most preferred investment themes in August, while more investors moved to hedge tech exposure, according to a survey by BofA Global Research. The findings come from the August edition of the Asia Fund Manager Survey, for which Bank of America’s researchers polled 98 participants across the region from August 7 to 13. The respondents...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 19Is South China Sea warship breakdown a sign US is ‘taxing reserve capacity’?A US guided-missile destroyer that was adrift in the South China Sea without power last month is a sign that America is taxing its reserve capacity as its operation against Iran drags on, according to an analyst. “This is an extremely unusual occurrence and a variety of equipment and process failures would have to have taken place,” said Brad Martin, a former US Navy captain who is now a senior policy researcher at Washington-based think tank the Rand Corporation. “Failures such as this are a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China allows limited Nvidia H200 shipments : Why is Beijing easing curbs ? China is reportedly allowing limited shipments of Nvidia H200 chips, raising questions about Beijing's reasons for easing tech trade restrictions. This indicates a notable development in geopolitical technology trade dynamics.business-standard.com · India
BUSINESSAug 19China robotics firm shares soar 600 per cent on debutA robotics firm in China experienced a significant increase in its share value, soaring 600 percent upon its market debut. This indicates strong investor confidence in the company and the robotics sector.examiner.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 19Mongolia apologises after China raises security concerns about protesters at oil campA senior Mongolian official has apologised after the Chinese embassy raised concern that Mongolians “harassed the camp” of a Chinese-invested oil exploration company. According to Mongolian media reports, protesters went to the Kherlen Tohoi XXVIII oil exploration area and tried to stop exploration work by Mongolia Foison Energy last Friday. They live-streamed the event, with social media footage showing two women dumping items belonging to Chinese workers onto the ground. Two Mongolian...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19Scaling back US-South Korea drills may fail to woo Kim away from ChinaTrump is scaling back US-South Korea military exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with Kim Jong Un.Al Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHAug 19China robots search for workforce breakthroughChina is developing robots with the aim of achieving a breakthrough in workforce solutions. This effort could impact future labor markets and industrial automation.freemalaysiatoday.com · Malaysia
POLITICSAug 19A China Strategy That LastsCongress must lead to compete with Beijing.Foreign Affairs