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POLITICSAug 18Wang Yi heads to Seoul as Trump cuts South Korea drills, opening door for ChinaChina’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Seoul days after Donald Trump called for the US to scale back military exercises with South Korea, sending ripples of unease through US allies in Asia. On Sunday, the United States president posted his decision to social media, raising questions about the durability of Washington’s security commitments in a region increasingly defined by competition with Beijing. He offered several rationales, including cost-saving considerations, a goodwill...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 18Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testChina's robots are facing a commercial test, moving beyond their current capabilities in feats like marathons and backflips. This signifies a push for practical, market-ready applications of robotics.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 18British businesses see expanding opportunities in China consumer marketBritish businesses are identifying expanding opportunities within the China consumer market. This indicates potential for growth in international trade relations.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
BUSINESSAug 18Iron Ore : Vale Rises as China Steel Data Lifts MinersVale's stock price has increased following positive steel data from China, which is boosting the mining sector. This indicates a positive market trend for iron ore and related companies.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
BUSINESSAug 18Google plans to shift all Pixel production out of China by 2027 - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 18China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeralWhile hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.BBC World
POLITICSAug 18China-led SCO, a counterweight to the WestSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 18Cook Islands PM re-elected despite row over China ties with New ZealandCook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s securing of another term, despite a dispute with New Zealand over his government’s deals with China, suggests voters are more focused on the cost of living than geopolitical concerns, analysts have said. Brown’s Cook Islands Party is on track to win a fifth consecutive term in government. According to preliminary results from last week’s general election, the party will obtain 18 seats – up from its previous 12 – in the 24-member parliament, giving it a...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 181 , 090 cybercrimes , Rs 1 , 071 crore trail : China - linked gang mastermind arrested in Assam | India NewsThe mastermind of a China-linked gang involved in 1,090 cybercrimes and significant financial fraud has been arrested in Assam, India.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 18China censors public mourning as it holds former premier funeralChina is reportedly censoring public mourning as it conducts the funeral for a former premier. This action suggests government control over public sentiment and information during a sensitive period.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 18Clamping down: China tightens exit rulesThe Chinese government announced new border regulations in late July in a move seen as expanding state control over its citizens. The new rules, which come into effect on September 15, tighten checks on travellers and provide new grounds for restricting Chinese citizens from leaving the country, including exit bans of up to three years in some cases.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 18China's Xi Jinping to skip UN General Assembly during September U.S. trip - reportA report indicates that China's Xi Jinping will reportedly skip the UN General Assembly during his planned trip to the U.S. in September. This suggests a notable diplomatic decision regarding international engagements.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 18‘Not worth the squeeze’: global private equity makes zero deals in ChinaFirms avoid new equity investments as Beijing tightens scrutiny of foreign capital in sensitive sectorsFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 18How China Found Its Most Potent WeaponThe real history of Beijing’s rare-earth dominance.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSAug 17America , Not China , Is World Energy SuperpowerAn analysis suggests that America, not China, is the world's leading energy superpower. This discusses global energy dominance from an economic perspective.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSAug 17Claims Hegseth ‘on verge of losing job’ raise questions about future US-China defence tiesSpeculation is growing that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is at increasing risk of losing his job, raising questions about the possible implications for US-China relations, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter publicly, said Hegseth was “on the verge of losing his job”. They cited the ongoing deadlock over Iran and a slew of negative media reports, with one source pointing to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17China’s space race has a new problem: finding room for failureThere is something about the speed of consensus on China’s rocket failures that should give us pause. Within hours of Long March-7A rocket’s disintegration over the South China Sea on August 10, trade reports were pointing to an engine as the likely culprit. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) had said nothing of the kind. An official Xinhua report about three hours after the launch described only “a flight anomaly” and an investigation under way. The cause is unknown,...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Ecuador’s Noboa courts China on shrimp, copper without threatening US tiesEcuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, an eight-day trip during which he will seek to lift suspensions on 14 Ecuadorian shrimp processors and secure fresh investment in energy and mining. Noboa will hold talks with President Xi Jinping and meet separately with Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry. The visit runs to August 23 before the Asian tour continues to Singapore and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 17Over 200 Tibetans , supporters protest China assimilation policies near Swiss ParliamentOver 200 Tibetans and their supporters are protesting China's assimilation policies near the Swiss Parliament. This event highlights international concerns regarding human rights and cultural preservation.middleeaststar.com · Syria
WORLDAug 17Jordanian king looks to advance Jordan - China strategic partnershipThe Jordanian king is seeking to advance a strategic partnership between Jordan and China. This reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts and bilateral relations between the two nations.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSAug 17Why the Arctic sea route has become so important for China and RussiaSince Chinese container ships began plying the Northern Sea Route three years ago, the Arctic shipping lane has gained global importance. Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea later that year disrupted traffic through the Suez Canal – the fastest route between Europe and Asia – in what was the most serious conflict-driven disruption since the Arab-Israeli war nearly six decades earlier. The 5,600km (3,480-mile) Northern Sea Route spans Russia’s Arctic coast, from the Barents Sea to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 17Mientras China impulsa su expansión en Asia, Trump centra su atención en IránLos aliados asiáticos empiezan a preguntarse si Estados Unidos querría o podría defenderlos en caso de guerra.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 17The next silicon? AI data centre material faces price spike amid China supply crunchThe artificial intelligence boom is driving demand for optical modules that enable ultra-fast data transmission in data centres, with the latest beneficiary a chemical compound that is seeing an unprecedented surge in prices. Indium phosphide (InP) is used to make lasers that convert electrical signals into light, allowing data to travel rapidly through fibre-optic cables. As a major producer of the material, China has seen prices climb sharply. According to a recent report by financial services...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Chinamaxxing: is the trend really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?The iconic wrapper of White Rabbit, a six-decade-old Chinese milk confectionery, has recently gone viral in the West. Shared this month in a post on X, formerly Twitter, the retro packaging was hailed as an “absolute masterstroke of graphic design”. Its distinctive waxy paper – featuring a white rabbit against a red circle, with blue-and-white rabbit motifs lining both edges – has since racked up more than 6 million views and 260,000 likes. In the comments section, online users from around the...South China Morning Post