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POLITICSAug 15US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaThe US plans to inform its partners that they must choose a side in the artificial intelligence competition with China. This development signals escalating geopolitical competition in advanced technology and its strategic importance.asiaone.com · Singapore
SCI & TECHAug 15Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timelineIt may not be the most majestic creature on our beautiful planet, but the humble silkworm deserves a place alongside horses, cattle, cats, and dogs due to its profound impact on human civilisation. The luxurious fabric spun from the silkworm’s natural secretion ignited the creation of a vast global trade network, connecting Asia with the Mediterranean. This network became a catalyst for transformative exchanges of goods, ideas, and technologies across continents, significantly shaping the course...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 15Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehiclesChina’s electric vehicles (EVs) already lead the way in terms of battery and autonomous driving technologies. Now, the country’s auto brands are adding a new dimension to the notion of intelligent cars: turning them into full-scale entertainment centres. A new wave of Chinese-developed EVs is hitting the market equipped with everything from voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) assistants, to headlights that double up as film projectors and karaoke systems. Some even feature immersive...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 15US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with Chinaasiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 15China blasts Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversaryChina has “strongly condemned” Japanese leaders for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and making an offering on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s announcement of surrender in World War II. Beijing lodged a formal protest after Japanese defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visited the shrine on Saturday. China and many other countries in Asia view the site as a symbol of Japanese militarism. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi did not visit the site in person but she sent a ritual offering to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 15Trump hidden flight , Netanyahu defiance and India China problemThe article mentions a hidden flight involving Trump, defiance from Netanyahu, and an ongoing issue between India and China. These topics highlight various political and geopolitical developments concerning prominent global figures and nations.livemint.com · India
POLITICSAug 15Exclusive - US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaThe United States plans to inform its international partners that they must choose between aligning with the US or China in the global competition for artificial intelligence dominance. This indicates a significant geopolitical development in tech policy.wsau.com · United States
POLITICSAug 15The US’ future policymakers are questioning the standard ‘China threat’ playbookFor years, the conventional wisdom in Washington was that America’s China policy was moving in one direction: tougher. But walk into a classroom at Georgetown, Rice or another US university where the next generation of diplomats and foreign-policy professionals is being trained, and the picture looks less settled. A generation that has grown up with China’s rise is increasingly sceptical of the idea that Beijing should be treated primarily as America’s great strategic rival. That matters because...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 15GSA finds China - made tech labeled Made in united states in federal procurement program , orders sweeping reviewThe GSA discovered China-made technology mislabeled as "Made in United States" within a federal procurement program. This finding has prompted the agency to order a sweeping review.foxwilmington.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 15How China’s young managers grappled with billion-yuan mandates as AI shocks hit portfoliosAs Leopold Aschenbrenner’s US hedge fund saw assets wiped off by more than two-thirds in a single month, some of China’s new portfolio managers also felt the shock across the Pacific, learning bitter lessons early in their careers. The 50-day market turmoil, sparked by a global correction in artificial intelligence stocks in June, turned some of China’s rookie managers into an unwitting focal point. Even seasoned investors faced hard questions from clients as portfolios sagged. For Yuan Zeqiang,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14China rattled by Trump White House chaos weeks ahead of Xi visit. It has happened beforeJust months ago, disorganised planning from Washington in the lead-up to US President Donald Trump’s landmark China visit frustrated Chinese officials. Now, Beijing is watching the same story play out on the other side of the world. With less than six weeks until Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned trip to Washington – his first state visit since 2015 – Beijing finds itself increasingly unsettled by the chaos within the Trump administration. Sources told the South China Morning Post that...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14Delcy Rodriguez’s Castro tribute tests Venezuela’s balancing act between US and ChinaVenezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s tribute to Fidel Castro has drawn a blistering rebuke from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting the political tensions surrounding Caracas’ rapprochement with Washington even as China seeks to preserve its economic interests in the South American country. Rodriguez marked the centenary of the late Cuban leader’s birth this week by praising Castro as a figure who “transcends time” and invoking his commitment to sovereignty, social justice...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14Exclusive - US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with Chinayahoo.com · United States
WORLDAug 14Q & A : What does China 15th five - year plan for coal mean for climate action ? The article explores the implications of China's 15th five-year plan for coal on climate action. It discusses how this policy may affect global environmental efforts.carbonbrief.org · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 14Zhu Rongji’s Death Is the Final Knell for China’s Breakneck Reform EraUnder President Xi Jinping, politics and security, not real change, come first.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSAug 14Anglo American reaches iron ore supply deal with China’s state buyerAnglo American has secured a deal to supply iron ore to China's state buyer, indicating a significant business agreement.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 14US training Taiwan coast guard amid China patrolsThe United States is providing training to the Taiwan coast guard while China conducts patrols in the region. This activity reflects ongoing geopolitical dynamics and military posturing.manilatimes.net · Philippines
SCI & TECHAug 14China's courts rule workers can't be fired just because AI replaced them — and the US has no such protectionsChina's courts have ruled that workers cannot be fired simply because they are replaced by AI, a protection not present in the US. This highlights a significant divergence in labor law concerning the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 14China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South AmericaAfter almost four decades of international cooperation in space affairs, Brazil and China have unveiled details of a new project to launch a powerful meteorological and environmental satellite. It will be capable of monitoring the whole of South America, according to the space sciences department at Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Adenilson Roberto da Silva, general coordinator of engineering and technology with the INPE, said the satellite would provide “improved weather...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14China to provide RMB 200 Million grant assistance to Nigeria as diplomatic relations strengthenNigeria says the grant assistance fully demonstrates China’s sense of responsibility as a major country and reflects the deep friendship between Nigeria and China. The post China to provide RMB 200 Million grant assistance to Nigeria as diplomatic relations strengthen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 14U . S . urges China to halt military pressure on Taiwan after naval drillglobalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSAug 14Philippines’ Marcos says China oil talks have ‘moved forward’ despite maritime rowPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on Friday said talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration had “moved forward” – signalling hopes of a deal before he leaves office in mid-2028, despite ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. Marcos also confirmed for the first time a “provisional understanding” with Beijing over resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, although he insisted this did not mean Manila was seeking China’s permission or surrendering...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14US-China AI decoupling ‘manageable’ for trade – but tech curbs a ‘wild card’: CitiAs US-China tech tensions rise ahead of an expected leadership summit next month, analysts argue Washington’s latest restrictions are unlikely to cause a major disruption in China’s AI exports. But they caution that some of the measures – such as limiting access to “open-weight” models – represent a “genuine wild card” that could reshape the global landscape. Hong Kong-based analysts at Citi Research, led by Yu Xiangrong, argued in a Friday note that US tariffs and export controls were “unlikely...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14For China, Trump’s new drone tariffs threaten to deepen trade rift with USTariffs of up to 100 per cent that Washington has announced on imported drones would result in a “lose-lose outcome” for the United States and China, analysts said, as the technology is increasingly taking centre stage in the countries’ tech and trade rivalry. The new levies will further complicate manufacturers’ efforts to shift production to third countries or regions, where supply chains are already affected by earlier trade restrictions imposed by both sides, they added. On Thursday, US...South China Morning Post
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