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POLITICSAug 12China reformist ex - premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97Former Chinese reformist premier Zhu Rongji has passed away at the age of 97. His death marks the passing of a notable political figure.news.az · Azerbaijan
SCI & TECHAug 12From solar to AI: why China may be entering its ‘Go Global 3.0’ eraChinese corporate expansion overseas is shifting from solar equipment to artificial intelligence-enabled industrial technology, with a new generation of companies targeting global markets from inception, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. “China has entered the ‘Go Global 3.0’ era,” wrote the investment bank’s team, led by Jacqueline Du, in a research note published on Tuesday. The evolution moves beyond low-cost manufacturing goods and the “new three” sectors – electric vehicles,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 12Could the rise of left-wing Democrats reshape America’s policy on China?The Democratic Party’s ascendant left wing is likely to push American foreign policy further “inward” and away from big-power rivalry, according to a Chinese political scientist. Meng Weizhan, an assistant research professor at Fudan University’s Institute for Advanced Study in Social Sciences in Shanghai, also said it was time for Beijing to move away from the notion that all American political factions took a hard line on China. The remarks come as progressive Democrats are riding a wave of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 12China approves Japanese envoy in Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancyChina has approved a new Japanese acting consul general in Chongqing, ending an eight-month vacancy at the mission following a bilateral freeze. Shigehiro Nishiumi, who previously served as Japan’s deputy consul general in Hong Kong, assumed the post at Japan’s diplomatic mission in the southwestern municipality of Chongqing on August 4, according to Japanese news agency Kyodo, citing an unnamed government source. The Chongqing post had remained unoccupied since December 5, when former head of...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 12Blackout at China’s Terracotta Army museum triggers nationwide cultural safety reviewChina’s National Cultural Heritage Administration is putting museums nationwide on notice to strengthen emergency management during the summer peak season, following a series of operational failures, including a sudden power outage in Xian’s Terracotta Warriors museum last week. According to the notice published on Monday, there have been issues such as blackouts, air conditioning failures and severe overcrowding at some museums, triggering safety fears and public concern. The disruptions...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12Why China’s traders, e-commerce merchants feel boxed in by new EU packaging rulesWhile rising trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to dominate headlines, Chinese exporters face a far more immediate and concrete threat: the boxes, wraps, and plastic bags protecting their goods. On Wednesday, the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) became applicable across the bloc. Replacing a 1994 directive, the regulation sets requirements for every piece of packaging placed on the EU market, covering chemical restrictions, recyclability,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 12Column : Why China favorability is rising across the Global SouthThis article analyzes the reasons behind increasing favorability towards China in the Global South. It is relevant for understanding evolving international alliances and geopolitical dynamics.milwaukeesun.com · United States
CYBERAug 12China inverters could trigger US power grid blackouts , experts warnfoxnews.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 12India Warns China Border Tensions Could Derail ThawIndia has warned that ongoing border tensions with China have the potential to hinder improving relations between the two countries. This indicates diplomatic friction and potential for further disputes.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
MILITARYAug 12After China missile test , US and allies demand 24 - hour warning next timescmp.com · China
CONFLICTAug 12China calls for intl action to end Israeli - Palestinian conflict , violence - XinhuaChina is advocating for international intervention to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and end the associated violence. This highlights global diplomatic efforts concerning the protracted dispute.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 12Economic Watch : China - ASEAN trade ties deepen as supply chains , connectivity strengthen - XinhuaTrade relations between China and ASEAN are deepening, marked by strengthening supply chains and enhanced connectivity. This indicates growing economic cooperation between the regions.english.news.cn
SCI & TECHAug 12China’s glueball ‘triumph’; SpaceX rocket debris caught on video: 7 science highlightsWe have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US and Israeli physicists hail China’s glueball discovery as a ‘triumph’ The international physics community has hailed a Chinese-led discovery as a “triumph” after researchers presented the strongest evidence yet for the existence of the “glueball” – a mysterious particle made of pure force. 2. Chinese...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 12After China’s missile test, US and allies demand 24-hour warning next timeThe United States and 40 other nations have called for at least 24 hours’ notice before long-range ballistic missile launches, following a rare Chinese missile test in the Pacific last month that they said raised concerns over accidents and military miscalculation. In a joint statement released by the US State Department on Tuesday, the governments called on countries – particularly nuclear-weapon states – to provide advance warning for launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs),...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 12China’s EV sales slide again amid fading incentives, weak demand and persistent price warDeliveries of electric vehicles (EVs) in China fell 3.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, extending their decline to a seventh consecutive month as fading government incentives and weaker consumer demand weighed on the market. Domestic sales of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles last month also fell 5.8 per cent from June, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). “A bleak market outlook is likely to affect most small [EV] companies, as some of them will be...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 12Star Wars - China harbors military ambitions in spaceChina is reported to harbor military ambitions in space. This suggests a growing geopolitical concern regarding military development beyond Earth.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSAug 12China told to respect Pacific sovereignty after missileChina has been instructed to respect Pacific sovereignty following a missile incident. This indicates international concern and diplomatic tension regarding China's military activities in the region.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 12Asian stocks trade mixed amid Iran deal uncertainty; tech rally boosts KOSPI and ChinaAsian stock markets are trading mixed, influenced by uncertainty regarding an Iran deal, while technology stocks are performing strongly in KOSPI and China. This reflects the interplay of geopolitical events and sector-specific trends on global financial markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 12China , Indonesia plan joint exercise east of TaiwanChina and Indonesia are planning a joint military exercise in an area east of Taiwan. This matters as it indicates military cooperation between the two nations and occurs in a geopolitically sensitive region.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
CONFLICTAug 12Taiwan hits out at China over naval drill with IndonesiaRare joint exercises raise concerns over Beijing’s more assertive conduct in disputed watersFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 12Align wins China patent ruling against AngelalignAlign Technology has won a patent ruling in China against Angelalign. This outcome impacts intellectual property rights and competitive dynamics within the industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12Manus to return as independent firm after China forces Meta unwind of $2B dealManus will reportedly return as an independent firm after China compelled Meta to unwind a $2 billion deal. This indicates a significant business transaction being reversed due to external pressure.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 12China’s quant funds have an edge on foreign rivals, even as Beijing curbs trading speedChina’s quantitative funds have built trading strategies so closely tailored to the mainland market that foreign rivals cannot replicate them, even as a regulatory clampdown on trading speed reshapes the industry, according to a prominent economist. “If a top US quant team goes to Japan or India, they can beat virtually all the native quants,” Xia Chun, founder and chief economist at Chinese financial research firm Wiselink Group and former finance professor at the University of Hong Kong, told...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 12China-linked hackers hit Taiwan in unprecedented ‘autonomous’ AI cyber attackFinancial Times