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SCI & TECHAug 11China says US tried to buy superconductor magnet that ‘outperforms American ones by 40%’A US laboratory that once dominated the field of superconducting magnets is now hoping to buy Chinese technology used in a leading particle accelerator, official Chinese media reported on Tuesday. The US Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory once “monopolised” this type of specialised technology, according to Science and Technology Daily. But in May last year it contacted the Chinese Institute of High Energy Physics “hoping to purchase the Chinese-made combined superconducting...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 11He Jianming new book chronicles Guangdong millennium of trade , tracing China commercial spiritA new book by He Jianming chronicles a millennium of trade in Guangdong, tracing China's commercial spirit. This is a cultural and historical publication.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICSAug 11Over 8,200 detained as China launches year-long crackdown on organised crimeChinese police have dismantled more than 1,000 gangs and detained about 8,200 suspects, just 10 days after the country’s top security official announced a year-long campaign against organised crime. The Ministry of Public Security said on Monday that the crackdown focused on crimes that had evolved into “more covert” forms and spread rapidly online. “New types of crimes such as online predatory lending, soft-violence debt collection … coerced consumption and online harassment have become major...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 11Alo Yoga opens Tmall flagship, eyes China retail pushAlo Yoga has opened a flagship store on Tmall, signaling its intention to expand its retail presence in China. This move represents a strategic business expansion into a key international market.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 11China detains Japanese executives in dual-use technology export probe: reportChina has detained several Japanese nationals, including top executives of companies with offices in China, for allegedly violating export restrictions on dual-use goods, Japanese newspaper The Mainichi said, citing multiple sources. Dual-use items comprise goods, software and technologies with both civilian and military applications, including critical minerals essential for manufacturing drones and advanced semiconductors. The detentions follow a string of enforcement measures, including the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 11Gap bucks retail headwinds with massive China expansion amid localisation driveAmid widespread store closures by foreign fast-fashion players in China, US apparel brand Gap is defying industry headwinds. It plans to open 50 new stores in mainland China this year and return to Hong Kong by year’s end, following a localisation overhaul that has attracted more Chinese consumers. This expansion comes at a time when the world’s second-largest consumer market faces sluggish overall retail sales, with brands such as Zara and H&M scaling back their number of stores. With Gap...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 11China Tower GAAP EPS of RMB 0.43, revenue of RMB 48.69BChina Tower has reported GAAP earnings per share of RMB 0.43 and revenue of RMB 48.69 billion. This provides an update on the company's financial performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 11Washington pressures Fujimori to align Peru with US war drive against Chinawsws.org · United States
WORLDAug 11Cocaine trafficking surge in Pacific region fuels China policing fears , Australia a cash cow for cartelspina.com.fj · Fiji
WORLDAug 11China eye D’Tigress clean sweep after second straight Pre-World Cup victoryThe three-match series is part of both teams’ preparations for next month’s FIBA Women’s World Cup in Berlin, with China now looking to complete a 3-0 sweep when the sides meet for the final time in Foshan on Wednesday The post China eye D’Tigress clean sweep after second straight Pre-World Cup victory appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLDAug 11Despite extreme climate, China’s 2,000-year-old rock art owes survival to post-partum bloodOn the southern edge of China, near the border with Vietnam, a breathtaking array of wall art stretches 260km and is over 2,000 years old. This extraordinary collection, known as Huashan rock art after its most notable site, is celebrated for its vivid imagery depicting humans, animals, boats, weapons, and musical instruments. Located in Guangxi autonomous region, the site was designated as China’s 49th Unesco World Heritage site in 2016. Scholars believe these paintings illustrate the daily...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 11Amkor Technology mulls stake sale in $1.5B China unit amid U.S. expansion - reportAmkor Technology is reportedly considering selling a stake in its $1.5 billion China unit while expanding in the U.S. This involves significant corporate strategy and potential international business shifts.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 11Brics’ ‘stiffest test’: can India, China rally bloc to resolve Strait of Hormuz crisis?A summit next month by the Brics grouping of nations has raised hopes that major players India and China will align to rally member states to resolve the Strait of Hormuz crisis, with the United States making little headway. Analysts say the forum from September 12 to 13 amid the global energy crisis wrought by the Middle East conflict could see parallel diplomacy, given the 11-member grouping’s economic clout accounts for about 40 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product. “I see a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHBREAKINGAug 11China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-offChina’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 11Exclusive National Security Experts : China Must Answer for COVIDNational security experts assert that China must be held accountable regarding the origins and impact of COVID-19. This report highlights ongoing international discussions on pandemic responsibility.breitbart.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 11Tougher than armour, hard as diamond: China’s unbreakable crystal breakthroughChinese scientists have created a diamond with no Achilles’ heel – one that cannot be broken, even by a hard knock with a hammer – according to a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Synthesis. While a diamond is the hardest natural material on Earth, it has a major weakness. It is brittle, like glass, and a sharp blow can shatter it. For years, scientists have tried to make diamonds tougher without losing their legendary hardness. Typically, increasing one characteristic has...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 11China Stock Market Due For ConsolidationThe China stock market is anticipated to enter a period of consolidation. This suggests a potential phase of stabilization or re-evaluation after prior market movements.finanznachrichten.de · Germany
WORLDAug 11DTigress Braces for Final China Test Ahead of WCupThe DTigress team is preparing for a final test against China before the upcoming World Cup. This indicates a significant preparation phase for the sports team.punchng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 11China central bank reform plan targets high - level financial opening - up -- Beijing ReviewChina's central bank has unveiled a reform plan designed to achieve a high level of financial opening-up. This initiative suggests significant changes to the country's economic and financial policies.bjreview.com.cn · China
MILITARYAug 11Why submarine attacks may prove to be the Achilles’ heel for China’s new carrier fleetChina’s rapidly expanding aircraft carrier fleet may be vulnerable to attack from submarines – an area where its defensive capacity lags behind that of the United States – according to a new report. This gap is drawing increasing attention as Beijing builds more sophisticated carriers and sends them deeper into the western Pacific, where the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN)’s knowledge of the undersea environment continues to lag behind that of the US Navy. A recent report from the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 11Chinese national pleads guilty to trying to export US military equipment to ChinaA Chinese national has pleaded guilty to attempting to illegally export US military equipment to China. This case highlights concerns about technology transfer and national security.scmp.com · China
POLITICSAug 11China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriersChina’s civil aviation authority has dialled up its safety-focused communications with some foreign carriers from Southeast Asia in recent months to enhance ties, communication and oversight. An aviation analyst said the move was made in light of changing operational practices, adding that air travel in the country remained safe. In one recent interaction, the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC)’s southwest regional office held a meeting with AirAsia Group at the end of July to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 11UK naval drones had components that transmitted data to Chinachinatechnews.com · China
MILITARYAug 11When Mecca Comes to Asim : Munir is seeking to build a military supply arc from Turkiye to ChinaMunir is reportedly working to establish a military supply arc stretching from Turkiye to China. This indicates a significant development in international military logistics and alliances.chinatechnews.com · China