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POLITICSAug 10China challenges Western ‘tribute system’ theory in push to control its narrative powerBeijing is stepping up efforts to challenge the Western concept of the “tribute system”, arguing that foreign frameworks distort ancient Chinese diplomacy and misrepresent the country’s contemporary global rise. China is redoubling efforts to define its own practices, experiences and ideas through original, home-grown social science language rather than through what it says are Western conceptual lenses. The theory was forged and made popular in the US decades ago as a means to interpret both...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 10Taiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by ChinaTaiwan holds military drills to prepare for invasion by ChinaAl Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 10China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbsBeijing has issued a preliminary ruling that the United States and Mexico are dumping pecans into the Chinese market and harming domestic producers, according to the Ministry of Commerce. “Over the injury investigation period, the volume of dumped imports rose by a cumulative 104.56 per cent and their share of the domestic market increased by 9.69 percentage points,” the ministry said in a statement on Monday. “The import price of the dumped products fell by a cumulative 9.15 per cent and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 10Moncloa, la Xunta, el PP defienden la fábrica china frente a los informes de Defensa: "Se analizará la inversión", pero convencidos del proyectoEl ministro Óscar López respalda la instalación de esta planta y da por hecho que se garantizará la seguridad nacional frente a las advertencias de Defensa LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSAug 10Beijing official hails China and Cuba as ‘good brothers’ in show of solidarityThe head of the Chinese Communist Party’s International Department, Liu Haixing, hailed China and Cuba as “good brothers” during a meeting with Cuban officials in Havana, in a show of solidarity as Washington ramps up pressure on the island. According to an official Chinese readout, Liu on Sunday held talks with Emilio Lozada Garcia, the Communist Party of Cuba’s international relations chief, describing China and Cuba as “good friends, good comrades and good brothers” and saying ties were at an...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 10China: Tropical storm Dolphin causes floodingsTyphoon Dolphin is the 13th typhoon recorded in China this year, after sweeping through Japan’s Okinawa and intensifying monsoon rains in the Philippines. Scientists warn that a warming planet is making extreme weather events, including powerful typhoons, more frequent and intense.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 10Powerful Typhoon Dolphin hits China, prompting flood and landslide warningsAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 10Storms from Dolphin soak China east , ground nearly 950 Shanghai flightsStorms originating from Dolphin have caused heavy rainfall in eastern China and led to the grounding of nearly 950 flights in Shanghai. This event signifies significant weather-related disruption to transportation and daily life.internazionale.it · Italy
BUSINESSAug 10Economic Watch : CXMT inclusion in key index highlights China appeal to global investors - XinhuaCXMT's inclusion in a major index is highlighted as evidence of China's attractiveness to global investors. This report from Xinhua analyzes an important economic indicator.english.news.cn
POLITICSAug 10Why India’s new Himalayan border map threatens a fragile thaw in China tiesNew Delhi has issued names for 27 locations in Arunachal Pradesh on its official maps, including sensitive sites near the disputed border with China, in a move that an analyst warned could complicate efforts to repair bilateral ties. The Indian government announced the move on Friday, just a day after officials from the two countries held a working-level consultation in New Delhi to discuss border management and reaffirm the need for peace along the Line of Actual Control. Beijing has long...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 10Can CATL’s battery breakthrough push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has thrown its weight behind flying cars after its aviation battery system cleared a major safety test. A successful roll-out of passenger-carrying drone batteries, backed by CATL’s innovation drive and manufacturing heft, would bolster China’s leading position in the renewable energy sector and the future of mobility, according to analysts. “The aviation battery system is ready for mass...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 10‘Islamic Nato’ may create China opening in Middle EastPakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a Nato-like defence agreement in Mecca as the United States’ war on Iran prompts countries in the region to rethink security arrangements. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement stipulates that “any armed attack against any one of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all”, the three countries said in a joint statement. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 10Storms from Dolphin soak China east , disrupt life in Shanghai | The Mighty 790 KFGOStorms originating from Dolphin have affected eastern China, causing disruptions to daily life in Shanghai. This indicates significant weather-related impacts in the region.kfgo.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 10Despite geopolitical tensions, China’s rare earth producers have profitable first halfChina’s rare earth producers have reported or anticipated hefty first-half profits, with Beijing’s use of the strategically critical minerals as leverage in trade relations with Japan and the United States not appearing to impede normal activity. The geopolitical factor – US President Donald Trump announced more than US$2 billion of domestic mining investment on Friday, widely viewed as diversifying the country’s rare earth supply chain away from China’s near-monopoly – has helped drive up...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 10China: Typhoon Dolphin prompts mass evacuation, canceled flightsDW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 10Germany’s China trade gap widens to €55B in H1 2026Germany's trade deficit with China has widened to €55 billion in the first half of 2026. This indicates a significant shift in trade balance between the two economic powers.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 10India-China trade through Shipli La resumes after six yearsRevenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on August 1 flagged off 16 traders after presenting traditional Khataks (ceremonial scarves) along with their horses towards Shipki village in TibetThe Hindu
BUSINESSAug 10Asian stocks rise on Wall Street gains; BoJ hints at rate hikes, China CPI drops to 0.5%Asian stock markets are rising following gains on Wall Street, amidst hints of potential rate hikes from the Bank of Japan and a drop in China's Consumer Price Index to 0.5%. This reports on key global economic and financial market movements.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 10China's consumer inflation falls to 6-month low of 0.5%; PPI growth moderates to 3.5%China's consumer inflation has dropped to a six-month low of 0.5%, while producer price index growth has moderated to 3.5%. This indicates a shift in the country's economic inflation trends.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 10China releases powerful DNA-screening AI tool for free to help fight rare diseasesFor people navigating rare diseases, which are mostly genetic in origin, the search for answers is a gruelling marathon often called the “diagnostic odyssey”. Patients can spend years visiting specialists and undergoing inconclusive tests, while the underlying cause of their condition remains hidden within three billion base pairs of DNA in the human genome. But Artificial intelligence is emerging as a tool to shorten this time frame. Chinese researchers have created an open-source AI system...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10China bypasses shipping chokepoints with ‘Ice Silk Road’ through ArcticFirst scheduled container service between Europe and Asia will significantly reduce voyage timesFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 10Why China Worries About North KoreaBeijing’s plans to manage an assertive Pyongyang.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSAug 10China stabilizing force in global tradeChina is reported to be acting as a stabilizing force within the global trade system. This highlights its significant role in international economic stability.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 10APEC host city Shenzhen offers glimpse of China future industries -- Beijing ReviewThe APEC host city Shenzhen is highlighted for showcasing China's future industries, emphasizing its role in economic and technological development.bjreview.com.cn · China