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POLITICSAug 6China adds US sanctions, drone curbs in trade tit-for-tatChina announced new drone supply chain export controls and counter-sanctions against seven American firms in retaliation for US trade restrictions imposed last week targeting Chinese companies. Sales to United States entities of “drones, their key components and related technologies” will be subject to “strict case-by-case scrutiny”, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, with the measures taking effect immediately. They amount to a tightening of restrictions first implemented in 2023 and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 6The changing face of Made in China - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia , premier resource for latest newsThis article discusses the evolving nature and perception of products labeled as 'Made in China.'thenewdawnliberia.com · Liberia
BUSINESSAug 6NAPAS , BIDV and Weixin Pay expand cross - border QR payment services between Việt Nam and ChinaNAPAS, BIDV, and Weixin Pay are expanding their cross-border QR payment services between Vietnam and China.vietnamnews.vn · Vietnam
BUSINESSAug 6China needs a stronger yuan and ‘fiscal boost’ to drive near-term growth: Goldman SachsChina should let its currency appreciate gradually to safeguard against foreign protectionist moves and boost spending to support domestic demand to meet its economic growth targets, according to Goldman Sachs economists. Data in the first half of 2026 continued to paint a picture of a bifurcated Chinese economy – with weak domestic demand and strong exports – which has led to a renewed debate over whether policies to support demand or nominal currency appreciation are the right response,...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 6As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?The recent joint patrol between China and Russia around the Japanese archipelago showed how the nations’ military cooperation was becoming “progressively more ambitious”, analysts said. The Japanese defence ministry revealed on Tuesday that three Chinese naval vessels – Type 055 and Type 052D missile destroyers alongside a Type 903 support ship – were spotted moving southwest through the Korea Strait between Sunday and Monday. The ministry said that Maritime Self-Defence Force vessels and patrol...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 6From Homer epic to Nolan Odyssey - Chinadaily . com . cnThis article explores a connection or comparison between Homer's epic works and a "Nolan Odyssey." It likely delves into themes or storytelling techniques across different eras of cultural production.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 6Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China booming marketClimate change is negatively impacting Malaysian durian growers, who are trying to capitalize on the growing Chinese market. This highlights the challenges climate change poses to agriculture and international trade.niagarafallsreview.ca · Canada
SCI & TECHAug 6The Great Solar Wall: China doubles down on its ambitious effort to tame desertsFollowing in the footprints of its ambitious Great Green Wall, China is leaning into a solar-powered pivot as part of its decades-long effort to tackle desertification in the arid north. The expanding Great Solar Wall initiative, centred in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, could help to power China’s economic hubs as the country accelerates its transition away from fossil fuels. Transforming the desert into solar power hubs could generate clean energy while at the same time halting...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 6From Homer epic to Nolan Odyssey - Chinadaily . com . cnThis article from Chinadaily.com.cn explores a cultural comparison from Homeric epics to Nolan's cinematic works.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 6Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China booming market – Winnipeg Free PressMalaysian durian growers are facing challenges from climate change while simultaneously trying to capitalize on a growing market in China. This illustrates the dual pressures of environmental changes and market demands on agricultural industries.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
DISASTERAug 6What caused a near miss between 2 jets near Tokyo – and what can China learn?A near-miss on Tuesday involving an All Nippon Airways (ANA) plane coming dangerously close to another jet while approaching Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from Shanghai has thrown aviation safety back into focus – particularly, anti-collision technology and protocols – according to industry professionals based in China. While the intervention of one jet’s traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) prevented contact between the two planes, analysts said there were lessons China could learn from the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Why did China cut its oil imports since war in Iran began ? China has reduced its oil imports since the war in Iran began. The article seeks to explore the reasons behind this change in trade policy, which could have global economic implications.wknofm.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 5China’s retaliation against US shows depth of its trade war strategy, analysts sayChina’s latest export controls and sanctions against American companies in response to recent US measures underscore Beijing’s expanding economic toolkit and its growing willingness to deploy it, according to analysts. “The multiple actions that China undertook underscore the breadth and depth of China’s retaliatory toolbox,” said Wendy Cutler, the senior vice-president at the Asia Society Policy Institute. She added that Beijing’s latest response stood in “sharp contrast” to its “ability and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Hong Wang's Fields Medal win reignites debate across China over how its top researchers emergeWang, who chose to study in France and then the US immediately after earning her undergraduate degree, became a popular figure in China within days of receiving the Fields Medal, illustrating the limitations of the Chinese system, built on competition and early selection.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYAug 5China’s Palantir? Private tech firms surge into defence AI, aiming to match US giantsThe People’s Liberation Army is just a year away from its centenary goals in its evolution into a “world-class” fighting force. In this part of a series, Amber Wang looks at the growing influence of artificial intelligence in combat and the private firms stepping into the area. Roughly two months before the United States launched air strikes on Iran, a little-known Chinese technology company was watching an unusual pattern emerge on its screens. Drawing on open-source intelligence and artificial...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 5China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handoutsChina’s national childcare subsidy is an encouraging acknowledgement of a simple truth: raising children is expensive. This year, the central government allocated 99.9 billion yuan (US$14.8 billion) to the programme, which provides families with 3,600 yuan annually for each child under three. According to state media, the families of more than 25 million babies have received the subsidy as of last month. For families struggling with the cost of nappies, milk, clothes and healthcare, any...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Pese a recelo de EEUU, Argentina renueva intercambio de monedas con ChinaArgentina y China renuevan acuerdo monetario por 19.000 millones de dólares, extendiendo su duración a cinco años para mayor estabilidad económica.El pacto permite a Argentina utilizar yuanes, aliviando la presión sobre sus reservas de divisas y fomentando las inversiones chinas en el país.Clarín
POLITICSAug 5China’s approval rating in Mexico: Is it a genuine preference or evidence of a bilateral agenda?Mexican adults have a more favorable view of China than they do of the U.S., writes Maria Meléndez, and it's not particularly close. Among younger Mexicans, the gap is even larger. The post China’s approval rating in Mexico: Is it a genuine preference or evidence of a bilateral agenda? appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESSAug 5Why did China cut its oil imports since war in Iran began ? China has reportedly reduced its oil imports since the war in Iran began. This article investigates the geopolitical and economic reasons behind China's altered energy import strategy amid regional conflict.wsiu.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 5Why did China cut its oil imports since war in Iran began ? The article questions why China reduced its oil imports after the war in Iran began. This topic has significant geopolitical and economic implications for energy markets.publicradiotulsa.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 5Who is Who in China AI Race , and the US - Listed Stocks Worth BuyingAn article discusses key players in China's AI race and identifies U.S.-listed stocks that are considered worth buying in this context. It provides insights into the competitive landscape and investment opportunities within the AI sector.livetradingnews.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 5Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official saysBrazil intends to sell yuan bonds in China every year rather than once, a senior Brazilian treasury official said on Wednesday, in a plan that would make the Chinese currency a permanent fixture of its external debt. The debut is expected before the end of the year and is small enough that the government is not relying on the proceeds, with external debt at four per cent of the federal stock. Francisco Segundo, deputy secretary for public debt at the National Treasury, told a webinar hosted by...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 5China competition looms large in 2027 US defence billEven as Congress remains divided over the latest US defence bill, lawmakers in both parties remain united on one issue: China. The National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which sets US defence policy and authorises military spending each year, reflects a broad bipartisan consensus on expanding Washington’s military, technological and economic rivalry with Beijing. While the House and Senate versions differ on a number of provisions, both include new measures on Taiwan, artificial...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 5Covering the Cost : The cost of defense in the Pacific region and competition with ChinaThis article examines the financial aspects of defense in the Pacific region, particularly in the context of competition with China. It sheds light on strategic military expenditures in a key geopolitical area.hawaiinewsnow.com · United States