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BUSINESSAug 3Japan Nissan sees profit for latest quarter but warns of Middle East and China woesNissan in Japan reported a profit for its recent quarter but issued warnings about challenges in the Middle East and China. This indicates the company's current financial performance and its concerns about future market conditions.sitkasentinel.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 3China’s DeepSeek beefs up agentic AI with ‘harness’ tests as V4 model jolts Silicon ValleyChinese AI company DeepSeek is inviting open-source developers to test its upcoming “harness” – software designed to turn large language models (LLMs) into AI agents – accelerating a push into agentic tech as DeepSeek’s latest V4 Flash model sends another cost-efficiency shock wave through Silicon Valley. The Hangzhou-based firm was looking for open-source project developers to join beta testing for DeepSeek Harness, according to a social media post on Saturday by Cui Tianyi, who leads the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 3Are commercial sea drones a new headache for PLA in South China Sea and Taiwan Strait?Small commercial sea drones that have shown they can monitor PLA warships in the South China Sea have emerged as a new potential challenge for Beijing in the disputed waters. Last week, Seasats, a California-based autonomous vessel maker, released footage – which has been verified by Reuters – showing its Lightfish drone operating near a Chinese Type 052D guided-missile destroyer on June 16. The latest encounter reportedly took place 105km (65 miles) northwest of Luzon, the largest Philippine...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3China gaokao wins: sister skips 2 grades to study with brother, rejects ‘prodigy’ labelTwo teenage siblings from eastern China excelled in this year’s gaokao, leading to their acceptance into the country’s top universities and igniting intense discussions surrounding their exceptional talents and family education. Xu Haotian, 17, and his sister Xu Haolin, 15, achieved scores of 688 and 699 out of a maximum of 750, respectively, in this year’s national university entrance exam. Haolin’s score placed her among the top 100 in Anhui province, and notably, she completed her six-year...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3From User Acquisition to Capital Velocity : PhotonPay Showcases Next - Gen Financial OS at ChinaJoy 2026PhotonPay is showcasing its next-generation financial operating system, designed to enhance user acquisition and capital velocity, at the ChinaJoy 2026 event. This highlights advancements in financial technology and its presentation at an industry exhibition.manilatimes.net · Philippines
BUSINESSAug 3CXMT plans second Beijing DRAM plant as China boosts chip capacity - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 3China acknowledges ‘temperature gap’ between tech boom and traditional slumpA top theoretical journal of the Communist Party has acknowledged that a stark economic divide exists between China’s booming AI sector and its struggling traditional industries. And while arguing that this divergence was not unique to China, the Qiushi Journal stressed that rapid technological advances must not leave ordinary citizens behind. In a commentary published on its website on Sunday, the journal conceded that there was an obvious “gap in temperature” in the world’s second-largest...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Will AI healthcare be China’s new global growth engine?Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed healthcare for hundreds of millions of people in China. AI-powered apps help them manage their health and seek care, while others help doctors better diagnose and treat their patients. AI analysis of routine scans detects cancers and other conditions physicians might have missed. Personalised cancer vaccines built on AI analysis will soon begin rolling off production lines in China. The country’s leading tech companies have poured resources into...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 3How to Stop China from Freeriding on American AIThe release of the Chinese open-weight AI model Kimi K3 has compressed a year’s worth of unresolved AI policy debate into a single news cycle. On July 21, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened sanctions against Chinese labs found to have built their models on “theft,” reporting that the government is “finding watermarks of our U.S. large language models on many of the Chinese models.” The following day, White House science advisor Michael Kratsios clarified that the Chinese AI lab behind K3, Moonshot AI, had built a sophisticated platform to copy Anthropic&#War on the Rocks
SCI & TECHAug 3How a Xinjiang weed could reduce China’s reliance on Southeast Asian rubberChinese scientists have turned a dandelion-like weed into natural rubber, a step that could help cut China’s heavy reliance on imported rubber. Growing on the salty, alkaline shores at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, the plant looks much like an ordinary weed, with small yellow flowers and fluffy seeds. But when its root is broken, it oozes a milky fluid that is natural rubber. The weed is known as the rubber dandelion, or Taraxacum kok-saghyz. Last...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3High-altitude variant of China’s C919 airliner completes first test flight in ShanghaiChina’s first high-altitude variant of the C919 narrowbody jet has completed its maiden test flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, marking a step forward in the home-grown aircraft’s challenge to Boeing and Airbus. Derived from the standard C919 platform, the specialised variant features a shortened fuselage and enhanced systems engineered for operations in high-altitude regions, the Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily reported on Monday. The plane will undergo comprehensive...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3How drones are reshaping China low - altitude economy , from rice paddies to urban landscapesDrones are transforming China's low-altitude economy, impacting various sectors from agriculture to urban environments through technological integration.china.org.cn · China
SCI & TECHAug 3Who watching the machines ? - China . org . cnThis article from China.org.cn explores the question of oversight and control regarding machines, likely in the context of advanced technology or automation.china.org.cn · China
WORLDAug 3Across China : China desert - control expertise contributes to solutions for a global challenge - XinhuaChina's expertise in desert control is being leveraged to contribute solutions to a broader global environmental challenge.english.news.cn
SCI & TECHAug 3China’s tech giants race to put AI on delivery riders’ headsChinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched an smart helmet for food couriers with features enabled by artificial intelligence technology, following similar roll-outs by rivals Alibaba Group Holding and Meituan as they seek to improve rider safety and boost delivery efficiency. The helmet integrates an AI-driven voice assistant with a camera that can “see” the surrounding environment, JD.com’s food delivery unit announced on Monday. The company said the device was designed to minimise...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3China - Middle East & 2027 | Armstrong EconomicsThis article from Armstrong Economics provides an analysis concerning the relationship between China and the Middle East, with a focus on the year 2027.armstrongeconomics.com · United States
DISASTERAug 3Spain fully deploys sea barrier as death toll of Ceuta migrant crisis rises -- China Economic NetSpain has fully deployed a sea barrier in response to a migrant crisis in Ceuta. The death toll associated with this crisis continues to increase.en.ce.cn · China
WORLDAug 3Nigeria : NDLEA Intercepts China , Italy - Bound Cocaine in Lagos , Nabs Bandit Supplier in ZamfaraNigerian authorities have intercepted cocaine shipments bound for China and Italy in Lagos. Separately, a supplier linked to bandits was apprehended in Zamfara.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 3Saint - Tropez ? No thanks . China top leaders will be vacationing in this humble seaside townChina's top leaders are opting for a humble seaside town for their vacations instead of luxury destinations like Saint-Tropez. This provides insight into the perceived preferences or public image management of high-ranking officials.kesq.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 3China is working towards 100% renewable power at its Antarctic bases by 2035Scientists in Antarctica have to deal with extreme cold, wind and months of total darkness while they carry out their research. Inland, the temperature can plummet below minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit) during winter, while wind speeds of over 100km/h (62mph) – and even over 200km/h – can be experienced for days at a time. While diesel has long been the main energy source for power and heating at research stations in the icy continent, they are now shifting towards...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 3Alibaba jumps 7% after introducing Qwen3.8-Max in China's intensifying AI raceSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 3China's July manufacturing PMI drops to 4-month low of 50.9, missing forecastsChina's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July fell to 50.9, representing a four-month low and missing forecasts. This indicates a notable decline in the country's manufacturing activity.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 3India plans ₹45 , 000 crore rail upgrades along China , Pakistan and Bangladesh bordersIndia intends to invest ₹45,000 crore in rail upgrades along its borders with China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. This plan signifies a major infrastructure development with potential strategic implications for border security and logistics.thehindubusinessline.com · India
BUSINESSAug 3China cotton association opposes U . S . suppression of firms over forced labor claims _ Guangming OnlineThe China cotton association has expressed opposition to U.S. actions against firms over forced labor claims. This highlights an ongoing international dispute concerning trade and human rights.en.gmw.cn