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BUSINESSJul 31China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July as export rush fadesChina's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, as the export rush that powered a second-quarter rebound began to unwind.CNBC
SCI & TECHJul 30China satellite fleet grows sixfold , narrowing U . S . leadChina's satellite fleet has significantly increased in size, reducing the lead held by the U.S. in space capabilities, indicating a shift in global technological and strategic balance.upi.com · United States
POLITICSJul 30Trump nominee vows to sharpen US media challenge to ChinaUS President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the United States’ international broadcasting agency pledged on Thursday to sharpen its media challenge to China, including by expanding into short-form videos, podcasts and diaspora group chats. Sarah B. Rogers told a Senate committee hearing that Asia would remain a top regional priority for the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), which oversees Voice of America (VOA) and funds Radio Free Asia and other international broadcasters. “China is rapacious...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 30AI: Europe commits €5 billion to fund seven megafactories and catch up with the US and ChinaThe European Commission has launched a call for tenders to fund these massive facilities designed for training artificial intelligence models. The challenges are numerous: budget uncertainty, compliance with environmental standards, dependence on American technology...Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 30China threatens retaliation over the US robot banChina has threatened retaliation in response to a U.S. ban on robots. This development suggests growing tensions and potential economic conflict between the two nations.thenextweb.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the first part of a series, Liu Zhen examines how the PLA’s strategies have developed from guerrilla warfare to hi-tech conflict. In April 1932, Xi Zhongxun, 18, led the newly formed Fifth Detachment of the Red Army’s Shaanxi-Gansu Guerrilla Force marching in the mountains in Yongshou...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30US Intel Chiefs Back Trump Claim China Interfered In American ElectionsUS Intelligence Chiefs reportedly support former President Trump's claim that China interfered in American elections. This suggests a consensus within the intelligence community on a sensitive political issue with international implications.zerohedge.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 30China’s exports feed the Global South’s industrial enginesA scaremongering narrative has taken root in Western corridors and financial press columns: China, having saturated developed markets, is now aiming to crush fragile industries in developing nations, effectively slamming the door on their industrial dreams. It is a convenient little tale. However, it does not hold up against empirical evidence. The premise assumes that China and the Global South are fighting over the same slice of the global consumption pie – cheap T-shirts, plastic sandals,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30US sanctions Mahan Air’s China network over alleged support for Iran’s IRGCThe United States sanctioned two China-based companies and a Chinese executive on Thursday over their alleged support for Iran’s Mahan Air, which Washington described as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ “airline of choice” for transporting weapons, military personnel and equipment. The action marked the second consecutive day that Washington targeted mainland China- or Hong Kong-linked businesses accused of supporting Tehran, broadening its latest pressure campaign from Iranian oil...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30Ambitious China wary of the Thucydidean TrapAmbitious China is reportedly wary of falling into the Thucydidean Trap. This discusses China's geopolitical strategy and concerns about potential conflict dynamics.tribuneindia.com · India
POLITICSJul 30Fall of Xi Loyalist Fang Xinghai Highlights Growing Purge of China Financial EliteThe removal of Xi loyalist Fang Xinghai signals an increasing purge within China's financial elite. This is an elevated political development concerning internal power dynamics.theepochtimes.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 30China’s energy giant to boost Zamfara’s economy through renewable energyGovernor Lawal dialogued with the leadership of Chinese energy giant, GCL Group, regarding a solar power deal that is expected to transform Zamfara State's socio-economic potential The post China’s energy giant to boost Zamfara’s economy through renewable energy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
SCI & TECHJul 30China’s open-weight model lead exposes America’s AI blind spotThe future of AI may be dictated not by who builds the smartest model, but who builds the models everyone runs on. Right now, that's China.CNBC
MILITARYJul 30Former French Rafale Pilot Faces Probe Over Alleged Spying For Chinaoutlookindia.com · India
POLITICSJul 30As US power wanes , Gulf States turn to China in bid to tame Iran crisisynetnews.com · Israel
BUSINESSJul 30China economy starts new five - year plan with resilience , new growth driversChina's economy has commenced a new five-year plan, demonstrating resilience and new drivers for growth. This indicates a strategic economic direction and positive outlook for the country's development.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30In China, the hidden death of 'Mei', a 6-year-old girl, after gene therapy raises many questionsLe Monde [en]
BUSINESSJul 30Unitree to launch IPO next week as US-China robotics rivalry intensifiesUnitree Robotics will launch its initial public offering in Shanghai next week, the firm announced late on Thursday, as China’s robotics start-ups race to go public amid an intense rivalry with their counterparts in the United States. The Hangzhou-based company plans to sell 40.45 million shares, or 10 per cent of its enlarged share capital. After the listing, Unitree founder Wang Xingxing and related parties will hold 31.29 per cent of the company’s shares and 65.31 per cent of its voting...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talksChina on Thursday voiced “serious concern” over recent US economic restrictions during a video call between Vice-Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The exchange took place as both sides sought to finalise economic deliverables ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States in September. “The Chinese side expressed serious concern over the recent economic and trade restrictions imposed by the United...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30China tells US of ‘serious concern’ over latest trade restrictionsChina's top trade official told his counterparts from the United States on Thursday Beijing had "serious concern" over Washington's latest trade restrictions affecting it, according to state media. The post China tells US of ‘serious concern’ over latest trade restrictions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 30U . S . Backs Rare Earth Project in Madagascar to Counter China Dominance – NaturalNews . comThe U.S. is supporting a rare earth project in Madagascar to counteract China's dominance in the market.naturalnews.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 30China’s smart-vacuum giants swept up in US robot ban, hitting top options for AmericansThe fallout from Washington’s fresh import ban on foreign robots appears poised to disrupt the American living room, threatening to lock out market-dominating Chinese smart vacuums. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added foreign-produced “advanced robotic devices” to its so-called Covered List on Tuesday, blocking new models from obtaining the equipment authorisation required for US import and sale. While initial reports largely focused on humanoids and quadrupeds – with the FCC...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30Could US subterranean warfare be a future threat to China’s military defences?The United States could be developing underground warfare powers and China should guard against the potential threat to its national security, Chinese think tanks have warned. As drones and precision-guided weapons increasingly dominate ground combat in conflicts, military theorists are exploring the strategic potential of subterranean space as a possible dimension of future warfare. Palmer Luckey, founder of defence technology company Anduril, has promoted the concept of a “subterrene” – a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with USFresh images and footage have emerged of what some observers say may be a fifth prototype of China’s J-36 sixth-generation combat aircraft. If authentic, the images offer new clues about a rapidly evolving design as Beijing races for air superiority in future warfare against rivals such as the United States. The latest footage, circulating since earlier this month, appears to show further changes to the aircraft’s nose, air intakes, engine nozzles and landing gear. This suggests its developer,...South China Morning Post