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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
POLITICSJul 30Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influenceAs the Iran war escalates again, Gulf Arab states are looking to China - not Washington - to use its economic leverage over Iran to open up the…Japan Today
SCI & TECHJul 30ByteDance’s US$4b projected AI revenue tops China as it restructures office tool LarkByteDance has integrated its enterprise collaboration unit into other teams, a move that sharpens its focus on using artificial intelligence to serve corporate clients as annualised AI revenue of US$4 billion pushes it to the front of the pack in China, according to sources. The Beijing-based company decided to integrate the product team of office tool Lark, known as Feishu domestically, into the product team in charge of the Doubao AI chatbot, according to an internal memo seen by the South...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30Can the West really decouple from China?Over the past 10 years, Washington, Brussels and London have made decreasing economic reliance on China a strategic goal. Western economic plans now stress supply-chain resilience, industrial sovereignty, technological leadership and national security. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in global supply networks. Increasing geostrategic tensions, export restrictions and technological rivalry have supported political backing for reshoring and “friendshoring” manufacturing. The objective...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30China ‘most generous boss’ fires employee for excluding mum from wedding over looksA boss from central China sparked online controversy after disclosing that he once fired an employee for excluding his mother from his wedding. Cui Peijun, founder and chairman of Henan Kuangshan Crane Co., Ltd. in Xinxiang, Henan province, has gained a reputation online as “China’s most generous boss.” At the annual company gala in February, Cui distributed 60 million yuan (US$8.8 million) in cash bonuses, with total year-end payouts reportedly exceeding 180 million yuan. He stated that higher...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 30China accuses Manila of ‘flagrantly infringing’ on sovereignty in UN seabed claimBeijing accused Manila of “flagrantly infringing” on Chinese sovereignty and undermining regional peace after the Philippines formally presented its bid to the United Nations this week for extended seabed rights in the South China Sea. The rebuttal, issued by China’s mission to the UN on Thursday, followed Manila’s presentation before the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Beijing said the filing violated its sovereignty, sovereign rights and...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30Nigeria deports pangolin scales trafficker to ChinaNigerian police on Wednesday said they had arrested and deported a Chinese man who had trafficked 12 tonnes of pangolin scales to China.Africanews [en]
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report SaysA report indicates that Iran has purchased 400 missile launchers from China. This acquisition could significantly impact regional military capabilities.800wvhu.iheart.com · United States
SCI & TECHJul 30As AI spending soars, can China’s tech giants deliver long-term profits?As US tech giants face growing market scrutiny over their swelling artificial intelligence budgets, China’s top technology firms are confronting a similar reckoning: proving that billions of dollars spent on AI infrastructure will yield sustainable profits. Here is a run down on how Chinese tech giants are navigating the AI monetisation challenge. Why are global investors nervous about ‘big tech’ AI spending? Global market anxiety intensified after Facebook owner Meta Platforms saw its...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 30Vande Bharat train fares lower than China, Japan and France, occupancy near 100%: Ashwini VaishnawIndian Express
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report SaysA report indicates that Iran has purchased 400 missile launchers from China. This suggests a significant military acquisition by Iran from a foreign supplier.newsradio910wltp.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report Says650keni.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report Sayswsyr.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Ex-PLA colonel on US’ decline and China’s nuclear arsenalZhou Bo is a retired senior colonel in the People’s Liberation Army, a senior fellow at Tsinghua University’s Centre for International Security and Strategy, and the author of the book Should the World Fear China? SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is approaching its 2027 centenary, a major benchmark set by Beijing to achieve military modernisation. What is that goal actually about? China has set two major military...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30China lodges complaint after New Zealand foreign minister tells MP to ‘go back to your own country’China's ambassador made a rare intervention after New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters refused to back down over remarks he made in parliament to Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 30China says key plenum will be held in OctoberChina’s top leaders will gather in Beijing in October for their most important meeting ahead of next year’s Communist Party congress, when a major reshuffle is expected and Xi Jinping is due to begin a fourth term as leader. After a meeting of the Politburo on Thursday, the nation’s top decision-making body said the fifth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee would be held in October, state news agency Xinhua reported. More than 370 full and alternate members of the Central Committee –...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30Jingdezhen World Heritage listing highlights China commitment to preserving cultural legacy -- Beijing ReviewThe World Heritage listing for Jingdezhen underscores China's dedication to conserving its cultural heritage. This cultural recognition is highlighted by the Beijing Review.bjreview.com · China
BUSINESSJul 30Toyota's first-half sales and production slip as China, Middle East weighToyota reported a decline in its first-half sales and production. This dip is attributed to challenging market conditions in China and the Middle East.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 30China envoy makes a rare response after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slurA parliamentary clash in Wellington has elicited a subtle rebuke from Beijing after New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters told a Chinese-born opposition lawmaker to “go back to your own country”. The comments on Wednesday prompted a rare social media response from Beijing’s envoy in Wellington, adding an international dimension to an already contentious domestic debate over governance and race relations in the South Pacific nation. The controversy erupted during a parliamentary debate on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 30Shared beds highlight economic squeeze for China youth | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisShared sleeping arrangements among Chinese youth are indicative of economic pressures affecting the demographic. This trend highlights broader issues within China's economy and its impact on young people.asahi.com · Japan
BUSINESSJul 30China economy starts new five - year plan with resilience , new growth drivers -- Beijing ReviewChina's economy has begun a new five-year plan demonstrating resilience and new growth drivers. This indicates positive economic developments for the country.bjreview.com · China
BUSINESSJul 30China threatens retaliation over US import ban on robots , power invertersChina has threatened retaliation following a US import ban on robots and power inverters. This highlights escalating trade tensions and potential economic repercussions between the two countries.arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia
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