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POLITICS9h agoSweden’s long election night ends without answers – but caution on China seems certainSweden found itself in political uncertainty this week, as its parliamentary election on Sunday turned out to be extremely tight. With 95 per cent of the votes counted, the opposition left-wing bloc holds a three-seat lead over the governing right-wing bloc, with final results expected on Thursday. I’ve been to multiple election night parties across Europe as a journalist. The one on Sunday night with the Social Democrats, the main centre-left party seeking to regain power, was definitely on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICS11h agoEU-China trade deficit has hit ‘tipping point,’ warns von der Leyen"We will use all tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship," says European Commission president.Politico Europe
POLITICS23h ago'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and ChinaFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power, pivoting away from leadership of a democratic alliance and toward a transactional, mafia-style politics that fuses ideology, private economic interests, personal relationships and geopolitical leverage.France 24 [en]
POLITICS1d agoEnter the hoax buster: Trump dismisses AI concerns as Europe and China fretUS President Donald Trump has dismissed AI extinction fears as a "hoax," casting himself as the only safeguard the world needs, as Europe and China both call for guardrails on the fast-moving technology.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS1d agoChina urges ‘constructive dialogue’ with EU in high-level call with FranceIn a phone call with his French counterpart on Monday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the European Union to avoid escalating trade disputes and engage in “constructive dialogue”. The conversation, requested by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, comes as Brussels tightens investment screening, public procurement rules and anti-subsidy measures, particularly on electric vehicles over what the bloc has called unfair Chinese competition. Wang told Barrot that China and the EU should...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH1d agoEurope facing the challenge of artificial intelligence: regulating a technology led by the US and ChinaLucía Velasco, expert in Artificial Intelligence governance and co-director of the ‘Oxford AI diplomacy lab’, discusses with EL PAÍS the EU's participation in the development of this technology.El País
SCI & TECH2d agoChina’s self-powered neural device helps stroke survivors walk naturallyScientists have developed a lightweight, battery-free device that could help improve the mobility of people with difficulty walking, such as stroke survivors. Developed by researchers in Hong Kong and mainland China, the neural prosthesis uses energy generated by the wearer’s own movements to electrically stimulate their muscles, helping to flex their ankle and restore their natural walking pattern. This could prevent falls for stroke survivors, elderly individuals, and others living with...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECH3d agoChina’s FAST telescope maps neutral hydrogen, the cosmic gas for making starsChina’s FAST telescope has compiled the world’s largest catalogue of neutral hydrogen beyond the Milky Way, replacing a long-dominant US survey as the main reference for mapping the gas that fuels the formation of stars and galaxies. The FAST All-Sky H I Survey (FASHI), conducted with the 500-metre (1,640-foot) radio dish in southwest China’s Guizhou province, released its second batch of data this week. It contains 156,411 extragalactic sources – nearly five times the number detected by the...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoChina Porsche owner covers car with 90 missing-child flyers, successfully reuniting a familyA Chinese Porsche owner covered his luxury sports car with 90 flyers of missing children, garnering significant attention online. Recently, a Porsche 718 from Kunming, in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, went viral on Chinese social media, with many residents posting about their encounters with the eye-catching vehicle. They filmed the car not for its luxury appeal, but for the striking sight of the flyers featuring missing children that adorned it from bumper to bumper. The owner, Du Lin,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS3d agoBRICS Billionaire Club : Who richest in India , China , Russia , Brazil ? Net worth of Mukesh Ambani , Zhang Yiming , othersThis article explores the wealthiest individuals within BRICS nations, detailing their net worths. It provides insights into the economic power and personal fortunes within these emerging economies.livemint.com · India
POLITICS5d agoChina angered by Taiwan VP's visit to EU democracy forumBeijing has lodged a complaint with Italy and the EU over top Taiwanese officials visiting a democracy conference. The EU is navigating contentious issues with China and high-ranking Taiwanese visits are rare.DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoXi in India, bank capital injections, EU-China tradeChinese President Xi Jinping is heading to India for the first time since 2019 and finalising plans for a US trip as he works through his busiest month of international travel in years. Xi will attend the annual Brics summit in New Delhi over the weekend and meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Russia’s Vladimir Putin and South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa are among other leaders going to the event, which gathers some of the world’s biggest energy producers and users. The India trip gives Xi...South China Morning Post
WORLD5d agoFIFA U-20 WWC: Aduku demands more from Falconets after China drawAduku although demanding more, was encouraged by the improvement in his team’s performance despite their inability to find the breakthrough The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Aduku demands more from Falconets after China draw appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICT5d agoChina-Philippines tensions simmer after Beijing rebukes Manila over Seoul clashChina and the Philippines have been locked in years of tension over their competing claims in the South China Sea, with friction intensifying in recent months.CNBC
SCI & TECH5d agoY Combinator’s Garry Tan says 'do nothing' about distillation as AI giants accuse China of copying their techAt Y Combinator’s annual Demo Day, CEO Garry Tan explained why he's less concerned about frontier AI model distillation and the existential risk of AI.CNBC
SCI & TECH6d agoInternational Space Summit: Europe plays catch-up with US and ChinaThe space sector is booming. The global industry expected to reach a value of €2 trillion mark by 2040. But behind this spectacular growth lies major geopolitical challenges, particularly for Europe. In this edition, FRANCE 24’s Charles Pellegrin speaks to Kai-Uwe Schrogl at the International Space Summit in Paris. Schrogl, a political affairs adviser to the European Space Agency, answers questions about the future of the great beyond and Europe’s place in the new space race.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoFar - right AfD party won big in Saxony - Anhalt . Will it affect Germany approach to China ? The far-right AfD party achieved significant electoral success in Saxony-Anhalt, raising questions about its potential impact on Germany's foreign policy towards China. This result reflects shifting political dynamics within Germany and potential foreign policy ramifications.scmp.com · China
BUSINESS6d agoTighter EU investment conditions targeted at China are 'fair', says expertAlicia García-Herrero, an economist at the Bruegel think tank, says new EU legislation to limit the subsidies foreign companies investing in Europe can receive is "fair".EuroNews [en]
WORLD6d agoFIFA U-20WWC: Aduku demands victory against China to keep Nigeria’s hopes aliveSpeaking to the media ahead of the game, the coach said the Falconets understand the importance of the contest and have been working to address the shortcomings from their opening defeat The post FIFA U-20WWC: Aduku demands victory against China to keep Nigeria’s hopes alive appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times