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POLITICSSep 15China 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
POLITICSSep 15US throws weight behind Thai submarine cable that skips South China SeaThe US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on Monday announced funding for a feasibility study on a new transpacific submarine cable linking the US with Thailand and as many as five other Southeast Asian nations, as Washington seeks to expand secure digital infrastructure in the region. The proposed cable that could extend up to 18,507km (11,500 miles) long would connect Thailand with the United States via Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, “while avoiding the South...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 15China tightens travel restrictions for citizensObservers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens.BBC World
POLITICSSep 15Japanese delegations flock to China, but thaw hinges on Takaichi mending tiesWith bilateral ties in a deep freeze since late last year, a flurry of planned China visits by Japanese lawmakers and business leaders has been interpreted as an attempt to break the ice ahead of November’s Apec summit in China. However, analysts warned that these efforts to carve out a diplomatic opening with Beijing might not achieve much unless Tokyo sends a clearer signal to mend ties from the very top. Relations reached their lowest point in a decade following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 15China tightens control of overseas travel in sweeping new lawPresident Xi Jinping steps up efforts to secure state secrets, advanced technology and highly skilled workersFinancial Times
POLITICSSep 14China’s Top Spy Chief Warns A.I. Is a Threat to Party RuleEven as Beijing urges the United States not to hype the dangers of A.I., its own spy chief is framing the technology as a threat to the Communist Party’s security.NYT World
POLITICSSep 14Opinion | Trusting China to Cooperate With Us on AI Is DangerousWorking with Beijing would be a mistake. The Chinese government’s true intentions are clear.wsj · united states of america
POLITICSSep 14Singapore’s Chan Chun Sing to visit China, speak at defence forumSingapore’s Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing is set to visit China from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun and will speak at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum for the second consecutive year. His visit comes as defence analysts tell This Week in Asia that ties with Beijing are important for the city state’s balancing strategy with Washington. Singapore and the United States are close strategic partners with deep defence cooperation. Singapore’s defence ministry...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Trump rejects pause in AI race citing competition from ChinaResponding to concerns from AI leaders about the growing capabilities of their models, the US president said on that the country must stay ahead of Beijing in this strategic field. This debate is emerging ahead of the midterm elections, as industry giants struggle with funding difficulties.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 14Can Trump’s White House ballroom top China’s vast Great Hall of the People?President Donald Trump’s claim that the new White House ballroom will top China’s Great Hall of the People has thrust the Beijing landmark back into the spotlight just as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for his US visit later this month. Speaking at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas last week, Trump described the Great Hall of the People – China’s most prestigious venue for legislative and ceremonial events – as “a serious hall”. “This is a very large hall, but we’re going to top...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14China Denies Supplying Iran Images Of US Military Base In Jordan"We firmly oppose groundless suspicion and accusations without evidence," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular news conference on Monday. The post China Denies Supplying Iran Images Of US Military Base In Jordan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 14China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AIIt follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.BBC World
POLITICSSep 14Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI developmentChina's Foreign Ministry called the Anthropic CEO's warning about the dangers of Chinese-developed AI "fearmongering," as the Chinese and U.S. leaders prepare to meet in Washington later this month.NPR News
POLITICSSep 14Trump says he'd be open to China building cars in U.S.Donald Trump stated he would be open to the idea of China building cars within the United States. This indicates a potential shift or specific stance on international trade and manufacturing policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 14China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tacticAn essay by Anthropic's CEO calling for a slowing down of AI development may look like a rational statement focused on safety risks, but it is really a "Cold War playbook" targeting China, the state-backed Global Times said in an editorial.thestandard_hk · hong kong
POLITICSSep 14China's Xi Jinping proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone'China will lead the creation of an "open-source zone for artificial intelligence" for BRICS countries, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at a summit of the 11-nation group in New Delhi.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Tourism and technology may hold key to boosting China’s public image in the USChina could improve its image in the United States by highlighting areas such as tourism and technology and positioning itself as a responsible major power, a survey has concluded. Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou said that although concepts such as “decoupling” and “de-risking” had been increasingly prominent in media coverage of China, this had not entirely wiped away positive impressions of the country. When evaluating China’s strengths on a scale of 1 to 5, the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Episodic Summitry Alone Cannot Reset India-China RelationsAgreements are reached to facilitate meetings between leaders ahead of multilateral summits, but often don't move much beyond that.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 14China’s intelligence chief warns of risks from AI as ‘new arena for strategic rivalry’China’s top intelligence official has warned of rising national security risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), calling for robust risk prevention frameworks and stronger global governance of the emerging technology. The call from Chen Yixin, China’s state security minister, comes as Beijing seeks to play a leading role in global AI governance while criticising US restrictions. At the Brics summit in India over the weekend, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed an AI-powered initiative to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China - AP NewsTrump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China AP NewsAP News
POLITICSSep 13Trump again downplays the need to check AI development, citing competition with ChinaPresident Trump is again playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSSep 13Trump downplays need to check AI development, says he is unwilling to cede edge to ChinaUS President Donald Trump on Sunday played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global competition and that winning would help address the risks from the advancing technology. While acknowledging the need for some regulation, Trump provided no specifics about potential rules and attributed warnings about the technology moving too quickly and with little oversight to “negative...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13Trump minimizes the need to control AI and says he doesn't want to cede advantage to ChinaTrump minimizes artificial intelligence regulation, prioritizing maintaining an advantage over China in global competition. Tech leaders and politicians debate slowing AI development, while security concerns increase.Clarín
POLITICSSep 13Trump rejects calls for AI slowdown, citing race with ChinaDonald Trump has rejected proposals to slow down AI development, citing competition with China as a primary reason. This decision could influence future AI policy and technological advancement on a global scale.Seeking Alpha Tech
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