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WORLDJul 28The Philippines, sovereignty and the Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how Helberg sees itThe struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In the third part of our exclusive interview with a key player defining Washington’s policy on AI, Jacob Helberg, US undersecretary of state for economic affairs, gives a commitment to the Philippines on the Pax Silica Initiative. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr used his State of the Nation address in Manila on Monday to staunchly defend a proposed...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28‘Micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians? Bali run club controversy revives concernsA running club in Bali’s expatriate hub of Canggu has become the latest flashpoint in an enduring debate over whether Indonesians are being sidelined in parts of their own country. Indonesian immigration authorities have blacklisted two Dutch nationals linked to Entourage running club after an online outcry over the alleged exclusion of locals from the popular group. The incident echoes long-standing concerns about discrimination against Indonesians on the resort island. The furore has also...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28China woos Slovakia with AI, robotics pitch as EU trade friction mountsChina and Slovakia should explore cooperation in clean energy, robotics and artificial intelligence, as the European nation navigates growing trade tensions between Beijing and the EU. That was the message Chinese President Xi Jinping gave to Peter Pellegrini in talks on Tuesday morning as part of the Slovak president’s three-day visit to China, the first by the country’s head of state in 16 years. Slovakia has relatively warm relations with China, as one of the few EU and Nato members to have...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Top Los Angeles diabetes doctor Shen Yang joins China’s Westlake UniversityEven top American doctors are now relocating to China. On July 21, Westlake University in Hangzhou announced that Shen Yang, a top endocrinologist in Los Angeles, had joined its medical school. Shen’s move is striking because of her credentials, which include over 16 years of clinical experience in the United States, board certifications in internal medicine and endocrinology, and a thriving practice in southern California. She is the first clinical doctor at the Westlake University school of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortageA top Hong Kong transport official has pledged to step up efforts to help the city’s premium taxi fleets recruit drivers, conceding that the number of vehicles on the road remains about one-third below target a year after the scheme was launched. As the five taxi fleets offering premium service marked a year of operations in July, the government said on Tuesday that more than 2,000 fleet taxis and about 2,400 drivers were currently in service. As of the end of May, the five fleets – SynCab, Big...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Nearly 6½ years’ jail for owner of Hong Kong tutorial centre who molested 5 boysThe owner of a Hong Kong private tutorial centre that ceased operations has been jailed for six years and four months for molesting five boys on the premises and filming some of the offences. The High Court on Tuesday sentenced Yu Hey-tsit for the “despicable and repulsive” acts he committed at the Prime Solid Learning Education Centre in Mei Foo Sun Chuen against the five minors, when they were between seven and 14 years old. A government psychologist attributed Yu’s offences to his upbringing,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Xinhua Commentary : China rising global favorability reflects the appeal of cooperation and opennessA Xinhua commentary suggests that China's increasing global favorability is due to its emphasis on cooperation and openness. This presents a geopolitical perspective on international relations.english.anhuinews.com · China
WORLDJul 28Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Indonesia’s plan for a rival to Singapore starts to take shape Indonesia wants to build a financial centre to rival Singapore, Hong Kong or Dubai, but analysts say the real work of persuading global investors has barely begun. 2. Japan voters ‘pretty angry’ with PM...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28China fights back in AI spat with claim US AI companies distil Chinese modelsChina is countering a dispute over AI by alleging that US AI companies are using distilled Chinese models. This highlights an ongoing international technology and intellectual property disagreement.theregister.com
WORLDJul 28US looks to boost anti - China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions , documents sayThe United States reportedly plans to significantly increase global spending aimed at countering China, according to documents. This indicates an escalation in geopolitical competition between the two nations.kxl.com · United States
WORLDJul 28China court rules sharing family disputes in chat is domestic violence after dad embarrasses sonA Chinese court issued a personal protection order to restrict a man’s behaviour after he repeatedly posted arguments with his wife in his son’s school chat groups. The Shanghai Pudong New Area People’s Court took this action after determining that the father’s behaviour constituted domestic violence. This case was recently publicised, igniting heated online discussions. The Shanghai man, surnamed Lin, had been estranged from his wife for an extended period. His son lived with his mother and had...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Fuerte apoyo de China a Lula en el medio de su crisis con Milei y TrumpXi Jinping le expresó al brasileño un fuerte apoyo contra lo que él mismo llamó “injerencias externas”.Ratificó su voluntad de avanzar en un acuerdo comercial entre China y el Mercosur, que es resistido por Trump.Clarín
WORLDJul 27Reparte comida y escribe versos entre una entrega y otra: ganó uno de los premios literarios más importantes de ChinaLa historia de Wang Jibing, un motoquero que encuentra inspiración en la calle.Ganó el premio de literatura Lu Xun por su colección de poesía "Vuelo bajo".Clarín
WORLDJul 27Japanese ambassador to speak at Wyoming Heart Mountain Pilgrimage eventThe Japanese ambassador is scheduled to speak at the Heart Mountain Pilgrimage event in Wyoming. This highlights international diplomatic and cultural engagement.wyomingpublicmedia.org · United States
WORLDJul 27Xi says China ready to further strengthen bilateral , multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil in phone call with LulaChinese President Xi Jinping stated that China is prepared to strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic coordination with Brazil during a phone call with President Lula. This signifies ongoing diplomatic engagement and potential deepening of ties between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China
WORLDJul 27A new Hello Kitty ‘hotel’ in Tokyo allows guests to check-in but not stayAt this hotel-inspired exhibition in Tokyo, Sanrio fans can check-in with a room key, explore rooms, a garden and beach zone, but can’t stay the night.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 27China charges alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi with intentional injury: reportAlleged scam-network mastermind Chen Zhi could face the death penalty, with Chinese prosecutors adding intentional injury to the list of charges against him. Chen, 38, was extradited from Cambodia to China six months ago and formally arrested on July 6, according to Chinese business magazine Caixin. He founded the Cambodian conglomerate Prince Group, which authorities say was linked to a sprawling online scam network. Caixin reported on Monday that prosecutors dropped a previous count of...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Today in History : July 27 , Korean War hostilities endToday marks the historical anniversary of the end of hostilities in the Korean War on July 27. This commemorates a significant event in international military history.capitalgazette.com · United States
WORLDJul 27Germany’s drive to compete with China collides with long-standing tradition of Sunday restGermany’s drive to compete with Chinese imports is colliding with its long-standing tradition of Sunday rest, with policymakers and retailers now asking whether a century-old consensus still fits an economy struggling to regain its competitiveness. The latest flashpoint came in early July, when the country’s coalition government unveiled a package of measures to boost Germany’s competitiveness, including plans to let bakeries, confectioneries and public libraries operate longer on Sundays from...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 27Japan's 'King Kazu', 59, scores his first goal for four yearsThe 59-year-old former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura scored his first competitive goal in almost four years when his Fukushima United side strolled to a 7-0 win at the…Japan Today
WORLDJul 27A story of international solidarity in the fight for victory -- Beijing ReviewThis article from Beijing Review details a story of international solidarity in a collective struggle for victory. It highlights examples of global cooperation towards shared goals.bjreview.com · China
WORLDJul 27China offers annual training for 1 000 BarbadiansChina is providing annual training opportunities for 1,000 citizens of Barbados. This represents an instance of international aid and bilateral cooperation.barbadostoday.bb · Barbados
WORLDJul 27Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhDA former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate programme at the prestigious Tsinghua University after an impressive eight attempts and is now ambitiously pursuing a PhD at Harvard. Yang Xiao, 31, hailing from Shenyang in Liaoning province, has harboured the dream of attending Tsinghua since childhood, as reported by the mainland media outlet Jiupai News. After sitting for the national college entrance examination, or gaokao, in 2013, he was...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 26 Beyond conflict , new Kashmir read : 3rd edition of Chinar Book Festival sees massive turnoutA book festival in Kashmir, aiming to foster a new narrative beyond conflict, has seen a significant attendance. This event highlights cultural engagement and societal interest in the region.hindustantimes.com · India
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