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POLITICSAug 26Xi advances a shared future with China neighborsChinese leader Xi is promoting a concept of a shared future with neighboring countries. This indicates China's ongoing diplomatic efforts in its regional relations.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSAug 26US pulls China punches in Iran ‘economic D-Day’ sanctionsChina warned of reprisals against possible United States sanctions as the Trump administration launched “economic D-Day” in a bid to isolate Iran following six months of military conflict. “China will do everything necessary to firmly safeguard its rights and interests,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Tuesday. Economic warfare would “only serve to fuel tensions and lead to risk spillover”, he said. The US on Monday demanded countries take “immediate action” to cut economic...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26Bill Gates seeks meeting with China’s Xi Jinping to discuss AI risks - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 26China’s multilateral pitch is finding an audienceAs Washington increasingly turns away from the multilateral order it once helped build, Beijing is emerging as an advocate of international cooperation and rules-based stability. For some, the real surprise is that China’s rise is not challenging the world order but that its interests align with preserving it. When I met Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the corridor of a congress centre in Myanmar, he had just finished addressing more than 50 foreign ministers, emphasising the need for a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China top legislator meets head of Uzbek presidential administrationChina's top legislator held a meeting with the head of Uzbekistan's presidential administration. This engagement signifies diplomatic interaction between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 26Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge NeuralinkChina is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standards by 2028 and encourage at least 100 companies to adopt them. It also plans to lead or participate...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 26Zelensky urges China to use its diplomatic weight to end Russia’s war with UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged China to play a “strong diplomatic role” to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine, bolstering his call by highlighting national day congratulations from Chinese President Xi Jinping. “We count on further cooperation and on China playing a strong diplomatic role in bringing Russia’s war against our country to an end,” the Ukrainian leader wrote on social media on Wednesday. “Peace can be our shared achievement.” In his posts, Zelensky...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Nvidia Scored an H200 Win in China , But These Analysts Warn It May Not Be a Reason to Buy NVDA StockNvidia secured a deal for its H200 product in China, though analysts caution against this being a sole reason to invest in NVDA stock. This highlights a complex situation for the company's market performance.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 26China's YMTC sets sights on Samsung, SK Hynix in race for NAND leadership - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26China’s coastal regions on high alert as Typhoon Saudel cancels flights, ferriesSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculpturesSculptor Gao Zhen was charged under China's "Law on the Protection ⁠of Heroes ​and Martyrs." His supporters have called for his immediate release.DW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 26China’s YMTC aims to overtake Samsung and SK Hynix in flash memory raceYMTC sets out Nand production ambitions in investor meetings for $5bn Shanghai IPOFinancial Times
MILITARYAug 26‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours“I want to survive.” That was uppermost in Senior Seaman Michael Coccon Johen’s mind while he was drifting in the South China Sea, hours after a free-fall parachute training exercise went wrong. Johen, 27, was one of six Malaysian navy special forces personnel who landed in the sea on August 12 after missing their designated landing site at Pulau Layang-Layang, off Sabah’s coast. It happened during the drill’s second jump at 4.30pm, when a sudden change in weather severely affected...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standardsA Chinese-proposed international standard for automotive solid-state batteries has been approved as a new work item by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – marking the first of its kind for the advanced power systems and the nation’s latest effort to shape rules in emerging industries. Led by China, with input from technical experts in France, Japan, South Korea and other countries, the proposal outlined application guidelines, items and conditions for testing rechargeable...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26China’s new challenger in Arctic sea tradeSeoul hopes polar sea highway will reduce reliance on chokepoints such as Hormuz and revive ailing city of BusanFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 26Trump's new economic squeeze against Iran faces a great challenge: ChinaThe U.S. strategy to isolate Iran faces a dilemma with China, its main commercial partner. Xi Jinping's visit to Washington complicates economic pressure. China maintains its cooperation with Iran under international law, while the U.S. avoids severe sanctions on China to avoid affecting the Trump-Xi summit.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 26China rushes to develop Moderna-style cancer vaccines amid market frenzyA group of Hong Kong-listed biotechnology companies have seen their stock prices surge in the wake of Moderna’s breakthrough cancer vaccine trial, as the Chinese companies push forward with similar vaccine programmes. The companies – from Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals to Li Ka-shing-backed CK Life Sciences – already have a slew of cancer vaccines in development, which could have a large potential market given that nearly 2.6 million people die from cancer in China alone each year. “China is...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobsWorkers in China are concerned about job displacement as they adapt to the increasing influence of AI on the workforce. This reflects a significant societal challenge as technological advancements transform employment.japantoday.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 25How Has The U . S .- Versus - China Quantum Rivalry Changed Since 2019 ? The US-China quantum rivalry has evolved since 2019. This indicates ongoing strategic competition in an advanced technological field.forbes.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 25India , China push LAC peace as Doval - Wang hold key talksIndia and China are working towards peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) as Doval and Wang conduct important discussions. These talks aim to manage and potentially resolve ongoing border tensions between the two nations.rediff.com · India
BUSINESSAug 25China reappears in the focus of the White House's tariff attackIt is revealed that Donald Trump is considering imposing an additional 7.5% tariff on Beijing under the pretext that it is flooding the country with ridiculously priced products. The US president has a summit scheduled with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping possibly in September.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 25The U.S. Can’t Catch Up to China’s Robots by Banning ThemRather than learn from its rival, Washington is trying to shut the door.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 25Trump says China is driving opposition to US data centres. These residents disagreeOn the tree-lined streets of Sterling, northern Virginia, Lindsay Shaw’s home sits across from an industrial neighbour that has consumed the past several years of her life: a data centre. When Shaw sits outside, she can hear its constant hum. At night, the security lights blaze through her window, making it harder to sleep. Gas turbines, diesel fumes, and 24/7 industrial noise have choked Shaw’s neighbourhood since the data centre moved in. Meanwhile, in Washington, US President Donald Trump is...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 25China - Belarus joint training wraps up ; Z - 20K joins drill , demonstrating anti - terror readiness : expertA joint military training between China and Belarus concluded, with the Z-20K aircraft participating, to demonstrate anti-terror readiness. This exercise highlights military cooperation and capabilities between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China