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POLITICSAug 24China Warns Against Escalation As US Targets Iran TradeChina has issued a warning against escalation as the U.S. intensifies its focus on trade with Iran. This indicates rising international tensions surrounding U.S. actions against Iran.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSAug 24US targets China’s telecoms grip in Venezuela with new sanctions carve-outThe United States is opening Venezuela’s telecommunications sector to new investment and technology while explicitly excluding Chinese companies, a move that could reshape a market where Huawei and ZTE have become deeply embedded and give Western suppliers an opening as the country expands its 5G networks. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday issued two general licences easing some sanctions restrictions on Venezuela’s telecommunications sector,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 24China provides smart drones to boost Cambodia landmine clearance operationsChina is providing smart drones to Cambodia to assist with landmine clearance operations. This initiative aims to enhance efforts to remove dangerous remnants of conflict.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
POLITICSAug 24Xi Urges China - Jordan Deeper Alignment on DevelopmentPresident Xi has urged deeper alignment between China and Jordan on development. This indicates a diplomatic push for stronger bilateral cooperation on economic and developmental initiatives.pakistantoday.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 24China Vows to Protect Rights as US Warns Iran SanctionsChina has vowed to protect its rights following US warnings about Iran sanctions. This indicates a potential diplomatic and economic standoff between major powers regarding US policy towards Iran.pakistantoday.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 24EEUU amenaza con nuevas sanciones a cualquier país que comercie con Irán, incluido China: "Es momento de elegir de qué lado están"El Mundo
BUSINESSAug 24Oil prices remain lower as Bessent outlines Iran sanctions plan, signals China not exemptOil prices are staying lower as Bessent details plans for Iran sanctions, indicating that China will not be exempt from these measures. This suggests a significant geopolitical action impacting global energy markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 24Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exemptThe Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's "enablers."CNBC
POLITICSAug 24Japanese delegation seeks to soothe strained ties with ChinaA cross-party delegation lands in Beijing as Tokyo tries to defrost its worst China rift in decades.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 24Mainland China’s ship activity near Taiwan hits record for third month in a rowMainland Chinese government vessel sightings around Taiwan have reached record levels for a third straight month, as Beijing expands its law enforcement footprint east of the island following the announcement in late May of Tokyo-Manila maritime boundary talks over the area. Taiwan’s defence ministry said that in the first 24 days of August it detected mainland coastguard, survey and other official vessels a total of 118 times, surpassing the 117 reported in July and 111 in June. Those numbers...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 24China’s new hypersonic weapons could threaten U.S. aircraft at extreme rangeChina's newly developed hypersonic weapons could pose a threat to U.S. aircraft due to their extreme range. This development signals a potential shift in military capabilities.Seeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTAug 24China and Jordan call for Strait of Hormuz to get back to normal after US-Iran conflictChina and Jordan have called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran to be maintained, in a joint statement issued during King Abdullah’s visit to Beijing. They also said they wanted to see “a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of tension … through dialogue and negotiation, ensuring full respect for the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of regional countries”. Peace talks between the US and Iran...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 24Meet Dai Zheng, the space veteran betting on China’s reusable rocket revolutionTen years ago, Dai Zheng made a career-defining gamble: he left his secure, prestigious engineering post in China’s state space programme to join an unproven private start-up. On August 19, that risk paid off when a rocket booster returned from orbit and landed upright for the first time in Chinese commercial space history. For Dai, now chief commander of the Zhuque-3 missions at LandSpace, the successful touchdown marked both a major personal milestone and a critical leap forward in China’s...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 24Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and VietnamAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 24US, China diplomats clash over tech spying and trade hub claims in Latin AmericaDiplomats for China and the US in Latin America have traded brickbats on social media over alleged espionage risks posed by Chinese tech firms in the region, in the latest sign of the two powers’ unfolding strategic tensions in the western hemisphere. US assistant secretary of state for western hemisphere affairs Juan Pablo Segura named telecoms giants Huawei Technologies, ZTE and Hytera, surveillance equipment makers Hikvision and Dahua, and drone heavyweight DJI in a post on social media on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24China’s view of Trump’s America has changed from alarm to a shrugThere is no shortage of Western commentary on US President Donald Trump’s second term. What’s missing is an honest account of how 1.4 billion of us in China see it – or at least how China’s officials and scholars do, since that’s who I can speak for here. I’ve spent a decade watching that view change, from real alarm in 2017 to something closer to a shrug today. Four things now count as consensus among Chinese scholars. One, Trump is undermining America’s alliance system. His first term rattled...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24Trip.com (TCOM): China’s Largest Travel Platform Set for Long Term GainsYahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 24China’s advanced chip supply to surge by 2035 despite equipment bottlenecks, Goldman saysChina is on track to dramatically slash its deficit in advanced chips over the next decade as domestic foundries rapidly scale up production, though the weak link of lithography threatens to keep full semiconductor independence out of reach, according to US investment bank Goldman Sachs. The supply of wafers made using 7-nanometre and below advanced processes is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 46 per cent between 2025 and 2035, far outpacing the 17 per cent growth expected in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24Trade insights : China Atlantic salmon imports remain well above 2025 despite retreat from February peakChina's imports of Atlantic salmon are noted to be significantly higher than 2025 levels, despite a recent decline from their February peak. This provides insights into current market trends for seafood trade.undercurrentnews.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 24Lithium America finalizes joint venture, $180M investment from China's GanfengLithium America has finalized a joint venture and secured a $180 million investment from China's Ganfeng. This deal marks a significant partnership and financial injection for Lithium America.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 24NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing, set for border talks with China’s Wang Yi on August 25The visit comes ahead of next month’s expected trip to India by Chinese President Xi Jinping for the September 12 BRICS Summit, and provides both sides the opportunity to take stock of the relationshipThe Hindu
BUSINESSAug 24Burger bars are booming in ChinaThe popularity of burger bars is significantly increasing in China. This indicates a growing market trend in the food industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 24China boosts coal’s economic value 700% after turning it to liquids: reportThe world’s largest coal-to-liquids plant is turning coal into oil products that can power rockets and serve as machine lubricants while boosting its value sevenfold, according to a Chinese newspaper. The production line, built by China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co Ltd, began full operations in northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region last month and processed 24 million tonnes of coal in 2025 – a quarter of the region’s total annual output, according to a report published by...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 24China PhD student famous for Christopher Nolan interview accused of widespread plagiarismThe Chinese podcaster Zhongshu, who garnered widespread international acclaim for her recent interview with filmmaker Christopher Nolan, is now facing allegations of paraphrasing and plagiarism in her podcasts and published works. The interview between Zhongshu and Nolan concerning The Odyssey, released on July 31, quickly went viral and was celebrated as “smart,” “the most interesting and profound,” and “peak journalism” by commentators in media and culture. In the 17-minute video, the PhD...South China Morning Post
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