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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
CONFLICTAug 24China next move ? US readies greatest financial offensive against IranThe United States is reportedly preparing a significant 'financial offensive' against Iran, amidst speculation about China's future actions. This suggests escalating geopolitical tensions and potential economic confrontation.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 24US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detenteExerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 24The Risks of Downplaying China MilitaryThe article examines the potential risks associated with downplaying or underestimating China's military strength. It suggests there are significant implications for international security.warontherocks.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 24Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobsWorkers in China are expressing concerns about job security as they adapt to the growing impact of artificial intelligence on employment. This reflects a significant societal and economic shift.dailyadvance.com · United States
MILITARYAug 24The Risks of Downplaying China’s MilitaryWar on the Rocks
SCI & TECHAug 24Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to AI | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisWorkers in China are expressing concerns about job displacement as they adapt to the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace. This reflects a growing societal challenge related to technological advancement.asahi.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 24Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobsWorkers in China are expressing concerns about job displacement as they adapt to the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in the workplace. This reflects a growing societal challenge related to technological advancement.durangoherald.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 24Workers in China worry over being replaced as they adapt to the growing impact of AI on jobsWorkers in China are expressing concerns about job displacement as they adjust to the increasing influence of artificial intelligence on the labor market. This highlights the socio-economic challenges and adaptations required in an AI-driven economy.goskagit.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 24Why Indian intelligence-gathering against China could lead to miscalculationRoutine Chinese activities are increasingly being framed as threats by Indian intelligence agencies, raising the risk of New Delhi miscalculating and taking “unilateral countermeasures” against Beijing, a Chinese academic has warned. India has stepped up intelligence-gathering as ties with neighbouring China turned sour in recent years, according to Zhao Ruoxi, a researcher with the Macau University of Science and Technology. Zhao made the remarks in a paper analysing India’s intelligence...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 24China Petroleum & Chemical reports 1H results; gives full- year outlookSeeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 24Typhoon lashes China as tens of thousands evacuatedsconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 24Typhoon Narra triggers widespread flooding in China Guangxi region , forcing 54 , 000 relocationseconomictimes.indiatimes.com · India