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SCI & TECHAug 23The African firms adopting Chinese AI as US-China rivalry intensifiesThe United States may want the world to choose sides in the AI race with China, but in Africa, many businesses are pursuing a more pragmatic strategy: using Chinese models where they offer better value or flexibility, while keeping their options open. For example, when African insurtech platform Curacel expanded the range of artificial intelligence (AI) models powering its internal infrastructure, it did not look only to Silicon Valley. Instead, the Nigeria-based firm – which provides AI-powered...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 23China’s overlooked internet army is quietly embedding AI into everyday businessesWhile China’s new “AI tigers” have captured global attention for challenging Silicon Valley front-runners, a quieter wave of domestic technology companies is building in-house artificial intelligence systems serving everyday users. Beyond pure-play AI labs like DeepSeek, Z.ai (also known as Zhipu AI), Moonshot AI and MiniMax, consumer-facing platforms that span e-commerce, video gaming, social media and travel are developing foundation models tailored to their own business ecosystems, in efforts...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 23People’s Daily defends China’s economic resilience, says annual targets will be metThe flagship newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party has run back-to-back commentaries defending the resilience of the world’s second-largest economy, saying domestic risks were being contained while China continued to provide greater stability to the global economy. The People’s Daily commentaries, published on Saturday and Sunday, came as weak domestic demand and persistent imbalances weighed on second-quarter growth, with July data showing little improvement. “In the second half of the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23Doval to Visit China on Monday to Attend Special Representatives Talks With FM WangDoval is scheduled to visit China on Monday for special representative talks with Foreign Minister Wang. This highlights upcoming diplomatic engagements between the two nations.deccanchronicle.com · India
POLITICSAug 23China says border with India ‘generally stable at the moment’Statement from Chinese Foreign Ministry comes in response to recent reports of rising tension in Arunachal Pradesh; MEA says maintaining peace in border areas is of “utmost importance”The Hindu
POLITICSAug 23Ajit Doval to visit China on August 24 for talks with Wang YiNSA Ajit Doval’s China visit a few weeks before India’s hosting of the BRICS Summit on September 12 is an indication that both sides are preparing for a first visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping in seven yearsThe Hindu
HEALTHAug 23US supplies most of the world plasma . No country depends on it more than ChinaThe United States is identified as the primary global supplier of plasma, with China being the most reliant nation. This highlights an important international health resource dynamic.us.cnn.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 23Tesla retira casi tres millones de unidades de China por una falla detectada que genera riesgos de seguridadLa medida no sólo alcanza a la marca insignia de la empresa de Elon Musk. La mayoría de los autos eléctricos chinos deberán también hacer modificaciones. El cambio de reglamentación tiene que ver con las puertas de los vehículos.Clarín
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChina has initiated an investigation into a comedian. This event suggests potential implications for freedom of expression or public discourse within the country.wvtm13.com · United States
MILITARYAug 23Why Cambodia is reviving US military drills despite close China tiesCambodia is preparing to restart joint military exercises with the United States next year, in a move analysts described as a pragmatic reset of defence ties strained since 2017 – though not a pivot away from China. Senior officials from both countries discussed restarting the Angkor Sentinel drills last weekend, alongside expanded training and military reforms, Cambodian media reported. Washington has also signalled interest in further visits to Ream, a strategically located Cambodian naval...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianAuthorities in China are investigating a comedian. This indicates potential scrutiny of public figures.wdsu.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChina has initiated an investigation into a comedian. This indicates potential state scrutiny over cultural or public figures.wapt.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 23Iran says any country joining U . S . economic war to be considered enemy -- China Economic Neten.ce.cn · China
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChina is conducting an investigation into a comedian. This indicates state scrutiny of public figures.koco.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 23Thai army issues warning after multiple attacks in southern Thailand -- China Economic Neten.ce.cn · China
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChina is investigating a comedian, indicating potential government scrutiny over artistic expression or public figures. This suggests a notable development in the country's social and political climate.kmbc.com · United States
POLITICSAug 23China investigates comedianChinese authorities are investigating a comedian. This suggests a potential state action against an individual in the arts.wgal.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 23China open - source bout is changing AIChina's engagement in open-source artificial intelligence is significantly influencing the global AI landscape. This highlights a key development in the field of technology.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHAug 23Tech paradox: fear of being left behind drives China non-programmers to build own AI toolsA growing number of non-programmers across China are developing their own AI tools, primarily motivated by concerns about falling behind as technology reshapes work and daily life. The anxiety surrounding this shift is almost palpable. AI courses and side-hustle tutorials have flooded mainland social media as employers increasingly expect their workers to develop AI literacy. Simultaneously, enrolment and interest in humanities programmes at universities are declining. Together, these trends...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 23China builds world’s first custom plant immunity system for epidemic responseChinese scientists have created an AI-guided platform to engineer custom plant immune receptors to rapidly combat emerging diseases that threaten plants, including commercial crops vulnerable to devastating outbreaks. Their programmable synthetic immune receptors can be introduced into plants to help them detect proteins made by specific bacteria, viruses and fungi, triggering an immune response to neutralise the threat, according to the team. By leveraging protein design guided by artificial...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 23China goes rural with data centers in quest to power AIChina is developing rural data centers as part of its strategy to power artificial intelligence. This initiative reflects a significant national investment in technological infrastructure.japantoday.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 22Hong Kong must abandon superiority complex over mainland ChinaAfter many years in Hong Kong, with some sadness, I left the city for greener pastures, though my link with it remains an emotional one. When I moved my two dogs across the border to Shenzhen, I was told by agents, officials, even artificial intelligence, that the mainland bureaucracy would be rigid and unhelpful. My experience was the opposite. The young customs officers at Shenzhen Bay answered my phone calls, gave candid advice and treated my situation – a single parent relocating with a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 22CHINA - INNER MONGOLIA - HOHHOT - GREEN COMPUTING POWER CONFERENCE ( CN ) A Green Computing Power Conference is being held in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, China. This event focuses on advancements and discussions related to environmentally friendly computing technologies.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
POLITICSAug 22Indonesia and China in Defense and Energy Talks – Modern Tokyo TimesIndonesia and China are engaged in discussions concerning defense and energy matters. These talks indicate ongoing diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two nations.moderntokyotimes.com · Japan