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BUSINESSAug 20China is defying the global bond yield surge, boosting its diversification appealChinese government bond yields have remained low amid a global surge.CNBC
POLITICSAug 20Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to ChinaThe Pentagon is reportedly threatening to cut funding to 30 universities due to their connections with China. This indicates a significant federal policy action impacting academic institutions and international relations.fox7austin.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 20China’s Mech-Mind Robotics set to open order book for US$300m IPO, sources sayChina’s Mech-Mind Robotics Technologies plans to start taking investor orders for its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as soon as next week amid a boom in artificial intelligence-driven robotics that has lifted investor enthusiasm, according to people familiar with the matter. The Meituan-backed company has started gauging interest for a listing that could raise about US$300 million, up from a US$200 million target a year ago, with its debut expected in early September, the people...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20China’s top diplomat Wang Yi calls on US to change ‘hostile policy’ on North KoreaChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing welcomed South and North Korea moving towards peaceful coexistence and called on Washington to change its “hostile policy” on Pyongyang. In talks with his counterpart Cho Hyun in Seoul on Wednesday, Wang said China was “always committed to playing a constructive role in the peace and stability of the Korean peninsula”, according to a readout from the Chinese foreign ministry. But he sidestepped a reporter’s question after the meeting about whether...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 20China’s C919 supply chain: inside the push to replace Western aerospace partsChina is stepping up efforts to source local components for its passenger aircraft, particularly the C919 narrowbody airliner, with the focus expanding from home-grown engines to progressively replacing imported sealants, paints, bolts and other materials, according to a prominent aircraft engineer. The push means the C919, as well as future Chinese models and engines, could increasingly incorporate parts from domestic suppliers as Beijing seeks to lessen exposure to supply chain and...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19China logra la proeza espacial de aterrizar un cohete en reversa: el videoEl video de cuando la empresa LandSpace recuperó la primera etapa del Zhuque-3 en su segundo intento.El gigante asiático sigue acercándose a la tecnología de cohetes reutilizables desarrollada por compañías como SpaceX y Blue Origin.Clarín
POLITICSAug 19Why China will need a ‘more persuasive security offer’ to win over middle powersJust weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to visit the White House, tensions have flared between Washington and its allies after one of the administration’s sharpest rebukes yet. Speaking in Manila on August 10, Elbridge Colby, undersecretary of defence for policy, pressed regional partners to increase defence spending and align more closely with American priorities. He said Washington sought “partners, not protectorates” and cautioned against “the delusion of fashionable but...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19¿Otro guiño a Trump? El Gobierno suma una cláusula "antiChina" a la privatización del Belgrano CargasEl pliego restringirá la participación de compañías controladas por Estados extranjeros. El esquema contempla concesiones por 50 años, venta de material rodante y beneficios del RIGI para financiar obras.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 19Shares in China Unitree soars more than five - fold in Shanghai debutShares of China Unitree experienced a significant increase, soaring more than five-fold, during its debut on the Shanghai stock market. This indicates a highly successful initial public offering.business-standard.com · India
BUSINESSAug 19Kimberly-Clark's purchase of Kenvue sees in-depth China review - reportKimberly-Clark's acquisition of Kenvue is reportedly undergoing an in-depth review in China. This suggests significant regulatory oversight for the large corporate transaction.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 19Guyana Choice : Why WIN Clarity on the U . S - China Question MattersThis article discusses the importance of clarity from Guyana regarding its stance on the U.S.-China relationship. It suggests that Guyana's geopolitical choices hold significant relevance in international affairs.kaieteurnewsonline.com · Guyana
BUSINESSAug 19Money and ‘a lot of noise’: how the US’ critical-minerals industry is vying with China’sPatriot Critical Minerals of the US plans to dig into a long-abandoned mining site in the sparsely populated state of Nevada to extract tungsten, an important raw material with industrial uses ranging from aerospace gear to common cutting tools. The company, with only that single asset, is applying to the US departments of defence and energy for funding – now more readily available as President Donald Trump tries to bring critical-minerals production onshore in case China makes the resources...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 19China’s J-36 fighter jet designers report danger of military AI hallucinationsLarge language models are expert in intelligence work, able to quickly mine key data and analyse weapons performance – tasks that once took analysts huge amounts of time and effort. But engineers at China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Research and Design Institute, developer of the People’s Liberation Army’s backbone J-20 and next generation J-36 stealth fighters, have urged caution. In a paper published on June 20, engineer Zhang Xianzhe said that “AI models can invent aircraft specifications –...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 19SpaceX stock in focus after China rocket milestone, share unlock aheadSpaceX's stock is in focus following a Chinese rocket milestone and an upcoming share unlock. This highlights significant developments impacting a major space technology company's market and industry standing.Yahoo Finance
CONFLICTAug 19Exclusive | Malaysia fears military miscalculation near Sabah amid US - China rivalryscmp.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 19From spectacle to scale: why China’s robotics firms face a ‘critical juncture’At China’s annual World Robot Conference (WRC) that kicked off on Wednesday, the hall was filled with humanoid robots wowing visitors with feats of dexterity: from playing table tennis to performing drum solos. These eye-catching displays have helped China’s robotics industry win global attention – and raise huge amounts of capital – over the past couple of years. But at this year’s summit, the overriding sentiment among executives, investors and policymakers was starkly pragmatic: the era of...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 19Malaysia fears military ‘miscalculation’ near Sabah amid US-China rivalryMalaysia faces a growing risk of miscalculation near its state of Sabah as US-China rivalry drives more military activities into the waters around Borneo, its defence minister has warned, bolstering the government’s push for higher spending on its armed forces. The concern is particularly acute for Malaysia, a South China Sea claimant that has long sought to keep close economic ties with China while avoiding alignment with either Beijing or Washington and is feeling further unease over the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19China to build environmental monitoring station near disputed Scarborough ShoalChina has approved the construction of a marine environmental observation station to monitor an area that includes the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a persistent flashpoint in tensions with the Philippines in the South China Sea. The Zhongsha Islands Marine Ecological and Environmental Field Observation and Research Station, proposed by the South China Sea Institute of Oceanology (SCSIO) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was given the green light on July 31, the SCSIO announced on Tuesday. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 19The U.S. banned Nvidia's best chips from going to China. Now it's trying to close a crucial loopholeChinese AI firms have reportedly accessed advanced Nvidia computing power overseas, testing U.S. export controls. Lawmakers weigh closing the cloud-access gap.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 19AM Markets Need to Know: Iran escalation risk, Nvidia H200 shipments to China, and moreThe article highlights key market considerations including potential escalation risks involving Iran and shipments of Nvidia H200 to China. These factors are presented as important for morning market understanding.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 19China joins Musk’s SpaceX with reusable rocket breakthroughsChina-based LandSpace successfully launched a Zhuque-3 rocket and recovered its first stage, a breakthrough in the nation’s efforts to develop reusable boosters that can slash the cost of space launches. The first stage of the 66-metre (217-foot) rocket touched down in Minqin County, Gansu province, northwest China, on Wednesday after an eight-minute flight that delivered a Honghu-3 internet satellite into space. Take-off occurred 390 km (242 miles) away at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 19El argentino que diseñó para Audi y Alfa Romeo ahora desembarca en una marca de lujo chinaEl rosarino Juan Manuel Díaz hizo toda su carrera como diseñador en Europa.Ahora tendrá un rol destacado en Exeed, la división de alta gama del Grupo Chery.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 19Goldman Sachs upbeat on wealth outlook amid market worries over China’s tighter scrutinyGoldman Sachs has remained upbeat about offshore wealth management despite concerns over Beijing’s tighter scrutiny of cross-border money flows. The Wall Street investment bank forecast wealth fee income at Standard Chartered and HSBC to grow 30 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively, in 2026, while projecting 16 to 25 per cent growth for Singapore banks. “We continue to believe offshore wealth allocation by Chinese clients is driven primarily by diversification benefits and access to a broader...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 19China fund managers stick with AI, chips in August despite July sell-off, survey findsDespite July’s sharp sell-off in global semiconductor shares, driven by concerns over AI-linked profitability, artificial intelligence and chips remained China’s most preferred investment themes in August, while more investors moved to hedge tech exposure, according to a survey by BofA Global Research. The findings come from the August edition of the Asia Fund Manager Survey, for which Bank of America’s researchers polled 98 participants across the region from August 7 to 13. The respondents...South China Morning Post