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BUSINESSAug 18China Unicom Interim Net Profit Showed Short - Term Volatility . Full - Year Contraction Expected to Narrow SignificantlyChina Unicom's interim net profit experienced short-term volatility, but its full-year contraction is anticipated to narrow significantly. This provides an update on the company's financial performance.sydneysun.com · Australia
BUSINESSAug 18First Regular Arctic Container Service May Halve China-UK Time“The Arctic is emerging as a viable alternative to the world’s traditional shipping routes as melting polar ice shortens the journey between Europe and Asia and vessels seek to avoid maritime chokepoints. Sea Legend, a Chinese container shipping company focusing on the Turkish and North African markets, will this week launch the first regular container […] The post First Regular Arctic Container Service May Halve China-UK Time appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
BUSINESSAug 18Nokia plans major China workforce cuts, site closuresNokia is planning significant workforce reductions and site closures in China. This decision will impact its operations and employees in the region.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 18The Polar pivot? China debuts regular Arctic shipping service as Iran war drags onAs the Iran war spills over into the Red Sea – a crucial chokepoint for Asia-Europe trade – China has marked a milestone by launching its first regular service through the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR), a development welcomed by Russia. The route, which runs along Russia’s northern Arctic coast, slashes travel time compared with alternative paths. A journey from Ningbo city on China’s southeast coast to Felixstowe in the United Kingdom takes just 20 days – about half the time required for...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 18HIMA 890 hp Aito M9 SUV dominates China luxury car segment , Huawei executive saysA Huawei executive states that the HIMA 890 hp Aito M9 SUV is dominating China's luxury car segment. This indicates strong market performance for a specific vehicle in a major automotive market.carnewschina.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 18US advisory body says China's data dominance gives it AI advantageYahoo Finance
POLITICSAug 18Wang Yi heads to Seoul as Trump cuts South Korea drills, opening door for ChinaChina’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit Seoul days after Donald Trump called for the US to scale back military exercises with South Korea, sending ripples of unease through US allies in Asia. On Sunday, the United States president posted his decision to social media, raising questions about the durability of Washington’s security commitments in a region increasingly defined by competition with Beijing. He offered several rationales, including cost-saving considerations, a goodwill...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 18Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testChina's robots are facing a commercial test, moving beyond their current capabilities in feats like marathons and backflips. This signifies a push for practical, market-ready applications of robotics.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 18British businesses see expanding opportunities in China consumer marketBritish businesses are identifying expanding opportunities within the China consumer market. This indicates potential for growth in international trade relations.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
BUSINESSAug 18Iron Ore : Vale Rises as China Steel Data Lifts MinersVale's stock price has increased following positive steel data from China, which is boosting the mining sector. This indicates a positive market trend for iron ore and related companies.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
BUSINESSAug 18Google plans to shift all Pixel production out of China by 2027 - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 18China censors public mourning as it holds former premier's funeralWhile hailing Zhu’s legacy, authorities are wary that the nostalgia could lead to criticisms of Xi’s rule.BBC World
POLITICSAug 18China-led SCO, a counterweight to the West–South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 18Cook Islands PM re-elected despite row over China ties with New ZealandCook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s securing of another term, despite a dispute with New Zealand over his government’s deals with China, suggests voters are more focused on the cost of living than geopolitical concerns, analysts have said. Brown’s Cook Islands Party is on track to win a fifth consecutive term in government. According to preliminary results from last week’s general election, the party will obtain 18 seats – up from its previous 12 – in the 24-member parliament, giving it a...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 181 , 090 cybercrimes , Rs 1 , 071 crore trail : China - linked gang mastermind arrested in Assam | India NewsThe mastermind of a China-linked gang involved in 1,090 cybercrimes and significant financial fraud has been arrested in Assam, India.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 18China censors public mourning as it holds former premier funeralChina is reportedly censoring public mourning as it conducts the funeral for a former premier. This action suggests government control over public sentiment and information during a sensitive period.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSAug 18Clamping down: China tightens exit rulesThe Chinese government announced new border regulations in late July in a move seen as expanding state control over its citizens. The new rules, which come into effect on September 15, tighten checks on travellers and provide new grounds for restricting Chinese citizens from leaving the country, including exit bans of up to three years in some cases.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 18China's Xi Jinping to skip UN General Assembly during September U.S. trip - reportA report indicates that China's Xi Jinping will reportedly skip the UN General Assembly during his planned trip to the U.S. in September. This suggests a notable diplomatic decision regarding international engagements.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 18‘Not worth the squeeze’: global private equity makes zero deals in ChinaFirms avoid new equity investments as Beijing tightens scrutiny of foreign capital in sensitive sectorsFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 18How China Found Its Most Potent WeaponThe real history of Beijing’s rare-earth dominance.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSAug 17America , Not China , Is World Energy SuperpowerAn analysis suggests that America, not China, is the world's leading energy superpower. This discusses global energy dominance from an economic perspective.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSAug 17Claims Hegseth ‘on verge of losing job’ raise questions about future US-China defence tiesSpeculation is growing that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is at increasing risk of losing his job, raising questions about the possible implications for US-China relations, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter publicly, said Hegseth was “on the verge of losing his job”. They cited the ongoing deadlock over Iran and a slew of negative media reports, with one source pointing to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17China’s space race has a new problem: finding room for failureThere is something about the speed of consensus on China’s rocket failures that should give us pause. Within hours of Long March-7A rocket’s disintegration over the South China Sea on August 10, trade reports were pointing to an engine as the likely culprit. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) had said nothing of the kind. An official Xinhua report about three hours after the launch described only “a flight anomaly” and an investigation under way. The cause is unknown,...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Ecuador’s Noboa courts China on shrimp, copper without threatening US tiesEcuadorian President Daniel Noboa arrived in Beijing on Sunday for his first state visit to China, an eight-day trip during which he will seek to lift suspensions on 14 Ecuadorian shrimp processors and secure fresh investment in energy and mining. Noboa will hold talks with President Xi Jinping and meet separately with Premier Li Qiang and Zhao Leji, China’s top legislator, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry. The visit runs to August 23 before the Asian tour continues to Singapore and...South China Morning Post