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SCI & TECHAug 17Can China follow its own ‘technological path’ amid growing AI rivalry with US?China’s ability to set its own technological course in the face of sustained US export restrictions may be the key factor in the two countries’ contest over artificial intelligence (AI), a prominent analyst has argued. Zheng Yongnian, dean of the school of public policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), made the case in his preface to The Rise of Atlas, a new book about the development of Huawei Technologies’ Atlas 950 SuperPoD computing system. The system, which Huawei...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17China’s economy cools amid debate about risks of global crisisChina’s retail sales growth trailed expectations, the pace of industrial output expansion slowed and a drop in investment worsened as its economy struggled to regain pace at the start of the second half of the year. July retail sales rose by 0.6 per cent, missing the 1.3 per cent expectation among economists polled by financial data provider Wind, and slowing from June’s 1 per cent rate. Industrial output rose by 4.5 per cent, trailing the 4.9 per cent forecast and June’s 5.3 per cent pace,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17CXMT tops 4 trillion yuan as AI-fuelled memory rally lifts China’s chip championShares of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading DRAM maker, jumped 12 per cent on Monday to close at a record 61.80 yuan (US$9.16), lifting its market capitalisation to 4.13 trillion yuan and extending its lead as China’s most valuable listed company. The Hefei-based chipmaker first overtook Hong Kong-listed Tencent Holdings on Thursday as China’s most valuable listed company, when CXMT’s market value reached about 3.54 trillion yuan. It had already become the most valuable...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17China’s property recovery is fragile, but ignoring it is a mistakeGlobal commercial real estate investment markets are roaring back to life. In the first half of this year, direct investment in commercial property rose 27 per cent in annualised terms. The sharpest increase was in the Asia-Pacific, where transaction volumes were up 38 per cent to US$92.5 billion, the strongest half-yearly performance on record, according to data from JLL. While there have been many positive surprises in Asian real estate since the eruption of the Covid-19 pandemic, the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 17China missile test : Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr pushes for united front before Pacific Islands ForumFollowing a China missile test, the President of Palau is advocating for a united front among nations before the Pacific Islands Forum. This indicates growing regional geopolitical concerns.theage.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 17China's economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepensThe data is reinforcing concerns about the health of the world's second-largest economy, which has grappled with a deepening supply-demand imbalance.CNBC
SCI & TECHAug 17China’s self-driving push gains ground in Europe as Momenta, Pony.ai expandChina’s autonomous-driving ambitions are winning growing recognition in Europe, with Deutsche Bank raising its target price for Momenta following a key regulatory breakthrough, and Pony.ai expanding its European robotaxi roll-out alongside Uber Technologies. In a research note released on Monday, Deutsche Bank analyst Bin Wang saw Momenta as the “No 1 independent autonomous-driving solution provider globally”, particularly in the urban “navigation on autopilot” (NOA) segment. “Momenta’s market...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 17Joint Resource Exploration With China a Possibility Before 2028 , Philippine President Says – The DiplomatThe Philippine President indicated that joint resource exploration with China could be a possibility before 2028. This suggests ongoing diplomatic discussions regarding shared economic interests.thediplomat.com · China
POLITICSAug 17US draft letter warns allies against joining China's AI framework: reportA report indicates that the US has drafted a letter warning its allies against participating in China's AI framework. This move highlights geopolitical competition in technological development.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 17How China Green Transition is Breaking OPEC LeverageChina's green transition is reportedly weakening OPEC's influence in global markets. This indicates a shift in energy geopolitics and economic power dynamics.juancole.com · United States
POLITICSAug 17China development experience wins growing favorability , says S . African journalistA South African journalist states that China's development experience is gaining increasing favorability. This reflects growing international interest in China's economic and developmental models.africaleader.com · South Africa
WORLDAug 17Interview : China development experience wins growing favorability , says S . African journalist - XinhuaA South African journalist states that China's development experience is gaining increasing international favorability. This suggests a growing positive perception of China's development model.english.news.cn
WORLDAug 17China embraces ‘Grandpa Cute’; policewoman probed over uniform dance: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Chinese youth are turning to an 84-year-old Cambridge professor for support 2. Chinese officials rattled by White House chaos weeks ahead of Xi-Trump summit 3. How Southeast Asia’s monarchies stay relevant in a volatile region 4. Hong Kong policewoman facing probe over viral video of her...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 17Why Australia’s Getting Tough on China AgainUnlike other U.S. allies, Canberra is betting its entire strategic house on Pax Americana.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSAug 17The Cost of Keeping China OutHow Washington’s fear of Chinese investment hurts American competitiveness.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSAug 17Why Seafolly is betting big on mainland ChinaSeafolly is making a significant investment in mainland China, indicating a strategic business move to expand its market presence. This article discusses a company's international business strategy.ragtrader.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSAug 17CXMT rise to China most valuable firm signals new era for country tech sectorCXMT's ascension to become China's most valuable firm indicates a new era for the country's technology sector. This suggests a significant shift in the competitive landscape and direction of the industry.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDAug 17Comics take young readers back to ancient ChinaComics are being utilized to introduce young readers to the history and culture of ancient China. This method aims to engage a younger audience with historical content.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 17Comics take young readers back to ancient ChinaComics are being used to introduce ancient Chinese history to young readers. This initiative aims to engage a younger audience with cultural heritage.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 17China dark tourism on the rise as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centresAs dark tourism gains traction, some Chinese youth are embracing a related form of experiential travel, paying to confront simulated typhoons, floods, and other disasters while acquiring survival skills. Also referred to as grief tourism, dark tourism involves visiting sites linked to death, catastrophe, and human suffering. Its origins trace back centuries, including connections to 17th century Britain, where public executions often attracted large crowds. This phenomenon has surged across...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17The next China shock will come from open-source AICountries adopting Chinese models will also absorb Chinese standards and governanceFinancial Times
CONFLICTAug 17How China Is Normalizing Its Presence in the Waters East of TaiwanChina is reportedly normalizing its presence in the waters east of Taiwan. This development indicates ongoing geopolitical maneuvering and potential shifts in regional dynamics.thediplomat.com · China
BUSINESSAug 16A2 Milk profit tumbles 44% after China formula shortageSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 16Nirupama Rao and Lin Minwang on the great India-China face-offWelcome to Open Dialogue, a series from the South China Morning Post where we bring together leading voices to discuss the stories and subjects occupying international headlines. In this edition, we invited a leading Chinese scholar of South Asian affairs and a former Indian foreign secretary and ambassador to China to reflect on the deep fault lines in India-China relations. They debate whether the biggest barrier is history or politics, clash over the border, Pakistan and India’s ties with the...South China Morning Post
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