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POLITICSAug 16US to tell allies they must pick sides in AI race with ChinaThe US plans to inform its allies that they must choose a side in the AI competition with China. This signifies a major geopolitical shift influencing international technological and economic alignments.businessday.co.za · South Africa
POLITICSAug 16Communist Party of China invokes Jiang’s legacy in call to rally round Xi’s leadershipA leading Communist Party research group has invoked the legacy of China’s former leader Jiang Zemin in a call to rally round President Xi Jinping. The article by the Institute of Party History and Literature, published on Sunday in the party’s mouthpiece People’s Daily, formed part of the commemorations of the centenary of Jiang’s birth and highlighted the importance of supporting the leadership in the face of economic or geopolitical difficulties. “Under the party’s third-generation leadership...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 16US-China tech war is coming for AI’s plumbingThe US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reportedly considering a ban on Chinese optical transceivers, signalling that the US-China tech war is expanding beyond the focus on semiconductor chips to shadow even the smallest link in the chain of essential artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. Optical transceivers are small devices that use fibre optic technology to send and receive data as light. The key application of these optical modules is the quick transmission of large amounts of...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 16From cargo to combat: China urged to prepare civilian ships for wartime useChina should speed up plans to commandeer civilian ships for wartime operations, drawing lessons from Britain’s use of commercial vessels during the 1982 Falklands conflict, according to a defence researcher at Beijing’s top economic planning agency. As maritime security threats and great-power competition grow, Beijing should make greater use of civilian ships to support military operations, according to an article published last month in Defence Industry Conversion in China. “As China’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 16Fresh evidence exposes Japanese troop wartime atrocities in ChinaNew evidence has reportedly revealed wartime atrocities committed by Japanese troops in China. This discovery sheds light on historical events.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 16China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeralFormer Chinese premier Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday, with flags across the country – including in Hong Kong and Macau – flown at half-mast, state media reported on Sunday. Zhu, who served as premier from 1998 to 2003 and played a pivotal role in transitioning China towards a market-based economy, died of an illness in Beijing on Wednesday at age 97. According to state news agency Xinhua, national flags will fly at half-mast on Tuesday at sites in Beijing, including Tiananmen...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 16China Ethnic Unity Law and the New Propaganda War – Sri Lanka GuardianThis article discusses China's Ethnic Unity Law and its role in a new 'propaganda war,' analyzing its political implications.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
SCI & TECHAug 16China Draws a Line Between AI and LoveChina is exploring the distinction between artificial intelligence and human emotions like love. This article delves into the ethical and conceptual boundaries of AI development.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
BUSINESSAug 16Interview : Cooperation with China opens new opportunities for S . Africa agricultural growth , says industry representativeAn industry representative stated that cooperation with China is creating new opportunities for agricultural growth in South Africa. This suggests potential economic benefits for the sector.chinanationalnews.com · China
BUSINESSAug 16Musk’s headaches: meet China’s corporate matrix challenging his business empireUS entrepreneur Elon Musk has long been highly respected in China. His business ideas – from electric cars to rockets, humanoid robots and brain implants – have spawned Chinese followers, many of which now pose growing threats to Musk’s business empire. These Chinese competitors tend to follow a similar strategy: capitalise on the large domestic market to grow their business while taking advantage of the country’s integrated supply chains and expertise in fast-response manufacturing to hone...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 16US To Tell Partners They Must Pick Sides in AI Race With ChinaThe United States plans to inform its partners that they must choose sides in the artificial intelligence (AI) competition with China. This indicates escalating geopolitical rivalry and diplomatic pressure regarding technological dominance.deccanchronicle.com · India
BUSINESSAug 16Interview : Cooperation with China opens new opportunities for S . Africa agricultural growth , says industry representativeAn industry representative states that cooperation with China presents new opportunities for agricultural growth in South Africa. This suggests an expanding economic partnership benefiting the agricultural sector.zimbabwestar.com · Zimbabwe
BUSINESSAug 16Interview : Cooperation with China opens new opportunities for S . Africa agricultural growth , says industry representativeCooperation with China is creating new opportunities for agricultural growth in South Africa, according to an industry representative. This highlights potential economic benefits and international trade relations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 16The perils of falling in love as a Communist Party member in ChinaThe article explores the challenges faced by Communist Party members in China when pursuing romantic relationships, highlighting societal or political implications for their personal lives.cnn.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 16China’s ‘electric eel’ sensor allows robots to feel an object without touching itElectric eels hunt in pitch-black, murky waters by generating electric fields around their bodies. Now, Chinese scientists have mimicked this natural radar, giving robots the ability to “feel” objects without making physical contact. “We want the machine to sense an approaching target – distinguish its material and surface condition – before any physical contact,” said Zhang Weiqiang, a professor at Xidian University, in a video interview last week. Their work was published last month in the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 16US to tell partners to pick side in AI race with ChinaThe US intends to urge its allies to align in the global competition for artificial intelligence dominance against China. This reflects growing geopolitical tension and strategic technological rivalry.thecourier.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 16As China launches new gang crackdown, lawyers fear wrongful convictionsDuring a crackdown on organised crime, Zeng Jianbin, a real estate developer in Mianyang, southwestern China’s Sichuan province, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for being a “gang leader”. In 2023, the Mianyang Intermediate People’s Court convicted Zeng of nine offences, including provoking trouble, illegal lending at high interest and intentional destruction of property. His sentence was particularly harsh because of the organised nature of the crimes. But two years later, during his appeal...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 16Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analystsSales of luxury homes in mainland China’s top cities are picking up as high-net-worth individuals, benefiting from the country’s tech boom, splash out billions of yuan to improve their housing. The buying binge has sparked expectations of a broad market recovery after a six-year property slump across the country, according to brokers. But analysts said such homes represented just a small portion of the mainland’s property industry, with increasing sales and higher prices not enough to turn the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 16Xi Jinping Orders Disaster Prevention Overhaul as Floods and Landslides Batter Chinahngn.com · United States
HEALTHAug 15Nigeria partners China to expand radiotherapy capacityNigeria is collaborating with China to increase its capacity for radiotherapy. This partnership aims to improve medical treatment facilities in Nigeria.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 15Nigeria partners China to expand radiotherapy capacityNigeria also signed a strategic cooperation agreement with LinaTech, a Chinese company specialising in advanced radiation therapy solutions. The post Nigeria partners China to expand radiotherapy capacity appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 15Fresh evidence exposes Japanese troop wartime atrocities in ChinaNew evidence has emerged revealing wartime atrocities committed by Japanese troops in China, shedding light on historical events with potential contemporary significance.shanghaisun.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 15China’s 1MW perovskite solar farm beats silicon system in industrial-scale testA China-led team has cleared the last major hurdle in the race to commercialise the most promising alternative to conventional silicon solar technology, paving the way for the next generation of low-cost, high-efficiency panels to be made on an industrial scale. Researchers from China and Canada, led by Nanjing University, have developed a super-stable coating for perovskite – an ultra-thin, lightweight material that can be printed onto large surfaces – suitable for patching the tiny defects...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 15China targets its ultra-wealthy living abroad in tax bidAs Beijing seeks to close its budget deficit, authorities are tightening regulations on trusts established outside China, commonly used by the country's super-rich to avoid taxes.Le Monde [en]
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