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POLITICSAug 14US training Taiwan coast guard amid China patrolsThe United States is providing training to the Taiwan coast guard while China conducts patrols in the region. This activity reflects ongoing geopolitical dynamics and military posturing.manilatimes.net · Philippines
SCI & TECHAug 14China's courts rule workers can't be fired just because AI replaced them — and the US has no such protectionsChina's courts have ruled that workers cannot be fired simply because they are replaced by AI, a protection not present in the US. This highlights a significant divergence in labor law concerning the impact of artificial intelligence on employment.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHAug 14China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South AmericaAfter almost four decades of international cooperation in space affairs, Brazil and China have unveiled details of a new project to launch a powerful meteorological and environmental satellite. It will be capable of monitoring the whole of South America, according to the space sciences department at Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). Adenilson Roberto da Silva, general coordinator of engineering and technology with the INPE, said the satellite would provide “improved weather...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14China to provide RMB 200 Million grant assistance to Nigeria as diplomatic relations strengthenNigeria says the grant assistance fully demonstrates China’s sense of responsibility as a major country and reflects the deep friendship between Nigeria and China. The post China to provide RMB 200 Million grant assistance to Nigeria as diplomatic relations strengthen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTAug 14U . S . urges China to halt military pressure on Taiwan after naval drillglobalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSAug 14Philippines’ Marcos says China oil talks have ‘moved forward’ despite maritime rowPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on Friday said talks with China on joint oil and gas exploration had “moved forward” – signalling hopes of a deal before he leaves office in mid-2028, despite ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. Marcos also confirmed for the first time a “provisional understanding” with Beijing over resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, although he insisted this did not mean Manila was seeking China’s permission or surrendering...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14US-China AI decoupling ‘manageable’ for trade – but tech curbs a ‘wild card’: CitiAs US-China tech tensions rise ahead of an expected leadership summit next month, analysts argue Washington’s latest restrictions are unlikely to cause a major disruption in China’s AI exports. But they caution that some of the measures – such as limiting access to “open-weight” models – represent a “genuine wild card” that could reshape the global landscape. Hong Kong-based analysts at Citi Research, led by Yu Xiangrong, argued in a Friday note that US tariffs and export controls were “unlikely...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14For China, Trump’s new drone tariffs threaten to deepen trade rift with USTariffs of up to 100 per cent that Washington has announced on imported drones would result in a “lose-lose outcome” for the United States and China, analysts said, as the technology is increasingly taking centre stage in the countries’ tech and trade rivalry. The new levies will further complicate manufacturers’ efforts to shift production to third countries or regions, where supply chains are already affected by earlier trade restrictions imposed by both sides, they added. On Thursday, US...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 14China urges vigilance against dangers of Japan neo - militarismChina is warning against the perceived dangers of Japan's "neo-militarism." This indicates escalating geopolitical rhetoric and concerns between the two nations regarding regional military development.japanherald.com · Japan
SCI & TECHAug 14Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfoldChinese scientists have achieved the quantum entanglement of cold atoms across a record-breaking 420km (260 miles), a breakthrough they say lays the groundwork for intercity quantum networks. According to a paper published by the peer-reviewed journal Physical Review Letters on August 11, the distance was more than four times previous demonstrations and exceeded the threshold at which direct transmission encounters fundamental physical limits. “Our experiment provides a test bed for studying...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 14Could China’s new transport-tanker capability boost PLA power beyond first island chain?China has confirmed that its new Y-20B heavy transport aircraft can be converted into an aerial refuelling tanker, potentially boosting PLA Air Force capacities deeper into the western Pacific. A documentary aired by state broadcaster CCTV on August 5 said the Y-20B, an improved variant of China’s Y-20 strategic transport powered by domestically developed WS-20 turbofan engines, could switch between transport and aerial refuelling missions using pallet-ready fuel tanks and removable refuelling...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengersA 73-year-old Chinese female entrepreneur has recently become the 22nd passenger of the domestically developed spacecraft CYZ1. On August 8, Huang Xiaochi was officially designated as passenger No 022 for CYZ1, a project by the commercial space start-up InterstellOr. Huang is scheduled to embark on a suborbital mission aboard the spaceship in 2028, reaching the Kármán line, the widely recognised boundary of Earth’s atmosphere where outer space begins, allowing her to view Earth from that vantage...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14If attention not paid early , then it will be too late : Ex - Australian PM Morrison on China growing influence in Indo - PacificFormer Australian Prime Minister Morrison warns that failing to address China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region early could lead to significant future consequences. This emphasizes concerns about regional power dynamics.beijingbulletin.com · China
BUSINESSAug 14India in U.S. crosshairs again — White House report cites countries ‘enabling’ China’s tariff evasionsThe report has identified more than 40 countries associated with “elevated illegal transshipment risk”; the U.S. has named the Pune-Gujarat-Chennai belt as one of the areas enabling ChinaThe Hindu
BUSINESSAug 14Uber and China’s Pony AI to launch over 2,000 robotaxis across EuropeThe expanded partnership with blend a mobility platform, fleet management capacity and autonomous driving technology.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 14US accuses India of operating shadow network to aid Chinabignewsnetwork.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 14China urged to avoid ‘us or them’ split with US over AI governanceChina should try to make sure that its new international artificial intelligence body is not seen as “naturally opposed” to the United States and its allies in case it puts off prospective members, analysts have warned. They said the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (Waico) was not designed as an alternative to the US Pax Silica partnership, which was established last December with the aim of reducing “coercive dependencies”. Waico was established at the World Artificial...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 14Global Times : China advances global AI governance on all fronts , turning principles into deeper , more concrete actionChina is reportedly advancing global AI governance efforts by converting principles into more substantial actions. This highlights the nation's increasing role in shaping international technology standards.sydneysun.com · Australia
POLITICSAug 14China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interferenceChina’s embassy in Wellington has rejected New Zealand’s latest security assessment as the product of “foreign interference” and a “Cold War mentality”, as tension grows in a relationship already strained by geopolitical and security concerns. The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service’s annual threat report identified China as the only country conducting espionage “at scale”. In the Thursday report, the agency’s Director General Andrew Hampton described the current threat environment as “the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14The death of Zhu Rongji, China’s economic reformerCredited as a co-engineer of one of the greatest economic reforms in human history, former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on August 12, 2026, at the age of 97. We have put together seven stories from the South China Morning Post’s coverage of Zhu’s death. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Zhu Rongji, China’s chief engineer of economic reform, dies aged 97 2. Zhu Rongji: leading China’s transformation through ‘minefield or abyss’ “Regardless of what...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 14Apple partners with Alibaba on custom AI model for China: ReutersApple is reportedly partnering with Alibaba to develop a custom AI model for use in China.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 14China appears to have saved us from a global recessionAn analysis suggests that China's economic influence or actions may have played a critical role in preventing a global recession. This points to China's significant impact on the world economy.irishtimes.com · Ireland
BUSINESSAug 14Take Swift Advantage Of Nigeria - China Aquatic Deal , Minister Urges ExportersA minister has urged exporters to promptly take advantage of an aquatic deal between Nigeria and China. This move aims to boost trade and economic cooperation.leadership.ng · Nigeria
BUSINESSAug 14How China GDI can support ASEAN next phase of growth - AcademiaThis academic discussion explores how China's Global Development Initiative (GDI) can contribute to the next phase of growth for ASEAN nations. It examines potential economic collaboration and development strategies between the entities.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
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