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SCI & TECHAug 7China’s lab-grown diamonds get an AI boost as industry rides demand for chip coolingOnce overshadowed by natural diamonds in consumer markets, lab-grown versions of the world’s strongest natural substance have become a bright spot for industrial applications, fuelled by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As the world’s largest producer of the synthetic gems, China has posted strong export growth in recent years. Official data shows that the value of exports of lab-grown diamonds through the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) hit 1.41 billion yuan (US$210 million) in the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7China exports slow slightly in July despite robust demand for high - tech productsChina's exports experienced a slight slowdown in July, even with strong demand for high-tech goods. This reflects current trends in global trade and China's economic performance.local10.com · United States
POLITICSAug 7India asks China to restart Brahmaputra data sharing , seeks details on Tibet damIndia has requested China to resume sharing data on the Brahmaputra River and sought details regarding a dam in Tibet. This indicates ongoing discussions concerning water resource management between the two nations.moneycontrol.com · India
BUSINESSAug 7China plans to increase mine output in world’s largest rare earth deposit by 50%China plans to expand production capacity of a mine in Bayan Obo in its Inner Mongolia region with an investment of over half a billion yuan (US$74 million). The expansion will raise the mine’s annual output by 50 per cent from 10 million to 15 million tonnes at the world’s largest rare earth deposit. Bayan Obo is a complex polymetallic deposit containing iron, rare earths, fluorite, niobium, scandium and thorium. The project is mainly aimed at increasing iron ore output while rare earths would...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7China exports and imports surge in JulyChina's exports and imports experienced a significant surge in July, reflecting strong activity in the country's international trade. This data indicates a notable increase in both outbound and inbound commercial traffic.hurriyetdailynews.com · Turkey
BUSINESSAug 7Asian Shares Mixed Amid Hormuz Tensions , Strong China Trade Datarttnews.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 7Shipping Moves Out of the Way as Typhoon Dolphin Nears Chinamaritime-executive.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 7Solar stocks shine after Trump extends China tariffs to polysilicon productsSolar stocks rose in premarket trading President Donald Trump announced fresh import restrictions on polysilicon products.CNBC
WORLDAug 7Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking UniversityA 38-year-old man in China, who was admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University 18 years ago, recently sat for the national university entrance exam and achieved a remarkable score, allowing him to realise his dream of studying medicine at Peking University. Tsinghua and Peking Universities are two of the most elite institutions in mainland China, admitting students with the highest scores from the rigorous annual national university entrance exam, known as the gaokao in Chinese. Li Long,...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 7China says military exercises in South China Sea respond to Philippine provocations - Xinhuaenglish.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 7China Built Nepal Networks . Elon Musk Wants In . – Sri Lanka GuardianThe article highlights China's established network infrastructure in Nepal and Elon Musk's interest in entering this market. This signifies potential business competition and geopolitical influence in the region.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
BUSINESSAug 7China Yuchai GAAP EPS of $2.17, revenue of $2.2BChina Yuchai reported GAAP EPS of $2.17 and revenue of $2.2 billion.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARYAug 7Is Japan eyeing Ukraine-style asymmetric warfare against China in defence shift?Japan’s latest defence white paper’s emphasis on adaptivity and scale of drones signals its intention to seek asymmetric capabilities against China in the event of a conflict, while drawing lessons from Ukraine, according to experts. The 610-page document released on Tuesday highlights the need to integrate unmanned systems, artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies across the Japan Self-Defence Forces as Tokyo confronts an increasingly complex security environment. While...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ linesThe Philippines is seeking to move its South China Sea row with Beijing into classrooms, a push that analysts say could shape how young Filipinos understand the country’s maritime claims while raising questions over potentially blurred lines between education and state narrative-building. Congressmen in the House of Representatives introduced legislation on Thursday requiring the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education to develop standardised teaching materials on the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7China shifts from Africa’s top megaproject lender to a debt collectorSince the mid‑2000s, China has established itself as Africa’s principal bilateral financier for large infrastructure projects, including railways, bridges, dams and ports. But as the loans involved reach maturity, Beijing has transitioned from a net provider of funds to a net collector. Drawing on data from Boston University’s Global Development Policy Centre and its own calculations, Oxford Economics Africa said in a new analysis that Chinese loan commitments dropped from a peak of US$28.8...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7Despite South China Sea clashes, Chinese and Filipino police boost cooperationThe Philippine National Police and their counterparts in a coastal Chinese province have agreed to deepen intelligence sharing and crack down on international crimes, in a rare display of cooperation between the nations as they clash in the South China Sea. Chief Jose Melencio Nartatez Jnr hosted Wang Xizhang, the executive director general of Fujian’s Public Security Department, on Tuesday, according to the official Philippine News Agency. The two sides emphasised the importance of addressing...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 7How Can U.S. Special Operations Forces Help Defeat China on Taiwan?It is conceivable that in one blistering campaign, the People’s Republic of China could invade, occupy, and forcibly annex Taiwan. One question would dominate the post-occupation debate: “What more could have been done?” The obvious answers will be better intelligence, bigger exercises, more weapons. One underexamined answer is a different model for U.S. special operations forces advising.The United States has spent decades using rotational military teams to train foreign partners. This approach is sustainable and useful for specific tactical tasks, but it is poorly suited toWar on the Rocks
POLITICSAug 7India, China discuss LAC situation and border management during diplomatic talks: MEAThe two sides held detailed exchanges on issues related to boundary delimitation, border management, mechanism-building and trans-border cooperationThe Hindu
BUSINESSAug 7The Domino Affect : China Real Estate Crash Could Erase Millions Jobschiangraitimes.com · Thailand
SCI & TECHAug 7China emerging as key driver of global robotics , AI innovation , Malaysian tech observer saysA Malaysian tech observer states that China is emerging as a key driver of global innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence. This highlights China's growing influence in advanced technological fields.asiabulletin.com · China
WORLDAug 7China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for writing verses on scrap paper wins elite literature prizeAfter winning China’s prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize, grass roots delivery rider and poet Wang Jibing expressed his intention to continue delivering food, describing himself as “a river that quietly flows.” Wang, 57, widely known as the “delivery rider poet”, won the elite literature prize in the poetry category for his third collection, Low Flight. The Lu Xun Literary Prize, named after one of China’s most celebrated modern writers, Lu Xun, is regarded as one of the nation’s most respected...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7Trump to meet mining execs from Rio Tinto, BHP, MP Materials, and Freeport to counter China reliance: reportDonald Trump is reportedly scheduled to meet with executives from major mining companies to discuss strategies for reducing reliance on China. This meeting signals potential policy directions aimed at securing critical resources and shifting global supply chains.Seeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 713 times the size of Zhejiang: China deploys drones, AI as Typhoon Dolphin nears coastSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7Solar tariffs will hurt America allies , not ChinaNew solar tariffs are anticipated to negatively affect America's allies rather than China. This suggests potential unintended consequences of trade policy.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India