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POLITICSAug 6US sanctions Cuba’s military representative in Beijing over China procurementThe United States sanctioned Cuba’s senior military representative in Beijing on Thursday, accusing him of helping procure military-related equipment from China for the island’s armed forces. Waldo Perez Cortes, Cuba’s military, naval and air attache in Beijing, was among six Cuban nationals and five entities added to the US Treasury Department’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list. The US State Department said Perez Cortes was an official of Cuba’s Ministry of the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 6BofA downplays China’s threat to Micron’s AI businessBank of America is reportedly downplaying the potential threat posed by China to Micron's artificial intelligence business. This suggests an analysis of geopolitical and business competition in the tech sector.Yahoo Finance
CONFLICTAug 6China confirms 2 deaths in Scarborough Shoal crash during Philippine ship chaseSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6Will latest trade ‘speed bump’ slow China-US ties, or even stop Xi-Trump summit?Beijing and Washington’s latest tit-for-tat measures could test ties, but observers say they are little more than a “speed bump” on the road to a potential summit between presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. China’s Ministry of Commerce sanctioned seven US entities and tightened export controls on drones and related technologies on Wednesday, citing the need to “safeguard national security”. The ministry separately launched a national security investigation into imported printing and copying...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6La embajada china en Argentina repudió las amenazas de EE.UU. a una empresa de Neuquén: "Arrogancia, prejuicios y falta de respeto"Un funcionario de la sede diplomática en Buenos Aires había advertido que podrían revocar las visas de los ejecutivos de la compañía argentina si avanzaban en un acuerdo con Huawei.Clarín confirmó con el embajador norteamericano Peter Lamelas que fue por un tema de seguridad, pero la diplomacia china en Argentina respondió con un duro comunicado.Clarín
SCI & TECHAug 6China Focus : Twin AI satellites fast - track China global space partnershipsChina is using twin AI satellites to accelerate its global space partnerships. This highlights advancements in its space technology and international collaboration efforts.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 6China Imposes Drone Export Curbs , Sanctions US Entities Amid Trade TensionsChina has implemented new restrictions on drone exports and sanctioned several US entities amidst growing trade tensions between the two nations. These measures indicate an escalation in economic disputes.dailypioneer.com · India
MILITARYAug 6Has China’s missile force got America’s Kadena base in Japan in its sights?Chinese state television has broadcast rare footage apparently showing the US Air Force’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan as a target of the PLA’s missile force. During an episode of the CCTV documentary Securing Victory on Monday, a satellite image of an airbase was seen in the background as People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force officers discussed an exercise and combat scenarios. The image – which was slightly out of focus – showed an airfield surrounded by urban development. The layout of...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 6China launches probe into US cybersecurity firm Palo Alto NetworksBeijing has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold in China by US technology firm Palo Alto Networks, the Cyberspace Administration of China announced on Thursday. The administration said the probe was being conducted to “ensure the secure and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and safeguard national security”. Palo Alto Networks is a leading US cybersecurity and cloud computing provider, whose solutions are used...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6China adds US sanctions, drone curbs in trade tit-for-tatChina announced new drone supply chain export controls and counter-sanctions against seven American firms in retaliation for US trade restrictions imposed last week targeting Chinese companies. Sales to United States entities of “drones, their key components and related technologies” will be subject to “strict case-by-case scrutiny”, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, with the measures taking effect immediately. They amount to a tightening of restrictions first implemented in 2023 and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 6The changing face of Made in China - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia , premier resource for latest newsThis article discusses the evolving nature and perception of products labeled as 'Made in China.'thenewdawnliberia.com · Liberia
BUSINESSAug 6NAPAS , BIDV and Weixin Pay expand cross - border QR payment services between Việt Nam and ChinaNAPAS, BIDV, and Weixin Pay are expanding their cross-border QR payment services between Vietnam and China.vietnamnews.vn · Vietnam
BUSINESSAug 6China needs a stronger yuan and ‘fiscal boost’ to drive near-term growth: Goldman SachsChina should let its currency appreciate gradually to safeguard against foreign protectionist moves and boost spending to support domestic demand to meet its economic growth targets, according to Goldman Sachs economists. Data in the first half of 2026 continued to paint a picture of a bifurcated Chinese economy – with weak domestic demand and strong exports – which has led to a renewed debate over whether policies to support demand or nominal currency appreciation are the right response,...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 6As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?The recent joint patrol between China and Russia around the Japanese archipelago showed how the nations’ military cooperation was becoming “progressively more ambitious”, analysts said. The Japanese defence ministry revealed on Tuesday that three Chinese naval vessels – Type 055 and Type 052D missile destroyers alongside a Type 903 support ship – were spotted moving southwest through the Korea Strait between Sunday and Monday. The ministry said that Maritime Self-Defence Force vessels and patrol...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 6From Homer epic to Nolan Odyssey - Chinadaily . com . cnThis article explores a connection or comparison between Homer's epic works and a "Nolan Odyssey." It likely delves into themes or storytelling techniques across different eras of cultural production.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 6Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China booming marketClimate change is negatively impacting Malaysian durian growers, who are trying to capitalize on the growing Chinese market. This highlights the challenges climate change poses to agriculture and international trade.niagarafallsreview.ca · Canada
SCI & TECHAug 6The Great Solar Wall: China doubles down on its ambitious effort to tame desertsFollowing in the footprints of its ambitious Great Green Wall, China is leaning into a solar-powered pivot as part of its decades-long effort to tackle desertification in the arid north. The expanding Great Solar Wall initiative, centred in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, could help to power China’s economic hubs as the country accelerates its transition away from fossil fuels. Transforming the desert into solar power hubs could generate clean energy while at the same time halting...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 6From Homer epic to Nolan Odyssey - Chinadaily . com . cnThis article from Chinadaily.com.cn explores a cultural comparison from Homeric epics to Nolan's cinematic works.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 6Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China booming market – Winnipeg Free PressMalaysian durian growers are facing challenges from climate change while simultaneously trying to capitalize on a growing market in China. This illustrates the dual pressures of environmental changes and market demands on agricultural industries.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
DISASTERAug 6What caused a near miss between 2 jets near Tokyo – and what can China learn?A near-miss on Tuesday involving an All Nippon Airways (ANA) plane coming dangerously close to another jet while approaching Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from Shanghai has thrown aviation safety back into focus – particularly, anti-collision technology and protocols – according to industry professionals based in China. While the intervention of one jet’s traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) prevented contact between the two planes, analysts said there were lessons China could learn from the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Why did China cut its oil imports since war in Iran began ? China has reduced its oil imports since the war in Iran began. The article seeks to explore the reasons behind this change in trade policy, which could have global economic implications.wknofm.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 5China’s retaliation against US shows depth of its trade war strategy, analysts sayChina’s latest export controls and sanctions against American companies in response to recent US measures underscore Beijing’s expanding economic toolkit and its growing willingness to deploy it, according to analysts. “The multiple actions that China undertook underscore the breadth and depth of China’s retaliatory toolbox,” said Wendy Cutler, the senior vice-president at the Asia Society Policy Institute. She added that Beijing’s latest response stood in “sharp contrast” to its “ability and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5Hong Wang's Fields Medal win reignites debate across China over how its top researchers emergeWang, who chose to study in France and then the US immediately after earning her undergraduate degree, became a popular figure in China within days of receiving the Fields Medal, illustrating the limitations of the Chinese system, built on competition and early selection.Le Monde [en]
MILITARYAug 5China’s Palantir? Private tech firms surge into defence AI, aiming to match US giantsThe People’s Liberation Army is just a year away from its centenary goals in its evolution into a “world-class” fighting force. In this part of a series, Amber Wang looks at the growing influence of artificial intelligence in combat and the private firms stepping into the area. Roughly two months before the United States launched air strikes on Iran, a little-known Chinese technology company was watching an unusual pattern emerge on its screens. Drawing on open-source intelligence and artificial...South China Morning Post