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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
BUSINESSAug 7NLIGHT forecasts Q3 2026 revenue of $63M-$73M as $17M of product shipments shift amid China-related supply delaysNLIGHT forecasts Q3 2026 revenue between $63M and $73M, with $17M in product shipments shifting due to China-related supply delays. This impacts the company's financial outlook and operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHAug 7Backed by DeepSeek, Unitree IPO tests investor appetite for China’s AI robotics boomThe long-awaited initial public offering of Unitree Robotics, which values the Hangzhou-based firm at 60.99 billion yuan (US$9 billion), is set to serve as a valuation benchmark for China’s booming embodied-AI sector, buoyed by retail investor excitement and high-profile AI backers like DeepSeek. Widely billed as “mainland China’s first humanoid stock”, Unitree has priced its IPO on Shanghai’s Star Market at 150.8 yuan per share, according to a filing released Thursday evening. The firm will...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China hits back at US with barrage of sanctions, drone industry curbs China has hit back against a round of US sanctions with a barrage of counter-sanctions targeting a group of American entities and a tightening of export...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 7What China’s expanded funding for HIV/Aids in Africa means as US cuts health aidChina is expanding its role in the fight against HIV/Aids in Africa by funding new projects and backing local medicine manufacturing as part of its signature health initiative, the Health Silk Road. Beijing’s larger presence comes as traditional Western aid wanes following the closure of the US Agency for International Development and sweeping cuts to the World Health Organization and the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar). Pepfar was a major bilateral American initiative...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 7China Robotics Revolution Goes Global , and Thailand Is Already Inside the Supply ChainChina's robotics revolution is expanding globally, with Thailand already integrated into its supply chain. This indicates a significant development in global technology and manufacturing.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
WORLDAug 7Across China : After retirement , many in China are finding new purpose - XinhuaMany retirees in China are discovering new purposes and activities after leaving the workforce. This report from Xinhua highlights a positive social trend among China's elderly population.english.news.cn
BUSINESSAug 7China's exports jump 23% in July, beating estimates; imports coolChina's exports rose more than expected in July, as global demand for high-tech components continues to absorb the country's manufactured goods.CNBC
POLITICSAug 7Germans emerge as Europe’s biggest China hawks as economic pain begins to biteGermans have emerged as some of Europe’s most hawkish voters on China, more likely to consider Beijing as a rival or an adversary than in any other major EU country, a new survey has shown. Published amid a bout of soul-searching in Berlin over whether to back a tougher approach towards China on trade, the findings suggest that the country’s citizens might not be opposed to such a shift. A combined 49 per cent of German people polled considered China to be primarily a rival or an adversary, way...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 7Next great harbour? China’s Greater Bay Area has tools to be a yacht hub: industry veteranFrom wealth and waterways to manufacturing, the Greater Bay Area possesses the essential ingredients to become an international yacht hub, with the integrated economic and business zone having more to offer than many other regions, according to an industry veteran. Luxury vessels could help unlock demand for the economy, and with its manifold strengths, Hong Kong could make a splash and turn the bay area’s potential into reality, said Paul Brackley, CEO of yachting consultancy Central Yacht and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7China vs Japan: the battle for the global microphone to reshape post-war identityNo longer confined to disputed islands or historical memory, the rivalry between Beijing and Tokyo has evolved into a fight for the global microphone, as both countries try to define each other’s international identity. Amid an escalating diplomatic crisis, China is intensifying its rhetoric against what it calls Japan’s “new militarism”, using World War II-era history to rally regional and global sympathy for its position. In stark contrast, Japan has rejected the label as “false claims”,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 7Will China push to bring higher education closer to industry fix its skills mismatch ? This article explores whether China's initiative to align higher education with industry needs can address its skills mismatch, examining a potential policy impact.timeshighereducation.com · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 7Hangzhou , China Next Art Capital , Thrives Off - GridHangzhou, China is being identified as a prospective art capital that is developing with off-grid infrastructure.observer.com · United States
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