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MILITARYAug 5Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China growsJapan’s efforts to build a long-range capability to strike Chinese warships reached a milestone last week as flight testing began for the air-launched variant of its upgraded Type 12 anti-ship missile, a weapon with a reported range of about 1,000km (620 miles). Photographs taken by aviation enthusiasts on July 30 at Gifu airbase in central Japan show a Mitsubishi F-2B fighter carrying two inert examples of the missile beneath its wings, marking the first public confirmation of a flight...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 5China grip on drone components complicates Europe defence self - reliance - and effort to arm UkraineChina's control over drone components complicates Europe's efforts to achieve defense self-reliance and supply Ukraine. This highlights a strategic challenge in military supply chains and international relations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5China hits US with sanctions , including controls on drone exportsChina has imposed sanctions on the United States, which include controls on drone exports. This indicates an escalation in diplomatic and trade tensions between the two countries.wapt.com · United States
POLITICSAug 5Exclusive - Under Patel , FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China , RussiaAn exclusive report indicates that under Patel's leadership, the FBI has developed unprecedented law enforcement ties with China and Russia. This reflects a significant shift or development in international security cooperation.internazionale.it · Italy
POLITICSAug 5China announces countermeasures against Washington , including controls on drone exports to the US – Winnipeg Free PressChina has announced countermeasures against Washington, which include implementing controls on drone exports to the United States. This signifies an escalation in diplomatic and trade tensions between the two nations.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
SCI & TECHAug 5China’s AI revenue projected to reach US$13b on breakthroughs, adoption: Goldman SachsRising cost efficiency and rapidly advancing capabilities from players like DeepSeek and MiniMax have prompted Goldman Sachs to raise its run-rate revenue forecast for China’s artificial intelligence model market by 30 per cent to US$13 billion. In a research note published on Monday, the US investment bank boosted its year-end annualised recurring revenue (ARR) projection for mainland Chinese AI models from US$10 billion, citing aggressive price cuts, technical breakthroughs and accelerating...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5Amid slowing hotpot growth in China, Haidilao takes on biggest American burger brandsChina’s largest hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding is aiming to further diversify its business with hamburger stores – following the example set by American brands like McDonald’s and KFC – and has also opened up more sushi stores to tap new growth drivers, as its core hotpot business shows slowing momentum. The country’s hamburger market is seeing intense competition, with US brand Five Guys opening its first two stores in Beijing on Monday. Hong Kong-listed Haidilao officially...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5La embajada de Estados Unidos amenazó con revocar las visas de los directivos de una empresa argentina por un acuerdo con ChinaSon al menos 18 directivos de CALF, la mayor distribuidora de energía de la Patagonia y con fuerte presencia en Neuquén y Vaca Muerta.El embajador Lamelas explicó a Clarín su posición.Clarín
BUSINESSAug 5China’s X Square Robot submits confidential filing for Hong Kong IPO, sources sayChinese start-up X Square Robot has filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, according to two sources familiar with the matter, joining a growing wave of domestic robot makers flocking to capital markets, despite new US trade restrictions. The Shenzhen-based firm has tapped Huatai Securities and Morgan Stanley as sponsors for the prospective float, one of the sources said. Besides X Square, AgiBot and Galbot have also filed confidentially for Hong Kong IPOs, the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5‘China doesn’t want these built’: Trump claims Beijing is behind AI data centre protestsUS President Donald Trump has accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance because the United States is pulling ahead in the global artificial intelligence race. “A big part of it is China,” Trump told Fox News on Tuesday during a California visit focused on the economy ahead of the midterm elections in November. “Look, whoever wins the AI race is going to win AI. It’s bigger than the internet. It’s bigger than maybe...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 5Can India Counter China J - 20 ? Experts Highlight Key Weaknesses of Beijing Stealth FighterExperts are discussing whether India can counter China's J-20 stealth fighter by highlighting its key weaknesses. This article delves into geopolitical military capabilities and defense strategies.idrw.org · India
BUSINESSAug 5Litigation against Section 301 tariffs clear sign of growing divide in the US : China Daily editorialAccording to a China Daily editorial, litigation against Section 301 tariffs indicates an increasing division within the United States. This suggests ongoing trade disputes and their internal political implications.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSAug 5China’s service sector growth cools to 22-month low as PBoC steps up liquidityChina's service sector growth has reportedly cooled to a 22-month low. This economic slowdown comes as the People's Bank of China increases its liquidity measures.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 5China Ice City fuels summer boom with indoor attractionsChina's "Ice City" is boosting its summer economy through popular indoor attractions. This demonstrates a local economic trend and tourism initiative.english.anhuinews.com · China
BUSINESSAug 5China launches global tax hunt going back decadesFiscal pressure sparks retroactive campaign and tougher controls on future offshore capital flowsFinancial Times
POLITICSAug 5Litigation against Section 301 tariffs clear sign of growing divide in the US : China Daily editorialAn editorial suggests that litigation challenging Section 301 tariffs indicates a widening divide within the United States. This highlights internal political disagreements regarding international trade policy.europe.chinadaily.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 5China’s economic shift may hinge on what migrant workers do nextChina’s Politburo has just set the country’s economic priorities for the second half of the year. The meeting took place against the backdrop of gross domestic product growth slowing to 4.3 per cent in the second quarter, its weakest since late 2022, and an increasingly K-shaped economy: strong exports and fast-growing hi-tech industries on one side, with weak domestic consumption, softening investment and slower growth elsewhere on the other. The official readout did not describe the economy as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 5El auto chino más vendido en el país no es de una marca china y presentó una nueva versión más equipadaFord lanzó la nueva variante Platinum para su modelo Territory.Se trata del SUV más vendido y uno de 5 modelos modelos más elegido del mercado total.Clarín
WORLDAug 5‘Fascinating and smart’: Christopher Nolan interview with China podcaster praised for depthA deep-dive interview between filmmaker Christopher Nolan and Chinese doctoral student podcaster Zhongshu about his new film, The Odyssey, has gone viral worldwide, amassing over 20 million views. Building on his Oscar-winning success with Oppenheimer, Nolan has turned his attention to Homer’s Odyssey, a cornerstone of Western literature. His latest film chronicles the Greek hero Odysseus as he embarks on a prolonged journey home to Ithaca following the Trojan War, while his wife and son fend...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 5China's super-rich 'in shock' and hunting for cash as Beijing issues surprise tax on offshore trustsBeijing's move to tax offshore trusts, long used by China's ultra-rich to hold money, has set off a rush to lawyers and a scramble for cash.CNBC
BUSINESSAug 5Why China’s new sovereign bond sale in Hong Kong is drawing global interestChina’s Ministry of Finance is set to raise 15 billion yuan (US$2.22 billion) through a sovereign bond auction in Hong Kong, tapping international capital just days after the city launched a long-awaited tool designed to help global investors hedge against mainland bond market risks. The sale marks the fourth tranche of Beijing’s 84 billion yuan sovereign bond programme for the year approved by the State Council, China’s cabinet. The exact tenors and yields would be announced by the Hong Kong...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 4The Robot Supply Chain Comes to Thailand : Inside China Humanoid Push into the EECThe robot supply chain, particularly for humanoids from China, is expanding into Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). This signifies a notable advancement in robotics and international technology investment.thailand-business-news.com · Thailand
MILITARYAug 4Why China’s military is laser-focused on ‘disruptive’ technologiesHaving marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just a year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlighting the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the fourth part of a series, Amber Wang looks at the PLA’s pursuit of emerging technologies. In an influential book published nearly three decades ago, a PLA military strategist argued that China should not try to match the US weapon for weapon but instead develop asymmetric...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4China Zhao Leji to Armenia Ruben Rubinyan : Cooperation within framework of Belt and Road Initiative has yielded significant resultsChinese and Armenian officials discuss positive results from Belt and Road Initiative cooperation. This signifies ongoing diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations.news.am · Armenia