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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
BUSINESSAug 4Tesla's Wholesale Sales In China Grow For Ninth Month In A RowTesla has experienced a continuous increase in its wholesale sales in China, marking growth for the ninth consecutive month.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 4Midday Need to Know: China tech ban, Caterpillar's record quarter & moreThis news brief covers key topics including a China tech ban and Caterpillar's record quarterly performance. It serves as a summary of important midday developments in business and technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 4Themed tourist trains fuel China summer travel economyThe use of themed tourist trains is significantly contributing to China's summer travel economy. These trains are boosting economic activity within the tourism sector.azerbaijannews.net · Azerbaijan
WORLDAug 4VIP, APP, PPT: Are English abbreviations harming China’s cultural confidence?A Chinese speaker today might describe their day at work as first making a “PPT” (a PowerPoint presentation) and then having to “PS tu” (Photoshop an image). After clocking off, they might “chang K” (sing karaoke) with friends before taking the “C wei” (centre spot) in a group photo. These novel phrases spring from the widespread habit of adopting English abbreviations directly into daily speech, usually pronounced letter by letter. While this is the organic result of cultural exchange, the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4As US and China compete over AI, middle powers can craft a third pathThe global AI race is becoming a contest over the international order. In June, the US convened the second summit under the 24-economy Pax Silica around secure supply chains, AI infrastructure and trusted technology partnerships. In July, all 193 UN member states met in Geneva for the inaugural Global Dialogue on AI Governance. Days later, 29 countries signed the agreement establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) in Shanghai. Together, these developments...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Japan sounds alarm over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, vows defence boostJapan’s latest defence white paper warns of China’s growing ability to sustain military operations farther into the western Pacific Ocean, while pledging to bolster its own monitoring systems, strike capabilities and ammunition production. Released on Tuesday, the 610-page document cautions that Beijing is strengthening its aircraft carrier force as it steadily improves its capacity to operate in more distant seas and airspace. The white paper frames China’s expanding reach as part of a broader...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 4China’s MiniMax curbs overseas access to new AI video model over copyright disputesChinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax has open-sourced its new H3 video model but imposed licensing conditions on users in major overseas markets including the US and European Union, underscoring the copyright challenges in generative video AI. After the Shanghai-based company released the model’s weights to developers on Monday, users found that the licence restricted free access in the US, EU, UK and South Korea. The weights – the underlying parameters that encode its intelligence –...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4Solomon port plans mark US reset of anaemic Pacific ties | South China Morning PostPlans for a Solomon port indicate a reset in US diplomatic relations in the Pacific region. This suggests a strategic geopolitical move impacting regional dynamics.scmp.com · China
POLITICSAug 4 How do you explain Pakistan friendship with US , China ?: Ex - envoy hits out at Pak military Kaafirs remarkA former envoy questioned Pakistan's relationships with the US and China, criticizing a remark made by the Pakistani military. This highlights complexities in international diplomacy and military-civilian relations.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSAug 4Is Washington Rewriting the North American Trade Agreement Around China ? The article questions whether Washington is restructuring the North American Trade Agreement with China as a central focus. This suggests potential shifts in international trade policy and relations.warontherocks.com · United States
MILITARYAug 4Is China’s DF-17 hypersonic glider ready to strike from anywhere at any time?A documentary broadcast on China’s state television has revealed details of test launches involving the world’s first operational hypersonic glide weapon system, the DF-17, highlighting its flexibility. Monday’s episode of Securing Victory – a series marking the 99th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on August 1 – was devoted to the PLA Rocket Force, which oversees land-based missiles and a chunk of China’s nuclear arsenal. In a rare glimpse during a test launch into the workings...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 4Analysis - Prestige beauty outpaces high - end bags as China luxury spending evolvesAn analysis indicates that prestige beauty products are surpassing high-end bags in China's evolving luxury spending market. This report details a shift in consumer preferences within the luxury sector in China.933thedrive.com · United States
POLITICSAug 4 How do you explain Pakistan friendship with US , China ?: Ex - envoy hits out at Pak military Kaafirs remarkA former envoy has criticized a remark attributed to the Pakistani military concerning its relationships with the US and China. This highlights complex diplomatic dynamics and internal political discourse.britainnews.net · United Kingdom
BUSINESSAug 4Banyan Tree’s new luxury mountainside resort in China has hot spring pools and a bamboo forest trailOffering access to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in China's Sichuan province, the new Banyan Tree Mount Emei resort features 130 rooms and villas, private hot spring pools, a bamboo forest trail and a spa.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 4Is Washington Rewriting the North American Trade Agreement Around China?Washington has repeatedly used trade policy and U.S. market access over the past decade to advance broader economic security priorities with its trading partners. The Trump administration’s decision not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on July 1, during a mandatory six-year review, is the latest example of this approach.  Despite the inclusion in the U.S. trade representative’s announcement that deficits were a prevailing concern, conversations with industry sources and past statements by the administration indicate that ongoing negotiations increasingly focus onWar on the Rocks
POLITICSAug 4How China’s US$900 million port deal in Angola shows its dominance over US interestsOn the South Atlantic coastline, Angola stands out as rare ground on which the United States has been willing to vie with China for influence in Africa. It was the only country on the continent visited by former US president Joe Biden, albeit in the twilight of his term in December 2024. During the trip – the first by a sitting US president – Biden made the case for investment in the strategic Lobito Atlantic Railway. The administration of Biden’s successor, Donald Trump, also threw its weight...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4Japan outlines its military build - up plan , citing threats from China , Russia and North KoreaJapan has detailed its military build-up strategy, citing perceived threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. This plan indicates a shift in national defense policy and regional security concerns.edition.cnn.com · United States
POLITICSAug 4What role does China play in resolving the Ukraine Crisis ?-- Beijing ReviewThis article from Beijing Review examines China's role in efforts to resolve the Ukraine Crisis. It explores the diplomatic contributions and influence of China in the ongoing conflict.bjreview.com · China
CONFLICTAug 4KMT accuses Taiwan’s government of failing to uphold South China Sea claimsOpposition parties in Taiwan have accused the government of failing to defend the island’s long-standing claims in the South China Sea, following its muted response to Philippine attempts to delimit a disputed shoal. “The government speaks loudly when confronting mainland China, but falls silent when Japan or the Philippines challenges Taiwan’s claims,” Kuomintang culture and communications committee director Chen I-hsin said on Sunday. Chen was referring to the Philippines’ move to assert...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 4China holds air and sea drills near Scarborough ShoalChina is conducting air and sea drills in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal. This activity indicates military posturing in a disputed or sensitive maritime region.heraldglobe.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 4China holds air and sea drills near Scarborough ShoalChina is conducting air and sea drills near Scarborough Shoal. This activity highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.torontotelegraph.com · Canada