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SCI & TECHJul 25What is a supernode, and why does it matter for the China-US tech rivalry?As the size of artificial intelligence models expands beyond 1 trillion parameters, a new concept is dominating the computing landscape: “supernode”. At this year’s World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), China’s top AI summit, domestic chipmakers from Huawei Technologies to Biren Technology showcased new hardware designed to knit hundreds or thousands of chips together to act as one giant supercomputer, which they called a supernode. The focus on supernodes at WAIC reflected a shift in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 25Russia , China , Qatar , Iran ALREADY ATTACKING Our Electionscrooksandliars.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 25 Everyone will be loser : Taiwan deputy minister says war with China would be bad for the Pacificguampdn.com · Guam
BUSINESSJul 25China completes first high-speed rail tunnel under the Yangtze RiverChina finished the first high-speed railway tunnel under the Yangtze River on Friday, marking a major step forward in the construction of a line that will one day connect the inland of the country with the coast. The 11.9km (7.4-mile) Caiyuanba Yangtze River Railway Tunnel links two districts in Chongqing and will be a key link in a high-speed line between two key hubs in the southwestern megacity and Xiamen in the southeastern province of Fujian. The project had to overcome the challenges posed...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 25China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nearsJapan Today
POLITICSJul 25How China is using film diplomacy to project a better image across AfricaBeijing’s soft power drive to win African hearts through cinema was on display recently in Bujumbura, where Chinese dragon and lion dances merged with sacred Burundian drums to open Chinese Film Week. The Chinese embassy in Bujumbura, the economic capital of Burundi, said the July 15 event offered “a beautiful example of cultural exchanges between the two countries” and that both sides were determined to “make cinema a vehicle for Sino-Burundian friendship”. Zhu Kewei, China’s ambassador to the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 25China oil stockpiles cushion global market volatility amid rising crude prices : Sparta Commoditie June GohChina's oil stockpiles are helping to stabilize global market volatility amidst an increase in crude prices. This action by China is providing a buffer against economic fluctuations.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSJul 25Farewell Ambassador Qi Zhenhong of China ! - Breaking NewsAmbassador Qi Zhenhong of China is departing, marking a diplomatic transition. This is a routine development in international relations.dailymirror.lk · Sri Lanka
BUSINESSJul 25China oil stockpiles cushion global market volatility amid rising crude prices : Sparta Commoditie June Gohmiddleeaststar.com · Syria
CONFLICTJul 25Attacks On Chinese Projects Test China - Pakistan Iron Brotherhood In BalochistanAttacks targeting Chinese projects in Balochistan are reportedly challenging the strong relationship between China and Pakistan, indicating regional instability.rferl.org · Russia
BUSINESSJul 25China oil stockpiles cushion global market volatility amid rising crude prices : Sparta Commoditie June GohChina's oil stockpiles are helping to cushion global market volatility at a time when crude prices are rising. This situation is highlighted by Sparta Commodities' June Goh.ohiostandard.com · United States
WORLDJul 25China dad’s growth hormone investment for daughter sparks debate over societal pressureA father in central China, who spends 6,000 yuan (US$880) a month on “growth shots” for his daughter, has ignited a heated online debate regarding height anxiety. According to mainland media outlet Dazhong Daily, the father, surnamed Li, lives in Changsha, Hunan province, and consistently pays for growth hormone injections for his 12-year-old daughter. Before starting the treatment, the girl experienced a growth rate of only two to three centimetres per year. However, with the injections, she...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 25China hits travel platform Trip.com with $765M in penalties over monopoly abusesChina said on Saturday it had imposed penalties of nearly 5.2 billion yuan ($765 million) on Trip.com Group, which operates the country’s largest online travel platform, over claims…Japan Today
SCI & TECHJul 25Job fears in changing world make AI a hot subject at China’s vocational schoolsFive years after graduating from a vocational school in the southern Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen, Chen Hao found himself working as a salesman for a local electronics factory. His daily routine involved exhausting trips between corporate clients, and he had not seen a pay rise for years. The 26-year-old decided he wanted a change. “Everybody in Shenzhen is talking about artificial intelligence, so I want to find a job in the sector too,” Chen said. “I know my degree makes it impossible to get...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 25Crude oil prices rise 10 % this week but China enters fray to push for end to Iran war . What next ? economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 25Shenzhen rail and air services cancelled as southern China braces for Typhoon NoulSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 25Oil falls on report China pushing for end US - Iran wareconomictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHJul 25Japan courts India, Malaysia to escape US-China AI duopolyJapan has been establishing dialogue frameworks for artificial intelligence with like-minded countries and Global South partners to reduce reliance on top US and Chinese firms and promote domestic companies abroad. The outreach signals a growing recognition among those countries of the need for cooperation, rather than going it alone, to survive in the increasingly competitive field of AI. At home, Japan is seeking to foster its own domestic AI ecosystem. The move by the United States to...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 25Donald Trump warns China and Russia it would be very bad for them if they help Iranaol.co.uk · United Kingdom
SCI & TECHJul 25Can China’s aerospace industry overcome ‘execution gap’ in modernisation goals?Chinese defence suppliers are hitting a wall when it comes to translating national strategic goals into effective enterprise-level actions, according to an analysis by industry insiders. The study, published in May by the academic journal Defence Industry Conversion in China, identified four major challenges that might undermine the implementation of Beijing’s 2026-2030 plan for the national defence industry. Authors Gao Xufeng and Wu Ke are strategic planning researchers from the Chengdu-based...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 25Vancouver Chinatown businesses didnt see bump in customers during FIFA World CupBusinesses in Vancouver's Chinatown did not experience an increase in customers during the FIFA World Cup period.castanetkamloops.net
POLITICSJul 25Trump says China and Russia are not helping Iran , days after Hegseth said they arePresident Trump has stated that China and Russia are not aiding Iran, which contradicts earlier statements made by Hegseth. This highlights differing views on international support for Iran.fox17.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 24Crude oil turns lower as reports say China pushing to resume U.S.-Iran talksSeeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJul 24China tests Central Asian land corridors to bypass maritime chokepointsBeijing is doubling down on overland trade routes across Central Asia as continued disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider region expose the vulnerability of global shipping chokepoints. A new link to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan offers a practical example of this long-term diversification push. However, observers caution that security concerns and capacity constraints could make a meaningful shift away from sea freight difficult. Officially launched in May with pilot shipments, the...South China Morning Post