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POLITICSJul 13China rejects US, Panamanian claims of ‘weaponising’ ship inspectionsChina has defended its inspections of Panama-flagged ships as routine safety checks, rejecting US and Panamanian accusations that it is weaponising shipping lines for geopolitical leverage. In Beijing on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the measures were lawful and aimed at protecting navigation and the marine environment. “At present, port-state control inspections are an important measure for countries to manage the safety of foreign vessels calling at their ports and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 13China prioritises renewable energy in new climate strategyChina has announced a new climate strategy that emphasizes the priority of renewable energy development. This policy change signifies a national commitment to sustainable energy sources.techcentral.ie · Ireland
WORLDJul 13China graduate glut : millions of young people enter a job market with little use for themChina is facing a glut of university graduates entering a job market with limited opportunities. This indicates a significant socio-economic challenge concerning youth employment and economic structure.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
MILITARYJul 13Japan ‘may have greater destructive potential in South China Sea than the US’A prominent Chinese maritime analyst has sounded the alarm over Japan’s increasing military presence in the South China Sea, warning it has a “destructive potential” that could ultimately surpass that of the United States. Speaking on Monday at a round table event in Hong Kong discussing security in the region, Wu Shicun, the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said “unilateral infringements” in the disputed waters were becoming “normalised”. He told the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 13Global firepower 2026 : China tops the world biggest tank fleets , where is India ? A report on global military strength for 2026 indicates China possesses the largest tank fleet worldwide, prompting questions about India's standing. This details a comparative analysis of international military assets.businesstoday.in · India
SCI & TECHJul 13China’s drug industry pivots to AI-powered candidates to drive next wave of dealsAfter China’s cross-border deals for innovative drugs hit a record US$110 billion in the first half of 2026, the sector is now pivoting towards artificial intelligence-powered candidates to drive the next wave of transactions. China accounted for about 30 per cent of all new drugs currently under development worldwide, ranking second globally, according to Lan Gongtao, deputy director general of the Department of Drug Registration at the National Medical Products Administration. China’s...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 13China investor reveals 9-year hunt to bring fugitive fraudster ex-wife to justice after she fled to USA Shenzhen-based investment veteran has revealed on social media that he spent 13 million yuan (US$1.9 million) over nine years to send the woman who deceived him to prison. The story of Li Ping has drawn significant attention online. His 15-minute video, released on June 30, has garnered 69,000 likes and 9,000 comments, news portal guancha.cn reported. Li, 52, said in his clip that during the period from 1996 to 2014, he earned over 70 million yuan (US$10 million) from the stock market. In the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 13China to make car connectivity mandatory as US moves to tighten banChina will make vehicle connectivity a mandatory part of its automotive safety framework, as Washington seeks to block Chinese cars using the technology over national security concerns. A national standard released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on July 2 requires all new vehicles equipped with intelligent driver assistance systems to support continuous safety monitoring, data recording and remote management. The safety standard will apply to newly approved vehicle models...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 13China joins US in reusable orbital rocket capabilityChina has become just the second country after the United States to achieve the controlled recovery of a reusable orbital space rocket. Friday’s successful capture at sea of the booster stage of a Long March-10B rocket after its maiden launch used a novel technique different from that of Elon Musk’s recently listed SpaceX and previous Chinese attempts. Instead of landing using extendable hydraulic legs, the rocket stage used its engines to position itself over a floating platform in the South...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 13Is China’s massive island-building push at Antelope Reef nearing the finish line?New satellite images suggest China’s land reclamation at Antelope Reef in the South China Sea is nearly finished, according to researchers. One image taken on June 22 showed that dredgers within the lagoon of the teardrop-shaped coral atoll in the Paracel Islands had been replaced by cargo barges, an indication that land reclamation was near completion, London-based research group the Open Source Centre (OSC) said on social media on Friday. Meanwhile, four large, blue cylindrical storage silos...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 13Typhoon Bavi pummels China’s eastern coastAl Jazeera [en]
SCI & TECHJul 13China’s historic sea-based rocket recovery puts spotlight on domestic shipbuilderAfter China became only the second nation after the US to achieve the controlled recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, the spotlight has fallen on the domestic shipbuilder behind the design of the recovery platform. Following the maiden launch of China’s reusable Long March-10B rocket on Friday, the vehicle’s first-stage booster returned vertically and was caught by the Linghangzhe recovery platform, China’s first sea-based rocket recovery vessel to use a net-capture system. The platform...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 13Unmasking decade - long farce of so - called South China Sea arbitration caseThis article aims to expose what it calls a 'decade-long farce' concerning the South China Sea arbitration case. It suggests a critical re-evaluation of the legitimacy and implications of the international legal proceedings.philippinetimes.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 13Unmasking decade - long farce of so - called South China Sea arbitration caseAn article aims to expose what it calls a "decade-long farce" concerning the South China Sea arbitration case. This suggests a critical perspective on the legal and political aspects of the territorial dispute.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSJul 13ESR | Corporate America China addiction has become a national security threatA report indicates that Corporate America's reliance on China has evolved into a national security threat.enterstageright.com · United States
POLITICSJul 13China claims governance in South China Sea never ceased ; summons Japanese envoy after 14 nations reaffirm 2016 arbitral rulinganinews.in · India
SCI & TECHJul 13China’s optical chip breakthrough boosts AI speed 100-fold using fraction of compute powerChinese researchers have developed a new all-optical interconnect system linking standard electronic chips, boosting AI distributed inference speeds by over 100 times while using just one-ninth of the typical computational resources. AI models are permeating ever more applications, expanding the industry’s appetite for computational power. The conventional response has been to pile on more GPUs and build ever-larger data centres in a seemingly endless race for energy and brute force. But a new...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 13China university trademarks emblem, sparks speculation over potential Armani logo disputeThe prestigious Zhejiang University in eastern China has registered its eagle-shaped pattern on the school emblem as a trademark, sparking heated discussion on social media that the move was aimed at preventing a possible legal battle with the luxury brand Armani. The eagle in the university’s badge bears a striking visual resemblance to the logo of the Italian high-end fashion brand, the China Business News reported. Many Chinese netizens said the university – based in Hangzhou, Zhejiang...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 13Misreading China risks strategic failure - AcademiaAcademic sources warn that misinterpreting China's actions could lead to strategic failure. This suggests a critical need for accurate understanding in international relations.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
MILITARYJul 13China officials warned over provocative missile testChinese officials received warnings concerning a recent missile test deemed provocative. This event suggests heightened military tension or diplomatic concerns related to China's actions.pina.com.fj · Fiji
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 13Typhoon Bavi brings strong winds and rain to ChinaTyphoon Bavi is currently bringing strong winds and rain to China, indicating an active natural disaster event. This typhoon is expected to cause significant weather impacts across affected regions.northerndailyleader.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 13US , united kingdom and Allies Reaffirm 2016 South China Sea Ruling , Reject China Maritime ClaimsThe United States, United Kingdom, and their allies have reaffirmed the 2016 South China Sea ruling, thereby rejecting China's maritime claims in the region. This action signals continued international pressure regarding territorial disputes.dailypioneer.com · India
BUSINESSJul 13AI is not enough to arrest China’s declineThere are other, more powerful forces weighing on the country’s economyFinancial Times
DISASTERJul 13Schools and tourist sites closed as Typhoon Bavi heads through northern ChinaSouth China Morning Post