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POLITICSJun 25Is Prabowo’s Trump moment a sign that China is losing its favourite partner?Last October, at a Gaza peace summit in Egypt, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto leaned towards his US counterpart Donald Trump and asked, “Can I meet Eric?” Prabowo was referring to the American president’s son. Trump responded warmly in the exchange that was picked up on a hot microphone. “I’ll have Eric call. He’s such a good boy.” Eric and his brother Donald Trump Jnr both serve as executive vice-presidents of the Trump Organisation, which has already built its first golf club in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 25As large language models enter China’s legal profession, which lawyers will lose out?A major legal database affiliated with Peking University has launched a large language model tool it says can accurately retrieve statutes and automatically generate contracts, sending ripples through the legal profession in China. AI-powered legal tools can draft convincing documents in seconds, yet without rigorous oversight they are equally adept at inventing statutes and fabricating precedents – a liability that has kept them on the sidelines in medicine and law. However, lawyers cannot...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25Why multinational companies are choosing India over China WEF report revealsA WEF report indicates that multinational companies are increasingly choosing India over China for their operations. This suggests a significant shift in global business and investment trends.businesstoday.in · India
POLITICSJun 25China rejects false claims about ethnic unity lawChina has rejected what it describes as false claims regarding its ethnic unity law, indicating a stance on its domestic policies.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSJun 25Hong Kong can take the regulatory high road amid US-China AI decouplingThe market realignment over the past week starkly captures the self-defeating logic of America’s technology containment strategy. The momentum began on June 15, when the shares of Chinese artificial intelligence pioneer Zhipu AI, which trade in Hong Kong under Knowledge Atlas Technology, surged by 48 per cent intraday after it announced the open-source release of its GLM-5.2 foundation model. The rally continued this week, with Zhipu’s shares trading at an intraday high of HK$2,980 (US$380) in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25Editorial | At Summer Davos , Li Qiang makes the case for China vision of growthDuring the Summer Davos event, Li Qiang presented China's vision for economic growth. This highlights China's economic agenda and its presentation on an international platform.scmp.com · China
SCI & TECHJun 25Robot nation: China’s bid to beat its demographic declineThe country’s workforce is set to fall to 300mn by the end of the century. Beijing wants humanoids to narrow the labour gapFinancial Times
POLITICSJun 24US delegation snubs Apec meeting in Macau due to China visa requirements rowThe United States did not send high-level officials to an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) tourism ministerial meeting in Macau, citing China’s restrictions on American diplomats’ ability to provide emergency consular help. Washington did not send “high-level participants” to the meeting, which runs from Wednesday to Sunday in China’s Macau Special Administrative Region, according to a US State Department statement released on Wednesday. The US had repeatedly asked China to lift the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24With no team in World Cup, China fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a refereeOn a sunny day in Brooklyn’s Dumbo neighbourhood, punters piled into the fifth floor of Time Out Market to Portugal House – part food court, part bar, full-blown World Cup party. The room was awash with Portuguese team jerseys, filled with fans sipping cold beer and soft drinks, proudly singing Portugal’s national anthem before their match against DR Congo. “Hopefully, one day I can sing the Chinese national song in a World Cup stadium,” said Zhai Yibo, a 20-year-old Chinese student studying in...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 24China builds dedicated wildlife crossings to protect biodiversityChina is constructing dedicated wildlife crossings as part of efforts to protect biodiversity. This initiative aims to mitigate human impact on animal populations and promote ecological balance.shanghainews.net · China
POLITICSJun 24China stands ready to work with India, says Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersonBeijing is ready to work with New Delhi to enhance mutual trust and dispel doubts, says Lin Jian, the spokesperson; This comes after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met PM Modi on June 23, 2026The Hindu
BUSINESSJun 24IMF to closely monitor China’s economic growth amid trade tensionsAn accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing technologies.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJun 24World Brand Lab Releases China 500 Most Valuable Brands 2026World Brand Lab has published its list of the China 500 Most Valuable Brands for the year 2026. This report provides an overview of top brands in the Chinese market.californiatelegraph.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 24China coal power on the rise again in 2026 , reversing first - in - a - decade declinebusinesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSJun 24Nairobi signs $1.2 billion airport expansion deal with China Road and Bridge Corp.Kenya has signed a $1.2 billion deal with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the country’s transport minister said on Tuesday.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSJun 24China offers rewards for reporting rare earth export control violationsBeijing is sharpening the tools it uses to police rare earth and other strategic mineral exports, announcing fresh measures that will reward companies and individuals for reporting suspected violations. The announcement came on Wednesday, the same day Tokyo confirmed that two of its nationals had been detained in China over alleged attempts to smuggle rare earth-related goods out of the country. “Any organisation or individual has the right to report conduct suspected of violating relevant laws...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24At Summer Davos in China, Mideast firms look to next generation to repair the GulfChina may be seen as a potential mediator in the Middle East but economic integration within the region is more likely to drive change there, according to observers at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the northeastern Chinese city of Dalian. The “Summer Davos” gathering in Liaoning province this week comes as Washington and Tehran try to reach agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have agreed to halt fighting “on all...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24China targets face of international space cooperation in corruption crackdownChina is conducting a corruption crackdown that targets a prominent figure involved in international space cooperation. This signifies significant internal political action with potential implications for China's space program and global collaborations.scmp.com · China
POLITICSJun 24China backs US - Iran dealChina has expressed support for a potential deal between the United States and Iran. This indicates a significant development in international diplomacy involving key global powers.global.chinadaily.com.cn · China
BUSINESSJun 24China supply chain expo where aviation meets innovationA supply chain expo in China is taking place, focusing on the intersection of aviation and innovation. This event aims to showcase advancements and connections within these key industrial sectors.en.people.cn · China
SCI & TECHJun 24China’s telecoms giants bet on ‘air-space-ground-sea’ networks for future AI needsChina’s telecoms giants are pushing for “air-space-ground-sea” networks amid Beijing’s push to expand artificial intelligence infrastructure, as SpaceX’s market debut has ignited the industry’s focus beyond the Earth. At the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai on Wednesday, telecommunications executives framed the next phase of infrastructure as one that needs to encompass both the skies and oceans to meet skyrocketing demand for AI computing. Wang Tao, rotating chairman of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24Lilly inks R&D deal worth up to $1.9B with China’s AbbiskoLilly has finalized a research and development agreement with China's Abbisko, potentially valued at up to $1.9 billion. This represents a substantial collaboration in the pharmaceutical industry.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJun 24First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artistsA unique queer museum has opened in San Francisco Chinatown, aiming to highlight Chinese LGBTQ+ artists. This establishment represents a significant cultural and social development for the community.ksat.com · United States
SCI & TECHJun 24Morgan Stanley raises China humanoid robot shipment forecast to 50,000 unitsMorgan Stanley has again raised its forecast for China’s humanoid robot shipments this year, lifting its estimate to 50,000 units from 28,000 as commercial validation, policy support and supply-chain momentum accelerate adoption. The investment bank had already doubled its projection to 28,000 units in January. In a report published on Tuesday, it said the latest upgrade reflected a growing number of Chinese companies, including electric-vehicle maker Xpeng, announcing plans for mass production...South China Morning Post