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POLITICSJun 24China targets face of international space cooperation in corruption crackdownSenior Chinese defence industry official Bian Zhigang is under investigation for corruption, the latest high-profile target in Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on its military sector. Bian, deputy head of the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence (SASTIND), was suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law”, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) said on Wednesday, using its usual term for corruption and bribery. The CCDI is China’s...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJun 24China most advanced aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait , Taipei saysasiaone.com · Singapore
WORLDJun 24Wife of ALS-stricken China e-commerce tycoon refuses divorce despite requestChina’s most renowned amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patient, Cai Lei, has been battling the illness for seven years following his diagnosis. His wife, Duan Rui, has supported him in her own way, also becoming a pillar for other families affected by ALS. After the former vice-president of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com received his ALS diagnosis in 2019, Cai, now 48, emerged as one of the world’s most determined advocates against the disease, investing over 100 million yuan (US$15 million)...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24China detains two Japanese nationals on smuggling chargesChina has detained two Japanese nationals on suspicion of smuggling banned goods. Reports suggest that at least one case may involve strategic rare-earth-related exports.DW News [en]
BUSINESSJun 24Sri Lanka Crosses One Million Tourist Arrivals as China , united kingdom , Russia and India Lead Powerful Travel SurgeSri Lanka has reached one million tourist arrivals, driven by a strong travel surge from countries like China, the United Kingdom, Russia, and India. This milestone indicates a significant recovery or growth in the nation's tourism sector.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
POLITICSJun 24Supreme Court Ends Suit Alleging Cisco Helped China Pursue Falun GongThe Supreme Court has concluded a lawsuit that accused Cisco of assisting China in its pursuit of Falun Gong practitioners. This represents a final legal decision in a case with human rights and corporate responsibility aspects.claimsjournal.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 24EU and China need a grand bargain to avoid a trade warAs European leaders convened at the European Council meeting in Brussels this month, the spectre of a full-blown trade war with China cast a long shadow over the proceedings. Amid ongoing anti-subsidy probes into Chinese green technology and the looming threat of retaliatory tariffs, the economic bedrock of the China-EU relationship appears increasingly fragile. Yet, beneath the hawkish political rhetoric, recent high-level meetings between European officials and their Chinese counterparts...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 242 Japanese held in China over alleged rare earths smugglingChina has detained two Japanese nationals over alleged attempts to take rare earth-related products out of the country. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Wednesday that one of the two was detained by Chinese authorities on May 18 and the other a week later, accused of violating Chinese laws governing the import and export of restricted goods. Tokyo confirmed the detentions, without giving further details, citing privacy. One of the detainees is an employee of a Japanese...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artistsA new, first-of-its-kind queer museum has opened in San Francisco's Chinatown. The museum aims to showcase and promote the work of Chinese LGBTQ+ artists.news4jax.com · United States
POLITICSJun 24Choosing between US and China offensive : coalitionA coalition is reportedly facing a strategic decision between aligning with the United States or China. This highlights the complex geopolitical choices nations and alliances are currently navigating.crookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJun 24Choosing between US and China offensive : coalitionA coalition is reportedly facing a decision between aligning with the United States or China's "offensive" strategies. This indicates a significant geopolitical choice regarding international alliances or policies.edenmagnet.com.au · Australia
WORLDJun 24Fans in China put politics aside to cheer Japan at World CupIn a packed Shanghai sports bar, Chinese soccer fans erupted in frenzied delight as Japan's Ayase Ueda looped a header over Tunisia's goalkeeper to secure a 4-0 win…Japan Today
BUSINESSJun 24Hidden cost of China’s electric car boom, record-breaking week for sales: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The hidden cost of China’s electric car boom: a spiralling roadworks bill China’s rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been widely hailed as an economic success story. But it is also creating a serious headache for the country’s local governments, which are tasked with...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 24Outrage erupts after distressed tourist-carrying camel in China is forced to its feetA camel was seen crying out continuously while carrying a tourist on its back at a major attraction in China, sparking public outrage. The camel drew significant attention online after a blogger released a video on June 15, showing that the skinny animal was forced to stand despite appearing exhausted while carrying a female tourist who was taking photos, as reported by the news portal The Cover. The incident occurred at Devil City on the Sea in Fuhai county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region,...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 24China takes US crown on ranking of world’s fastest supercomputersChina’s LineShine overtakes US-based El Capitan as most powerful supercomputer, according to the TOP500 list.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJun 24Disinfectant brand apologises after ‘toxic men’ advert backfires in ChinaDettol has apologised after an advert in China intended to challenge sexism was accused of reinforcing it.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJun 24America’s ‘biggest risk’ on AI is China getting ahead, Bessent saysUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said China surpassing the United States on artificial intelligence was the “biggest risk” of the technology – outweighing concerns over safety or job losses. “The biggest risk to AI is China getting ahead of us,” Bessent said at the Economic Club of New York, adding that China’s willingness to discuss AI underscored America’s technological lead. “I am one of the point people on our AI policy. I am the point person in terms of the economic...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24ASML EUV in China? The rumour is ridiculed but it reveals a tougher reality on the groundFor anyone closely watching the semiconductor industry, the recent saga around ASML’s denial of possible EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography shipments to China, in an apparent response to US concern, may sound almost absurd at first. The machine at the centre of the discussion is not a laptop-sized piece of equipment that can be easily packed into a shipping carton. ASML’s EUV lithography systems weigh about 180 tonnes, contain a vast number of precision components, are shipped to customers in...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24As China plans for demographic crisis, some sectors see opportunityAs China moves towards becoming one of the world’s fastest-ageing economies – a trend causing worry over future productivity and a widening gulf between the country’s working and retired populations – Goldman Sachs said the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors could end up the biggest winners from the demographic divide, while carmakers and technology hardware manufacturers may see fiercer headwinds. Hong Kong and mainland China are both expected to enter the top 10 ranking for the world’s...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 24China’s medical AI breaks ground as surgical robot wins EU approval, model tops benchmarkMedical AI from China has reached new milestones, with a teleoperated surgical robot gaining access to the European Union market and a clinical-grade model topping a major healthcare benchmark developed by OpenAI. Shanghai MicroPort MedBot said its Toumai Remote robot, which allowed surgeons to remotely conduct laparoscopic surgeries, had received the “CE mark” from the European Union, a mandatory requirement to enter the market, according to its Hong Kong stock exchange filing on Monday. The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 24Nvidia’s banned AI chips double in price on China’s black marketUS crackdown on illicit exports has made it riskier, harder and more expensive to buy tech giant’s processorsFinancial Times
POLITICSJun 23‘China Initiative 2.0’: US crackdown on Chinese scholars intensifiesLeading immigration lawyers and activists say the US government has intensified its crackdown on Chinese scientists and researchers – a campaign they argue is even more aggressive than the controversial “China Initiative” launched during US President Donald Trump’s first term. “I think now we are clearly in an era of China Initiative 2.0,” said Robert Fisher, a former Assistant US Attorney and a partner at Nixon Peabody, a Boston-based international law firm. The initiative, launched by the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23NSA Doval underlines importance of constructive , stable bilateral ties to enhance trust , deepen understanding with China : MEANSA Doval emphasized the importance of constructive and stable bilateral ties with China to enhance trust and deepen understanding, according to the MEA. This statement underscores diplomatic efforts to improve international relations.bruneinews.net · Malaysia
BUSINESSJun 23Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.381928An Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ETF has declared a quarterly distribution of $0.381928 per share. This is a regular financial update for investors in the fund.Seeking Alpha Tech
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