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SCI & TECHSep 14China rejects calls for ‘pacing’ on AI development, fearing it would entrench US tech leadCalls by US tech leaders for a voluntary slowdown in artificial intelligence development have run into sharp pushback from Chinese researchers and state media, who question whether the proposal is a genuine push for responsibility or an effort to entrench America’s technological lead. The debate intensified on Monday when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman joined a growing chorus of Silicon Valley leaders demanding industry-wide “pacing”, warning that competitive pressure must not override safety as AI...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Trump says he'd be open to China building cars in U.S.Donald Trump stated he would be open to the idea of China building cars within the United States. This indicates a potential shift or specific stance on international trade and manufacturing policies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 14Venture Global signs 20-year LNG supply deal with China GasVenture Global has finalized a 20-year agreement to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to China Gas. This long-term deal signifies a major energy trade partnership between the companies.Seeking Alpha Tech
SCI & TECHSep 14The "China Zorrilla" arrived in the Río de la Plata: this is the world's largest 100% electric ship that will connect Buenos Aires and ColoniaThe ferry arrived on Saturday from Australia. It was transported 15,000 kilometers on top of another specialized ship that deposited it in Nueva Palmira, Uruguay. It has a capacity for 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles. It offers 3,000 square meters of recreation, gastronomy, and a 2,300 square meter duty-free shop.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 14Companies left China to dodge tariffs. Now some are heading backCompanies that previously left China to avoid tariffs are now reportedly returning. This indicates a shifting global trade landscape and evolving corporate strategies regarding manufacturing locations.Yahoo Finance
SCI & TECHSep 14China’s self-powered neural device helps stroke survivors walk naturallyScientists have developed a lightweight, battery-free device that could help improve the mobility of people with difficulty walking, such as stroke survivors. Developed by researchers in Hong Kong and mainland China, the neural prosthesis uses energy generated by the wearer’s own movements to electrically stimulate their muscles, helping to flex their ankle and restore their natural walking pattern. This could prevent falls for stroke survivors, elderly individuals, and others living with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14China state newspaper blasts Anthropic's calls to slow AI as 'Cold War' tacticAn essay by Anthropic's CEO calling for a slowing down of AI development may look like a rational statement focused on safety risks, but it is really a "Cold War playbook" targeting China, the state-backed Global Times said in an editorial.thestandard_hk · hong kong
WORLDSep 14‘Conscious unbossing’: China youth reject promotions to avoid intense corporate stressA growing number of young Chinese employees are increasingly turning down promotions, challenging the traditional notion that career advancement is the ultimate marker of success. This trend has gained significant traction on mainland social media, where related posts have attracted over 40 million views. Workers have shared scripts online that highlight their decisions to decline promotions, often expressing gratitude, citing feelings of insufficient readiness, and seeking better compensation...South China Morning Post
CYBERSep 14China’s spy agency warns of AI risk to national securityBeijing signals growing concern over how rapid advances in technology could be used against the countryFinancial Times
CONFLICTSep 14Trump downplays report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troopschannelnewsasia · philippines
WORLDSep 14Are Chinese students learning English just to ‘tell China’s story’?For generations of Chinese schoolchildren, English textbooks offered a glimpse of an unfamiliar world, from London’s Tower Bridge and Big Ben to American school life and Halloween traditions. Today, students opening an English textbook are more likely to encounter passages on late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) thinker Liang Qichao, the Dragon Boat Festival and China’s overseas aid projects. These changes are part of a nationwide overhaul of China’s primary and middle-school textbooks, which have...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 14What the proposed AI slowdown means for the US, China, and humanity at largeAtlantic Council experts assess the new commitments from the leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI, and others, along with the state of the tech and the risk to the human race. The post What the proposed AI slowdown means for the US, China, and humanity at large appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
CONFLICTSep 14Trump dismisses report China supplied intel to IranThe US president downplayed reports that Chinese entities had given Iran satellite imagery before a strike on a military base in Jordan that killed three American soldiers.DW News [en]
CONFLICTSep 14‘They basically do what we do’: Trump downplays China-Iran satellite imagery reportTrump dismissed a report alleging that Iran obtained Chinese satellite imagery before a July strike on a US base in Jordan that killed three American troops.moneycontrol · india
POLITICSSep 14China's Xi Jinping proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone'China will lead the creation of an "open-source zone for artificial intelligence" for BRICS countries, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday at a summit of the 11-nation group in New Delhi.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 14Tourism and technology may hold key to boosting China’s public image in the USChina could improve its image in the United States by highlighting areas such as tourism and technology and positioning itself as a responsible major power, a survey has concluded. Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou said that although concepts such as “decoupling” and “de-risking” had been increasingly prominent in media coverage of China, this had not entirely wiped away positive impressions of the country. When evaluating China’s strengths on a scale of 1 to 5, the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Episodic Summitry Alone Cannot Reset India-China RelationsAgreements are reached to facilitate meetings between leaders ahead of multilateral summits, but often don't move much beyond that.The Diplomat
WORLDSep 14China grandma drains life savings on US$450,000 beauty fraud before daughter discovers itA 75-year-old woman from Shanghai spent three million yuan (US$450,000) on beauty treatments in a salon, completely depleting her retirement savings before her daughter uncovered the situation. The elderly woman’s daughter recently sought assistance from a Shanghai television programme after discovering that her mother had exhausted all her savings on beauty services. The woman, surnamed Yu, had spent her savings at a branch of Yongqi Beauty and Hairdressing Company, as well as a medical beauty...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14China’s intelligence chief warns of risks from AI as ‘new arena for strategic rivalry’China’s top intelligence official has warned of rising national security risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), calling for robust risk prevention frameworks and stronger global governance of the emerging technology. The call from Chen Yixin, China’s state security minister, comes as Beijing seeks to play a leading role in global AI governance while criticising US restrictions. At the Brics summit in India over the weekend, Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed an AI-powered initiative to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China - AP NewsTrump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China AP NewsAP News
BUSINESSSep 13Veteran investor Fang Fenglei on why the China ‘investibility’ debate is no debate at allOver the past three decades, investor Fang Fenglei has had a major role in shaping China’s capital markets. He worked with Morgan Stanley in the early 1990s to help create the country’s first joint venture investment bank – China International Capital Corp. Then, at the start of the millennium, he spearheaded the listing of state-owned giants in Hong Kong as CEO of Bank of China International, later chairing a China joint venture with Goldman Sachs. Now the chairman of Hopu Investments, Fang...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13Trump again downplays the need to check AI development, citing competition with ChinaPresident Trump is again playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSSep 13Trump downplays need to check AI development, says he is unwilling to cede edge to ChinaUS President Donald Trump on Sunday played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global competition and that winning would help address the risks from the advancing technology. While acknowledging the need for some regulation, Trump provided no specifics about potential rules and attributed warnings about the technology moving too quickly and with little oversight to “negative...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13Trump minimizes the need to control AI and says he doesn't want to cede advantage to ChinaTrump minimizes artificial intelligence regulation, prioritizing maintaining an advantage over China in global competition. Tech leaders and politicians debate slowing AI development, while security concerns increase.Clarín
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