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MILITARYSep 14China changes law to mobilize all resources in case of conflict. Should neighbors worry?China’s military will get every possible resource from the home front if needed during a war, according to a change in the law to take effect in October.Military Times
DISASTERSep 14Knife attack in China leaves multiple people injuredPolice in Guangzhou said on Monday they had apprehended a man in the southern Chinese city’s university town district after receiving reports that he was wielding a knife and injuring pedestrians. Emergency services started receiving calls around 5.20pm local time about multiple stabbings in front of a hotpot restaurant in the Xiaoguwei Island area of Panyu district, according to an alert sent out by the district branch of the Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau. The bureau said in a...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 14China dismisses AI slowdown calls and blasts ‘fearmongering’ from U.S. tech leadersUrgent calls for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence may cite a grave threat to humanity, but China says the warnings are instead aimed at slowing its progress as America’s rival superpower.NBC News
POLITICSSep 14China Denies Supplying Iran Images Of US Military Base In Jordan"We firmly oppose groundless suspicion and accusations without evidence," Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular news conference on Monday. The post China Denies Supplying Iran Images Of US Military Base In Jordan appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 14China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AIIt follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.BBC World
MILITARYSep 14China denies sharing intelligence with IranChina denied sharing satellite images with Iran before the attack on a base in Jordan that caused US casualties. President Trump downplayed accusations of mutual espionage between China and the United States, stating that it is common practice.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 14Three African economies show how China’s slowdown is reshaping tradeFrom Angolan oil to Congolese copper, China's economic slowdown is creating new winners and losers across Africa. The post Three African economies show how China’s slowdown is reshaping trade appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
MILITARYSep 14Japan eyes quantum sub-hunting drone sensors as China extends undersea reachJapan is looking to develop submarine-detecting quantum sensors for aerial drones, the latest move in a growing undersea competition pitting China against the United States and its allies across the Indo-Pacific. Released in late August, Tokyo’s defence budget request for fiscal 2027 includes research into a smaller, more capable quantum magnetic sensor, a technology that uses the properties of atoms to detect tiny changes in magnetic fields that could reveal a submarine. The project is one of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI developmentChina's Foreign Ministry called the Anthropic CEO's warning about the dangers of Chinese-developed AI "fearmongering," as the Chinese and U.S. leaders prepare to meet in Washington later this month.NPR News
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]