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BUSINESSSep 13Seeking cash for AI, China’s Z.ai eyes new US$5b fundraising push after July share saleZ.ai, the Chinese artificial intelligence model developer listed in Hong Kong, is seeking to raise about HK$15.7 billion (US$2 billion) through a placement of roughly 21.97 million new H shares at HK$714 apiece, according to a company filing on Sunday. The company also announced a 20.14 billion yuan (US$3 billion) convertible-bond sale, according to its filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange. Z.ai, also known as Zhipu AI, closed at HK$793 on Friday, down 73 per cent from its intraday high of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13Does Beijing need AI talent in ‘public opinion war’ over South China Sea?A leading South China Sea analyst has urged Chinese think tanks to recruit AI talent for the “public opinion war” over the disputed waters. Wu Shicun, the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, said Chinese humanities and social science research had traditionally operated in a “lone-wolf” fashion and lacked interdisciplinary diversity. “The situation in the South China Sea is likely to evolve into a complex, multilayered competition … Cognitive and public...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 13China’s FAST telescope maps neutral hydrogen, the cosmic gas for making starsChina’s FAST telescope has compiled the world’s largest catalogue of neutral hydrogen beyond the Milky Way, replacing a long-dominant US survey as the main reference for mapping the gas that fuels the formation of stars and galaxies. The FAST All-Sky H I Survey (FASHI), conducted with the 500-metre (1,640-foot) radio dish in southwest China’s Guizhou province, released its second batch of data this week. It contains 156,411 extragalactic sources – nearly five times the number detected by the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 13Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countriesChina will take the lead to help foster artificial-intelligence collaboration and development among developing-economy countries, President Xi Jinping said.CNBC
WORLDSep 13China Porsche owner covers car with 90 missing-child flyers, successfully reuniting a familyA Chinese Porsche owner covered his luxury sports car with 90 flyers of missing children, garnering significant attention online. Recently, a Porsche 718 from Kunming, in southwestern China’s Yunnan province, went viral on Chinese social media, with many residents posting about their encounters with the eye-catching vehicle. They filmed the car not for its luxury appeal, but for the striking sight of the flyers featuring missing children that adorned it from bumper to bumper. The owner, Du Lin,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle EastChina, Iran's biggest trading partner and a key customer of Tehran's energy exports, is willing to work with BRICS towards peace in the region, Xi said.CNBC
SCI & TECHSep 13China’s data regulator plans standards for embodied AI, ten days after industry askedChina’s National Data Administration said it will develop standards for embodied AI data and guide local authorities on the work, ten days after seven companies asked it for exactly that. Europe regulates who may reach the data a machine generates but has no programme producing it, and the data labs promised in its Data Union [...] This story continues at The Next Webthenextweb · united kingdom
POLITICSSep 13China , Russia , India seek economic cooperation at BRICSstraitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 13China , Russia , India seek economic cooperation at BRICS - Asia & PacificChina, Russia, and India are seeking economic cooperation at a BRICS-Asia & Pacific event. This indicates efforts to strengthen economic ties among these nations and regional influence.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
POLITICSSep 13 India - China ties most consequential for world : Chinese journalist Qingduo U lauds PM Modi , Xi vision on bilateral relationshipA Chinese journalist lauded the vision of PM Modi and Xi on their bilateral relationship, stating that India-China ties are consequential for the world. This highlights the importance of the relationship between the two nations.newyorkstatesman.com · United States
POLITICSSep 13 India - China ties most consequential for world : Chinese journalist Qingduo U lauds PM Modi , Xi vision on bilateral relationshipA Chinese journalist emphasizes the global importance of India-China ties, praising the vision of PM Modi and Xi Jinping for the bilateral relationship. This suggests a focus on international diplomacy and geopolitical influence.indiagazette.com · India
POLITICSSep 13Bangladesh draws closer to China in ‘political chessboard’ to balance India tiesBangladesh’s tilt towards China has added a new dimension to security and trade in South Asia, signalling what observers see as Dhaka’s desire to be a strategic actor in the region and ease its overreliance on India. The hedging policy comes after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League government in 2024 amid a student-led uprising. Under an interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, and then the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) after it came to power in February, the country’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 13Nigeria, China deepen tourism cooperation to attract Chinese touristsNTDA Director-General, Ola Awakan, during the meeting, called for a structured China-Nigeria Tourism Market Development Programme. The post Nigeria, China deepen tourism cooperation to attract Chinese tourists appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSSep 13BRICS Billionaire Club : Who richest in India , China , Russia , Brazil ? Net worth of Mukesh Ambani , Zhang Yiming , othersThis article explores the wealthiest individuals within BRICS nations, detailing their net worths. It provides insights into the economic power and personal fortunes within these emerging economies.livemint.com · India
MILITARYSep 13From dance floor to war : China readies humanoid robots for combatChina is reportedly preparing humanoid robots for combat applications. This indicates a significant advancement in military robotics and a potential shift in future warfare.asiaone.com · Singapore
POLITICSSep 13BRICS summit : China , Russia and India urge maximum restraint in Middle EastDuring the BRICS summit, China, Russia, and India urged maximum restraint in the Middle East. This signifies a coordinated diplomatic effort from these major global powers to de-escalate tensions in a volatile region.spotlightnepal.com · Nepal
POLITICSSep 13China bets on early port and power deals in Sudan to secure post-war economic edgeChina is moving early to secure a role in Sudan’s reconstruction, pursuing port and power agreements with the army-backed government while the war continues and many Western countries maintain only a limited presence. One expert also said Beijing was using the prospect of future investment as a bilateral incentive to encourage warring parties to cease hostilities. Sudan signed an agreement with the China Harbour Engineering Company in July to upgrade existing ports and build new ones. Meanwhile,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13PM Modi , Xi pledge fair , mutually acceptable India - China border settlementPrime Minister Modi and President Xi have committed to finding a fair and mutually acceptable resolution for the India-China border dispute. This signifies ongoing diplomatic efforts to address a significant bilateral issue.sentinelassam.com · India
POLITICSSep 13Border peace essential for India , China ties : Modi to XiIndian Prime Minister Modi has communicated to President Xi that peace along their shared border is essential for strong India-China relations. This statement underscores the importance of border stability in their bilateral diplomatic ties.dailyexcelsior.com · India
POLITICSSep 13Modi , Xi meet in Delhi , call for stable ties as India - China thaw gathers paceLeaders Modi and Xi met in Delhi and called for stable ties, indicating an acceleration of improved relations between India and China. This highlights significant geopolitical developments between two major powers.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
SCI & TECHSep 13Denisovan fossils in China reveal an ancient ‘hunting paradise’Denisovan remains discovered in southwestern China reveal that Yunnan province’s warm, biodiverse plateau was a “hunting paradise” for the hominins during a global glacial period, according to new research published in the journal Nature. Within the region’s coniferous forests and forest-steppe environments, this archaic human group established a stable subsistence pattern highly adapted to local resources through specialised hunting and the intensive exploitation of animals. The extinct...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 13China influencer exposed over fake US$150,000 flood gift; Red Cross finds only 15-cent offersA Chinese influencer faced widespread criticism after a purported donation of 1 million yuan (US$150,000) to flood relief efforts was allegedly revealed as fabricated. Since July, typhoon-induced torrential rains have ravaged the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region in southern China, resulting in the deaths of 159 people, according to local reports. On September 7, internet users accused a RedNote influencer known as Anlan of fabricating a donation record for flood relief in Guangxi, sharing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 13Xi Jinping casts China as a peacemaker at BRICS summitDuring the BRICS summit, Xi Jinping presented China's role as that of a peacemaker. This statement outlines China's desired image and diplomatic objectives on the global stage.washingtonexaminer.com · United States
POLITICSSep 13China’s anti-corruption law is going global. What does it mean for overseas firms?China’s new draft law on combating cross-border corruption is as much a weapon against foreign interference as it is a tool against illicit financial flows, analysts say. The draft sets out ways to block extraterritorial investigations and to retaliate against foreign anti-corruption enforcement, drawing a firm legal boundary against foreign jurisdictions while establishing its own mechanism to police overseas assets. In doing so, legal specialists warn, Beijing is also creating a double-edged...South China Morning Post