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SCI & TECHSep 4Robot guide dog debuts in China amid severe lack of furry counterpartsA Chinese defence industry research facility has unveiled what it calls the world’s first wheeled and legged robot guide dog for visually impaired people, in an example of the sector’s push into a growing range of civilian applications. Hangzhou-based Zhiyuan Research Institute, affiliated with China North Industries Group, the country’s largest defence contractor, launched the robot, dubbed Xiaoyuan, on Friday at the China Care and Rehabilitation Expo in Beijing. Equipped with wheels for smooth...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4India at the SCO : Navigating China , Russia and a changing Eurasian orderThe article discusses India's role within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and its efforts to manage relationships with China and Russia amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics in Eurasia. This highlights India's strategic positioning in a complex regional order.hindustantimes.com · India
SCI & TECHSep 4As the China-US AI race reaches Cairo, Egypt faces a strategic decisionEgypt walks a tightrope as China and the US vie for dominance in AI data centre development.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYSep 4In Burkina Faso, Sky Dragon 30 missiles point to China’s military export inroadsThe West African country of Burkina Faso has tested what observers say is a Chinese Sky Dragon 30 surface-to-air missile, in the latest sign that Chinese military equipment manufacturers are making inroads into the central Sahel state. In footage released by the Burkinabe president’s office on Tuesday, multiple missiles were fired from a mobile launch vehicle. A matching search radar vehicle also appeared in the video. The footage is part of a documentary series marking the fourth anniversary in...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 4China, US military commanders snap 2-year break with talks in CanadaChina and the US have ended a two-year break in command-level contact with a meeting in Canada between the top PLA officer overseeing the Taiwan Strait and his US Pacific counterpart. Chinese General Yang Zhibin, commander of the Eastern Theatre Command, and US Admiral Samuel Paparo met for the first time at the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defence Conference in Victoria, British Columbia, on Monday. The US command said on Friday that Yang and Paparo discussed the importance of maintaining open lines...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4China and South Korea accuse each other of undermining key national principlesChina and South Korea have exchanged formal protests over the highly sensitive Taiwan question and Korean unity. The two countries have been trying to improve relations in recent months, but South Korean national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said he had issued “a serious objection” after an official Chinese statement welcomed moves “towards the peaceful coexistence of the two states of South and North Korea”. Meanwhile, Beijing “lodged serious representations” with Seoul over an art event that...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHSep 4The machine revolution that is preparing in China and goes far beyond humanoid robotsLa mise en œuvre de robots dans de nombreux secteurs industriels de ce géant asiatique est en train de transformer la production.BBC Afrique
WORLDSep 4Oil use and emissions fell in China as Iran war curbed imports. Will it be a lasting change?This is the first time that reductions in oil consumption – rather than coal – have been responsible for a drop in China's CO2 emissions.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERSep 4Moment three-storey building collapses amid flooding in ChinaSevere flooding in China’s Fujian province has caused a three-storey building to collapse.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSSep 4Volkswagen jumps 6% on plans to cut 50,000 jobs amid tariffs, China competitionVolkswagen shares jumped on Friday after it announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of its transformation plan.CNBC
DISASTERSep 4How natural disasters are putting China’s neighbourhood diplomacy to the testCross-border disasters along China’s frontiers are putting Beijing’s neighbourhood diplomacy to the test as climate shocks grow and expose strategic vulnerabilities. The stakes were highlighted last week after a sudden glacial collapse in the Himalayas unleashed a torrent of mud and flooding that ravaged nearby villages and the Gyirong Port between China and Nepal, leaving more than 1,250 dead in Nepal and 21 dead in the Tibet autonomous region. Thousands also remain missing. Beyond the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4EU budget offers chance to loosen China's grip on critical raw materials for EuropeThe EU says it wants to break its dependence on China for critical raw materials (CRM)—the next MFF (Multiannual Financial Framework) will test whether Brussels is serious about its sovereignty, argues Nora Kürzdörfer at the Munich Security Conference.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 4Despite rivalry, China-India coexistence is not a pipe dreamWhen Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, the encounter was short and carefully choreographed while the message was warm. Modi had earlier said that stable and predictable ties between the two nations matter for a multipolar Asia and world. The larger moment will come on September 12 and 13, when Xi is expected to visit New Delhi for the first time in seven years. He is likely to lead a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYSep 4Pacific pushback but no condemnation over China missilePacific nations have pushed back against China's missile activities, but have not issued a formal condemnation. This indicates regional tension and a measured diplomatic response to military demonstrations.macleayargus.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 4Citi set to deepen China push with brokerage license in sight - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 4China arrests 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi pyramid scheme crackdownFifty-two Singaporeans have been arrested and detained in China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region following a law enforcement operation targeting suspected pyramid scheme activities and related offences, according to Singaporean authorities. Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Singapore Police Force revealed the arrests in a joint statement on Friday, noting that Chinese authorities were still investigating the cases. Sim Ann, Singapore’s second minister for foreign affairs, said...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4Nepal Foreign Minister rules out climate compensation demand , says govt made no such ask from India , China or US after floodsNepal's Foreign Minister has stated that the government has not made any demands for climate compensation from India, China, or the US following floods. This clarifies Nepal's stance on international climate aid.southeastasiapost.com · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 4Trade chief Greer ‘optimistic’ the US and China can stabilise tiesUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said both Washington and Beijing were seeking stability in their relationship and that he remained optimistic about ties ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States later this month. “I am optimistic. The Chinese very much want to have a stable relationship. That’s the word they use: stability. We’re in favour of that as well,” Greer said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday. He also said announcements on...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 4China’s Xi eyes Apec trilateral; no outrunning deadly Nepal floods: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says A senior Russian aide suggested on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4China lashes back at US over G20 row ahead of Xi-Trump summitBeijing says Trump’s tariffs and Iran war energy crisis are damaging to global economyFinancial Times
SCI & TECHSep 4China’s solar, wind innovations amid rapid green power buildoutEven as China installs new solar and wind power capacity faster than the rest of the world combined, it is setting new benchmarks for the technologies through innovation. This year alone, Chinese companies and researchers have generated the first electricity from high-altitude winds 4,000 metres above Earth, cleared the last hurdle to commercialising a cheaper and more efficient alternative to silicon solar panels, begun trials of the world’s most powerful floating and fixed-bottom offshore wind...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4China stands to gain from US visa restrictions targeting African countriesThe latest US visa restrictions on citizens of African countries are facing increasing criticism that they are not only punitive but also likely to backfire by driving those nations closer to China. Since August 1, visa services have been suspended in 25 African cities, forcing applicants to travel to other approved locations, sometimes in another country. Travellers from 30 African nations must also post a US$20,000 bond, which is refundable if they depart on time. Separately, 26 countries face...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 4How China Works author on the data economy, robots and AILan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works: An Introduction to China’s State-led Economic Development, has sold millions of copies in China and has been translated into multiple languages. Here, he discusses the economic realities behind China’s record trade surplus, the case for a stronger social safety net, and how public data infrastructure shapes the artificial intelligence race with the United States. SCMP Plus readers...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 4China willing to play ball with US on Iran economic isolation : Vance says Beijing more responsible than TehranChina is reportedly willing to cooperate with the US regarding the economic isolation of Iran, according to Vance, who states Beijing is more responsible than Tehran. This suggests a potential alignment between major powers on a significant international policy issue, impacting a Middle Eastern nation.batonrougepost.com · United States
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