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DISASTERAug 31Photos: Nearly 1,000 dead, thousands missing in Nepal–China border floodsAl Jazeera [en]
DISASTERAug 31Why China is concealing the truth about the devastating floods in Kyirong , Tibetthetibetpost.com · China
DISASTERAug 31How China buried Tibet flood images after Nepal disasterIn Tibet, a digital crackdown followed the deadly flood that has devastated communities along the China-Nepal border. Censors erased viral footage while Chinese state media flooded platforms with official content.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 31Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro project Colombian prosecutors are investigating allegations that executives of a Chinese state-owned contractor building the Bogota metro demanded cash from a local subcontractor in exchange for releasing payments owed for work on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Data centre anger, bacon fight, Bill Gates’ AI warning: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Harvard, MIT among 30 US universities ordered to audit China research ties Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns Hopkins University were among 30 American institutions ordered to audit their foreign research relationships, according to US officials, as...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 31China Is Trying to Make AI Work for Health CareA state-backed push is raising the question: Who pays?Foreign Policy
MILITARYAug 31Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry ChinaIn its latest swipe at Tokyo’s military build-up, China singled out Japan’s plans to arm its submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia. Analysts say those moves could threaten People’s Liberation Army amphibious groups and surface combatants within the “first island chain” – potentially affecting the PLA Navy’s ability to operate in the event of a Taiwan conflict. The strategically important first island chain stretches from Japan to Taiwan, the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 31China smart farm tools win over global users - People Daily OnlineChina's smart farm tools are gaining popularity among global users, according to People Daily Online. This indicates growing international adoption of Chinese agricultural technology.en.people.cn · China
POLITICSAug 31US critical minerals proposals to Brazil go unanswered as China loomsThe United States' proposals to Brazil regarding critical minerals have not been answered, amid concerns about China's influence. This highlights a geopolitical competition for strategic resources.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
BUSINESSAug 31China film studio lets tourists act in short dramas for US$30 to fight low attendanceChina’s Hengdian World Studios, the world’s largest film and TV studio, is now offering tourists the chance to shoot their own short dramas for about 200 yuan (US$30) per person, as a response to the recession caused by artificial intelligence. Previously, tourists flocked to Hengdian World Studios to admire the sets of their favourite dramas and explore the national 5A-rated attraction, which features over 100 sub-studios spread across 30 sq km and showcasing 5,000 years of history. Now, these...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 31As China-US space race heats up, Shanghai unveils space-computing hubAs China ramps up its efforts to build an orbital data ecosystem and counter the US in the commercial space race, Shanghai – home to several major domestic players – has kicked off an inaugural space-computing forum alongside a new industry hub. The dedicated centre in the city’s southwestern Songjiang district, unveiled at the forum on Sunday, brought together aerospace developers, semiconductor makers, artificial intelligence specialists, cloud vendors, as well as researchers and investors to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 31Dual defence betrayal: China reveals rare case of executive spying for two countriesAn executive at a Chinese military trading company has been arrested for leaking sensitive defence information to intelligence agencies from two countries, Beijing’s top spy and anti-espionage agency revealed on Monday. The Ministry of State Security regularly publicises espionage cases to raise public awareness, but the vast majority of these disclosures focus on individuals targeted by a single foreign intelligence service. Public disclosures involving a Chinese national recruited...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 31Leaders of China , Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influenceHeads of state from China, Russia, and India are convening to address and potentially counter the influence of the United States. This signifies a significant geopolitical alignment aimed at reshaping global power dynamics.thegazette.com · United States
POLITICSAug 31EU climate chief warns China dependence will make EU’s green transition more costlyHoekstra warns China dependence will make the EU’s green transition more costly, saying there is “no alternative” to levelling the playing field.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 31What do China’s new housing presale rules mean for real estate developers?With China rolling out a stronger-than-expected package of measures to transition the housing market away from a presales model, analysts said the shift is a double-edged sword for real estate developers: tighter regulations are poised to squeeze cash inflows, even as the reforms aim to stimulate sales and stabilise prices over time. Under new rules released by the People’s Bank of China, presales would remain in effect but down payments and mortgage funds would be disbursed to developers only...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Air China GAAP EPS of -RMB 0.13, revenue of RMB 89.27BAir China reported a GAAP Earnings Per Share of -RMB 0.13 and revenues of RMB 89.27 billion. This indicates the financial performance of the airline.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 31China’s 6 biggest state banks post rare shared growth as margins show tentative reboundChina’s six largest state-owned banks recorded their first simultaneous rise in first-half revenue and net profit since 2022, according to interim results released last week, as margins that had been under pressure for two years showed tentative signs of stabilising. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), China Construction Bank (CCB), Agricultural Bank of China (ABC), Bank of China (BOC), Bank of Communications (Bocom) and Postal Savings Bank of China (PSBC) together generated more...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31Hoekstra: China isn't playing by the rules on tradeIn an exclusive interview with Maria Tadeo, EU Climate chief said the EU has ‘no alternative’ to levelling playing field with BeijingEuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 31Leaders of China , Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influenceLeaders from China, Russia, and India, among other heads of state, are meeting to address and counter United States influence. This indicates a significant geopolitical alignment and strategic discussions.clickorlando.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 31G20 countries should consider more trade barriers on China to cut imbalances , Bessent saysA statement suggests that G20 nations ought to explore additional trade barriers against China to reduce economic imbalances. This indicates a potential shift in global trade policy discussions.thehindu.com · India
POLITICSAug 31Europe Today: Iceland says no to EU talks, Hoekstra warns on wildfires and ChinaIceland has voted "No" to resuming EU accession talks, shelving membership hopes for years. Europe Today breaks down the result with farming and pro-EU voices from Reykjavík, hears from Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra, and reports from Mons on NATO's spy scandal.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 31Rescue work intensifies as death toll in China-Nepal disaster approaches 1,000South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 31Chip expert Chen Ye joins China’s Zhejiang University that just overtook HarvardChen Ye, a semiconductor quality control expert with more than 16 years of industry experience in the United States, has been appointed as a Qiushi Distinguished Professor at Zhejiang University’s College of Integrated Circuits, the university has announced. The university, based in Hangzhou, recently overtook Harvard University to become the world’s top academic institution in the 2026 Nature Index, ending its 11-year grip on the title which it had held since 2015. Chen most recently served as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 31China’s August manufacturing PMI ticks up to 49.8, beats estimates despite second month of contractionChina's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August increased to 49.8, surpassing estimates despite remaining in contraction for the second consecutive month. This indicates a slight improvement in manufacturing activity.Seeking Alpha Tech