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SCI & TECHAug 27Why climate extremes will not stop expansion of China’s nuclear power industryWhile extreme weather is disrupting nuclear power generation in some parts of the world, it is unlikely to derail China’s rapid expansion in the sector, according to an industry specialist. The unusually hot and dry summer has disrupted reactors across Europe, forcing units to shut down from France to Romania, as river levels have fallen and water temperatures risen. France – where nuclear accounts for around 70 per cent of electricity generation – had a record shortfall of more than 20 per cent...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 27China warns of Japan dangerous military agenda - XinhuaChina has issued a warning through Xinhua regarding what it describes as Japan's dangerous military agenda. This statement highlights rising geopolitical tensions concerning military intentions in the region.english.news.cn
POLITICSAug 27China and Iran sanctions: what US moves mean for Beijing, and its retaliation optionsThe United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, spanning digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, as Washington seeks to “sever every economic lifeline” that sustains Tehran. Beijing denounced the measures, with the Chinese foreign ministry calling them “illegal unilateral sanctions” and vowing to “take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its rights and interests”. With the fresh sanctions complicating an already delicate diplomatic...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27Could new US sanctions tear China and Iran apart?Washington's strategy of putting maximum economic pressure on Iran is tempered by its desire to smooth political tensions with China.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHAug 27China and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?Chinese scientists have developed a cross-border early warning system with counterparts in Nepal to monitor Himalayan glacial lake outburst floods. The system has issued timely alerts over the past several years, effectively preventing casualties. But on Wednesday, a high-altitude ice-rock avalanche took everyone by surprise. The debris flow hit a river in Nepal, generating a devastating flash flood that swept all the way down to Gyirong county in the Tibet autonomous region in China. Some...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 27Himalayan glacier collapse hits crucial China-Nepal trade route as casualties mountSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 27Li Auto posts Q2 net loss amid soft demand in ChinaLi Auto reported a net loss in Q2, attributed to soft demand in China. This financial result is important for understanding the company's performance and market conditions in the region.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSAug 27Von der Leyen turns up pressure on China over trade deficitThe European Commission's president said that the EU’s trade relationship with China had to be rebalanced, and pointed out that the bloc's trade defence investigations into Chinese products had ramped up significantly in recent years.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSAug 27China advances in Argentine lithium: one of the largest producers secured a third project in the countryGanfeng Lithium will invest US$180 million in Lithium Argentina and will own 67% of Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes, with a capacity of up to 150,000 tons of lithium carbonate annually. It is the main global manufacturer of metallic lithium and Argentina has become one of its main production bases.Clarín
WORLDAug 27Viral China maths genius’ new workbook sells 26,000 copies in 4 days, sparking mixed reactionsA famous Chinese mathematician known for his dishevelled genius image recently began selling workbooks for primary and secondary school students, which were quickly sold out within days. Wei Dongyi, 35, is an associate professor in the Mathematics Department at Peking University. He gained instant fame in 2021 after a vox pop on the Peking University campus. In the video, he appears dressed simply, carrying a 1.5-litre plastic bottle of water and a bag of steamed buns. In the clip, he shared...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 27Nepal and China step up rescue efforts day after catastrophic floodjapanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 27Gates pitches US-China AI cooperation ahead of Xi meetingBill Gates is likely to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year as the Microsoft co-founder seeks to rally support for global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) risks. A meeting may take place in November, Reuters reported on Wednesday citing a Gates spokesman. Xi last met his “old friend” in 2023, when Gates became the first foreign business leader to visit the Chinese president following the Covid-19 pandemic. Gates also published a 6,000-word essay on Wednesday that called...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 27What China can do to secure trade routes in its coming high-seas struggle with USChina should forge a national consensus on “regaining mastery of the oceans” and direct overseas investment returns into defence spending to brace for sea-power competition with the US, according to a prominent Chinese academic. Di Dongsheng, associate dean of Renmin University’s school of international studies in Beijing, warned on Tuesday that as economic ties between the United States, the dominant maritime power, and China, which relies heavily on sea-bound trade, shifted towards...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 27More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and China after deadly Himalayan floodAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 27China’s anti-corruption drive by the numbersFor more, check out the South China Morning Post’s full anti-corruption data bank project:South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 27US accuses China of hacking NASA , Fed and critical infrastructureargentinastar.com · Argentina
DISASTERAug 27PLA sends group to coordinate rescue efforts in mudslide - hit county in SW China Xizang - XinhuaThe PLA has dispatched a group to coordinate rescue efforts in a mudslide-affected county in Xizang, China. This indicates a military role in disaster response.english.news.cn
CYBERAug 27US accuses China of hacking NASA , Fed and critical infrastructurebatonrougepost.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 27China - Nepal border disaster : 1 , 000 - plus missing as Beijing sends rescue teamsscmp.com · China
SCI & TECHAug 27China AI Gains : Lessons for Global Tech AdvancementThe article discusses China's advancements in Artificial Intelligence and what these gains could mean for global technological progress. It highlights the impact of AI developments on a worldwide scale.miragenews.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 27Chip sell-off helps boost China’s private funds as US$83.3b is pulled out of mutual fundsThe assets managed by China’s private funds grew last month as those of its mutual funds shrank, with investors diversifying their portfolios amid a sell-off of semiconductor shares. The net assets under management (AUM) of domestic mutual funds shrank by 560 billion yuan (US$83.3 billion), or 1.4 per cent month on month, in July to 39.11 trillion yuan, according to data released by the Asset Management Association of China on Wednesday. The decrease ended a four-month run of mutual fund growth,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 27Japan fast-tracks anti-drone system amid China’s military build-upTokyo is experimenting with a radically faster way of buying new weapons – picking a domestically built interceptor drone less than three months after launching the procurement process. Analysts say this shift could help Japan respond more quickly to China’s expanding military capabilities. The defence ministry’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) announced on Tuesday that it had signed a contract to buy Terra Drone’s Terra B1 system following competitive trials. The decision...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 27Global US immigrant visa pause: the fallout across China, Asia and Hong KongA pause in US immigrant visas is causing significant consequences across China, Asia, and Hong Kong, affecting migration and international relations.South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 27China-Nepal border disaster: 1,000-plus missing as Beijing sends rescue teamsSouth China Morning Post
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