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DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26Massive landslide destroys China-Nepal border crossingSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China’s Xi Jinping expected to visit India after 7 years. What’s on the agenda?After two years of a cautious thaw, China and India are heading towards a pivotal test: can the relationship move beyond managed optics to meaningful engagement? President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to cross paths next week at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Sources expect a short, tightly managed encounter on the sidelines of the August 31-September 1 summit that would set the stage for the main event – in...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26Landslide on China-Nepal border engulfs checkpoint, causing ‘major casualties’South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26China targets hi-tech pillars by 2030 to fuel economic growthBeijing has vowed to develop emerging industries such as 6G and robotics into new drivers of economic growth by the end of the decade, while pledging renewed efforts to curb cutthroat competition in the domestic automotive industry. Vice-minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin outlined plans through 2030 to develop a range of hi-tech industries as new pillars of the economy and sources of future growth, from next-generation 6G communications and quantum technology to...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26Nepal flash floods kill eight at China border and cause 'major casualties' in TibetEuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 26China makes officials liable for environmental damage for lifeChina has reminded its officials of their lifelong responsibility for serious environmental damage on their watch, tying green efforts more closely to performance assessments in the country’s push for higher-quality growth. The conditions and potential disciplinary action were outlined in revised rules released on Tuesday by the Communist Party and the State Council, China’s cabinet. Under the rules, officials will be held to account for serious environmental damage “regardless of whether they...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26Frustration in China as US freezes green card interviews worldwide, citing ‘training’People in China reacted with frustration and disbelief after American consulates around the world began cancelling immigrant visa interviews – the latest setback for applicants waiting to enter the United States legally. A post by an immigration agent on the Chinese social media platform RedNote claimed that the US consulate in Guangzhou had abruptly cancelled all immigrant visa interviews on Tuesday. According to the agent, who declined to be named because they were not authorised to speak to...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 26Future International Midshipmen Leadership Camp kicks off in ChinaAn international leadership camp for midshipmen has commenced in China, indicating ongoing military training and cooperation among participating nations.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
POLITICSAug 26Xi advances a shared future with China neighborsChinese leader Xi is promoting a concept of a shared future with neighboring countries. This indicates China's ongoing diplomatic efforts in its regional relations.shanghainews.net · China
BUSINESSAug 26China recalls 4 . 3 million cars over door safety issuesChina is recalling 4.3 million cars due to reported door safety issues, indicating a significant product quality concern for the automotive industry and consumers.straitstimes.com · Singapore
POLITICSAug 26US pulls China punches in Iran ‘economic D-Day’ sanctionsChina warned of reprisals against possible United States sanctions as the Trump administration launched “economic D-Day” in a bid to isolate Iran following six months of military conflict. “China will do everything necessary to firmly safeguard its rights and interests,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Tuesday. Economic warfare would “only serve to fuel tensions and lead to risk spillover”, he said. The US on Monday demanded countries take “immediate action” to cut economic...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26Bill Gates seeks meeting with China’s Xi Jinping to discuss AI risks - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSAug 26China’s multilateral pitch is finding an audienceAs Washington increasingly turns away from the multilateral order it once helped build, Beijing is emerging as an advocate of international cooperation and rules-based stability. For some, the real surprise is that China’s rise is not challenging the world order but that its interests align with preserving it. When I met Foreign Minister Wang Yi in the corridor of a congress centre in Myanmar, he had just finished addressing more than 50 foreign ministers, emphasising the need for a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China top legislator meets head of Uzbek presidential administrationChina's top legislator held a meeting with the head of Uzbekistan's presidential administration. This engagement signifies diplomatic interaction between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 26Brain-tech push gains pace as China draws up standards and firms challenge NeuralinkChina is drawing up an extensive set of standards for brain-computer interface technology, seeking to accelerate the commercialisation of a field in which Chinese start-ups are increasingly competing with Elon Musk’s Neuralink for global leadership. Under draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Beijing aims to formulate or revise more than 40 standards by 2028 and encourage at least 100 companies to adopt them. It also plans to lead or participate...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 26Zelensky urges China to use its diplomatic weight to end Russia’s war with UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged China to play a “strong diplomatic role” to help end the war between Russia and Ukraine, bolstering his call by highlighting national day congratulations from Chinese President Xi Jinping. “We count on further cooperation and on China playing a strong diplomatic role in bringing Russia’s war against our country to an end,” the Ukrainian leader wrote on social media on Wednesday. “Peace can be our shared achievement.” In his posts, Zelensky...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26Nvidia Scored an H200 Win in China , But These Analysts Warn It May Not Be a Reason to Buy NVDA StockNvidia secured a deal for its H200 product in China, though analysts caution against this being a sole reason to invest in NVDA stock. This highlights a complex situation for the company's market performance.finance.yahoo.com · United States
SCI & TECHAug 26China's YMTC sets sights on Samsung, SK Hynix in race for NAND leadership - reportSeeking Alpha Tech
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 26China’s coastal regions on high alert as Typhoon Saudel cancels flights, ferriesSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26China: Dissident artist jailed for satirical Mao sculpturesSculptor Gao Zhen was charged under China's "Law on the Protection ⁠of Heroes ​and Martyrs." His supporters have called for his immediate release.DW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 26China’s YMTC aims to overtake Samsung and SK Hynix in flash memory raceYMTC sets out Nand production ambitions in investor meetings for $5bn Shanghai IPOFinancial Times
MILITARYAug 26‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours“I want to survive.” That was uppermost in Senior Seaman Michael Coccon Johen’s mind while he was drifting in the South China Sea, hours after a free-fall parachute training exercise went wrong. Johen, 27, was one of six Malaysian navy special forces personnel who landed in the sea on August 12 after missing their designated landing site at Pulau Layang-Layang, off Sabah’s coast. It happened during the drill’s second jump at 4.30pm, when a sudden change in weather severely affected...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 26Writing the rulebook? China to steer world’s first solid-state battery standardsA Chinese-proposed international standard for automotive solid-state batteries has been approved as a new work item by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) – marking the first of its kind for the advanced power systems and the nation’s latest effort to shape rules in emerging industries. Led by China, with input from technical experts in France, Japan, South Korea and other countries, the proposal outlined application guidelines, items and conditions for testing rechargeable...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 26China’s new challenger in Arctic sea tradeSeoul hopes polar sea highway will reduce reliance on chokepoints such as Hormuz and revive ailing city of BusanFinancial Times
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