China challenges Western ‘tribute system’ theory in push to control its narrative power
Article by US billionaire investor Ray Dalio puts spotlight back on English term used to describe Chinese diplomatic and economic posture
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US does its robotics industry no favours by fencing it off from China
By banning Chinese humanoid robots, Washington is trying to buy its industry time, but the lack of competition is not a strength
· Thomas O. Falk
US does its robotics industry no favours by fencing it off from China
By banning Chinese humanoid robots, Washington is trying to buy its industry time, but the lack of competition is not a strength
· Thomas O. Falk
Futures Erase Overnight Gains As Oil Hits One-Week High, Yen Slides
US equity futures start the new week barely higher, having erased almost all of their overnight gains, yet still trading at all time highs, led by Tech with small caps starting the week in the red. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are fractionally in the green as traders look to the next big data print from the US this …
· Tyler Durden
Hong Kong labour group calls for warning system review after record-breaking heat | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong labour group calls for warning system review after record-breaking heat.
US vows stronger, capability-based support for Philippines amid China pressure
MANILA, Philippines — The United States is working to strengthen the Philippines’ ability to defend its claims and sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea as part of a broader strategy focused on deterrence, military readiness and deeper alliance cooperation, a senior US defense official said Monday.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
China set to compete with global drug giants in a decade, analysts say
Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard
· Alice Li
China set to compete with global drug giants in a decade, analysts say
Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard
· Alice Li
China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbs
The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington
· Xiaofei Xu
China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbs
The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington
· Xiaofei Xu
Beijing official hails China and Cuba as ‘good brothers’ in show of solidarity
Liu Haixing, who heads party’s international department, says ties are at ‘unprecedented new height’ during talks with counterpart in Havana
· Dewey Sim
Beijing official hails China and Cuba as ‘good brothers’ in show of solidarity
Liu Haixing, who heads party’s international department, says ties are at ‘unprecedented new height’ during talks with counterpart in Havana
· Dewey Sim
EU imposes anti-dumping tariffs on terephthalic acid from South Korea, Mexico
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- The European Union imposed on Monday tariffs on terephthalic acid - a raw material used to make a common sort of plastic known as PET - made in South Korea and Mexico to protect producers in Belgium, Poland and Spain.
· Reuters
Ciclone provoca inundações e caos aéreo na China
Um ciclone com ventos de até 150 km/h levou chuvas intensas ao leste da China nesta segunda-feira (10/08), provocando caos aéreo e motivando a evacuação de centenas de milhares de pessoas devido ao risco de inundação.
· Redação DW
Man with knife arrested after allegedly injuring 2 at Hong Kong housing estate | South China Morning Post
Police receive calls about young man attacking residents at Baguio Villa, while online footage shows shirtless assailant lunging at security guards.
Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network-throttling exercise
Critics question value of tests as authorities aim to prepare public for outages caused by war, cyberattacks or natural disaster
· Lawrence Chung
Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network-throttling exercise
Critics question value of tests as authorities aim to prepare public for outages caused by war, cyberattacks or natural disaster
· Lawrence Chung
Meta launches new AI in push for best open source model to beat China
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· Ariel Zilber
Cheong Wa Dae press chief tenders resignation
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Cone rules out Boatwright in Asian Games
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone has ruled out Bennie Boatwright for the coming Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan in September.
· RICHARD DY
Children with disabilities offered places to feel at ease in quake-hit Kumamoto
Uki, Kumamoto Pref. – Efforts are underway in Kumamoto Prefecture to provide children with developmental and intellectual disabilities with places to stay during the day and relieve stress, after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the prefecture late last month.
· No Author
Seoul to consult US on swift Gwangju military relocation for chip belt
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Ha-young denies allegations of great-grandfather’s pro-Japanese ties
Actor Ha-young on Monday denied claims that her great-grandfather was a pro-Japanese collaborator during Japan's colonial rule of Korea.
· Park Jun-hee
Australian PM Anthony Albanese denies ‘melons’ remark about Japan’s PM was sexual, pressure applied for apology
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· News.com.au
Typhoon Dolphin causes severe flooding in Shanghai, grounds hundreds of flights across east China
Torrential rain and storms in Typhoon Dolphin's wake inundated several provinces in China's east, drenching the coastal region and flooding streets in Shanghai, where around 40% of flights were grounded on Monday due to the weather.
· REUTERS
South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean and US troops will begin their annual exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats, the allies announced Monday, days after North Korea resumed ballistic missile testing activities that are banned by the UN.
· Agence France-Presse
Why India’s new Himalayan border map threatens a fragile thaw in China ties
New Delhi’s list of names for Arunachal Pradesh locations includes sensitive sites near its disputed frontier with China
· Shi Jiangtao
Why India’s new Himalayan border map threatens a fragile thaw in China ties
New Delhi’s list of names for Arunachal Pradesh locations includes sensitive sites near its disputed frontier with China
· Shi Jiangtao
‘Happiest person’: Chinese husband dedicates 25 years to caring for severely paraplegic wife
Jia playfully remarks that Li’s tireless dedication and concern for their family have turned his hair grey, while much of hers remains black
· Alice Yan
‘Happiest person’: Chinese husband dedicates 25 years to caring for severely paraplegic wife
Jia playfully remarks that Li’s tireless dedication and concern for their family have turned his hair grey, while much of hers remains black
· Alice Yan
Can CATL’s battery breakthrough push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?
World’s top EV battery maker says aviation pack is ready for mass production after clearing a major safety test
· Daniel Ren
Can CATL’s battery breakthrough push flying cars closer to a commercial reality in China?
World’s top EV battery maker says aviation pack is ready for mass production after clearing a major safety test
· Daniel Ren
China halts drone shows across the country as airspace controls tighten
Drone flights in six provinces under the jurisdiction of the Chinese military’s Southern Theatre Command suspended from Friday
· Alcott Wei
China halts drone shows across the country as airspace controls tighten
Drone flights in six provinces under the jurisdiction of the Chinese military’s Southern Theatre Command suspended from Friday
· Alcott Wei
Tropical Storm Dolphin batters eastern China with heavy rain, strong winds
Tropical Storm Dolphin has swept through eastern China, bringing torrential rain and storms as authorities warned of severe flooding and landslides.
· Al Jazeera
Japanese officials battling misinformation on social media
Foreign Ministry officials have begun to use social media under their own names to combat misinformation, after the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s “hometown” project to promote exchanges between Japanese and African cities came under undue attack.
· No Author
China completes first full test of canal link to Southeast Asia ahead of September launch
Patrol vessel’s full run along Pinglu Canal moves megaproject closer to a planned September launch
· He Huifeng
China completes first full test of canal link to Southeast Asia ahead of September launch
Patrol vessel’s full run along Pinglu Canal moves megaproject closer to a planned September launch
· He Huifeng
El representante de Taiwán en Japón boicotea ceremonia en Nagasaki por disputa sobre asientos
Gente guarda un minuto de silencio durante una ceremonia por el 81 aniversario del bombardeo estadounidense con una bomba atómica en el Parque Hipocentro de la Bomba Atómica en Nagasaki, en el sur de Japón, el domingo 9 de agosto de 2026. (Kotaro Ueda/Kyodo News via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Growing expectations for faster BOJ rate hikes push up bond yields
While expectations for an early Bank of Japan rate hike have strengthened, downward pressure on the yen remains strong. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
· JADA NAGUMO
How the guest list for Beijing’s summer retreat reveals its tech priorities
Experts in chips, defence, and deep-sea drilling gathered as China’s scientific competition with the US intensifies
· Yuanyue Dang
How the guest list for Beijing’s summer retreat reveals its tech priorities
Experts in chips, defence, and deep-sea drilling gathered as China’s scientific competition with the US intensifies
· Yuanyue Dang
Taiwan representative in Japan calls seat at Nagasaki memorial an insult
Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southern Japanese city, with its mayor denouncing growing support for nuclear deterrence in the global community, including Japan and demanding his own government do more for nuclear disarmament. The atomic bomb dropped by the United Stat…
· Mari Yamaguchi
DP chair candidate rules out party split after leadership election
Democratic Party of Korea leadership candidate Rep. Jung Chung-rae on Monday dismissed speculations that the party could splinter after the leadership election.
· Cha Min-jung
Finally feeling confident, veteran shooter ready for Asian Games debut
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- He has been in competitive shooting for well over three decades and it is only just now that South Korean marksman So Seung-seob is feeling assured of himself in the range.
· Yoo Jee-ho
WPS: Palace laughs off Sara Duterte’s remark on Marcos’ China ‘link’
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday laughed off Vice President Sara Duterte’s remark that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could also come under suspicion if Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. does not identify government officials allegedly siding with China.
· Luisa Cabato
South Korea, US to hold annual military exercises
U.S. and South Korean soldiers take part in a joint river-crossing exercise, part of their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield training, in Yeoju, South Korea, on Aug. 27, 2025. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
UNC deputy commander stresses command's multilateral role in S. Korea's defense
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- The deputy commander of the U.S.-led United Nations Command (UNC) has highlighted the multilateral role of the 18-member coalition in defending South Korea, serving as a vital deterrence component that is "well understood" by North Korea.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Olympic shooting champions trying to stay upbeat under pressure
JINCHEON, South Korea, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Heavy is the crown of an Olympic champion, and South Korea's three reigning shooting gold medalists said Monday they are trying to stay upbeat as they deal with the pressure that comes with their status.
· Yoo Jee-ho
South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North's threats
Col. Jang Do-young, left, public affairs director of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff and Col. Ryan Donaldn, public affairs director of the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea attend a press briefing for the Ulchi Freedom Shield 2026 exercise at the Defense Ministry in S…
· Hyung Jin Kim