How SAIC’s recharged venture with GM plans to catch up with top EV makers in China
Renewed partnership aims to roll out 30 EVs by 2030, pairing China’s supply chain muscle with GM’s global reach and loyal base
· Themis Qi
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How recharged SAIC and GM tie-up plans to catch up with top EV makers in China
Renewed partnership aims to roll out 30 EVs by 2030, pairing China’s supply chain muscle with GM’s global reach and loyal base
· Themis Qi
Tit-For-Tat: China Hits Back At US With Tighter Drone Export Controls
Sino-US relations are showing renewed signs of deterioration ahead of President Xi Jinping's expected visit to the US in late September. Beijing is retaliating against a series of recent U.S. trade restrictions.
· Tyler Durden
China’s Palantir? Private tech firms surge into defence AI, aiming to match US giants
Some mainland companies’ tech proficiency may be closing gaps with American counterparts, but challenges remain, analysts say
· Amber Wang
China’s Palantir? Private tech firms surge into defence AI, aiming to match US giants
Some mainland companies’ tech proficiency may be closing gaps with American counterparts, but challenges remain, analysts say
· Amber Wang
China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handouts
To arrest its falling birth rate, China must ensure women do not have to choose between motherhood and the lives they have built
· Lijia Zhang
China’s baby boom depends on gender equality, not cash handouts
To arrest its falling birth rate, China must ensure women do not have to choose between motherhood and the lives they have built
· Lijia Zhang
Pentagon drafting nuclear strategy for potential war with Russia and China – NBC
The Pentagon is developing a nuclear strategy that would give the US president a wider range of nuclear options in a potential conflict with Russia or China, NBC reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the plans.
· RT
Pese a recelo de EEUU, Argentina renueva intercambio de monedas con China
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Argentina anunció el miércoles la renovación del acuerdo bilateral con China de intercambio de monedas por otros cinco años por un monto equivalente a los 19.000 millones de dólares.
· The Associated Press
[Todd G. Buchholz] Taiwan needs new deterrence
As the US-Iran war threatens to ignite a worldwide energy crisis, another hotspot may come to a boil: Taiwan. During a recent visit to Taipei, I didn’t need to read Mandarin to spot the lead news story every day: Another step in China’s campaign to intimidate the island.
· Korea Herald
Xi purged his generals. Now he needs new ones
Deputies to the 14th National People's Congress walk towards the Great Hall of the People for a meeting in Beijing on March 5. © Getty Images
· Christopher Nye
Pulong Duterte claps back at Tarriela over China remarks
MANILA, Philippines — Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte on Wednesday hit back at Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela, saying his remarks urging the public not to “demonize China” were misinterpreted and insisting that disputes between countries should be handled through diplomacy.
· James Daniel Danio
Analysis: Xi Jinping shows signs of worry ahead of Beidaihe meeting
Xi Jinping and Cai Qi. Cai was recently seen in the seaside resort of Beidaihe, suggesting that preparations are underway in Hebei province for a conclave between Chinese Communist Party leaders and elders. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Kyodo)
· KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official says
Brasilia cannot guarantee debut will happen this year, but wants it repeated to give companies a yuan benchmark to aim for
· Igor Patrick
Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official says
Brasilia cannot guarantee debut will happen this year, but wants it repeated to give companies a yuan benchmark to aim for
· Igor Patrick
China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
Taiwan, AI and supply chains headline House and Senate proposals as lawmakers broaden efforts to counter Beijing on multiple fronts
· Han Li
China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
Taiwan, AI and supply chains headline House and Senate proposals as lawmakers broaden efforts to counter Beijing on multiple fronts
· Han Li
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Taiwan starts drills amid China pressure
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s largest military drills of the year began on Wednesday as the self-ruled democratic island attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.
· Agence France-Presse
SGA taps Diouf for Jones Cup title defense
GILAS Pilipinas 3x3 naturalized player Malick Diouf has been tapped to take the spot of Ange Kouame for Strong Group Athletics which will be shooting for a third straight title in the William Jones Cup set to start on Saturday in Taipei, Taiwan.
· Richard Dy
Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clash
Son, 42, initially kicked his mother, 65, in the terminal; a bystander was then attacked, followed by a police officer being bitten on the arm
· Danny Mok
Singapore court jails Hong Kong mother, adult son for violent Changi clash
Son, 42, initially kicked his mother, 65, in the terminal; a bystander was then attacked, followed by a police officer being bitten on the arm
· Danny Mok
China’s 25-year tax reach will cost it more than it collects
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· Nigel Green
Hong Kong lawmaker fears Fun Coffee crypto scam duped over 1,000 as losses mount
Police say that total reported losses tied to Vietnam-based syndicate have climbed to HK$104 million, with 225 complaints received since last month
· Eric Jiang
Hong Kong lawmaker fears Fun Coffee crypto scam duped over 1,000 as losses mount
Police say that total reported losses tied to Vietnam-based syndicate have climbed to HK$104 million, with 225 complaints received since last month
· Eric Jiang
Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce chief Jonathan Choi says city should invest and operate abroad, while urging annual review of first five-year plan
· Ambrose Li
Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce chief Jonathan Choi says city should invest and operate abroad, while urging annual review of first five-year plan
· Ambrose Li
Taiwan and US military cooperation ‘far closer than you might imagine’ – Taipei
The US and Taiwanese militaries are engaged in active but secretive on-site collaboration, according to Taipei’s defense minister, Wellington Koo. The message comes after US President Donald Trump put a hold on arms sales to the self-governed island, which has sparked alarm among pro-US countries in the region.
· RT
Taiwan and US military cooperation ‘far closer than you might imagine’ – Taipei
The US and Taiwan are holding active military exchanges amid a stand-off with Beijing, Defense Minister Wellington Koo has said
· RT
China urged to protect underwater cables amid growing fears of ocean sabotage
Prominent policy journal says Beijing should pass a law to close the gap between traditional maritime law and modern grey-zone warfare
· Laura Zhou
China urged to protect underwater cables amid growing fears of ocean sabotage
Prominent policy journal says Beijing should pass a law to close the gap between traditional maritime law and modern grey-zone warfare
· Laura Zhou
Chinese netizens mock US blacklisting of food brands over forced-labour claims
The latest batch of Washington’s import restrictions – targeting snack firms – is creating quite a stir among China’s social media users
· Alice Li
Chinese netizens mock US blacklisting of food brands over forced-labour claims
The latest batch of Washington’s import restrictions – targeting snack firms – is creating quite a stir among China’s social media users
· Alice Li
China jails retired defence tech overseer for 10 years in US$6.3m corruption case
Zhang Jianhua used his influence in and out of office to help third parties with approvals and investment
· Dannie Peng
China jails retired defence tech overseer for 10 years in US$6.3m corruption case
Zhang Jianhua used his influence in and out of office to help third parties with approvals and investment
· Dannie Peng
New Zealand politician joins high-stakes meeting from bathroom | South China Morning Post
Councillor Jo Galer logged into a meeting of the Dunedin City Council with her laundry clearly visible in the background.
Disputes over AI, robotics, trade mount ahead of planned Xi-Trump summit in US
Tech and trade rifts and forced labour claims test US-China cooperation ahead of Xi Jinping’s planned visit to Washington in September
· Sylvia Ma
Disputes over AI, robotics, trade mount ahead of planned Xi-Trump summit in US
Tech and trade rifts and forced labour claims test US-China cooperation ahead of Xi Jinping’s planned visit to Washington in September
· Sylvia Ma
Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China grows
First public flight test of upgraded Type 12 variant marks milestone in efforts to counter Chinese naval power
· Gabriel Dominguez
Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China grows
First public flight test of upgraded Type 12 variant marks milestone in efforts to counter Chinese naval power
· Gabriel Dominguez
Chinese optical-module stocks rebound as analysts downplay ‘mild’ AI curbs proposed by US
FCC plan would preserve existing supplies while targeting next-generation products, forcing Washington to balance security concerns with cost of replacing Chinese capacity
· Howard Liu
Chinese optical-module stocks rebound as analysts downplay ‘mild’ AI curbs proposed by US
FCC plan would preserve existing supplies while targeting next-generation products, forcing Washington to balance security concerns with cost of replacing Chinese capacity
· Howard Liu
Chinese and Western firms are teaming up even as governments fight
To survive trade restrictions and regulatory barriers, companies on both sides are turning to joint ventures
· Bob Savic
Chinese and Western firms are teaming up even as governments fight
To survive trade restrictions and regulatory barriers, companies on both sides are turning to joint ventures
· Bob Savic
US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks
US FBI Director Kash Patel says he has forged new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia, two longtime US rivals, over the past year in hopes of gaining allies in combating transnational crime, including fentanyl, cyber fraud, and child sexual exploitation.
· REUTERS
Hong Kong woman swindles landlords out of HK$4.3m in crypto investment scam
67-year-old posed as a prospective tenant, paying rent upfront to gain landlords’ trust, before tricking them into a bogus scheme
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong woman swindles landlords out of HK$4.3m in crypto investment scam
67-year-old posed as a prospective tenant, paying rent upfront to gain landlords’ trust, before tricking them into a bogus scheme
· Danny Mok