Is tech the main battleground as EU and US drift apart? One Chinese prediction says so
Washington’s fury over a US$1 billion fine for Google was cited as the latest sign of a ‘profound shift’ in the nature of the relationship
· Cao Jiaxuan
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Is tech the main battleground as EU and US drift apart? One Chinese prediction says so
Washington’s fury over a US$1 billion fine for Google was cited as the latest sign of a ‘profound shift’ in the nature of the relationship
· Cao Jiaxuan
As US and China compete over AI, middle powers can craft a third path
Between American-secured diffusion and Chinese developmental multilateralism, middle powers have space to make their presence felt
· Hao Nan
As US and China compete over AI, middle powers can craft a third path
Between American-secured diffusion and Chinese developmental multilateralism, middle powers have space to make their presence felt
· Hao Nan
Security boosted at Hong Kong reservoir after hikers enter restricted area for photos | South China Morning Post
Viral video on social media triggered criticism, prompting Water Supplies Department to launch investigation.
WATCH: Chinese warships monitored anew on WPS
After China’s false claims of having conducted naval drills in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirms monitoring Chinese warships last July 31 and Aug. 1, 2026. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, AFP spokesman for the West Philippine Sea on Aug. 4 confirmed sighting …
· The Manila Times
Japan sounds alarm over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, vows defence boost
Beijing is strengthening its aircraft carrier force as it improves capacity to operate in more distant seas and airspace, white paper warns
· Gabriel Dominguez
Japan sounds alarm over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, vows defence boost
Beijing is strengthening its aircraft carrier force as it improves capacity to operate in more distant seas and airspace, white paper warns
· Gabriel Dominguez
China’s MiniMax curbs overseas access to new AI video model over copyright disputes
H3 model enters the generative video battleground, but licensing carve-outs restrict use in US, EU, UK and South Korea
· Minxiao Chang
China’s MiniMax curbs overseas access to new AI video model over copyright disputes
H3 model enters the generative video battleground, but licensing carve-outs restrict use in US, EU, UK and South Korea
· Minxiao Chang
Mudryk could return on Wednesday after drugs suspension
Mudryk joined Chelsea training on Monday after flying out to Hong Kong
· Bbcsport
3 lions die of suspected heatstroke in Tokyo zoo | South China Morning Post
Officials said they are the first heat-related deaths of the zoo’s lion population in its 62-year history.
China draws up safety rules for autonomous vehicles
BEIJING (AFP) -- China has drawn up new safety rules for the growing number of autonomous vehicles on its roads, including a mandatory deactivation override, the government said Tuesday.
· AFP
Hong Kong, Macau police arrest 8 over HK$100m Vietnam coffee investment scam
Fun Coffee established presence in Hong Kong last year, claiming to be coffee investment enterprise with assets of more than US$1 billion
· Danny Mok
Hong Kong, Macau police arrest 8 over HK$100m Vietnam coffee investment scam
Fun Coffee established presence in Hong Kong last year, claiming to be coffee investment enterprise with assets of more than US$1 billion
· Danny Mok
China solidifies global shipbuilding lead
CHINA reinforced its global lead in shipbuilding and offshore engineering in the first half of 2026, with new orders for oceangoing vessels surging 105.2 percent year on year, while the value of new offshore engineering equipment orders more than doubled, giving Chinese companies more than 80 percent of the global m…
· Global Times
Over 1,000 sign up for Hong Kong’s new taxi, ride-hailing test
Lawmakers say interest is likely to grow as the city prepares to fully launch its ride-hailing regulatory regime next year
· Edith Lin
Over 1,000 sign up for Hong Kong’s new taxi, ride-hailing test
Lawmakers say interest is likely to grow as the city prepares to fully launch its ride-hailing regulatory regime next year
· Edith Lin
Arrest of ‘fake Filipino’ sharpens concerns over security risks in key sectors
The case of Maxipro president Lawrence Ke Sy underscores a shift in how Philippine authorities approach national security, analysts say
· Jeoffrey Maitem
Chinese naval drills monitored near Bajo de Masinloc in WPS — AFP
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese naval drills were monitored near Bajo de Masinloc on July 31 and during the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) anniversary on Aug. 1, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed Tuesday.
· Holly Bacay
China’s first-of-its-kind boring and blasting rig boosts hard-rock tunnel digging by 30%
Standard tunnel boring machines slow down in extremely hard or fractured mountain rock, which has led to delays in infrastructure projects
· Alice Li
China unveils world’s first hybrid boring-and-blasting tunnel machine
Standard tunnel boring machines slow down in extremely hard or fractured mountain rock, which has led to delays in infrastructure projects
· Alice Li
Has a Chinese physical AI start-up manipulated a global ranking to beat Nvidia?
Spirit AI’s Spirit v1.6 briefly dethroned Nvidia on the RoboArena robotics benchmark, but the model was then removed following a methodology overhaul
· Coco Feng
Has a Chinese physical AI start-up manipulated a global ranking to beat Nvidia?
Spirit AI’s Spirit v1.6 briefly dethroned Nvidia on the RoboArena robotics benchmark, but the model was then removed following a methodology overhaul
· Coco Feng
Senator Urges National Security Review Of Chinese Solar Company's Planned Use Of Facility Near US Military Base In Ohio
Authored by Frank Fang via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
South Korea’s Lee urges extra heatwave measures as death toll rises to 16 | South China Morning Post
The country’s president on Tuesday called on officials to protect vulnerable populations and a “fundamental overhaul” of South Korea’s crisis response system, citing a rise in extreme weather.
Abandoned Chinese baby adopted by Swedish couple makes emotional return decades later
When asked about her decision, Gao reflects, ‘I’ve made peace with my past and need to know where my roots are’
· Zoey Zhang
Abandoned Chinese baby adopted by Swedish couple makes emotional return decades later
When asked about her decision, Gao reflects, ‘I’ve made peace with my past and need to know where my roots are’
· Zoey Zhang
Is China’s DF-17 hypersonic glider ready to strike from anywhere at any time?
PLA anniversary series suggests the world’s first operational weapon of its kind may have achieved a ‘constant state of readiness’
· Liu Zhen
Is China’s DF-17 hypersonic glider ready to strike from anywhere at any time?
PLA anniversary series suggests the world’s first operational weapon of its kind may have achieved a ‘constant state of readiness’
· Liu Zhen
Hong Kong clinches grand champion at World Cosplay Championship in Nagoya | South China Morning Post
The victory comes as World Cosplay Summit 2026 marks Hong Kong’s return to the competition after a 3-year hiatus.
Hong Kong civil servant charged with misconduct over bogus littering tickets issued to 5
Alleged victims did not pay the fines because they were unaware of the notices, resulting in court orders, arrest warrants and one arrest
· Emily Hung
Hong Kong civil servant charged with misconduct over bogus littering tickets issued to 5
Alleged victims did not pay the fines because they were unaware of the notices, resulting in court orders, arrest warrants and one arrest
· Emily Hung
Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says
Hong Kong Shipowners Association urges industry members to be careful, citing ‘very low’ predictability of United States and Iran
· Connor Mycroft
Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says
Hong Kong Shipowners Association urges industry members to be careful, citing ‘very low’ predictability of United States and Iran
· Connor Mycroft
Chinese naval drills monitored in Bajo de Masinloc
MANILA, Philippines —The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday confirmed that People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warships conducted drills within Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) as Beijing continues to flex its naval muscles in the entire South China Sea.
· Izel Abanilla
Japan proposes tougher income rules for permanent residency
Applicants have to maintain annual household income above the average for Japanese households under the new rules
· Kyodo
After Ref Cam lights up World Cup, what’s next for Lenovo’s AI tech in football?
Chinese multinational raised the bar for television coverage, now bosses eye bringing their expertise to the game’s mainstream
· Paul McNamara
After Ref Cam lights up World Cup, what’s next for Lenovo’s AI tech in football?
Chinese multinational raised the bar for television coverage, now bosses eye bringing their expertise to the game’s mainstream
· Paul McNamara
Could China’s new trust tax pull Pan Shiyi’s wealth into capital flight spotlight?
Soho China founder Pan Shiyi’s Cayman trust faces scrutiny as Beijing’s tax overhaul puts offshore wealth strategies in focus
· Emma Ma
Could China’s new trust tax pull Pan Shiyi’s wealth into capital flight spotlight?
Soho China founder Pan Shiyi’s Cayman trust faces scrutiny as Beijing’s tax overhaul puts offshore wealth strategies in focus
· Emma Ma
Women killed in Japan quake aftermath were ordered back into shopping mall to secure cash | South China Morning Post
Executives of Habita, which operates the variety store, have apologised to the family of one of the victims at her wake.
Japan sees 'urgent' need to boost military
TOKYO — Japan needs to boost its military with a "sense of urgency and crisis," its defense minister said Tuesday, as a new government assessment again highlighted growing risks from China, North Korea and Russia.
· Agence France-Presse
Chinese chip-tool maker AMEC says first-half profit to nearly quadruple amid soaring demand
First-half outlook an early bellwether for domestic equipment sector as Chinese memory and advanced-logic fabs expand capacity
· Howard Liu
Chinese chip-tool maker AMEC says preliminary first-half profit up 282%
First-half outlook an early bellwether for domestic equipment sector as Chinese memory and advanced-logic fabs expand capacity
· Howard Liu
Shenzhen-based AI mathematician Yurii Nesterov wins top prize in applied maths
‘Crazy to stop right now’: researcher rejects retirement to build on his 40-year legacy during the golden age of artificial intelligence
· Shi Huang
Shenzhen-based AI mathematician Yurii Nesterov wins top prize in applied maths
‘Crazy to stop right now’: researcher rejects retirement to build on his 40-year legacy during the golden age of artificial intelligence
· Shi Huang
Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.6% in June as growth streak extends to 14 months
Continued economic expansion, rising incomes and steady increase in inbound visitors are expected to provide support to the sector
· Ambrose Li
Hong Kong retail sales rise 4.6% in June as growth streak extends to 14 months
Continued economic expansion, rising incomes and steady increase in inbound visitors are expected to provide support to the sector
· Ambrose Li
How East Asia’s internet cafes became a cheap urban refuge
An informal safety net, these cafes offer gig workers and those between jobs crucial breathing space
· Ken Ip