'Urgent' call for military build-up in Australia's backyard amid Chinese, Russian threats
Published 4 August 2026 6:50pm
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The China treasury bond futures that were launched in the city are a critical hedging tool that will foster the renminbi’s global use
· SCMP Editorial
Hong Kong’s role in yuan internationalisation is expanding
The China treasury bond futures that were launched in the city are a critical hedging tool that will foster the renminbi’s global use
· SCMP Editorial
Why Chinese brokers forecast an A-share tech and chip rebound
As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China
· Themis Qi
Not like South Korea? Chinese brokers forecast A-share tech and chip rebound
As global investors pull money from South Korea, top domestic brokerages expect strong domestic fundamentals to drive fresh buying in China
· Themis Qi
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: AI wins come with an old investor risk
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
· Evelyn Cheng
US tech giants invited to discuss AI security tests at White House
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· Lucy Quaggin
China's 'silver economy' draws Japan nursing care equipment retailers
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Palace: West PH Sea, love of country not up for debate
Malacañang on Monday stood by Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. after he made a call to public officials who support China’s position on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to consider resigning from their posts.
· Dexter Cabalza
[Andrew Sheng] US-China ideological clashes
Who will win the next war? That is the key question posed by the influential Foreign Affairs magazine on the US-China military and technological rivalry. At the core, there is a fundamental clash of strategic philosophies between the US-led order and China’s worldview that propelled its remarkable rise to global No.…
· Korea Herald
Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro, South America’s biggest project
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· Igor Patrick
Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro, South America’s biggest project
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· Igor Patrick
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· Peter Hartcher
China missile test shakes Pacific islands' anti-nuclear unity
On July 6, China's military conducted a test launch of a missile carrying a training warhead from a submarine in the South Pacific. (Xinhua via Kyodo)
· Staff Writer
After Blockbuster IPO, China's Memory Giant CXMT Plans Second Chip Plant In Beijing
CXMT, China's largest chipmaker by output and certainly by market value thanks to its blowout IPO pricing one week ago, which saw its stock surge more than 7x from its offering price of 8.66 yuan per share, is considering building a second memory-chip plant in Beijing and is in financing talks with a tech manufactu…
· Tyler Durden
US and China AI demand drives copper prices to near-record highs
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Chinese Embassy holds ‘Tea for Harmony’ Yaji Cultural Salon in Manila
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· The Manila Times
Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models
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· Samantha Subin
China's AI Knife Fight: DeepSeek's New Model Runs 100x Cheaper Than Anthropic's Flagship
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· Tyler Durden
Beyond the singularity: China owning the physical AI revolution
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· Jan Krikke
China steps up 'propaganda blitz' in Turkey amid investment fallout
The Chinese government has substantially stepped up its public relations activities in Turkey following the damage to its image caused by the collapse of manufacturer BYD’s planned investment in the country.
· Middleeasteye
Nauru, el 3er país más pequeño del mundo, cambia su nombre a Naoero
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· Charlotte Grahammclay
A military base, a displaced people and Trump’s China fears: Burnham’s Chagos test
Britain’s new prime minister’s first challenge may lie in the Indian Ocean where the future of a US-British facility remains unresolved
· Khushboo Razdan
A military base, a displaced people and Trump’s China fears: Burnham’s Chagos test
Britain’s new prime minister’s first challenge may lie in the Indian Ocean where the future of a US-British facility remains unresolved
· Khushboo Razdan
China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season
Cai Qi meets frontier researchers, urging them to play their part in Communist Party governance
· Dannie Peng
China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season
Cai Qi meets frontier researchers, urging them to play their part in Communist Party governance
· Dannie Peng
The AI talent war: tech giants court researchers years ahead of graduation
China’s tech giants are luring fresh AI graduates by offering salaries that are 16 times the national average
· Coco Feng
Why tech firms are locking down tomorrow’s AI researchers today
China’s tech giants are luring fresh AI graduates by offering salaries that are 16 times the national average
· Coco Feng
Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in July
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Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?
Analysts say Manila’s move could make it harder for Asean to agree on a common position regarding the code of conduct
· Sam Beltran
Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?
Analysts say Manila’s move could make it harder for Asean to agree on a common position regarding the code of conduct
· Sam Beltran
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· Tyler Durden
Woman missing for 11 days found alive on hillside near Hong Kong cemetery
Police say nearly two-week search for Ngan Lai‑ching hampered by typhoon and days of heavy rain
· Danny Mok
Woman missing for 11 days found alive on hillside near Hong Kong cemetery
Police say nearly two-week search for Ngan Lai‑ching hampered by typhoon and days of heavy rain
· Danny Mok
Nissan posts quarterly profit but warns of Middle East, China risks
TOKYO — Nissan Motor Corp. reported Monday that it returned to profit in the first quarter of the fiscal year, helped by cost cutting measures and improved sales in some markets.
· Associated Press
Chinese buyers pull back from US homes as state restrictions grow
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· PAK YIU
Hong Kong’s Summer International Film Festival 2026: 10 must-see movies and programmes
This year’s Cine Fan Summer International Film Festival boasts 37 features, from regional premieres to 4K restorations of Hong Kong classics
· James Marsh
Hong Kong’s Summer International Film Festival 2026: 10 must-see movies and programmes
This year’s Cine Fan Summer International Film Festival boasts 37 features, from regional premieres to 4K restorations of Hong Kong classics
· James Marsh
US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets
EXETER, N.H. — A giant American flag hanging on the wall of a warehouse in New Hampshire hints at the national importance of the elements bound inside the mining waste stored in 1-ton bags. The company uses electrolysis to separate the key critical elements President Donald Trump's administration desperately wants t…
· Associated Press
Chinese military unveils AI system to plan and coordinate mass air strikes
The support system is designed to support exercises involving ‘hundreds of targets and dozens of formations’, according to state media
· Amber Wang
Chinese military unveils AI system to plan and coordinate mass air strikes
The support system is designed to support exercises involving ‘hundreds of targets and dozens of formations’, according to state media
· Amber Wang
Iran war could still alter Beijing’s policy calculus: economist
Mao Zhenhua says impact on China has been “small”, but it could focus policymakers’ minds on domestic economic woes
· Frank Chen
Iran war could still alter Beijing’s policy calculus: economist
Mao Zhenhua says impact on China has been “small”, but it could focus policymakers’ minds on domestic economic woes
· Frank Chen
China’s MANPADS for Iran could cost US airpower dearly
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· Gabriel Honrada
HKU looks for president with ‘new mentality and clean slate’ to drive change
People with decade-long mindset struggle to drive change, and HKU needs new blood because ‘this is a different world, different time’, insider says
· Denise Tsang