US senators clash over scope of Chinese connected-vehicle ban
Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of US Senate Committee on Commerce, warns substantial revisions will be needed before bill can become law
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‘Forced labour’ duties replace Trump administration’s original sweeping levies but are unlikely to generate the same level of global shock
· Nayan Seth
US slaps fresh tariffs on China, 50-plus countries in latest wave
‘Forced labour’ duties replace Trump administration’s original sweeping levies but are unlikely to generate the same level of global shock
· Nayan Seth
Chinese chip stocks dive as overvaluation defies Beijing’s rescue
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· Jeff Pao
Three Levers China Is Pulling To Weather Gulf Energy Shock; How Long Can Beijing Hold Out?
The new troubling development is that maritime chokepoint chaos spread overnight from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, where Iran-backed Houthis targeted two Saudi Arabian tankers. The attacks expose yet another maritime chokepoint and risk further physical market tightening, forcing traders to pric…
· Tyler Durden
Hefei's CXMT jackpot fuels China local governments' tech bets
Hefei has transformed itself into an economic powerhouse by using investment funds to lure tech companies like CXMT, which is set to make a splash on Shanghai's bourse next week. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Wataru Suzuki and Getty Images)
· Staff Writer
Rags-to-riches Chinese fentanyl maker carries $5m bounty on his head
The Wuhan skyline and a wanted notice for "drug kingpin" Ye Chuanfa, also known as Yip Chuen Fat. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)
· Staff Writer
IA chinesa avança e desafia domínio dos EUA
O que parecia improvável há poucos anos tornou-se realidade: a China encurtou a vantagem dos Estados Unidos em inteligência artificial (IA) de ponta de cerca de cinco anos para apenas alguns meses.
· Nik Martin
China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites
Wang Yi tells Brazilian foreign minister Beijing backs Brazil’s sovereignty, and asks for support on ‘China’s own core interests’ in return
· Igor Patrick
China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites
Wang Yi tells Brazilian foreign minister Beijing backs Brazil’s sovereignty, and asks for support on ‘China’s own core interests’ in return
· Igor Patrick
Chinese research ships that visit Australia under US surveillance
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· Jano Gibson
The fruit that connects 200 years of Australian history
A Short History of Longans is a historical novel that spans two centuries and follows the twisted branches of an Irish-Chinese family in Australia. Mirandi Riwoe’s latest book, her sixth, explores similar themes tackled in her previous works: cross-cultural identities, interracial relationships, immigration, racism …
· Thuy On
The 15 new cafes and bakeries heating up Melbourne’s mornings
In a whirlwind 12 months since Good Food reintroduced its Essential Melbourne Cafes and Bakeries guide, Melbourne’s dining scene has shown no signs of slowing down. Fine-dining chefs and industry veterans have unveiled bakeries to instant crowds, coffee shops continue to flourish and brunch knows no borders, spannin…
· Good Food reviewers
Fields medal awarded to four young mathematicians
PHILADELPHIA, United States — The Fields medal, known as the Nobel prize of mathematics, was awarded Thursday to four people -- two Chinese citizens, one American and one Canadian.
· Agence France-Presse
Teodoro blasts China: 'They have no shame. I'm no longer holding back!'
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.has had enough of China’s unceasing mockery of the Philippines and Beijing's consistent narrative twists of the real situation in the West Philippine Sea (WPS.)
· Izel Abanilla
Sube a 11 cifra de muertos por deslizamiento en suroeste de China; 50 personas desaparecidas
Equipos de rescate recuperan a una víctima atrapada entre los escombros tras un deslizamiento de tierra en el condado Pengshui, en la zona de Chongqing, en el suroeste de China, el domingo 19 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Andy Wong)
· The Associated Press
Iran war: Chinese tanker passes Red Sea choke point despite Houthi blockade
Chinese tankers returning from the Saudi port of Yanbu may be able to negotiate passage on a case-by-case basis, a report says
· dpa
Iran war: Chinese tanker passes Red Sea choke point despite Houthi blockade
Chinese tankers returning from the Saudi port of Yanbu may be able to negotiate passage on a case-by-case basis, a report says
· dpa
Maccabiah milestone: Taiwan’s official 2026 delegation embodies growing ties with Israel - opinion
When Taiwan’s small delegation marched into Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium at the opening of this year’s Maccabiah Games, it made history. For the first time, athletes from Taiwan were participating in the Games as an official delegation.
· YA-PING (ABBY) LEE, JEFFREY D. SCHWARTZ
Sen. Cruz Says GM Pushed The China Car Ban Provision That Would Also Knock Out Mercedes-Benz
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the bill unanimously. Its chairman voted yes and then accused a Detroit automaker of writing part of it to remove a German competitor.
· Tyler Durden
EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
Bloc concludes banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries may hand strategic shipping advantages to Beijing
· Finbarr Bermingham
EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
Bloc concludes banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries may hand strategic shipping advantages to Beijing
· Finbarr Bermingham
Toll from landslide in Chinese city of Chongqing rises to 11, with 50 people missing
Rescuers recover a trapped victim from the rubble at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing area on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
China in water cannon attack at Bajo de Masinloc
THE Philippines accused the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday of blasting a Filipino government vessel with a water cannon near Bajo de Masinloc, the third confrontation between the two sides this week.
· Agence France-Presse, Associated Press, Izel Abanilla, Franco Jose C. Baroña
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· The Manila Times
China stun top seeded US in Women’s Volleyball Nations League, win 5-set thriller
Thousands roar on home team to victory at Macau East Asian Games Dome. Turkey beat Canada in other quarter-final on Thursday.
· SCMP Sport
China stun top seeded US in Women’s Volleyball Nations League, win 5-set thriller
Thousands roar on home team to victory at Macau East Asian Games Dome. Turkey beat Canada in other quarter-final on Thursday.
· SCMP Sport
Trump assures Marcos: PH’s South China Sea concerns to be ‘taken up’ with Xi
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· Bea Cupin
Trump’s manufacturing push meets reality as costs rise and investment stalls
Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s manufacturing advantages as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry
· Mark Magnier
Trump’s manufacturing push meets reality as costs rise and investment stalls
Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s manufacturing advantages as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry
· Mark Magnier
Lazaro: BRP Sierra Madre construction not covered by deal with China
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Thursday rejected China’s claim that alleged construction activities on the BRP Sierra Madre violated the provisional arrangement governing Philippine resupply missions to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Man, 72, held as mainland Chinese dental clinic in Hong Kong raided amid promotions
Arrest made at shop used to advertise mainland clinic’s services, with promotional slogans prominently displayed
· Elizabeth Cheung
Man, 72, held as mainland Chinese dental clinic in Hong Kong raided amid promotions
Arrest made at shop used to advertise mainland clinic’s services, with promotional slogans prominently displayed
· Elizabeth Cheung
Chinese Coast Guard uses water cannons on Philippine vessels | The wRap
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· grabaya0376
Fields Medal win: Wang Hong, Deng Yu are first Chinese nationals to score top maths honour
Two former Peking University classmates now stand together on the world’s highest stage for mathematicians
· Zhang Tong
Fields Medal win: Wang Hong, Deng Yu are first Chinese nationals to score top maths honour
Two former Peking University classmates now stand together on the world’s highest stage for mathematicians
· Zhang Tong
Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months
In response to rising demand, MTRC Corp teams up with Plaza Premium Group to open upgraded business class lounge at West Kowloon terminus
· Eric Jiang
Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months
In response to rising demand, MTRC Corp teams up with Plaza Premium Group to open upgraded business class lounge at West Kowloon terminus
· Eric Jiang
Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors
The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market
· Mia Nurmamat
Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors
The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market
· Mia Nurmamat
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-rigging
Under revised legal tools, bidders who sign tender documents will have to make statutory declaration they have not engaged in collusion
· Matthew Cheng
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-rigging
Under revised legal tools, bidders who sign tender documents will have to make statutory declaration they have not engaged in collusion
· Matthew Cheng
US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: Rubio
President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says
· Connor Mycroft
US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: Rubio
President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says
· Connor Mycroft
Global AI experts push back on US ‘distillation’ claims against Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model
Researchers point to the lack of evidence for any distillation claims, while some highlight Kimi K3’s technical innovations
· Xinmei Shen