Anthropic hits back after China warns of Claude Code ‘backdoor’ risks
AI firm says users in China were never authorised to use Claude Code after Beijing warned of security risks in older versions.
· Vincent Chow
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Anthropic hits back after China warns of Claude Code ‘backdoor’ risks
AI firm says users in China were never authorised to use Claude Code after Beijing warned of security risks in older versions.
· Vincent Chow
US man Jeffrey Ying jailed for stealing rare Chinese manuscript from UCLA
Ying would borrow valuable classics from the university library then swap them for fakes before travelling to China
· Agence France-Presse
US man Jeffrey Ying jailed for stealing rare Chinese manuscript from UCLA
Ying would borrow valuable classics from the university library then swap them for fakes before travelling to China
· Agence France-Presse
The world-famous artist creating a secret harbourside sculpture
The world-renowned Chinese contemporary artist and dissident who scattered millions of handmade ceramic sunflower seeds across the floor of the Tate Gallery’s Turbine Hall is creating a secret sculpture for Sydney’s harbour front – and it promises to be thought-provoking and “impactful”.
· Linda Morris
Analysis: Bookseller died 'in line of duty' resisting Xi Jinping's rule
Lam Wing-kee was once detained by Chinese authorities as part of a broad policy to ensure the political security of Xi Jinping's administration. His death came a day after a law took effect in China that threatens free speech around the world. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
· KATSUJI NAKAZAWA
We must prepare for worst-case scenario, warns departing Defence chief
China should be less secretive about its increasingly assertive and at times dangerous military activities, the nation’s outgoing defence chief has urged as he argues the Australian military must spend taxpayer money more wisely to justify extra funding.
· Matthew Knott
Chinese academic warns of ‘annihilation’ for any nation that dares nuke Beijing
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China allocates millions in new disaster relief after storms and a deadly landslide
BEIJING — China allocated millions of dollars in additional relief funding for disaster-hit areas Wednesday after severe storms destroyed homes and displaced thousands of people and a landslide killed 21 forestry workers.
· Associated Press
China bolsters protections for older workers to boost labor force
Senior citizens enjoy a weekday afternoon in a park in the city of Dalian. (Photo by Kohei Fujimura)
· Staff Writer
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Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 100,000 flee
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· Agence France-Presse
Tuvalu concerned over Chinese missile test
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· Agence France-Presse
China signals ‘new normal’ with coast guard patrols off Taiwan’s east
TAIPEI — China has signaled its intent to maintain a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, analysts say, as Beijing dials up pressure on the self-ruled island that it claims is part of its territory.
· Agence France-Presse
Taiwan offshore wind projects face inflation headwinds
Taiwan reached 500 installed offshore wind turbines in June, with 4.8 gigawatts of generating capacity. (Photo by Nikkei)
· Staff Writer
China buys 15 tons of gold in June as central banks build up reserves
The People's Bank of China has increased its gold reserves for 20 straight months, a record stretch since comparable data began in 1999. (Nikkei montage)
· Staff Writer
China make losing start as Canada, Belgium, Italy win at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong
Canada defeat the Chinese women 3-2, while Belgians and world champion Italians also win their tournament openers
· Stephy Zhang
China make losing start as Canada, Belgium, Italy win at Volleyball Nations League Hong Kong
Canada defeat the Chinese women 3-2, while Belgians and world champion Italians also win their tournament openers
· Stephy Zhang
Hong Kong rail operator taps star power to promote safer escalator use
In promotional video, actor Kent Cheng uses catchphrase from his role as ancient Chinese politician Dong Zhao in 2012 drama
· Emily Hung
Hong Kong rail operator taps star power to promote safer escalator use
In promotional video, actor Kent Cheng uses catchphrase from his role as ancient Chinese politician Dong Zhao in 2012 drama
· Emily Hung
China’s Xi Jinping calls for innovation system overhaul to beat global tech rivals
‘Seize historical opportunities’, the president says as China’s highest scientific honour goes to lithium battery and military radar trailblazers
· Xinlu Liang
Xi calls for innovation system overhaul to beat China’s global tech rivals
‘Seize historical opportunities’, the president says as China’s highest scientific honour goes to lithium battery and military radar trailblazers
· Xinlu Liang
Why lithium battery and radar pioneers won China’s top science award
Chen Liquan and Ben De recognised for advances in solid-state energy storage and military aviation defence
· Dannie Peng
Why lithium battery and radar pioneers won China’s top science award
Chen Liquan and Ben De recognised for advances in solid-state energy storage and military aviation defence
· Dannie Peng
Stars, vintage toys and comic masters all out to slay Hong Kong anime fair
Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong will accommodate 38,000 participants, 7,000 more than last year’s event, and host a record 201 exhibitors
· Lo Hoi-ying
Stars, vintage toys and comic masters all out to slay Hong Kong anime fair
Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong will accommodate 38,000 participants, 7,000 more than last year’s event, and host a record 201 exhibitors
· Lo Hoi-ying
China’s circuit-board makers push capex towards record to feed AI boom
Hundreds of millions of dollars invested in high-end plants as more than 20 PCB makers disclose aggressive expansion plans
· Ann Cao
China’s circuit-board makers push capex towards record to feed AI boom
Hundreds of millions of dollars invested in high-end plants as more than 20 PCB makers disclose aggressive expansion plans
· Ann Cao
‘World inaction will fuel Beijing’s expansionism’
TAIPEI — China’s “authoritarian expansionism” in regional waters will persist if the world fails to act, a senior Taiwanese security official warned on Wednesday, describing Beijing’s strategy as “incremental salami slicing.”
· Agence France-Presse
Southeast Asia at risk of steel capacity glut, Worldsteel chief warns
Baosteel's Shanghai steelworks. Chinese steelmakers are continuing to expand exports of cheap steel. (Photo by Tomoko Wakasugi)
· Staff Writer
Chinese repairwomen smash stereotypes with power tools
HANGZHOU, China — The sound of pliers clicking filled a workshop in eastern China's Hangzhou as a group of women practiced stripping wires, their female instructor moving around the classroom to offer advice.
· Agence France-Presse
Beijing seeks chip stability and fair market access during Dutch trade minister’s trip
Wang Wentao meets Sjoerd Sjoerdsma amid ASML export limits and Nexperia debacle, with calls for secure chip supply chains and broader EU-China market access
· Alice Li
Beijing seeks chip stability and fair market access during Dutch trade mission
Wang Wentao meets Sjoerd Sjoerdsma amid ASML export limits and Nexperia debacle, with calls for secure chip supply chains and broader EU-China market access
· Alice Li
Alibaba shares spike 12% in Hong Kong as T-Head chips, AI revenue fuel earnings optimism
UBS and Jefferies project the firm’s revenue to accelerate to 9% in June quarter, well above the 3% recorded in the previous quarter
· Coco Feng
Alibaba shares spike 12% in Hong Kong as T-Head chips, AI revenue fuel earnings optimism
UBS and Jefferies project the firm’s revenue to accelerate to 9% in June quarter, well above the 3% recorded in the previous quarter
· Coco Feng
Beijing slams Manila over South China Sea claims ahead of 2016 Hague anniversary
Philippines’ claims lack historical and legal basis, state-affiliated think tank says in third report on maritime disputes since June 30
· Orange Wang
Beijing slams Manila over South China Sea claims ahead of 2016 Hague anniversary
Philippines’ claims lack historical and legal basis, state-affiliated think tank says in third report on maritime disputes since June 30
· Orange Wang
China eyes Russian submarine rescue expertise in Yellow Sea naval drills
Joint exercise reveals deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow while sending signal to Washington and its regional allies
· Amber Wang
China eyes Russian submarine rescue expertise in Yellow Sea naval drills
Joint exercise reveals deepening military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow while sending signal to Washington and its regional allies
· Amber Wang
Hong Kong survivors push to close ‘consent loophole’ in reforms to sex crime laws
Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women and survivor group We Are X say ‘genuine but mistaken belief’ defence must be restricted
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong survivors push to close ‘consent loophole’ in reforms to sex crime laws
Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women and survivor group We Are X say ‘genuine but mistaken belief’ defence must be restricted
· Jess Ma
German car industry warns of job collapse unless ‘bold decisions’ made to address Chinese threat
VW to propose 100,000 job losses to board and says car plants could be put under foreign ownership to save jobs
· Lisaocarroll
AI to the Max
“Perhaps AI is already deceiving us, just as the Assistant Minister for Science and Technology Andrew Charlton was warning,” offers Richard Cunningham of Hong Kong. “Is it just me, or does the photo of him in Tuesday’s Herald live feed look suspiciously like ’80s AI figurehead Max Headroom?”
Murder of teen girl puts Thailand’s sex tourism capital under the spotlight | South China Morning Post
The killing has shaken Pattaya, a Thai beach resort city that is home of a notorious red-light district.
Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain
Intensity of floods prompts some users online to claim picture of the extreme was outdated or even AI-generated, only to be proved wrong
· Wynna Wong
Clips of flooded Hong Kong rivers, streets go viral online after heavy rain
Intensity of floods prompts some users online to claim picture of the extreme was outdated or even AI-generated, only to be proved wrong
· Wynna Wong
Tourist arrivals in Hong Kong jump by 13% to 26.7 million in first half of year
Increase shows success of strategy based on mega-events, tourism minister says, while transport chief also points to more destinations served by airport
· Cannix Yau