Typhoon Maysak kills two and forces thousands to evacuate in China
Tropical storm causes extreme flooding in south of the country with heavy rainfall expected in coming days
· Guardian staff and agencies in Beijing
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Newest first · UTC+11:00China e Rússia iniciam exercícios militares conjuntos
A China e a Rússia iniciaram nesta segunda-feira (06/07) exercícios navais conjuntos anuais na costa chinesa, no mesmo dia em que as Forças Armadas chinesas testaram um míssil lançado de um submarino nuclear no Pacífico, atraindo críticas de países da região.
· Redação DW
China overtakes US in fintech patent filings to seize global lead
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Tencent were among the top five companies globally in fintech patent filings over the past decade. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei and Reuters)
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Chinese AI usage by US firms soared after Mythos restrictions
Chinese AI models can cost only around 5% as much as Anthropic's Claude Mythos. (Photo by Masaharu Ban)
· Staff Writer
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HK-based Corporate Governance Asia recognizes SM Group with 24 awards
THE SM Group received 24 awards from Hong Kong-based publication Corporate Governance Asia, underscoring the conglomerate’s performance in governance, sustainability, investor relations and corporate leadership amid an increasingly complex global operating environment.
· The Manila Times
Rizal and the Chinese: It's complicated
A TSINOY author, Alfonso Ang, inscribed a copy of his book Rizal’s Chinese Overcoat on July 25, 2024 for me:
· Michael Charleston "Xiao" B. Chua
US at 250: has Europe learned to survive Trump’s America?
The transatlantic alliance has become unpredictable and even hostile, and many are wondering how much road it has left to run
· Finbarr Bermingham
US at 250: has Europe learned to survive Trump’s America?
The transatlantic alliance has become unpredictable and even hostile, and many are wondering how much road it has left to run
· Finbarr Bermingham
Alibaba wins reprieve on US lobbying after Pentagon blacklisted companies
Ruling gives the Chinese firm temporary relief in a closely watched legal battle that could decide whether the Pentagon blacklist is legitimate
· Ann Cao
Alibaba wins reprieve on US lobbying after Pentagon blacklisted companies
Ruling gives the Chinese firm temporary relief in a closely watched legal battle that could decide whether the Pentagon blacklist is legitimate
· Ann Cao
China, Russia and India make inroads in Myanmar with transit corridors
A jetty for oil tankers is seen in 2015 in Kyaukphyu, Myanmar. China is helping to build an economic corridor to the city that will give it access to the Indian Ocean. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Saudi Arabia Sells Oil At A Discount For The First Time Since COVID Crash, As China Demand Collapses
We previously discussed the unprecedented collapse observed in recent months in Chinese oil demand and imports, which led to the bizarre scenario where even Iran can't find buyers (read China) for its temporarily unsanctioned oil armada (see "Iran Runs Into Big Problem: No Buyers For Its Oil, As Full Tankers Pile Up…
· Tyler Durden
Chinese doomsday nuclear sub fires ballistic missile in show of force ahead of NATO meeting
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· Ronny Reyes
Why China took over Zhongbang Bank – and what it says about hidden financial stress
Regulators intervened over concerns of aggressive expansion and credit risks, in a case that underscores vulnerabilities in some smaller regional lenders
· Emma Ma
Why China took over Zhongbang Bank – and what it says about hidden financial stress
Regulators intervened over concerns of aggressive expansion and credit risks, in a case that underscores vulnerabilities in some smaller regional lenders
· Emma Ma
Toyota, Honda see China sales drop in 1st half as buyers shift to EVs
The bZ3X SUV, an EV model sold by GAC Toyota. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
· Staff Writer
Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning, with flooding expected in parts of Wan Chai
Hong Kong Observatory issues red signal at 9.45pm
· Theodora Yu
Hong Kong issues red rainstorm warning, with flooding expected in parts of Wan Chai
Hong Kong Observatory issues red signal at 9.45pm
· Theodora Yu
Don’t assume US decline will lead to its fall, warns Chinese scholar
Factors such as the US dollar and its lead in emerging technologies mean the US will be hard to supplant, academic Zheng Yongnian warns
· Fan Chen
Don’t assume US decline will lead to its fall, warns Chinese scholar
Factors such as the US dollar and its lead in emerging technologies mean the US will be hard to supplant, academic Zheng Yongnian warns
· Fan Chen
Hundreds evacuated as heavy rains cause dam to collapse in Guangxi region | South China Morning Post
The city of Nanning raised its emergency response to its highest level.
How Asia’s women DJs are turning the tables in a male-dominated world
From Manila to Mumbai to Hong Kong, female DJs are teaming up to overcome gender stereotypes and fight for equal opportunities
· Alex Howlett
How Asia’s women DJs are turning the tables in a male-dominated world
From Manila to Mumbai to Hong Kong, female DJs are teaming up to overcome gender stereotypes and fight for equal opportunities
· Alex Howlett
China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific
BANGKOK — China’s navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile Monday from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific in a rare move that drew protests and concerns from countries in the region.
· Associated Press
Chinese cooling units in high demand amid Europe’s deadly heatwave | South China Morning Post
Appliance makers Midea, Gree and TLC report surge in sales in major European markets as people around the continent struggle to stay cool.
Cabo Verde wows at World Cup – with an economic assist from China
From boots to building a stadium, China played a vital role in helping the West African nation qualify for football’s biggest tournament
· Mia Nurmamat
Cabo Verde wows at World Cup – with an economic assist from China
From boots to building a stadium, China played a vital role in helping the West African nation qualify for football’s biggest tournament
· Mia Nurmamat
Why Peru wants to shift its relationship with China beyond raw mineral supplies
Lima is courting Chinese investment as it looks to a ‘new phase’ in their economic relationship, the country’s ambassador told a forum
· Cao Jiaxuan
Why Peru wants to shift its relationship with China beyond raw mineral supplies
Lima is courting Chinese investment as it looks to a ‘new phase’ in their economic relationship, the country’s ambassador told a forum
· Cao Jiaxuan
EU should think twice before weaponising its market against China
Market size and coercive leverage are not the same thing and the EU remains more dependent on China than policymakers think
· Li Xing
EU should think twice before weaponising its market against China
Market size and coercive leverage are not the same thing and the EU remains more dependent on China than policymakers think
· Li Xing
Former Chinese official sentenced to death in US$323 million bribery case
The punishment given to Yang Youlin is one of the harshest handed down in a corruption case in China in recent years
· Xinlu Liang
Former Chinese official sentenced to death in US$323 million bribery case
The punishment given to Yang Youlin is one of the harshest handed down in a corruption case in China in recent years
· Xinlu Liang
China warns Australia over landmark military alliance in the Pacific
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· Stephen Dziedzic
Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US
Miners, battery makers and traders outside China can now trade lithium carbonate futures and options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange
· Themis Qi
Beijing opens lithium futures to foreign traders to cement pricing power over US
Miners, battery makers and traders outside China can now trade lithium carbonate futures and options on the Guangzhou Futures Exchange
· Themis Qi
Can Solid State buck the trend of imports who win on Hong Kong debut?
History suggests the former Australian galloper will be up against it after his incredible first-up victory at Sha Tin
· Jay Rooney
Can Solid State buck the trend of imports who win on Hong Kong debut?
History suggests the former Australian galloper will be up against it after his incredible first-up victory at Sha Tin
· Jay Rooney
Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan?
US military experts warn that oceanographic surveys like the Xiang Yang Hong 22 mission should be regarded as ‘inherently dual-use’
· Gabriel Dominguez
Is Beijing preparing for submarine action with maritime survey east of Taiwan?
US military experts warn that oceanographic surveys like the Xiang Yang Hong 22 mission should be regarded as ‘inherently dual-use’
· Gabriel Dominguez
Thousands of BTS fans in Chile protest against government decision to halt concert | South China Morning Post
The decision would cancel 3 nights of the group’s concert in October.
India and Japan to develop stealth technology for warships as faith in US wavers
The pact to equip Indian vessels with radar-evading antennas comes as China expands its own naval cooperation with Pakistan
· Biman Mukherji
India and Japan to develop stealth technology for warships as faith in US wavers
The pact to equip Indian vessels with radar-evading antennas comes as China expands its own naval cooperation with Pakistan
· Biman Mukherji
Hong Kong churches warned over ‘systemic’ flaws in handling sexual harassment
Churches face calls to implement robust anti-harassment procedures after survey reveals long-term allegations had been mishandled and downplayed
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong churches warned over ‘systemic’ flaws in handling sexual harassment
Churches face calls to implement robust anti-harassment procedures after survey reveals long-term allegations had been mishandled and downplayed
· Fiona Chow
Why Haaland, Kane heroics at World Cup could be bad news for football fans in China
Players are entitled to a mandatory minimum off-season rest period or holiday of at least 21 consecutive days following major Fifa tournaments
· Mike Chan