67 h. ago Nvidia's AI chips still wanted by Chinese firms despite Beijing's pressure to not buy: report

Nvidia's AI chips still wanted by Chinese firms despite Beijing's pressure to not buy: report  Seeking Alpha

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3 d. ago Chinese Public Divided on Whether Beijing Should Seek Shared Leadership or Global Dominance

Chinese Public Divided on Whether Beijing Should Seek Shared Leadership or Global Dominance  Chicago Council on Global Affairs

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4 d. ago Unitree to file IPO documents in fourth quarter for likely A

Unitree Robotics, the country’s top humanoid robot maker, said it would file documents to an onshore stock exchange in mainland China between October and December this year, suggesting it will soon go public. While the Hangzhou-based firm’s statement did not specify whether it was seeking a listing in Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen, a source familiar with the matter said that the company was eyeing an onshore initial public offering (IPO) as the first step. “At present, the company is actively...

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4 d. ago Kim Jong Un to seek Chinese support in Beijing to hedge against Moscow: NIS

Kim Jong Un to seek Chinese support in Beijing to hedge against Moscow: NIS  NK News

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5 d. ago Chinese, Russian and Indian leaders seek to show unity and push for new world order in Beijing meeting

Chinese, Russian and Indian leaders seek to show unity and push for new world order in Beijing meeting  Sky News

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5 d. ago Taiwan taps young blood for security council as it faces Beijing and Trump

Taiwan has injected new blood from the younger generation into its security team as it seeks to tackle growing threats from Beijing and navigate US President Donald Trump’s transactional approach to policy. The office of Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te on Monday announced that its spokesman Lii Wen and Taipei City councillor Chao Yi-hsiang had been appointed deputy secretaries general of the National Security Council (NSC) with immediate effect. The two men, both in their thirties,...

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5 d. ago Beijing seeks to curb excess AI investment while sustaining growth

Beijing seeks to curb excess AI investment while sustaining growth  Digital Watch Observatory

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1 week ago China steps up Belt and Road Initiative funding with focus on Central Asia

Investments under China’s Belt and Road Initiative surged in the first half of the year – particularly for projects in Central Asia related to metals and mining – leading some analysts to conclude Beijing is seeking access to critical natural resources as a precaution against escalatory trade restrictions from the United States. The 150 countries taking part in the global infrastructure initiative received a combined US$124 billion in investments and construction contracts from January to June,...

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1 week ago China races to embed AI use across major industries with ambitious 2030 target

In its latest road map for artificial intelligence, China has set targets for the adoption of AI-powered devices across various industries – aiming for over 70 per cent by 2027 and over 90 per cent by 2030. The targets, unveiled in guidelines by the State Council, China’s cabinet, on Tuesday, are part of Beijing’s “AI Plus” strategy, which seeks to integrate the cutting-edge technology across manufacturing, agriculture and services. “[The strategy aims to] boost productivity, reshape how...

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2 w. ago As US retreats from clean energy race, Chinese firms push into emerging markets

As America retreats from clean energy investment around the world, with US President Donald Trump labelling wind and solar power “the scam of the century” on Wednesday, Chinese “cleantech” firms have been striding into emerging markets in Southeast and Central Asia and Latin America. Mabill Technologies, a Malaysian cleantech start-up developing a predictive AI algorithm that will connect energy efficiency analytics and sustainable cooling solutions, said Chinese investors had been showing...

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3 w. ago Chinese researchers lodge concerns over US debt as Beijing limits exposure

Calls for China to gradually reduce its exposure to US dollar assets are growing louder as Washington’s national debt continues to set records, reigniting persistent worries over the long-term sustainability of an investment formerly considered rock solid. “Although US Treasuries have not yet reached the default threshold, their expansion is unsustainable,” researchers from the Bank of China wrote in the latest issue of China Money, a publication supervised by the People’s Bank of China, the...

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3 w. ago Beijing seeks to deter as it expands presence in waters near Philippines, Taiwan

China has extended its maritime presence to rarely patrolled waters, with two Chinese coastguard vessels spotted near the northernmost province of the Philippines last week, close to Taiwan. The Philippine Navy on Monday said the Chinese ships were seen “meandering” in waters off Batanes on August 7, Philippine media reported. Batanes is an archipelago located closer to southern Taiwan than to Manila and sits within the Bashi Channel – a critical maritime chokepoint that would have strategic...

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3 w. ago China bans agencies and individuals from dealing with 2 EU banks

China decided on Wednesday to sanction two European banks as a countermeasure against previous financial sanctions from the 27-member bloc. The Ministry of Commerce will ban Chinese agencies and individuals from doing business with UAB Urbo Bankas and AB Mano Bankas, according to its online statement. The two banks are both from Lithuania, a country that has been one of Beijing’s most vociferous critics in Europe and was previously targeted by economic sanctions from Beijing after seeking to...

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3 w. ago Trump Delays Snapback of High Tariffs on Chinese Goods as Beijing Seeks Easing of U.S. Chip Export Controls

Trump Delays Snapback of High Tariffs on Chinese Goods as Beijing Seeks Easing of U.S. Chip Export Controls  Tekedia

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3 w. ago Beijing’s hybrid warfare: How China seeks to win Taiwan without firing a shot

Beijing’s hybrid warfare: How China seeks to win Taiwan without firing a shot  Taiwan News

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4 w. ago Chinese Auto Industry Discounts Decline as Beijing Seeks Market Stability

Chinese Auto Industry Discounts Decline as Beijing Seeks Market Stability  CoinCentral

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4 w. ago Video | China Welcomes PM Modi For SCO Summit As Beijing Seeks Closer Ties

Video | China Welcomes PM Modi For SCO Summit As Beijing Seeks Closer Ties  NDTV

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4 w. ago China Welcomes PM Modi For SCO Summit As Beijing Seeks Closer Ties

China Welcomes PM Modi For SCO Summit As Beijing Seeks Closer Ties  NDTV

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4 w. ago China’s Cosco Seeks Major Stake in $23bn Global Ports Deal Amid Beijing’s Intervention

China’s Cosco Seeks Major Stake in $23bn Global Ports Deal Amid Beijing’s Intervention  Sri Lanka Guardian

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last month China’s Cosco seeks at least 20% as Beijing reshapes $23bn Panama ports deal

China’s Cosco seeks at least 20% as Beijing reshapes $23bn Panama ports deal  Financial Times

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