28 h. ago US investigating malware email targeting trade talks with China: reports

US authorities are investigating a bogus email from a Republican lawmaker that contained malware apparently aimed at giving China insights into the Trump administration’s trade talks with Beijing, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The malware in the email purportedly sent by congressman John Moolenaar in July to US trade groups, law firms and government agencies was traced by cyber analysts to a hacker group - APT41 - believed to be working for Chinese intelligence, the newspaper...

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28 h. ago US investigating malware email targeting trade talks with China: report

US authorities are investigating a bogus email from a Republican lawmaker that contained malware apparently aimed at giving China insights into the Trump administration’s trade talks with Beijing, The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The malware in the email purportedly sent by congressman John Moolenaar in July to US trade groups, law firms and government agencies was traced by cyber analysts to a hacker group – APT41 – believed to be working for Chinese intelligence, the newspaper...

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41 h. ago Beijing’s Big Bet! China’s Military Showcase May Aim To Topple Russia In Global Arms Trade; Can It Fill The Void Left By Moscow?

Beijing’s Big Bet! China’s Military Showcase May Aim To Topple Russia In Global Arms Trade; Can It Fill The Void Left By Moscow?  EurAsian Times

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4 d. ago China offers summer aquaculture, fisheries training programs, aiming to fill widening soft power gap

China offers summer aquaculture, fisheries training programs, aiming to fill widening soft power gap  SeafoodSource

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4 d. ago Chinese provinces prep for business trips to US amid shaky tariff truce

More Chinese entrepreneurs and local government representatives could soon be packing for New York and California, aiming to take advantage of a recent stabilisation in US-China relations to hop across the Pacific and scout out potential trade and investment opportunities. Visits by delegations from China in the coming months will seek to leverage the pro-business amity and autonomy of local authorities in the US to advance economic ties, as Beijing encourages subnational exchanges. China’s...

Economics

5 d. ago Washington should lower temperature on Taiwan invasion threat, US report says

As the US Congress works to finish its annual defence authorisation bill, with new measures aimed at countering China’s influence, a report released Wednesday argues that Washington would be better served by toning down rhetoric about Taiwan and reducing defence investments premised on a looming Chinese invasion there. Beijing is “highly unlikely” to invade Taiwan, with its chances of success increasingly improbable, authors of the Stimson Centre report, “Rethinking the Threat: Why China is...

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5 d. ago Washington should lower temperature on Taiwan attack threat, US report says

As the US Congress works to finish its annual defence authorisation bill, with new measures aimed at countering China’s influence, a report released Wednesday argues that Washington would be better served by toning down rhetoric about Taiwan and reducing defence investments premised on a looming mainland Chinese attack there. Beijing is “highly unlikely” to attack Taiwan, with its chances of success increasingly improbable, authors of the Stimson Centre report, “Rethinking the Threat: Why China...

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5 d. ago See China’s new missiles, tanks and drones as it aims to rival U.S.

See China’s new missiles, tanks and drones as it aims to rival U.S.  The Washington Post

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8 d. ago Putin receives red carpet welcome in China for summit aiming to counter Western global influence

Putin receives red carpet welcome in China for summit aiming to counter Western global influence  New York Post

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1 week ago China doubles down on AI – but calls for rational, not ‘blind’, growth

China’s central government has cautioned against a nationwide rush into artificial intelligence (AI) investment, urging careful planning while pledging stronger support to expand computing capacity and embed the technology across industries. The country’s top economic planning agency said the roll-out of China’s “AI Plus” initiative – aimed at applying cutting-edge technology across the manufacturing and service sectors – should be tailored to local conditions, urging regions to build on their...

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1 week ago Why world should focus on what China needs, not what it wants

China’s most recent national security white paper opens with a striking hierarchy, putting people’s security first, political security second and economic security third. That ordering is deliberate. For years, Western observers have asked what China wants. Does Beijing aim to dominate Asia, displace the United States or rewrite the international order? Entire books and essays have been devoted to the question. However, the more revealing question is different: what does China need? Wants are...

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1 week ago China aims to cut steel output, prune overcapacity, document shows

China aims to cut steel output, prune overcapacity, document shows  Reuters

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1 week ago China aims to triple AI chip output, reducing Nvidia's dependency, FT says

China aims to triple AI chip output, reducing Nvidia's dependency, FT says  Reuters

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1 week ago China’s infrastructure push in Tibet aims to elevate investments on world’s roof

From giant dams to sprawling railways, Beijing has pledged to step up investments along the so-called roof of the world, led by state-owned enterprises, as China marks the 60th anniversary of the Tibet autonomous region’s establishment. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (Sasac), China’s top state asset regulator, is calling for more targeted measures to boost industries, with more capital flowing into grass-roots projects and a greater promotion of cultural and...

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2 w. ago Beyond the 'bling', China aims for deterrence in military show

Beyond the 'bling', China aims for deterrence in military show  Reuters

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3 w. ago China’s shift to quality is redrawing Southeast Asia’s tech map

On August 1, China’s state planner announced a crackdown on “herd behaviour” in emerging industries, targeting the surge of capital into hot sectors such as electric vehicles (EVs), batteries and solar. Officials warned against “blind imitation” where firms large and small pile into the same space, sparking price wars and overcapacity. This frenzy, often dubbed neijuan or “involution” in China, has become a major liability. The new rules aim to prevent chaotic boom-bust cycles and enforce...

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3 w. ago Chinese universities face online flak over Yale researcher critical of Xinjiang

Some Chinese universities appear to have distanced themselves from a US researcher invited to their events, after social media users in China took aim at his past remarks on Xinjiang and demanded an explanation from the institutes. The latest in the line of fire is Central South University in Changsha, Hunan province. It has faced a barrage of online criticism since last Tuesday for having hosted Darius Longarino, who is a research scholar at Yale Law School and senior fellow at its Paul Tsai...

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3 w. ago China and Australia ready for ‘more productive’ ties, Beijing’s ambassador says

China and Australia are ready to “move beyond” stabilising relations and aim for “more productive” economic cooperation, according to Beijing’s ambassador Xiao Qian. There could be a “closer alignment” between the Australian mining and Chinese manufacturing sectors through “joint exploration, technology sharing and capacity enhancement”, Xiao told a trade expo on Thursday. He said both countries had “highly compatible” development strategies and “can fully complement each other’s strengths,...

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4 w. ago China’s new launcher is aimed at space debris. Can it also be used as a weapon?

Chinese scientists have unveiled a projectile launcher for use in space – a device designed to remove dangerous debris orbiting the Earth but with potential to also be used as a weapon. The compact and stealthy device draws on the principle of gunpowder propulsion dating back to 9th century China, but brings it into the new space age. It was jointly developed by aerospace engineers in Nanjing, Shanghai and Shenyang and unveiled last month in the peer-reviewed Chinese journal Acta Aeronautica et...

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4 w. ago China airs Xinjiang history documentary to counter Western narratives

China aired a documentary last week showing how the Qing dynasty took back Xinjiang from foreign forces in the late 19th century – Beijing’s latest effort to counter Western narratives and strengthen Chinese national identity in ethnic minority border areas. The six-episode documentary, titled Zuo Zongtang Recovers Xinjiang, was produced and aired by the broadcaster of Hunan province, the birthplace of Zuo Zongtang, one of the most famous generals and reformists in the late Qing dynasty...

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