2 h. ago EAM’s China visit to set stage for Modi’s travel for SCO meet

EAM’s China visit to set stage for Modi’s travel for SCO meet  Tribune India

Politics

12 h. ago China sets its first renewable standards for steel, cement and polysilicon

China sets its first renewable standards for steel, cement and polysilicon  Reuters

Politics

15 h. ago China's GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll

China's GDP growth set to slow, raising pressure on policymakers: Reuters poll  Yahoo

Events

19 h. ago Malaysia’s fighter jet deal to ‘quietly’ boost South China Sea defences

The United States’ approval of Malaysia’s purchase of dozens of fighter jets is set to bolster the Southeast Asian country’s air capabilities – especially in the South China Sea – as part of a strategy to “quietly” build deterrence while also preserving cordial ties with China. Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief General Tan Sri Asghar Khan Goriman Khan confirmed during a June 17 briefing that Washington had approved Malaysia’s request to acquire up to 33 used F/A-18C/D Hornet fighter jets...

Politics

34 h. ago China set to up Iran support, cyborg bee is unveiled: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China likely to strengthen backing for Iran as it looks to secure interests Beijing is likely to step up support for Tehran as it tries to secure its strategic interests in the Middle East, analysts say, amid concerns over how the recent Iran-Israel war will reverberate across the resource-rich region. 2. ‘Whatever they do is wrong’: Chinese exporters...

Politics

35 h. ago Global AI conference in Shanghai to showcase China’s prowess, vision

China is set to showcase its artificial intelligence (AI) prowess, as well as its vision of how to manage the disruptive technology, at a conference in Shanghai as the country is stepping up its competition against the US for AI supremacy. The annual three-day World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), which starts on July 26, would showcase more than 3,000 hi-tech products, 40 large language models, 50 AI-powered devices and 60 intelligent robots, according to the organisers. Most of the...

Politics

64 h. ago BYD and Geely bank on big discounts, Xpeng’s ‘super AI’ SUV : 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. BYD, Geely bank on big discounts to set record car sales, dent smaller rivals China’s leading electric vehicle (EV) makers from BYD to Geely Auto sustained their strong sales last month as big price cuts lured new buyers, helping boost their market share and heaping pressure on...

Politics

3 d. ago New German chancellor set for first China visit later this year, source says

New German chancellor set for first China visit later this year, source says  Reuters

Politics

3 d. ago Beijing sets up Global Digital Economy Collaboration Alliance

Beijing sets up Global Digital Economy Collaboration Alliance  China.org.cn

Politics

3 d. ago Firefly Sets Record Weekly Sales in China as Battery Subscription Launches

Firefly Sets Record Weekly Sales in China as Battery Subscription Launches  eletric-vehicles.com

Events

3 d. ago Firefly Sets Record Weekly Sales in China as Battery Subscription Option Launches

Firefly Sets Record Weekly Sales in China as Battery Subscription Option Launches  eletric-vehicles.com

Events

4 d. ago All eyes on Beijing as Taiwan set to attend Japan’s WWII memorials in a first

Taiwan is set to join Japan’s memorial ceremonies next month for the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings, marking the island’s first-ever participation in the annual events. Observers said Beijing was likely to take a dim view of the matter, though the scale of its response might depend on the rank of the Taiwanese attendees. Nagasaki mayor Shiro Suzuki said on Saturday that the city had accepted Taiwan’s request to attend the August 9 ceremony in memory of the victims...

Events

4 d. ago Brics in push for UN to take lead on setting rules for artificial intelligence

Brics leaders have adopted a new declaration calling for the United Nations to take the lead in setting global rules for artificial intelligence, arguing that the fast-growing technology must not deepen inequalities between developed and developing nations. The statement, agreed late on Sunday at the summit in Rio de Janeiro, described AI as a “unique opportunity” for driving inclusive growth, innovation and sustainability but warned that without fair governance it could widen the digital...

Politics

5 d. ago NATO chief predicts how China could set off World War III: ‘Let’s not be naive about this’

NATO chief predicts how China could set off World War III: ‘Let’s not be naive about this’  New York Post

Events

5 d. ago Brics leaders condemn strikes on Iran and tariffs, but avoid direct mention of US, Israel

Brics leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro condemned recent bombing campaigns against Iran in their final summit statement, calling the strikes a “violation of international law” and “deliberate attacks” on civilian infrastructure, but avoided direct mentions of the US and Israel. The joint declaration, coming against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs of 100 per cent on imports from Brics countries, underscores an apparent effort to state the members’ position...

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Made in China 2025’: how has the nation changed 10 years after setting its manufacturing blueprint?

‘Made in China 2025’: how has the nation changed 10 years after setting its manufacturing blueprint?  South China Morning Post

Politics

6 d. ago Donald Trump says US and China will hold talks on TikTok deal early next week

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his interest in visiting China and announced that talks between Beijing and Washington were set to start early next week on a possible TikTok deal that could determine the future of the popular video-sharing platform. The fate of TikTok, which faces a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, has long been a sticking point in US-China relations. Under a law passed by the US Congress last year, ByteDance Ltd, the Beijing-based parent company...

Politics

6 d. ago Trump says US and China will hold talks on TikTok deal early next week

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his interest in visiting China, while announcing that bilateral talks are set to start early next week on a possible TikTok deal that could determine the future of the popular video-sharing platform. The fate of TikTok, which faces a potential ban in the US over national security concerns, has long been a sticking point in US-China relations. Under a law passed by the US Congress last year, ByteDance Ltd, the Beijing-based parent company of the social...

Politics

7 d. ago LDS Church suffers setback in China as government shuts down congregations in Beijing and other cities

LDS Church suffers setback in China as government shuts down congregations in Beijing and other cities  The Salt Lake Tribune

Politics

7 d. ago China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers

China Sets Steep Duties on European Brandy but Spares Biggest Producers  The New York Times

Politics