3 h. ago Three’s a crowd: China’s efforts to woo North Korea away from Russia

Three’s a crowd: China’s efforts to woo North Korea away from Russia  The Economist

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30 h. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook pushes AI system launch in China after iPhone Air release

Apple CEO Tim Cook is looking forward to launching the company’s artificial intelligence system in China, following the successful effort to release the iPhone Air in the vast market. Capping his six-day visit to the country last week, Cook said at an event in Shanghai on Saturday that AI was “making a difference in people’s lives” and that Apple was “working on getting [Apple Intelligence] into China right now”. No timeline was provided. Apple Intelligence – a built-in AI feature of the...

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4 d. ago Pair of events highlights talent and innovation efforts in Beijing

Pair of events highlights talent and innovation efforts in Beijing  China Daily

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4 d. ago FirstFT: Beijing attacks UK efforts to ‘smear’ China over spy case

FirstFT: Beijing attacks UK efforts to ‘smear’ China over spy case  Financial Times

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5 d. ago US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says  Reuters

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6 d. ago US, China are still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

US, China are still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says  Reuters

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6 d. ago Apple taps China’s BYD to build HomePod with screen, tabletop robot

Apple is preparing to expand its manufacturing operations in Vietnam as part of a push into the smart home market and an ongoing effort to lessen its dependence on China. The company is developing a range of new home devices for next year, including indoor security cameras and a display designed to control appliances and serve as a house command hub. A more advanced tabletop robot – capable of using motors and sensors to move – is slated to follow in 2027. All three products are on track to be...

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7 d. ago Government made ‘every effort’ to support China spying trial, says minister

Government made ‘every effort’ to support China spying trial, says minister  The Guardian

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8 d. ago Government made ‘every effort’ to support China spy case, says minister

Government made ‘every effort’ to support China spy case, says minister  The Guardian

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8 d. ago China Mobile aims to triple AI computing power using homegrown chips

State-owned telecom giant China Mobile announced plans to use only homegrown chips for the nation’s largest artificial intelligence computing network by 2028, accelerating China’s efforts to become a leader in AI and reduce its reliance on foreign technology. China Mobile chairman Yang Jie outlined the ambitious target at the company’s Global Partners Conference in Guangzhou on Saturday. The telco, he said, planned to double its investment in AI and explore the construction of a computing...

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8 d. ago ‘Deep integration’ of Chinese military will overcome weaknesses: PLA mouthpiece

China’s military mouthpiece has called for greater efforts to address what it says are deficiencies in the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) integrated joint operational capabilities. On Monday, a commentary in the PLA Daily said China’s military had not yet achieved “deep integration” of “equipment, battlefields, personnel and training conditions”, causing shortcomings in joint operations. To overcome weaknesses in the operational system, PLA commanders at all levels should “systematically...

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8 d. ago China’s military paper urges ‘deep integration’ to beat joint operation weakness

China’s military mouthpiece has called for greater efforts to address what it says are deficiencies in the People’s Liberation Army’s integrated joint operational capabilities. In a commentary on Monday, the PLA Daily said China’s military had yet to achieve a “deep integration” of “equipment, battlefields, personnel and training conditions”, which was causing shortcomings in joint operations. To overcome such weaknesses, PLA commanders at all levels should “systematically strengthen the...

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1 week ago Chinese regulators step up efforts to target disorderly price competition

Chinese regulators have launched renewed efforts to tackle the phenomenon of disorderly price competition, including the potential formulation of state-sanctioned cost assessments and firm actions against below-cost bidding. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) – the country’s top economic planner – and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published a joint policy paper on Thursday outlining measures designed to limit the intense competition within some...

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1 week ago China’s regulators step up efforts to cool down industry price wars

Chinese regulators have launched renewed efforts to tackle the phenomenon of disorderly price competition, including the potential formulation of state-sanctioned cost assessments and firm actions against below-cost bidding. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) – the country’s top economic planner – and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) published a joint policy paper on Thursday outlining measures designed to limit the intense competition within some...

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1 week ago Russia and China send representatives to North Korea for ruling party's anniversary

Russia and China send representatives to North Korea for ruling party's anniversary  CBS News

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2 w. ago China criticizes US 'reciprocal tariffs' at WTO, calls for efforts to maintain order on global services trade

China criticizes US 'reciprocal tariffs' at WTO, calls for efforts to maintain order on global services trade  Global Times

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2 w. ago Xi leads efforts to build strong China as people's republic turns 76

Xi leads efforts to build strong China as people's republic turns 76  CCTV.com English

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2 w. ago Hong Kong stands as key beneficiary of China’s continued opening up efforts

Hong Kong’s strength as an asset and wealth management hub stems from its role as the gateway to mainland China, according to panellists at a forum on Friday, citing the city’s deep connection to a vast pool of Chinese resources, capital flows and entrepreneurial innovation. “Most of the world’s wealth will originate from mainland China in this century, and Hong Kong will be a key beneficiary, thanks to its unique position as part of the Greater Bay Area and an offshore centre close to the heart...

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2 w. ago Global efforts to decarbonise heavy industry: Implications for China

Global efforts to decarbonise heavy industry: Implications for China  E3G

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2 w. ago China Daily senior editor to helm publicity efforts at Hong Kong liaison office

Beijing has appointed a senior editor from its official English-language media as the chief publicity officer at its liaison office in Hong Kong, in a bid to improve the central government’s narratives for the international audience, the Post has learned. Official sources said Sun Shangwu, 56, deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily, would move to the city to take up the role of deputy director at Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong, and take charge of publicity work. “Sun will greatly enhance...

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