75 m. ago US can curb AI chip risks without halting tech exports, US official says

The Trump admin is dropping the Biden-era diffusion rule blocking the spread of AI chips overseas as part of a bid to limit Chinese access.

Politics

5 h. ago As Lula visits Beijing, the Brazilian gov’t announces Chinese investment worth US$ 4,76 bi

As Lula visits Beijing, the Brazilian gov’t announces Chinese investment worth US$ 4,76 bi  Brasil de Fato

Economics

7 h. ago A network of Chinese companies is supporting North Korea's IT worker fraud operation

A network of Chinese companies is supporting North Korea's IT worker fraud operation  Axios

Politics

8 h. ago China’s factories race to ship goods amid US trade truce: ‘everyone’s rushing’

Chinese manufacturers are using the pause in the trade war to front-load as many shipments as possible – and prepare for the ‘inevitable’ next crisis.

Politics

10 h. ago Malaysian witness’ kidnapping shows ‘profound breakdown’ in protecting women: activist

Pamela Ling’s abduction highlights safety failures in Malaysia, women’s rights group says, even as the search expands to Singapore.

Events

10 h. ago PLA Navy drill uses AI to trim warship’s magnetic field, gets 60% more efficient

AI-assisted ‘degaussing’ expected to help Chinese submarines better evade magnetic sensors and sea mines, increasing stealth capacity.

Events

10 h. ago Japanese restaurant sparks outrage by posting note banning ‘rude’ Chinese customers

Skewered chicken outlet becomes latest business to discriminate against Chinese patrons, panned by many, supported by Japanese nationalists.

Economics

11 h. ago Chinese exporters to US tread warily as tariff uncertainties linger

Chinese exporters to US tread warily as tariff uncertainties linger  Reuters

Events

11 h. ago Did China’s ‘skilled’ negotiators help break the US trade deadlock?

US officials praised the negotiating style of Chinese counterpart He Lifeng at the successful talks, where Li Chenggang made his debut.

Events

12 h. ago As easy as ABC? How Pakistan unified radars, jets and warning aircraft against India

Chinese defence industry report says intelligent systems and not firepower superiority are now the deciding factors.

Events

14 h. ago Chinese President Xi slams ‘bullying’ as Beijing hosts Latin American leaders

Chinese President Xi slams ‘bullying’ as Beijing hosts Latin American leaders  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

14 h. ago Chinese woman earns praise for giving first aid to dehydrated camel in desert

Good Samaritan tour guide shows great compassion to young animal that had been separated from its herd, and dying of thirst.

Politics

15 h. ago US cuts tariffs on small parcels from Chinese firms like Shein and Temu

US cuts tariffs on small parcels from Chinese firms like Shein and Temu  BBC

Economics

17 h. ago Japanese women in South Korean prostitution ring blamed for shaming homeland

Instead of outrage at the traffickers, online anger in Japan has focused on the women involved for damaging national pride.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘No winners in tariff wars’ China’s Xi Jinping tells Latin American, Caribbean leaders

The Chinese leader is addressing the opening of a forum in Beijing of more than 30 countries from the two regions.

Politics

17 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping urges countries to ‘stand united’ in face of global trade war

The Chinese leader’s call for unity was heard by representatives of more than 30 Latin American and Caribbean nations in Beijing.

Events

18 h. ago Security with Chinese characteristics: How the Global Security Initiative reflects Beijing’s priorities at home

Security with Chinese characteristics: How the Global Security Initiative reflects Beijing’s priorities at home  Lowy Institute

Events

19 h. ago Taiwan MND detects 31 Chinese aircraft in its territory; Beijing launches satellite

Taiwan MND detects 31 Chinese aircraft in its territory; Beijing launches satellite  The Tribune

Politics

21 h. ago Big Chinese pharma firms can withstand Trump’s policies with cost advantages: analysts

Trump seeks to slash domestic drug prices, bring back pharmaceutical manufacturing to the US and slap tariffs on imports.

Politics

22 h. ago Trump tariffs seen lowering Chinese firms’ US investment plans

Findings based on survey of Chinese firms in US shortly before ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs were announced.

Economics