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South China Morning Postworld12 hrs ago
Guangzhou Symposium Discusses Batanes Islands
Scholars at a June 30 event hosted by Jinan University asserted that the Philippines’ northernmost province forms a natural extension of Taiwan. Philippine historians and officials rejected the claim, which followed a May maritime agreement between Manila and Tokyo.
South China Morning Postworld14 hrs ago
China Defends Panama Ship Inspections as Routine Safety Checks
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Monday rejected US and Panamanian accusations that Beijing is weaponising shipping inspections. He cited data showing Panama-flagged vessels accounted for about half of accidents in Chinese waters from January to July despite represe…
South China Morning Postworld17 hrs ago
Satellite Images Show China Completing Land Reclamation and New Infrastructure at Antelope Reef
New images from June show dredgers replaced by barges and new infrastructure appearing at the Paracel Islands atoll. South China Morning Post reported the findings from the Open Source Centre on July 13, 2026.
Japan Timesworld17 hrs ago
Flooding Submerges Roads in Northern China Provinces
Severe flooding hit Hebei and Liaoning provinces, with water levels exceeding 2 meters in Kuancheng county. Videos showed residents swimming and paddle-boarding on streets. The event followed Typhoon Bavi weakening to a tropical storm.
bleedingcool.compolitics18 hrs ago
Retired Scientist Dennis Lu Faces January Trial on Unauthorized Computer Use
Dennis Lu, a former Natural Resources Canada researcher, is set to stand trial in Ottawa on two counts of unauthorized computer use and one count of breach of trust. Court records detail the copying of more than 2,600 documents in 2023 before his firing.
South China Morning Postworld18 hrs ago
China's Long March-10B First-Stage Booster Caught by Net on Sea Platform
The Long March-10B first stage returned vertically and was caught by a net on the Linghangzhe platform. South China Morning Post reported the feat on Sunday following the Friday launch.
South China Morning Postworld20 hrs ago
Zhejiang University Registers Eagle Emblem as Trademark After Unauthorized Use by Companies
Zhejiang University registered the eagle pattern from its school emblem as a trademark at the end of 2025. The registration follows use of the design by small companies and comes amid noted visual similarity to the Giorgio Armani logo. The topic received more than 400 million vie…
South China Morning Postai20 hrs ago
Peking University team reports optical link that speeds lab AI tests over 100-fold
An all-optical interconnect developed at Peking University links standard electronic chips and raises AI distributed inference speeds by more than 100 times while cutting resource use to one-ninth. The work was published July 13 in National Science Review.
pymnts.comtechnology1 day ago
China to impose rules on AI companions starting July 15
New regulations will restrict features allowing users to create and interact with personalized AI companions. Major technology companies have begun disabling some of those features ahead of the deadline.
foxnews.comworld1 day ago
China Tests Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Into Southern Pacific
China conducted a submarine-fired ballistic missile test into the southern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The test involved a dummy warhead and drew statements from the U.S. and regional powers.
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Yonhappolitics2 days ago
North Korean Premier Meets Chinese Counterpart in Beijing on Anniversary of 1961 Friendship Treaty
North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on July 11. The two sides discussed expanding exchanges and cooperation. The visit followed a June summit agreement between Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping.
France 24world1 day agoUpdated
Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in Eastern China's Zhejiang Province
The storm struck Yuhuan at 11:20 p.m. Saturday with 144 km/h winds. Authorities had already moved nearly two million people from high-risk areas across eastern China.
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interestingengineering.comworld2 days ago
Chinese Military Scientists Disclose 100-Gigawatt Microwave Weapon for Satellites
@MarioNawfal reported that Chinese military scientists publicly disclosed a high-power microwave weapon outputting up to 100 gigawatts. The system is designed to disable satellites by frying their electronics from a distance. One gigawatt is described as sufficient to achieve tha…
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Los Angeles Timesscience2 days ago
China Issues Five-Year Climate Plan Through 2028
The plan details steps to integrate renewable power into factories, data centers and transport. It covers 2026-2028 and maintains existing emissions targets.
theiranproject.comworld2 days ago
China Tells Major Refiners to Keep Fuel Output High Amid Persian Gulf Disruptions
China directed some major refiners to keep fuel output high to protect domestic consumers amid strikes threatening Persian Gulf shipments. The move arrives during recurring regional disruptions and may offset global supply shortfalls, @business reported.
world2 days ago
Philippine Defence Chief Limits Military Talks With Beijing Over Scarborough Shoal
Manila will keep only limited military communication channels open with China. Defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr cited lack of good faith and respect for territorial integrity after a command conference with President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.
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freepressjournal.inworld2 days ago
Shanghai Student Creates Notarised Will Leaving 20 Million Yuan to Childhood Friend
A 19-year-old from Shanghai named Li has drawn up a notarised will leaving his US$2.9 million estate, including a flat and cash savings, to a childhood friend. Li cited distant relations with his divorced and remarried parents and risks from extreme sports as reasons for the choi…
thehindu.comworld2 days ago
Philippine defence chief says new laws block broader China talks
The Philippines will maintain limited military communication channels with China but will not pursue broader engagement unless Beijing changes its conduct in disputed waters. The defence chief made the remarks after a command conference with military leaders.
South China Morning Postai3 days ago
China orders bloggers to stop posting amateur AI typhoon forecasts
State media cautioned that unofficial AI-generated typhoon predictions may violate China's Meteorology Law as Typhoon Bavi approaches eastern provinces. The centralised system restricts public weather alerts to official meteorological stations.
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ndtv.compolitics3 days ago
China's President Xi says Beijing will maintain traditional ties with North Korea
China's President Xi stated that Beijing's commitment to traditional relations with North Korea remains firm despite global changes. The remarks were reported by @financialjuice.
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ndtv.compolitics3 days ago
China Tests Nuclear-Capable Missile from Submarine in Pacific
China conducted a test launch of a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile from a submarine into the central Pacific. The missile carried a dummy warhead. Several governments in the region issued statements in response.
world3 days ago
Floods inundate towns in Guangxi province after reservoir dams fail
Record rainfall caused dams at local reservoirs to fail in Hengzhou on Monday, flooding towns and villages. Hundreds of snakes escaped from a breeding farm during the flooding.
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indiatoday.intoday.inworld2 days agoUpdated
China Lands Reusable Rocket Booster on Ship
China’s state-owned space company recovered a Long March booster on a recovery vessel Friday, becoming the second country to land an orbital rocket at sea. The test advances efforts to reuse boosters and lower launch costs.
The Independentpolitics3 days ago
Philippines Marks 10th Anniversary of 2016 South China Sea Arbitration Ruling
The Philippines on Friday commemorated the 2016 arbitration decision that rejected China's expansive claims in the South China Sea. Philippine officials described the ruling as a legally binding guide amid ongoing territorial disputes.
The Independentworld3 days ago
China Recovers Long March 10B Rocket Booster on Floating Platform
Cnn reported that China recovered the first stage of its Long March 10B rocket after an orbital launch from Hainan island. The booster returned to a floating platform six minutes after separation. The test advances China's reusable rocket efforts.
indiatoday.intoday.inscience3 days ago
China Lands Reusable Rocket Booster on Floating Platform
State media reported that a Long March 10B booster returned to Earth vertically and was recovered on a floating platform after a Friday launch from Hainan. The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation conducted the flight, which followed an earlier splashdown test in Fe…
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investopedia.comworld4 days ago
Alibaba and U.S. Payment Processor Failed for Eight Years to Block Dangerous Drug Sales
CBS News reported that a probe found Alibaba and its U.S. payment processor allowed sales of dangerous drugs, chemicals and pill presses to American buyers despite employee warnings. Public records show compliance failures persisted over eight years.
abcnews.go.comai4 days ago
China Considers Restricting Foreign Access to Top AI Models
Chinese officials have discussed limiting global access to advanced domestic AI systems, including open-source models. Semafor reported the development on July 9, 2026. The move could affect U.S. businesses that rely on low-cost Chinese AI tools.
swarajyamag.comworld4 days ago
J-15T fighter launches from Fujian carrier with four anti-ship missiles in first observed loadout
An image shows a Chinese J-15T launching from the Fujian with four anti-ship missiles, the first such load observed. The catapult-equipped carrier enables heavier payloads than previous ski-jump designs.
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foxnews.comscience4 days ago
China Tests Submarine-Launched Missile for First Time
China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific this week. The launch marked the first submarine-based test of its long-range missile arsenal in two years.
cnet.comworld4 days ago
Tianwen-2 Probe Enters Orbit Around Quasi-Moon Kamo'oalewa
China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft captured the first detailed images of the asteroid on July 2 and entered orbit around it. The probe will map the surface for nearly a year before attempting sample collection.
azernews.azbusiness4 days ago
Georgia to Develop Anaklia Port Under State Landlord Model After Chinese Consortium Exit
The Georgian government announced July 6 that it will build and operate the Anaklia Deep Sea Port itself after a Chinese consortium exited the project. Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili said the state will retain ownership while seeking multiple partners.
yna.co.krworld4 days ago
Typhoon Maysak Floods Guangxi, Traps Over 10,000 Students
Typhoon Maysak brought record rainfall to China's Guangxi region, collapsing dams and flooding towns. Rescue teams deployed boats, rafts and drones while authorities prepared for Super Typhoon Bavi.
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business4 days ago
European Commission Launches Investigation Into Chinese Peking Duck Imports
The European Commission opened a probe Thursday into Chinese Peking duck imports after EU producers alleged unfair subsidies. The move occurs as the EU and China negotiate to reduce trade tensions.
Al Jazeeraworld3 days agoUpdated
Fire at Shoe Factory in Jinjiang Kills at Least 28, Over 200 Evacuated
A blaze at the Huiteng Footwear factory in southeastern China killed at least 28 people on Thursday. More than 500 rescue personnel responded after the fire broke out around noon local time.
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news.google.comworld4 days ago
China and India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says
A report found that hacking groups linked to China and India carried out cyberattacks against Pakistani police and security agencies. The intrusions focused on law enforcement systems in multiple provinces.
wwd.compolitics4 days agoUpdated
China shoe factory fire kills 28, Xi says losses are heavy
A fire broke out Thursday at a multi-storey shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province. President Xi Jinping said the blaze resulted in heavy human losses. Flames were largely extinguished by 5:40 p.m. after 183 firefighters responded.
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Semaforworld4 days ago
Argentina Announces New Nuclear Reactor Backed by $1.2 Billion in US Funds
Argentina said it will build a new reactor in Buenos Aires with American financing. Britain extended the life of its Sizewell B plant by 20 years. Global nuclear capacity is projected to rise sharply through 2036.
business4 days ago
German Auto Industry Reports Job Losses From Chinese Competition
Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry, said political goals have been overtaken by market reality and are putting manufacturing jobs at risk. Chinese brands including BYD and Geely have taken market share in Europe this year.
asiaone.comworld4 days ago
Philippines Rejects Chinese Scholars' Claim Over Island Province
Philippine officials rejected a claim by Chinese scholars that an island province belongs to China. The province lies near Taiwan. Officials said the claim lacks legal basis.
thewire.inai4 days ago
SpaceXAI Releases Grok 4.5 Model Triple Size of Predecessor
SpaceXAI released Grok 4.5 on Wednesday after completing a record IPO and $60 billion acquisition. Anthropic and OpenAI faced recent restrictions and delays on advanced models. U.S. and Chinese officials are weighing limits on cross-border access to top AI systems.
abcnews.go.comai4 days ago
Chinese Authorities Discuss Limiting Overseas Access to Advanced AI Models
Meetings with top tech firms over the past month addressed limits on exports of leading AI systems. The talks covered models still under development. Three people familiar with the discussions confirmed the sessions to @Reuters.
ecns.cnworld4 days ago
Hundreds of Snakes Including Cobras Escape Flooded Farms in Southern China
Flooding from typhoon Maysak damaged snake breeding farms in Hengzhou, Guangxi. Residents faced bites from escaped venomous snakes amid broader storm damage that killed at least 38 people nationwide.
focustaiwan.twworld4 days ago
Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan with 124 mph winds
Taiwan and parts of China are preparing for Typhoon Bavi while recovering from Typhoon Maysak. The storm is currently located southeast of Taiwan.
yahoo.comworld4 days ago
Chinese geologists identify active fault beneath Tibet hydropower project
Researchers found the Paizhen Fault runs directly under the hydropower site on the Yarlung Tsangpo River. A June paper urged slope reinforcement and retaining structures to reduce landslide risk.
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world4 days agoUpdated
Tropical Storm Maysak Flooding Kills 39 and Prompts Evacuation of 130,000 in Southern China
Authorities reported 39 deaths in Guangxi, with 26 from a dam collapse in Hengzhou. About 130,000 people were evacuated as rescue teams used drones and boats to reach trapped residents.
interestingengineering.combusiness5 days ago
Global Nuclear Capacity Projected to Rise 44 Percent by 2036, Led by China
BloombergNEF projects world nuclear power capacity will reach 535 gigawatts by 2036, up from 372 gigawatts at the end of 2025. China is expected to lead the expansion and surpass the United States.
vanguardngr.comworld5 days ago
Tropical Storm Maysak Floods Southern China, Killing Six and Prompting 130,000 Evacuations
Record rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Maysak flooded parts of Guangxi, killing six people and leaving 11 missing as of Tuesday evening. Authorities evacuated 130,000 residents while heavy rain continued into Wednesday.
theverge.comworld5 days ago
Chinese Equipment Restarts Production at Donetsk Quarry Idle Since 2008
Chinese firms supplied crushing and screening machinery that restarted operations at the Karansky Quarry near Myrne village. The site now supplies stone for construction projects across Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine. washingtontimes.com reported the developments based on occu…
supchina.compolitics5 days ago
China's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Takes Effect July 1
The legislation applies to Uyghurs, Tibetans and other groups with rules on intermarriage, language and surveillance. It also authorizes action against individuals outside China.
news.google.comworld5 days agoUpdated
China Conducts DF-17 Missile Test During Regional Exercises
China conducted a DF-17 ballistic missile test on July 6 with minimal advance notice to the United States. Officials described the test as part of routine military activity.
Cnbcai5 days ago
China Says Anthropic Claude Code Has Security Back-Door
Cnbc reported that China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology identified a vulnerability in Anthropic's Claude Code that can transmit user data without consent. The ministry advised uninstalling or upgrading affected versions released between April and June. Alibaba…
The Japan Timespolitics5 days ago
Japan, NATO Officials Discuss Chinese Military Activities
Japanese and NATO officials met in Ankara on Tuesday to address concerns over China's military activities. The meeting included defense and foreign ministers from Japan and three other Indo-Pacific nations.
ecns.cntechnology5 days ago
Dutch Trade Minister Visits China as Nexperia China Operates Independently
Sjoerd Sjoerdsma met Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing on July 7 during the first such Dutch visit since 2018. The talks focused on ending frictions over the chipmaker Nexperia and semiconductor export controls.
Cnbcbusiness5 days ago
Temasek’s China Exposure Rises SG$10 Billion but Falls to 17 % of Portfolio
Temasek Holdings raised its China investments by the largest amount in five years. The Singapore state investor also reported a record net portfolio value.
vanguardngr.comworld5 days ago
Storms Kill 17 in Southern China, Force 130,000 to Evacuate
Torrential rain triggered widespread flooding across Guangxi, killing 17 people and prompting large-scale evacuations. Rescue teams are searching affected areas for survivors after rivers overflowed and a reservoir dam burst.
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indiatoday.inworld6 days ago
China Completes Two New Fixed Missile Launch Systems at Jilantai Training Site
Satellite images show two fixed launch systems under construction since 2022 at a desert training site east of Jilantai in Inner Mongolia. The shorter vertical tubes support short- and medium-range ballistic missiles plus cruise missiles, according to a China Aerospace Studies In…
news.sky.comai6 days ago
Chinese Government Uses AI Tools for Propaganda Campaigns
Chinese operatives used ChatGPT to generate content criticizing data-center construction and to plan a social-media campaign targeting Japanese immigration policy. OpenAI blocked the accounts after detecting the activity.
forbes.comai6 days ago
Chinese Startup DeepSeek Developing Custom AI Inference Chip
DeepSeek is building an inference-focused chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei hardware. The effort began about a year ago and remains at an early stage.
nbcnews.compolitics6 days ago
Floods and Typhoons Kill at Least 11 in Southern China
Torrential rain, flash floods and a rare tornado have killed at least 11 people across Guangxi and Hubei provinces. Officials have evacuated hundreds of residents and raised emergency response levels as Typhoon Maysak and Super Typhoon Bavi approach.