The Latest Breaking News from China

Typhoon Dolphin: Shanghai airports cancel 1,300 flights as China evacuates thousands

Shanghai's two airports cancelled more than 1,300 flights on Sunday as China stepped up preparations for Typhoon Dolphin, which brought heavy rain to northern Taiwan and threatened to cause flooding and landslides along China's eastern coast.

The Times of India · Aug 9

The world has changed. African countries must rethink how they grow their economies

The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa’s economies are to geopolitical shocks. Fuel prices have remained elevated, squeezing economies that depend heavily on petroleum imports from the Middle East. These include Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Conversation · Aug 9

Ashmita Chaliha beats Han Qian Xi to win maiden BWF World Tour title at Korea Masters

Ashmita Chaliha clinched her maiden BWF World Tour title by defeating China’s fourth-seeded Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the Korea Masters Super 300 final. The 26-year-old Indian overcame a slow start and a closely contested decider to complete a remarkable comeback following her knee injury and rehabilitation.

The Economic Times · Aug 9

China controls about 80% of the tungsten market; a Nevada company says it has found 1.78 million tonnes, but NASA is blocking mining on part of the site

A potentially enormous tungsten resource has been identified beneath the Nevada desert, but a NASA land restriction could prevent the company behind the project from fully exploring or developing it.

The Times of India · Aug 8

Iran War Exposes US Munition Gaps as China and Russia Concerns Loom; Pentagon Awards Raytheon Missile Contract

The U.S. military campaign against Iran has revealed a deeper concern about America’s defense industrial base.

Benzinga · Aug 8

Apple says Mac users in China can connect to Alibaba's Qwen AI service

Apple published a guide for Chinese Mac users to connect Alibaba's Qwen AI service. This integration allows enhanced Siri responses and Writing Tools capabilities for users. The arrangement aims to boost Apple's competitive edge in China's AI PC market. Domestic rivals like Lenovo and Huawei are already promoting their own…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

China's memory-making champion smashes DDR5-8800 barrier on AMD platform — CXMT chips close the gap with SK hynix

Colorful shows off the overclocking potential on new memory kits equipped with CXMT integrated circuits.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 8

Ford's Bronco EV Is Better Than It Has Any Right To Be. Why Isn’t It Sold In The U.S.?

For just $32,000, China’s electric Bronco has plenty to offer, including over 400 miles of range.

InsideEVs · Aug 8

Typhoon Dolphin nears China: Flights disrupted, ports shut as storm strengthens

Flights to eastern China were disrupted on Saturday as Typhoon Dolphin approached the country’s east coast, with airlines cancelling some services and offering passengers flexible rebooking and refund options.

The Times of India · Aug 8

Pentagon to invest $400 million in Australian rare earth mine scandium

A remote Australian town will become a cornerstone of Western scandium supply. The United States Pentagon has pledged a $400 million loan commitment for this project. This initiative aims to establish the world's first primary scandium mine. China currently dominates global supply and processing of this critical mineral. The project…

The Economic Times · Aug 8