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Business Brief (June 2): Tin Prices Surge on AI Demand

China expands trade secret protection to include data and algorithms

Caixin Global

Chinese military has been acquiring Nvidia chips, even post-Washington export controls, research claims — multiple institutions linked to the PLA asked for Nvidia AI chips, according to publicly available documents

A business-intelligence researcher said that the Chinese military has been actively acquiring Nvidia AI chips, even after the U.S. put export controls on them. Public documents show that some institutions ask for these chips either through the specifications they demand or by directly asking for Nvidia chips by name.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese Standards Go Global: XCMG Helps Advance International Crane Industry Standards

FRANKFURT, Germany, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the recent 2026 meetings of the International Organization for Standardization's Technical Committee on Cranes (ISO/TC96) in Frankfurt, Germany, more than 100 representatives from 16 member countries — including China, Germany, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Finland, and Japan —…

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South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades ago

South Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems from decades of strategic state investment and industrial policy, creating market leaders like Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC. India, despite recent efforts, faces a long road to catch up…

The Economic Times

India's Shanghai envoy, Chinese official discuss plans to boost culture, tourism ties

India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, met with a Chinese cultural official to boost cultural exchanges and tourism. This aims to strengthen people-to-people connections in eastern China. Mathur also inaugurated a Yoga camp and announced upcoming music concerts featuring Indian and Chinese artists. These events promote Indian culture and…

The Economic Times

Mandelson's China Advice to No.10 Linked Beijing Directly to Ukraine War, Newly Released Files Reveal

Leaked government documents reveal Mandelson's warnings about China's intertwined security concerns with Russia's actions in Ukraine, highlighting the need for a unified approach to global security.

International Business Times UK

Jimmy Kimmel names the one joke that he regrets apologising for

Jimmy Kimmel expressed regret over an apology he made in 2013 for a segment where a child suggested killing “everyone in China” to solve the national debt, stating he did so under duress for Disney's benefit. Kimmel has also apologised for blackface impressions of Oprah Winfrey and Karl Malone from…

The Independent UK

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Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

TAIPEI - The ⁠Taiwan ⁠military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's ‌islands in the disputed South China Sea.

Bangkok Post

Ping An Launches "Ping An Home" Service Brand

HONG KONG and SHANGHAI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As population aging accelerates and medical standards continue to advance, China is steadily entering an era of longevity. While life expectancy is increasing, improving quality of life has become a key concern for society at large. Against this backdrop, Ping An…

AAP

The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadows

As the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by adopting tactics more commonly associated with the oil industry's “shadow fleet.” LNG carriers are increasingly switching off transponders, travelling in pairs, and making “dark transits” through the…

The Economic Times

Chinese humanoids are one step closer to IPOs

China’s robotics sector is gearing up for a wave of IPOs as the country positions itself at the forefront of the next phase of AI. Unitree Robotics has secured approval for a Shanghai listing, while dozens of robotics firms are preparing to go public. Analysts expect IPO proceeds to accelerate…

The Economic Times

Can the EU de-risk from China and make its trade relationship sustainable?

The European Commission declared its trade relationship with China "not sustainable”, pushing for a tougher de-risking but not decoupling strategy. Is this a realistic plan?

Euronews

'Village just vanished': Death toll rises to 43 in Myanmar mining blast

An explosion in the Shan state of Myanmar, close to the border with China, has now resulted in 43 fatalities, including the lives of seven children, with many others suffering injuries. This catastrophic event was triggered by mismanaged mining explosives, which almost entirely devastated the local village of 200 houses.

The Times of India

Cooper says UK and China have ‘shared interest’ in protecting rules-based international order

Foreign Secretary says UK and China must work together to address global challenges

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Evening Standard

Rules-based order is ‘in our shared interest’, Cooper says during China visit

The Foreign Secretary said the UK and China must work together to address global challenges.

The Economic Times

China adds data and AI to trade secret rules to block leaks

Effective Monday, the Regulations on Trade Secret Protection mark the first time Chinese law protects such digital assets as proprietary secrets, according to state broadcaster China Central Television.

The Economic Times

China's Zhipu AI plans to apply for Shanghai's Sci-Tech Board listing

One of the leading players in China's crowded artificial intelligence sector, Zhipu AI, said the proposed issuance of A shares, each with a ‌nominal value ⁠of 0.10 ⁠yuan, would represent between 2% and 8% of the company's total share capital, or 9.1 million to 38.8 million shares.

AAP

Jackie Chan and Trip.com Group Spotlight Guilin as Demand Grows for Experiential & Cultural Travel in China

GUILIN, China, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global travellers increasingly seek slower, experience-led journeys, Guilin is emerging as one of China's standout destinations for nature, heritage and cultural immersion. International flight bookings to Guilin grew 75% year-on-year in Q1 2026, ranking Guilin among the fastest-growing cities in China among…

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PC Gamer

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review (Acer Nitro)

Navi 48 proves it's still a great GPU with this cut-down-for-China card's global release. If its divisive MSRP holds.

The Economic Times

China tightens oversight of overseas investments amid tech rivalry with US

China has introduced new rules to tighten control over overseas investments. This directive aims to enhance national security reviews for cross-border capital flows. The regulations, effective July 1, prohibit the transfer of restricted goods, technology, services, and data abroad. Offenders face financial penalties, including fines and asset disposal.

International Business Times

Nvidia Taps Chinese Company Unitree for First Humanoid Robot System Sold to Researchers

Nvidia is pushing deeper into humanoid robotics with a new research platform built around machines from China's Unitree Robotics.

AAP

Armen Pogossian Represents Armenia at Forbes Under 30 Summit China, Empowering the Next Generation of Global Entrepreneurs

YEREVAN, Armenia, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Armen Pogossian, Owner of Pogossian Luxury Brand House, became the first Armenian entrepreneur to appear within the Forbes Under 30 platform in China, marking a significant milestone for Armenian entrepreneurship, luxury craftsmanship, and international business representation. Pogossian was invited to participate in the…

GamesRadar

Arc Raiders PvE mode coming to the Chinese version, and global players already want it in the main game too

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The Times of India

The Forbidden City: Inside China's largest imperial palace complex, a hidden empire within a city for 500 years

At the centre of Beijing sits a place that once functioned as a city within a city. From above, the Forbidden City appears orderly and measured, enclosed by walls and surrounded by water. On the ground, however, it reveals something more complicated: a carefully managed world designed to organise power,…

Reason

How To Win a Trade War? Lose Less Than Your Opponents.

The only winning move is not to play. But if you must, a new book offers some suggestions.

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