The Latest Breaking News from China

'Middle powers' to fill the global gap?

By all accounts, the world we have inhabited is being disrupted, turned on its head, and set to its side. In all the think-tank and university-led discussions I have recently attended, it has become customary to acknowledge and lament the inexorable breakdown of the international system, in which conflict is…

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

EU Cracks Down On Chinese Imports And Joins Pax Silica In Bid To Cut Strategic Dependence

The European Union has taken new measures to protect its steel industry and curb the flood of low-value e-commerce parcels. The moves escalate its push to rebalance a trade relationship with China that officials now call strategically unsustainable.

Benzinga · Jul 2

Dutch launch humanoid robot centre to 'kickstart' race with China

A new Humanoid Application Center in the Netherlands aims to bridge Europe's robotics gap with the US and China. CEO Evert Jaap Lugt envisions a future where humanoids, boosted by AI, could even replace lost loved ones. Real estate director Niels Langenhuizen plans to deploy robots on construction sites to…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Pilot who hit Beijing's tallest tower wrote about 'ending his life', officials say

The pilot who flew a small plane into Beijing's tallest building wrote in his diary about “ending his life”, Chinese authorities said Thursday, aiming to end speculation swirling around an incident that raised concerns about aviation security in China's capital.

France 24 · Jul 2

China showcases truck-mounted EMALS for runway-free drone launches. How the system works

China has unveiled a truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system, enabling fixed-wing drones to take flight rapidly without traditional runways. This mobile platform, utilizing advanced electromagnetic catapult technology, significantly enhances the People's Liberation Army's drone capabilities. The system's mobility and rapid deployment features allow for operations from diverse, potentially vulnerable locations,…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

China spent decades planting 66 billion trees; scientists found they now outgrow natural forests by 66%

China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these planted forests are growing faster than natural ones, offering a significant short-term boost for carbon uptake. While this offers hope for climate change mitigation, experts caution that natural forests remain crucial for long-term carbon…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Singapore cops seize $42 million mansion, freeze $772k bank account of suspected Nvidia AI GPU smugglers — individuals alleged to have illegally exported data center servers to China charged with fraud, money laundering

Four individuals suspected of smuggling Nvidia AI GPUs into China by using Singapore as a transshipment point are facing multiple charges. Singaporean authorities say they are not obliged to enforce foreign export controls but expects businesses in its borders to abide by them.

Tom’s Hardware · Jul 2

Audi: Selling The Same Car Everywhere No Longer Works

In Audi's vision, the global car is dead.

Motor1 · Jul 2

Cows, cars and courts: Indra Nooyi calls India 'chaotic' in comparison with China, but says it's like a drug, you get addicted

Former PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi described India as a "chaotic country," contrasting its vibrant disorder with China's homogeneity. She explained that while India's democratic process leads to slower progress, its visible judiciary offers citizens crucial comfort and rights. Nooyi views this slower, rights-focused approach as a worthwhile trade-off for individual…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Beijing breaks silence on high-rise crash

BEIJING - The pilot killed when a plane crashed into Beijing’s tallest building last Friday was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu, the Chaoyang district government said on Thursday, as officials seek to end speculation about the incident.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2