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WWF uses trail cameras to shed new light on the world’s most elusive big cat - the ‘Ghost of the Mountain’

WWF has shared trail cam footage from a snow leopard survey in China, these cats being so elusive only an estimated 22% of their range has been documented, with researchers nicknaming them “Ghosts of the Mountain”

Digital Camera World

China’s birth rate just hit its lowest point since 1949—and Trip.com cofounder James Liang thinks that’s a threat to innovation

“We need more people to innovate.”

Fortune

Malaysia wants to truck durian through Thailand to China

Malaysia is seeking clearance from Thailand to export durian overland to China as it battles domestic oversupply and moves to expand its footing in the lucrative market.

Bangkok Post

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Afternoon Update: China’s missile test condemned; tributes for Melbourne teacher; and another ‘Pam the Bird’ stunt

Albanese says China’s weapons test in the Pacific risks fuelling dangerous nuclear proliferation

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: ‘we must disagree with this action’ Albanese tells Beijing

On various measures, the Albanese government has been a lot more successful than its Morrison predecessor in dealing with Beijing, although this has partly been because it’s in China’s interests to be more accommodating.

The Conversation

Japan, China coast guard ships face off near disputed East China Sea islands

Japanese and Chinese coast guard ships confronted each other near disputed islands Tuesday. Each nation claimed to have expelled the other's vessels from their territorial waters. The incident occurred near uninhabited islands claimed by both Japan and China. This maritime encounter follows recent diplomatic tensions between the two nations. Both…

The Economic Times

Watch: Typhoon Maysak breaks dam wall in China, kills 2 and forces thousands to evacuate

Typhoon Maysak caused severe flooding and two deaths in China's Guangxi region. Thousands of residents were evacuated after extensive rainfall and reservoir emergencies. A dam breach sent a massive torrent of water downstream, impacting villages. Rescue efforts utilized drones to deliver supplies and evacuate stranded individuals. Relief funding and supplies…

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East China Sea tensions flare: Japan, China clash in high-stakes maritime standoff near disputed Senkaku Islands

Japan's coast guard expelled Chinese vessels from waters near disputed islands. China stated its coast guard warned and expelled an intruding Japanese fishing boat. The confrontation occurred amid already strained ties between the two Asian powers. The Senkaku-Diaoyu islands remain a major flashpoint for decades. The East China Sea region…

The Times of India

Nearly a dozen people dead as thunderstorms, tornadoes and landslides hit China

Storms come on the heels of widespread flooding in Guangxi brought by the passage of the country's first typhoon of the year

The Independent UK

China missile test: what do we know and why are countries in the region concerned?

Beijing described the test as ‘routine’, while the US, Australia and countries in the Pacific condemned the exercise

The Guardian - AU

Death toll from China storms and floods rises to 15, state media says

Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow launches third round of strikes in a week on Kyiv as Zelensky renews Nato bid

Attacks come as Zelensky prepares to meet Donald Trump at Nato summit in Turkey today

The Independent UK

Global Market: China emerges as diversification bet for investors amid market volatility

Global investors now see Chinese assets as diversification, not just growth. China's markets show resilience amid global volatility and geopolitical tensions. This shift encourages fresh inflows into Chinese bond and equity markets. The yuan's strength and policy stability drive investor interest in China. Despite concerns, China's independent market dynamics enhance…

The Economic Times

Monsoon batters China: 16 buried in landslide, 8 killed in central region

Heavy monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across China on Tuesday, with a landslide in the north-western province of Gansu leaving 16 people buried, while severe storms and flooding claimed at least eight lives in central China.

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Bangkok Post

Malaysia's Anwar to lean on 'good friend' Li Qiang to rescue durian farmers as prices fall

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has promised durian growers in Johor state that he will raise their falling prices with his "good friend" Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a visit to Beijing next month, as a nationwide glut leaves farmers struggling to sell the famously pungent fruit at sustainable prices.

The Economic Times

China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system

His story is increasingly common in China, where tens of millions are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unemployment insurance, record numbers of graduates and a shortage of jobs squeeze opportunities.

The Conversation

China’s submarine missile test looks routine. The real story is the panic it triggered

On Monday, a Chinese navy submarine fired a long-range ballistic missile into international waters in the South Pacific. The nuclear-capable missile, which was launched from underwater and carried an inert dummy warhead, is believed to have splashed down near Tuvalu.

Bangkok Post

China slowdown, fraud crackdown weigh on Myanmar jade prices

Prices for jade are falling in the market in Mandalay, central Myanmar, a trend traders attribute to China's economic slowdown and a decline in purchases by Chinese-linked international criminal organisations following a crackdown on fraud rings.

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The Times of India

China sentences former official to death in $325 million bribery case

The Changzhou Intermediate People's Court in Jiangsu province said Yang accepted the illicit payments between 1993 and 2023 in return for helping individuals and companies secure projects, business opportunities, land allocations and financial support. According to the court, the bribes were paid in exchange for assistance with "undertaking projects, business…

The Economic Times

US voices concern over China's intercontinental range missile test

The United States voiced concern over China's recent nuclear-capable missile test launch. Washington urged Beijing to engage in meaningful arms control discussions promptly. China stated the test launch was a routine annual naval training exercise. The PLA Navy mentioned notifying relevant countries about the strategic missile test. The United States…

The Economic Times

Death toll from China storms rises to 15, hundreds injured

Storms and floods killed fifteen people across China, injuring hundreds more. Severe convective weather in Hubei province caused widespread damage to homes. Heavy rains in Guangxi led to a breached dam and significant evacuations. Separately, a landslide in Gansu province buried thirty-three people. Rescue efforts are underway for those still…

The Economic Times

Oil prices gain as focus shifts to supply recovery and demand

Oil prices saw slight gains Tuesday as traders focused on supply increases. Traders are looking beyond Middle East tensions to demand prospects. The United Arab Emirates increased crude output significantly in June. Saudi Arabia also cut its August crude selling price to Asia. Market watchers await demand response, especially from…

The Times of India

Strategic ties with India, China guided by mutual benefit: Bangladesh minister

Bangladesh's strategic relationships with major powers, including India, China and Russia, will be guided by mutual benefit and welfare of citizens, state minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam said and stressed Dhaka does not need to choose between Saarc and Bimstec.

The Conversation

Australia and Fiji sign a new defence pact as China launches a ballistic missile test in the Pacific. What does it all mean?

As part of his tour of the Pacific, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has signed a significant defence treaty with his Fijian counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka.

The Guardian - AU

Australian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised

Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’

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