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Alibaba, ByteDance Join Regulatory Talks As Beijing Tightens Grip With Sweeping AI, Chip Export Curbs: Report

Beijing regulators are reportedly mulling more stringent export controls on artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor technologies.

Benzinga

ISSF World Cup: India faces crucial test against China ahead of Asian Games

India's shooting team prepares for the Asian Games at the Hangzhou World Cup. This event offers a crucial test against China's dominant shooting prowess. Indian shooters will gain valuable match practice under familiar conditions. Key athletes like Suruchi Inder Singh and Esha Singh aim for strong performances. Experienced shooters seek…

The Economic Times

India's BrahMos finds a fan in Philippines, gives 'credible deterrence' in South China Sea

Philippines Ambassador to India Josel F Ignacio on Tuesday said India's BrahMos missile system has strengthened its deterrence against China in the South China Sea, with Manila calling India a leading future defence supplier. The landmark $375 million missile deal has deepened India-Philippines defence ties as New Delhi expands its…

The Economic Times

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Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed South China Sea shoal

Beijing and Manila summoned each other's ambassadors Tuesday following a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. China continues to claim sovereignty over almost the entirety of the global trade route.

France 24

Indian steelmakers pivot home as Europe tightens imports, China squeezes margins

Indian steelmakers are shifting focus to domestic markets amid tighter European import rules. Exports to the EU and Britain are expected to significantly decrease this fiscal year. Competition from cheaper Chinese steel is challenging this domestic strategy. Companies are also exploring markets in East Asia and the Middle East. India's…

The Economic Times

Tech Brief (Jul. 21): Is Mega Chip IPO to Blame for China’s Tech Rout?

ByteDance launches audio creation model, EU fines AliExpress 550 million euros for failing to curb illegal goods

Caixin Global

Trade, trophies and tanks

In today's newsletter: A team of Members of the European Parliament travel to China, Spain's reigning champions tour Madrid, and an expert explains the point of Europe's military parades.

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Japan raises fears over Chinese destroyer’s live-fire exercise with Russia

China disputes Japan's claim of an EEZ around the Okinotori island, saying it's an atoll not an island

The Independent UK

China Is Banning AI Boyfriends and Girlfriends After Study Shows Growing Addiction and Alarming Birth Rate Decline

China has introduced strict new regulations on AI companion apps, aiming to curb emotional dependency while addressing broader social concerns including its declining birth rate.

International Business Times UK

China-Kazakhstan cooperation offers a qualitative shift

Beijing and Astana just signed a cooperation plan until 2030. In it and in the accompanying business agreements, analysts found signs of moving beyond traditional trade, as Kazakhstan presented itself as a full-cycle economic hub rather than a raw-material supplier.

Euronews

France and Germany move to tackle EU’s growing trade deficit with China

France and Germany are pressing for a stronger European Union response to China’s growing trade surplus and industrial overcapacity, as concerns mount over the impact on key European sectors.

Radio France Internationale

The geopolitics of AI: Why WAICO matters

China's formation of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization marks a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape, marking the likely beginning of new alignments among nations. Developing countries might lean towards China's affordable open-source AI frameworks, finding them more attractive than their Western counterparts. This could intensify the race…

The Economic Times

China's world-leading renewable megabases rely on coal-heavy transmission

China builds more wind and solar power than the world combined. Inadequate transmission links and coal reliance limit renewable energy use. Green power from the north needs ultra-high voltage lines to reach eastern cities. Significant outbound transmission capacity is required by the year 2030. Energy storage should back up renewables…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Chinese tech stocks rebound as semiconductor rally lifts mainland markets

Chinese technology stocks experienced sharp fluctuations on Tuesday, with semiconductor shares leading a strong recovery. Investors are now focusing on an upcoming policymakers' meeting expected later this month. This gathering is anticipated to outline economic policy priorities for the second half of the year. Analysts expect the meeting to signal…

The Economic Times

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Why engagement with Myanmar’s junta is risky without proof of life for Aung San Suu Kyi

Every year, the foreign ministers of the 11 countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) get together to talk regional business.

The Economic Times

China considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips

Regulators led by the China's Ministry of Commerce (MofCom) ⁠have been ‌consulting leading domestic AI ⁠and chipmaking groups on how to prevent China's advanced technologies and star start-ups from ‌being acquired by the west, the report ⁠said, citing two people involved in the discussions.

Bangkok Post

China's world-leading renewable megabases rely on coal-heavy transmission, report finds

BEIJING - China ⁠is building more large-scale wind and solar than the rest of the world combined, but inadequate transmission links and a continued ‌reliance on coal-fired power are limiting its use, according to a report published on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Asean's top diplomats meeting in shadow of US-Iran conflict

MANILA - The conflict between the US and Iran casts a long shadow over a diplomatic gathering here beginning on Tuesday, injecting additional uncertainty into a region grappling with maritime tensions with China and a faltering regional effort to end Myanmar's civil war.

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Chinese warship holds live-fire drills inside Japan’s economic waters for first time

Exercise took place about 180km from Okinotori, Japan’s southernmost island, and comes as Chinese and Philippine sailors clashed in the South China Sea

Bangkok Post

China, Thailand eye deeper tech cooperation to drive 'prosperous shared future'

BEIJING - ⁠China ⁠and Thailand have pledged more cooperation in technology and innovation, including aligning ‌policies in related sectors and expanding exchanges, according to a joint statement that emphasised a "prosperous shared future" between both nations.

The Economic Times

ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of US-Iran conflict

Southeast Asian ministers meet amid global and regional instability this week. Tensions between the United States and Iran are casting a shadow over discussions. Maritime disputes in the South China Sea also demand attention from diplomats. ASEAN's peace initiative for Myanmar continues to struggle for traction. U.S. officials reaffirm commitments…

The Economic Times

China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounter

China and the Philippines are locked in a war of words following a maritime encounter that escalated into physical confrontation. Manila reported that a navy personnel was struck with a wooden baton, while Beijing countered, alleging that Philippine vessels instigated the incident by attacking Chinese officers first.

Times Life

Why the Indian Pangolin Tops Global Wildlife Trafficking and What Conservation Efforts Are Changing

The Animal That Curls Into a Ball and Cannot RunThe Indian pangolin's primary defence is to roll into a tight armoured ball. Against a leopard, this works. Against a poacher with a sack, it is a gift. The animal does not bite, does not flee at speed, and emits no…

The Independent UK

Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI and robotics advances in rivalry with US

China's leading technology companies showcased hundreds of cutting-edge products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai — from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence systems.

The Independent UK

Trump administration opens investigation into Harvard's financial aid for international students

The Justice Department is investigating whether Harvard University is allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students

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