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Alibaba Cloud open sources its two generative AI models based on ChatGPT-style Tongyi Qianwen

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese company plans to make two of its large language models, Qwen-7B and Qwen-7B-Chat, freely available for commercial and research uses. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3229907/alibaba-cloud-open-sources-its-two-generative-ai-models-based-chatgpt-style-tongyi-qianwen?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s manufacturing, services data in July: 4 takeaways as pressure intensified, activity cooled

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s purchasing managers’ indices in July suggested that the economic recovery continued to lose momentum, with further policy support needed. https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3229887/chinas-manufacturing-services-data-july-4-takeaways-pressure-intensified-activity-cooled?utm_source=rss_feed

What are superconductors and why are scientists sceptical about a breakthrough?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many claims about discovering room-temperature superconductors have fallen flat but the hope of finding revolutionary material pushes research forward. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3229898/what-are-superconductors-and-why-are-scientists-sceptical-about-breakthrough?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s top officials gather in Beidaihe, signalling start of summer break for leaders

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Communist Party ideology chief Cai Qi gives speech in coastal resort of Beidaihe, while President Xi Jinping steps out of the spotlight, indicating top leaders have kicked off annual seaside retreat. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3229915/chinas-top-officials-gather-beidaihe-signalling-start-summer-break-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed

Alibaba logistics arm Cainiao rolls out half-day express delivery service in 8 major cities, as firm seeks to help stimulate consumption

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Cainiao’s express-service push underscores the high stakes involved in China’s vast package delivery market. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3229893/alibaba-logistics-arm-cainiao-rolls-out-half-day-express-delivery-service-8-major-cities-firm-seeks?utm_source=rss_feed

China exposure to US dollar ‘weaponisation’ demands rethink on yuan internationalisation as geopolitical woes intensify, Yu Yongding warns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Securing China’s overseas assets has become more difficult in a time rife with geopolitical wrangling that continues to alter the world’s currency-use landscape, outspoken Yu Yongding says. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3229877/china-exposure-us-dollar-weaponisation-demands-rethink-yuan-internationalisation-geopolitical-woes?utm_source=rss_feed

Companies in China to conduct regular personal data compliance audits under new rules

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Internet regulator’s draft regulation requires all firms to carry out the audits, including security checks for personal information being sent overseas. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3229902/companies-china-conduct-regular-personal-data-compliance-audits-under-new-rules?utm_source=rss_feed

‘The capital’s moat’: thousands forced from homes in Hebei to ease flooding in Beijing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Residents have been relocated to temporary housing but it could be some time before they can return to their properties. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3229896/capitals-moat-thousands-forced-homes-hebei-ease-flooding-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Saudi priorities’ steering science and tech cooperation with China, report says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Despite the growing ties there is a strong preference among Saudi elites to work with the West, according to Washington-based think tank. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3229885/saudi-priorities-steering-science-and-tech-cooperation-china-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

From ‘coolies’ to robots: China is fast-tracking high-speed rail with AI-powered builders

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. AI-powered machines are taking on some of hardest jobs on the world’s biggest high-speed railway network. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3229589/coolies-robots-china-fast-tracking-high-speed-rail-ai-powered-builders?utm_source=rss_feed