Category: China
Global Impact: Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Central Asian leaders as G7 vows to address China challenge
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at what was achieved during the China-Central Asia Summit. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3222102/global-impact-xi-jinping-rolls-out-red-carpet-central-asian-leaders-g7-vows-address-china-challenge?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJapanese anime pop star Mai Mizuhashi skirts nationalism to build Chinese fan base on Ride the Wind reality show
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese embrace Japanese culture selectively and see anime, comics and games favourably despite downturns in the nations’ relationship, says academic. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3222028/japanese-anime-pop-star-mai-mizuhashi-skirts-nationalism-build-chinese-fan-base-ride-wind-reality?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s first civilian astronaut prepares to join latest space mission
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Shenzhou 16 is expected to launch on Tuesday with a payload specialist from Beihang University among the crew. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3222128/chinas-first-civilian-astronaut-prepares-join-latest-space-mission?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese team creates ‘highly efficient, flexible’ silicon solar cells
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Breakthrough technology has broad applications in aerospace, wearable electronics and portable power sources, according to scientists. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3221983/chinese-team-creates-highly-efficient-flexible-silicon-solar-cells?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s Quora-like platform Zhihu embeds AI feature on Q&A service, joining other mainland tech firms in ChatGPT frenzy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zhihu will immediately start its internal test of the function called Sousuo Juhe, which uses a large language model that is similar to the artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3222114/chinas-quora-platform-zhihu-embeds-ai-feature-qa-service-joining-other-mainland-tech-firms-chatgpt?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAs more Chinese graduates explore rural jobs, comparisons with Mao Zedong’s campaign fail to pass muster
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The authorities are encouraging young people to pursue careers in China’s rural areas amid mounting job pressure and President Xi Jinping’s calls to “revitalise the countryside”. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3222090/more-chinese-graduates-explore-rural-jobs-comparisons-mao-zedongs-campaign-fail-pass-muster?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAfghanistan reopens direct flight to China with Kabul-Urumqi service
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ariana will fly weekly between the Afghan capital and Xinjiang after three-year, pandemic-induced break. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3222085/afghanistan-reopens-direct-flight-china-kabul-urumqi-service?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS debt ceiling crisis: risks still lurk for China despite prospect of deal, analysts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing is one of the world’s biggest holders of US debt and could be affected by future turmoil in the market and the dollar. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3222111/us-debt-ceiling-crisis-risks-still-lurk-china-despite-prospect-deal-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese city Wuhan names and shames big debtors in public demand for repayment
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wuhan’s finance bureau says more than 250 entities, including SOEs, have failed to pay back millions owed to the local government. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3222108/chinese-city-names-and-shames-big-debtors-public-demand-repayment?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMeet the tiny jumping spider that walks like a feisty ant to evade predators
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Siler collingwoodi evades spider-eating spiders but does not fool all hunters, Peking University researchers find. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3221653/meet-tiny-jumping-spider-walks-feisty-ant-evade-predators?utm_source=rss_feed
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