China – Page 15 – Prologue Journal

China’s peace role in Ukraine, Xi assures entrepreneurs: SCMP daily highlights

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From China’s president addressing top entrepreneurs to AI’s impact on economic growth, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3299038/xi-assures-entrepreneurs-chinas-peace-role-ukraine-scmp-daily-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed

China digs deep on mineral security as battle for resources with US intensifies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rare earths and critically important minerals that hold significant economic and tech value are being prioritised in Beijing’s plans to maintain dominant hold over global supplies. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3299017/china-digs-deep-mineral-security-battle-resources-us-intensifies?utm_source=rss_feed

Niu Fenglin, influential geophysicist, leaves US for prestigious China role

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Award-winning seismologist and prolific researcher departs Texas after 22 years, during which he carried out pioneering work on earthquake prediction. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3299027/niu-fenglin-influential-geophysicist-leaves-us-prestigious-china-role?utm_source=rss_feed

China accuses US of ‘serious backsliding’ on Taiwan with change to website

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Washington is sending wrong message to separatist forces on the island, Beijing says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3299016/china-accuses-us-serious-backsliding-taiwan-change-website?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s private sector difficulties ‘can be overcome’, Xi tells leading entrepreneurs

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese president’s first high-level symposium with business heads since 2018 is seen as a major show of support for the country’s private sector. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3299019/xi-jinping-backs-chinas-private-sector-meeting-entrepreneurs?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s middle class feels the squeeze as property slump hits pocketbooks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China’s per-capita property income grew at its lowest rate for over a decade in 2024, trimming disposable incomes and limiting consumption. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3298995/chinas-middle-class-feels-squeeze-property-slump-hits-pocketbooks?utm_source=rss_feed

Shein faces investor pressure to slash valuation to US$30 billion, sources say

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shein shareholders believe an adjustment is needed to help get its potential UK IPO over the line, say people familiar with the matter. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3299015/shein-faces-investor-pressure-slash-valuation-us30-billion-sources-say?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese cities launch DeepSeek-driven services as local cadres jump on AI bandwagon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Guangzhou, Shenzhen and other cities turn to tech to improve online portals while local officials study groundbreaking AI start-up. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3299012/chinese-cities-launch-deepseek-driven-services-local-cadres-jump-ai-bandwagon?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese e-scooter brands Ninebot, Niu integrate DeepSeek AI for smarter rides

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ninebot and Niu Technologies both claim to be the first to put DeepSeek tech in electric two-wheelers, following moves from EV makers. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3298986/chinese-e-scooter-brands-ninebot-niu-integrate-deepseek-ai-smarter-rides?utm_source=rss_feed

Baidu adopts DeepSeek AI models, chasing Tencent in race to embrace the hot start-up

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Baidu is integrating both DeepSeek and its own Ernie models into its search engine, after Tencent started trialling DeepSeek’s tech in WeChat search. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3298981/baidu-adopts-deepseek-ai-models-chasing-tencent-race-embrace-hot-start?utm_source=rss_feed