Category: China
Trump’s security pick pledges China strategy that reinforces Indo-Pacific ties
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mike Waltz delivers clearest signal yet on regional partnerships and also affirms stance on arms for Taipei. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3294804/trumps-security-pick-pledges-china-strategy-reinforces-indo-pacific-ties?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese scientists just dominated a top science journal. Trend or just a coincidence?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese researchers are gaining or leading in many influential publications, but quantity may not reflect academic quality, expert says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3294677/chinese-scientists-just-dominated-top-science-journal-trend-or-just-coincidence?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChinese city bucks birth rate decline as cash incentives bear fruit
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A city in China has defied national trends and reported a 17 per cent increase in births, credited to sizeable cash payments for parents. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3294779/chinese-city-bucks-birth-rate-decline-cash-incentives-bear-fruit?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTrending off TikTok? US users going to China’s Xiaohongshu face challenges, analysts say
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Different content regulations and lack of English support could mean short-lived American growth for suddenly popular alternative platform. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3294775/trending-tiktok-us-users-going-chinas-xiaohongshu-face-challenges-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreByteDance to invest US$614 million in computing centre in China amid high AI demand
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The TikTok owner is building a site covering more than 200,000 square metres in Shanxi province as it expands aggressively in the AI sector. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3294738/bytedance-invest-us614-million-computing-centre-china-amid-high-ai-demand?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePete Hegseth, Trump’s choice for defence secretary, deflects allegations during hearing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. First nominee to face Senate, he calls China a primary threat to US and faces questioning on reported sexual misconduct and other behaviour. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3294774/pete-hegseth-trumps-choice-defence-secretary-deflects-allegations-during-hearing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s think tanks need to do more. Is stronger research and autonomy the answer?
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 2,000 intellectual groups now advise Beijing, but experts say they are producing fewer ‘constructive comments’ to influence decision makers. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3294699/chinas-think-tanks-need-do-more-stronger-research-and-autonomy-answer?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreXi Jinping, in first talk with new European Council president, seeks more EU-China cooperation
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xi and Antonio Costa discuss hot-button issues like Ukraine and tariffs on Chinese EVs, while also preparing for an EU-China summit. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3294766/xi-jinping-first-talk-new-european-council-president-seeks-more-eu-china-cooperation?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS targets China textile giant Huafu Fashion over Uygur forced labour concerns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mining and solar energy firms also had their imports banned, bringing the total number of companies on the trade blacklist to 144. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3294765/us-targets-china-textile-giant-huafu-fashion-over-uygur-forced-labour-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS bans Chinese and Russian tech in smart cars, citing national security risks
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Targeted approach’ meant to ensure foreign adversaries’ software and hardware are kept off American roads, says Commerce secretary. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3294762/us-bans-chinese-tech-smart-cars-citing-national-security-risks-amid-global-tech-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feed
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