China is turning to supercomputing to boost its AI capabilities in response to U.S. sanctions on advanced semiconductors and GPUs, which are crucial for developing large language models (LLMs).
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US Plans to Shut Down Hong Kong Trade Offices, Prompting a Possible China Retaliation
A proposed U.S. bill, HKETO, could lead to the shutdown of Hong Kong's trade offices if they are deemed too influenced by China, drawing strong objections from Beijing.
Saudi Oil Giant Aramco to Strengthen Ties With China in Petrochemicals and Low-Carbon Solutions
Saudi Aramco is expanding its partnership with China by investing in petrochemicals and low-carbon technologies, aligning with China's energy security and sustainability goals.
China to Limit Exports of Antimony, Used in Batteries and Weapons, to Protect National Security
China will restrict antimony exports starting September 15, requiring licenses to safeguard national security and meet non-proliferation commitments.
China’s Drug Industry Warns National Security Risk Associated With Rising Foreign Takeovers
Foreign acquisitions of Chinese pharmaceutical companies have raised national security concerns, as industry experts worry about the potential impact on China's healthcare sector and access to essential medicines.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are in Manila this week to announce a $500 million defense funding to help the Philippines in its deterrence against China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Melon signed a new trade agreement, citing the history of the Silk Road Route despite Italy's exit from the Belt and Road Initiative.
Chinese flying taxi company EHang has moved closer to launching its commercial air mobility services as China's Civil Aviation Administration begins reviewing its air operator certificate application.
China's Communist Party is considering a gradual and flexible increase in the retirement age to address pension system pressures caused by an aging population and declining birth rates.
Share markets across Asia are expected to stay in the red after last week’s tech bloodbath, as well as the shock announcement of US President Joe Biden bowing out of the presidential race in November.
President Xi Jinping announced strategies to strengthen the finances of China's indebted local governments, which include increasing their financial autonomy and opening infrastructure to private enterprises.
On July 19, a global Microsoft Windows outage disrupted foreign businesses and luxury hotels, but China’s key infrastructure remained largely unaffected, following the country’s push for tech self-sufficiency.
Investigations are underway into Chinese companies accused of conducting illegal pregnancy tests on job applicants, which contradicts national efforts to address low birth rates.
Chinese state-backed financial companies in Hong Kong demand employees to return portions of their bonuses, aligning with President Xi Jinping’s ‘common prosperity’ plan to reduce income inequality.
