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China Is Quietly Building a Space Empire — and a Former Trump Official Warns It Could Threaten US Dominance

While the U.S. and China compete fiercely across multiple sectors, commercial space has been a sector that has seen Washington maintain an edge over Beijing. However, analysts at the Center for Strategic and International Studies warn that China’s commercial space industry boom could change that.

Benzinga · Jul 30

Donald Trump Warns China That Arming Iran With Air Defences Will Be 'Very Bad' for Them

US President Trump warns China against supplying air defence systems to Iran, citing potential international friction. Despite assurances from Xi Jinping, Trump remains wary of Beijing's military intentions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

Distraught family pleads with EU to intervene in Macau’s first national security trial

IN FOCUS: Xi Jinping’s crackdown on dissent has now reached the former Portuguese colony of Macau, where tightened national security laws face their first test in the prosecution of a veteran public servant. Speaking to Alisha Rahaman Sarkar, his family calls on the EU to intervene

The Independent UK · Jul 30

As the West mulls slowing AI down, will China follow suit or pull ahead?

Employees at OpenAI, Anthropic and other top labs want Washington to help pace the AI race. China has spent the year closing the gap, building a rival governance body and betting on open-source models instead.

Euronews · Jul 29

Moonshot AI closes $3.5 billion funding round to hit $35 billion valuation

The Beijing-based startup managed to secure far more than the $1 billion to $2 billion it initially targeted, people familiar with the matter said. The National Artificial Intelligence Industry Investment Fund — the state vehicle that’s also a backer of DeepSeek’s — was among the lead investors in the round,…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

China is throwing a 1-2-3 punch at the global AI trade

In quick succession, China has thrown a powerful 1-2-3 punch at the global AI trade. On July 16, Beijing-based startup Moonshot AI released the Kimi K3 model with performance that rivals top-tier offerings from OpenAI and Anthropic.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Pop Mart takes Labubu from toy shelves to bakery counters

Beijing's Pop Mart is opening its first international bakery in Singapore. The company is transforming popular characters into edible pastries and beverages. This move diversifies their business beyond toy manufacturing and sales. Pop Mart also plans future dessert shops across Southeast Asia. They aim to leverage intellectual property across various…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

US envoy Gor to visit Bangladesh as Dhaka deepens ties with Beijing

US special envoy Sergio Gor will visit Bangladesh on July 30. He will meet Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and the foreign minister. This visit follows Prime Minister Rahman's recent tour of China. The US seeks understanding of Bangladesh's foreign policy priorities. Washington remains concerned over China's economic corridor proposal.

The Times of India · Jul 29

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

The United States has banned new Chinese robots and power inverters. These measures aim to protect national security and reshore key industries. The Federal Communications Commission announced these import restrictions on Tuesday. China urges the United States to stop threatening its companies with sanctions. Beijing will take necessary measures if…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

A machine made by China sends shockwaves in the chip industry

China has begun mass-producing its own lithography machines, challenging ASML's global dominance. This development marks a significant step towards Beijing's technological self-sufficiency goals. The move comes after years of US-led export controls on advanced chip technology. This breakthrough represents a milestone in China's semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

The Economic Times · Jul 28