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Moonshot, DeepSeek, and the Great Chinese AI IPO Rush

Beijing's AI leaders are rushing toward the public markets, using IPOs to fund an escalating arms race against U.S. frontier models.

Fortune

Shanghai science forum photos show China's AI and robotics advances in rivalry with US

China's leading technology companies showcased hundreds of cutting-edge products at the World AI Conference in Shanghai — from advanced robotics to artificial intelligence systems.

The Independent UK

China’s C919 passenger jets to enter service on first international route

The Chinese-made C919 passenger jet will make its first scheduled international flights next month in a significant milestone for the country's ambitions to become self-sufficient in aerospace.

Bangkok Post

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Chinese leader urges Thailand and Cambodia to settle long-running border dispute

SHANGHAI - Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute after meeting both countries' leaders on the same day.

Bangkok Post

Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order

Reuters China correspondent Laurie Chen reports on Friday (July 17) from the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, where Chinese President Xi Jinping cast Beijing as the champion of a new global AI order, using China's premier tech conference to promote open-source technology and challenge U.S. influence over the…

Bangkok Post

PM sells Kazakhstan on 'gateway to Asean'

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul highlighted Thailand's role as a gateway to the Asean market during bilateral talks with Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the sidelines of his visit to Shanghai.

Bangkok Post

Xi hails 'new level' in ties as China and Kazakhstan sign €11.4bn in deals

Xi Jinping and Kassym-Jomart Tokayev signed more than 70 commercial agreements on the sidelines of the World AI Conference in Shanghai, including Central Asia's first battery plant with CATL and a new Caspian port terminal.

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China's Xi says AI should not be dominated by one country

SHANGHAI - Artificial intelligence should not be dominated by a single country, China's President Xi Jinping said on Friday, urging international cooperation on its development at a major conference in Shanghai.

Bangkok Post

China's Xi promotes China's commitment to AI access in speech at Shanghai conference

President Xi Jinping highlighted people-centered AI development at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. He stressed China's commitment to equitable AI access for developing nations. This initiative aims to prevent new historical injustices in artificial intelligence. China plans international cooperation with African and BRICS countries.

The Economic Times

China's Xi urges global cooperation on AI, warns against single-country dominance

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday artificial intelligence should not be dominated by any single country, calling for greater international cooperation on AI development and governance at a major conference in Shanghai. His remarks come as Chinese AI firms challenge US rivals and concerns grow over AI's military, cyber…

France 24

Anutin, Xi to meet in Shanghai

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai on Friday during his visit to China, with Thai-Cambodian border security expected to be high on the agenda.

Bangkok Post

China's Xi to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum

President Xi Jinping will present China's ambitious AI governance vision at a Shanghai forum. Huawei will debut its advanced AI computing system, showcasing domestic technological progress. This event serves as a geopolitical stage for China's AI strategy. Beijing aims to promote open-source models as a global alternative. International leaders will…

The Economic Times

China's Xi Jinping to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum

President Xi Jinping will present China's ambitious AI governance vision at a Shanghai forum. Huawei will debut its advanced AI computing cluster, showcasing domestic technological progress. This event marks a key moment for China's global AI influence and competition. Beijing aims to promote open-source AI models as a low-cost global…

The Economic Times

Xi Jinping to outline ‘AI diplomacy’ vision

BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to outline an ambitious vision for China’s ‌role in global AI governance at a forum on Friday, as Huawei showcases its most advanced AI computing cluster yet in a sign of Beijing’s drive to build a domestic alternative to US technology.

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The Guardian - UK

Goodbye Chinatown by Kit Fan review – a chef’s elegy to London

Skipping between London, Shanghai and Hong Kong, this tale of family migration, politics and food has plenty of flavour and fire

Bangkok Post

More flights to Taipei and Shanghai cancelled due to Typhoon Bavi

Thai Airways International has cancelled more flights between Bangkok and Shanghai and Bangkok and Taipei this weekend due to the impact of Typhoon Bavi.

Caixin Global

The Week Ahead (July 13-19): Fed Chair Warsh to Testify Before Congress

ByteDance and Alibaba to take their personalized AI agent features offline; Shanghai to host the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference

The Economic Times

China's MiniMax plans to launch giant 2.7 trillion parameter model

Chinese AI firm MiniMax is developing a 2.7 trillion-parameter model. This new model could become the world's largest open-weight AI system. Cheaper Chinese AI models are gaining traction as alternatives to US systems. MiniMax will also launch a multimodal video generation model soon. The company is planning a second listing…

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Autosport

DS Penske on the pace in Formula E Shanghai opener

Starting fourth, Maximilian Guenther crossed the finish line in ninth place following various incidents during the race. Taylor Barnard saw his hopes dashed by a puncture, but the pace shown in qualifying and the race is encouraging

The Economic Times

Chinese robot maker Unitree wins approval for $619 million Shanghai IPO

The approval comes as China's onshore ‌IPO market ⁠shows signs ⁠of life after a long slowdown. China Resources New Energy shares more than doubled in their Shenzhen debut on Thursday after the wind and solar company raised 24.5 billion yuan, Asia's biggest IPO so far this year.

Bangkok Post

Asia's 50 Best Bars returns to Wynn Resorts Macau

Marking its 20th anniversary in Macao, Wynn Resorts Macau will welcome the global drinks community once again as the official host partner of Asia's 50 Best Bars in July.

The Times of India

Grand jury probe launched into Neville Roy Singham's donations to Goldman Sachs' philanthropy fund: Report

Federal authorities in the US have initiated a grand jury investigation focused on businessman Neville Roy Singham's questionable financial activities. The inquiry examines a significant transfer of $285 million from Shanghai to a Goldman Sachs philanthropic fund, and other shell companies.

The Guardian - UK

Francis Markus obituary

Other lives: BBC Shanghai correspondent with a particular concern for humanitarian issues

Autosport

Brands Hatch to make Formula E debut on expanded Gen4 calendar

Brands Hatch will replace the ExCeL as host of the London event with Zandvoort and Austin also joining the Formula E calendar

Motorsport

COTA to make Formula E debut in record-breaking 2026-27 calendar

The all-electric championship has announced a 21-race season for the introduction of its Gen4 car, with COTA, Zandvoort and Brands Hatch all joining

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