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Why China Just Offered 5,000 AI Training Opportunities to Developing Nations

Xi Jinping counters US chip bans with 5,000 AI training slots for developing nations as the US-China tech rivalry intensifies. Inside Beijing's new push.

International Business Times

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

Chinese AI model takes US tech industry by surprise with abilities rivalling Claude, ChatGPT

The newest Kimi K3 model from Beijing-based startup Moonshot, run by a Pink Floyd-loving entrepreneur who earned his doctorate in Pittsburgh, appears to be catching up to the best versions of Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT.

The Economic Times

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Asean's risks by re-engaging Myanmar

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's erstwhile senior general who seized power in February 2021, is on the move. After ramming through shoddy elections with patchy electoral participation last December and January, he now dons civilian garb as post-election president and was received on official visits by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

Bangkok Post

US-China Relations at Risk Again After Trump's Primetime Address Revives China Election Interference Claims

Trump revives China election interference claims, drawing a sharp denial from Beijing and raising fresh questions over US-China relations and a planned Xi Jinping summit.

International Business Times UK

China rejects Trump's election interference accusations as 'groundless'

At a daily briefing in Beijing, a spokesperson called on the US to stop making what it described as 'groundless accusations' against China.

Euronews

Family of detained US scientist breaks silence after quiet diplomacy stalls

On this edition of Access Asia, we speak to a former FBI official helping Youlin Chen's family. The 54-year-old American scientist has been detained on espionage charges in China since November 2024, when he was visiting relatives in Beijing. His family has chosen to speak out after quiet diplomacy failed…

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'Don't use China as an issue': Beijing hits back after Trump alleges election 'meddling'

China asked Donald Trump to stop using the nation as an election issue. Trump accused Beijing of interfering in the 2020 US presidential election. He also claimed China illicitly acquired millions of American voter files. China's embassy rejected these allegations, calling US elections an internal matter. Beijing urged the US…

The Times of India

China's 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 beats Claude Fable 5 in Frontend Code Arena benchmark— Moonshot AI delivers largest open-weight AI model ever, as China works around U.S. compute limits

Beijing-based Moonshot AI has released Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter model that the company describes in its technical blog as the world's first open 3T-class system.

Tom’s Hardware

Video apparently depicting Filipinos as monkeys on China media draws Manila's protest

The Philippine government has strongly protested a Chinese state-owned media video apparently depicting Filipinos as monkeys

The Independent UK

Xi calls for global AI cooperation as US restrictions squeeze China's tech access

As US restrictions continue to limit China's access to advanced technology, Xi Jinping used a major summit to rally developing nations around Beijing's vision for AI.

Euronews

Trump alleges China interference in US elections amid suspicion he's prepping for mid-term loss

President Donald Trump alleged China compromised American election data extensively. He claimed Beijing illicitly acquired millions of US voter files. Critics questioned these claims, citing public data availability and intelligence assessments. Intelligence agencies concluded China did not attempt to alter vote counts. The timing of these allegations raised concerns among…

The Times of India

Philippines protests Chinese state media's 'racist' video depicting Filipinos as monkeys

MANILA — The Philippines condemned as racist a video posted by the state-run China Daily depicting Filipinos as monkeys, saying on Friday it had lodged a diplomatic protest with Beijing over the "offensive, distressing and unacceptable" imagery.

Bangkok Post

Has Trump's Pakistan reset failed? Why Islamabad still leans towards China

In October 2011, Hillary Clinton stood in Islamabad next to Pakistan's foreign minister and delivered one of the most quoted warnings in the history of US-Pakistan relations. A country that keeps snakes in its backyard, she said, cannot expect them to bite only the neighbours. Eventually, she warned, those snakes…

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The Economic Times

China calls US visa regulations 'discriminatory', threatens countermeasures

China has urged the United States to withdraw its new discriminatory visa regulations. Beijing stated it reserves the right to take reciprocal countermeasures against the US. The United States moved on Thursday to tighten visa durations for foreign students. Cultural exchange visitors and journalists will also face shorter visa periods.…

The Economic Times

Xi pitches China as leader of new global AI order, challenging US dominance

Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted open-source artificial intelligence at a major tech conference. He urged nations to embrace this technology and pledged support for developing countries. China aims to shape global AI governance and create new standards for the sector. This initiative positions Beijing as an alternative to US influence…

The Economic Times

China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?

China's oil imports have significantly decreased since April. This reduction has kept global prices stable and freed up supply. Analysts are uncertain about the permanence of this demand drop. Factors like electric vehicle adoption and industrial slowdown influence future consumption. Stockpiling and fuel export policies will also shape import levels.

Euronews

‘China’s model is flawed’: top MEP says trade pressure could test Beijing’s stability

In an interview with Euronews, German liberal MEP Engin Eroglu, chair of the European Parliament’s delegation for relations with China, said the EU’s market of 450 million consumers gives the bloc leverage over Beijing and challenges China’s claim to global dominance.

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The Economic Times

Global Market: China eyes faster national infrastructure spending to steady growth amid local investment slump

China is accelerating national infrastructure projects to boost economic growth this year. This strategy aims to offset reduced local government investment and tighten spending oversight. Beijing plans significant spending on various infrastructure upgrades and high-tech industries. Local governments face debt constraints, limiting their investment capacity and borrowing. Central government responsibility…

The Economic Times

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 Times of India

'China stole data of 220 million US voters': Trump blames Beijing as he releases files on 2020 polls

President Donald Trump alleged China compromised 220 million American voter files. He announced declassification of intelligence documents regarding election interference. Trump claimed intelligence officials concealed this information from him and Congress. He stated that election systems are vulnerable and easily compromised. This announcement comes as Republicans prepare for upcoming midterm…

The Times of India

Congress must pass 'Voter ID Save America Act': Trump in his address to United States - top quotes

US President Donald Trump on Thursday raised doubts about the results of past elections, announcing the release of previously classified documents related to the 2020 and 2018 elections.

The Times of India

Trump to allege Chinese meddling in US elections during primetime speech: Report

US President Donald Trump is expected to allege previously unreported Chinese interference in US elections during a primetime address on Thursday, including claims that Beijing compromised US voter data and that the CIA was aware of the activity but did not inform him during his first term, according to a…

Euronews

China is 'a critical long-term strategic challenge', EU ministers say

EU foreign ministers issued a joint assessment of the risks posed by China, warning that Beijing threatens not only the bloc’s economy but also its security, while highlighting the shared ambition of China and Russia to assert regional dominance.

Bangkok Post

Beijing asks Thailand to extradite Chinese journalist

BEIJING - China has asked Thailand to promptly extradite a Chinese journalist who rights groups say could face political persecution ‌and torture back home because of his investigations into corruption in China.

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