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SpaceX to Build US Terrestrial Mobile Network to Rival Major Wireless Carriers
SpaceX plans a terrestrial mobile network complementing Starlink satellites to compete with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile by 2027.
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Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Hits Near Sarangani Island, Philippines on August 5
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck 32 km southwest of Sarangani Island, Mindanao on August 5, followed by a 5.2 aftershock minutes later.
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SpaceX Lockup Expiration Unlocks 911.5M Shares Without Immediate Sell-off
On August 6, 2026, SpaceX unlocked 911.5 million shares, doubling free float, but shares rose 6.14% instead of selling off.
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Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper Labels China as Biggest Strategic Challenge
Japan released its longest Defense White Paper on August 4, 2026, identifying China as its top strategic challenge amid rising Taiwan Strait tensions and regional military activity.
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Chinese Military Uses US AI Model Outputs to Develop Domestic Defense Systems
Chinese military researchers used outputs from US AI models like OpenAI's GPT-3.5 to train defense AI systems for surveillance and target recognition.
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European Commission Charges Temu for Non-Cooperation in December 2025 Raid
The European Commission formally charged Chinese retailer Temu with failing to cooperate during a December 2025 raid on its European headquarters.
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Sony boosts full-year profit forecast after strong Q1 driven by entertainment and currency gains
Sony reported a 40% rise in Q1 operating profit and raised its full-year outlook, citing strong entertainment sales and favorable currency effects.
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Record Low Danube Water Levels Force Nuclear Plant Shutdowns in Hungary and Romania
Historic drought and heat waves have dropped Danube water levels, causing Hungary’s Paks and Romania’s Cernavoda nuclear plants to reduce output and shut reactors.
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NZ foreign minister tells Chinese-born MP to 'go back to your own country', sparking diplomatic reaction
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters told Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan to 'go back to your own country' during a July 29 parliamentary debate, prompting criticism and diplomatic responses.
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Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in AI chip smuggling probe involving China
Taiwan prosecutors detained Nvidia employee Chang amid investigation of illegal shipment of AI servers to China.
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Chinese AI optical maker Zhongji Innolight raises US$6.8 billion in Hong Kong IPO with shares falling on debut
Zhongji Innolight raised US$6.8 billion in a Hong Kong IPO, but its shares fell 2-4% amid a global selloff in AI stocks.
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US Accuses Chinese AI Firms of IP Theft via Distillation, Threatens Sanctions; China Denies Charges
The US government accused Chinese AI firms including Moonshot AI of stealing US AI intellectual property and warned of sanctions, while China called the claims baseless AI hegemony.
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Shein reports 38.7% profit drop in 2025 ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Shein’s net profit fell 38.7% to $2.064 billion in 2025 while revenue grew 8%, as it prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.
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Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Releases Open-Weight Kimi K3 Model With 2.8 Trillion Parameters
Moonshot AI unveiled its open-weight Kimi K3 model on July 27, featuring 2.8 trillion parameters and making it publicly downloadable.
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Six-year-old Chinese girl dies after experimental gene-editing treatment at Shanghai hospital
A six-year-old girl died one week after receiving experimental brain-targeted gene-editing therapy for a rare genetic condition in Shanghai in March 2025.
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China fines Trip.com 5.18 billion yuan for abusing dominant hotel booking position
China’s market regulator fined Trip.com 5.18 billion yuan for abusing dominance in the online hotel booking market.
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Trump warns China and Russia against arming Iran, says they are not involved
On July 24, 2026, President Donald Trump said China and Russia are not supplying weapons to Iran but warned against any involvement.
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Nike to end online reseller sales in China, focusing on official digital stores from 2027
Nike will halt online sales through thousands of Chinese resellers starting January 1, 2027, consolidating sales on official digital platforms.
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Japan records first official 'kokushobi' as temperatures hit 40°C amid deadly heatwave
On July 21, 2026, three central Japanese cities hit 40°C or higher, marking Japan's first official 'kokushobi' day amid a deadly heatwave.
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Typhoon Baili makes landfall in Zhejiang, prompting evacuations and flight cancellations
Typhoon Baili struck eastern China on August 9, forcing evacuations of over 1 million people and disrupting transport in Zhejiang, Fujian, and Shanghai.
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2026 FIFA World Cup final features first-ever halftime show with global music stars
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final introduced its first halftime show with performances by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and others at MetLife Stadium.
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Landslide in Chongqing kills 8 and leaves 34 missing amid heavy rain
A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing on July 17 killed 8, left 34 missing, and prompted large-scale rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall.
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UK government nationalises British Steel, Chinese owner demands full compensation
The UK nationalised British Steel in July 2026, triggering Chinese owner Jingye Group to demand compensation and launch legal actions.
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Japan to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin AI chips for sovereign robotics AI model
Japan will purchase 27,500 Nvidia Rubin AI chips to build a domestic robotics AI model under the Noetra consortium backed by ¥387.3 billion government funding.