China
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Xi Jinping urges overhaul of China’s innovation system for scientific self-reliance by 2035
Chinese President Xi Jinping called to accelerate high-level scientific and technological self-reliance during 2026-2030 Five-Year Plan to build China as a tech powerhouse.
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Apple Tests Chinese DRAM Chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies for China Market
Apple has begun testing DRAM chips from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies for devices sold in China while lobbying US authorities to ease restrictions.
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Chinese economist Gao Shanwen, critic of official GDP data, dies at 54 or 55
Chinese macroeconomist Gao Shanwen, known for questioning China’s GDP growth figures, died July 7 reportedly from cancer and illness.
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Amazon plans $25 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure and capital needs
Amazon announced a $25 billion US dollar bond sale in up to eight tranches to support AI investments and corporate expenses.
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EU Officials Disrupt Network Importing Over 200,000 Counterfeit Condoms from China
EU authorities seized over 200,000 counterfeit Chinese-made condoms in Romania, Serbia, and Spain, tracing them to a single supplier in China.
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Norway urges China to use Russia ties to push for Ukraine peace talks
Norwegian leaders urged China to leverage its Russia relationship to bring Moscow to Ukraine peace negotiations during talks in Oslo on August 6, 2026.
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UK enacts stricter rules on overseas political donations to block foreign interference
The UK government tightened rules on overseas political donations on July 6, 2026, to prevent foreign interference in elections.
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China's July 2026 Exports Rise 23.9% on Strong AI-Driven High-Tech Demand
China's exports grew 23.9% year-on-year in July 2026, led by surging semiconductor and high-tech product shipments amid robust global AI investment.
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Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an backs no-confidence motion against Premier Zhuo Rongtai over toxic oil scandal
Taipei Mayor Jiang Wan'an called on Premier Zhuo Rongtai to resign and supported a no-confidence motion amid the toxic cooking oil scandal.
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Egypt beats Australia on penalties to reach 2026 World Cup Round of 16
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Arlington to advance to the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.
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Canada to announce founding members of global Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at NATO summit
Canada plans to reveal about 10 founding countries for a new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank at the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7-8, 2026.
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US government nears deal on voluntary safety standards for frontier AI models
The US government is in advanced talks with AI firms to establish voluntary safety standards for frontier AI model releases, with an announcement possible next week.
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Apple negotiates to buy memory chips from blacklisted Chinese firms despite US opposition
Apple is negotiating to purchase memory chips from two Chinese companies on a US Pentagon blacklist amid ongoing chip shortages.
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EU and China agree on October deadline to resolve key trade disputes
EU and China set October 2026 deadline to deliver results on bilateral trade issues after talks in Brussels.
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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.