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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 White Dolphin Makes Landfall in Eastern China Causing Heavy Rain and Mass Evacuations
Typhoon White Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang and Wenzhou on August 9, forcing over 1 million people to evacuate amid severe rain and disruptions.
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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.
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Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto resigns to join Chinese EV maker BYD
Peter Szijjarto resigned his Hungarian parliamentary seat July 15 to become a senior executive at Chinese electric vehicle company BYD.
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India approves $13.3 billion Semicon 2.0 and ₹625 billion smartphone scheme
India’s government approved a $13.3 billion semiconductor program and a ₹625 billion smartphone manufacturing scheme on July 15, 2026.
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Cyberattack on Nichirei disrupts supply chain for KFC Japan, Glico, and sushi chain
Nichirei, Japan’s largest frozen food logistics operator, suffered a cyberattack from mid-July causing shipment delays for major food clients.
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US expands sanctions on Iranian oil network, freezes $130M in crypto assets
The US Treasury on July 14 expanded sanctions on over 50 targets linked to Iranian oil figure Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani and froze $130 million in digital assets.
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Argentina beats England 2-1 in 2026 World Cup semifinal amid Falklands banner controversy
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, with players displaying a Falkland Islands sovereignty banner.
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Apple releases iOS 27 public beta with upgraded Siri AI and performance boosts
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta on July 13, featuring a new multi-modal Siri AI and faster app performance.
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China and Japan complete successful tests of reusable rocket technologies in July 2026
China recovered Long March 10B booster via sea net on July 10; Japan’s JAXA tested RV-X reusable rocket on July 11.
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South Korean actors IU and Lee Jong-suk end four-year relationship
IU and Lee Jong-suk confirmed ending their four-year relationship, deciding to remain colleagues after dating publicly since late 2022.
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Japanese Woman Arrested for Sewing Roommate's Lips Shut in Koga
A 49-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly sewing her 42-year-old roommate's lips shut in Koga city on June 29, 2026.
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SpaceX Joins Nasdaq 100 Just 15 Trading Days After IPO Amid Volatile Trading
SpaceX was included in the Nasdaq 100 on July 7, 2026, 15 trading days after debut, triggering major index fund buying despite sharp stock volatility.