By Eduardo Baptista and Laurie Chen BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Chinese AI startup Z.ai said on Friday its open-source GLM-5.3 model had neared Anthropic’s restricted Mythos 5 in identifying software …
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5.22 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported in China in July amid cyclical surge
China reported 5,22,000 new COVID-19 cases in July, including 487 severe cases and one death, as infection numbers continued to fluctuate upward.
China July bank loans contract for second time in 2026 on weak demand
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) – China’s new yuan loans contracted in July for the second time this year, falling short of forecasts as seasonal factors and weak household credit demand dragged on lending …
China’s AI talent race is starting younger – with parents seeking headstarts for their children
AI talent is commanding a huge premium in China – and parents are betting that exposing their children to technology early could give them a headstart.
Mudslide in eastern China kills one, more heavy rain expected
BEIJING, Aug 14 (Reuters) – A mudslide in eastern China’s Zhejiang Province on Friday killed one person and three others remained missing, while eastern and southern provinces were bracing for more …
Philippine president says joint oil and gas exploration with China a ‘distinct possibility’
By Karen Lema and Nestor Corrales MANILA, Aug 14 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Friday that there was a “distinct possibility” that the Philippines and China could …
China reports 522,000 new COVID-19 cases, one death in July amid fluctuating upward trend
China reported 522,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in July, including 487 severe cases and one related death with cases showing a fluctuating upward trend, China national disease control authority …
China’s COVID-19 wave at peak plateau as Omicron variant dominates
The China CDC said COVID-19 has now become a common respiratory infectious disease, and the country is expected to experience one to two epidemic waves each year. The current outbreak remains a …
China-US divide evolves: Expert warns full ban on Chinese AI models could cross Beijing’s red line
George Chen of the Asia Group said while the U.S.-China competition has spurred AI innovation, both sides should pursue “co-opetition” by cooperating on critical issues such as AI safety. He also said …
China-U.S. divide evolves: Expert warns full ban on Chinese AI models could cross Beijing’s red line
Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 11:00 SIN/HK | 0400 – 05:00 CET George Chen of the Asia Group said while the U.S.-China competition has spurred AI innovation, both sides should pursue “co-opetition” by …
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump’s tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
White House accuses over 40 countries of helping China avoid US tariffs
The White House accused China of routing billions of dollars of goods through other countries to avoid President Trump’s 2018 tariffs, costing the U.S. billions of dollars in lost revenue, according …
Coronavirus: China’s ports reach ‘turning point’ as Covid-19 backlog clears
China’s top container ports are loosening the backlog of cargo on their docks as workers return after coronavirus travel curbs that kept them away and jammed up global supply chains have been eased.
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