This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology.
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Beijing Guoan mourns its former player Manú’s death
‘No legal basis’: US, EU and 13 nations reject Beijing’s South China Sea claims
Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China
Five Guys to open in Beijing as more US chains hunger for success in China
14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims in South China Sea
Storm Causes Mass Evacuations, Floods and Flight Disruptions in China
Temporary shelters set up as Beijing responds to continuous heavy rainfall
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Scientists have turned their focus to a lesser-known subgroup called merbecoviruses. Among these, one subgroup in particular, called the HKU5 viruses, is raising red flags.
Even after Trump-Xi call, China’s rare earth controls aren’t going away
China views its rare earths as a national security issue, not a trade one, and that’s why Beijing is unlikely to loosen controls any time soon, experts say.
China Allows Limited Exports of Rare Earths as Shortages Continue
Beijing has approved more export licenses for the critical minerals and magnets in recent days, but supplies remain scarce and factories in the West are running out.
Analysis-China’s rare earth weapon changes contours of trade war battlefield
China has signalled for more than 15 years that it was looking to weaponise areas of the global supply chain, a strategy modelled on longstanding American export controls Beijing views as aimed at …
Tech giants see emissions surge 150 percent in 3 years amid AI boom: UN
Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and data centres led to a spike in electricity demand between 2020 and 2023.
Is It The Next Pandemic? New COVID-19 Like Virus From China Raises Global Health Concerns
While the world is already struggling with the return of COVID-19 pandemic from its variants, a new strain of COVID-19 like virus from China could again trigger a pandemic. Read on to know more about…
How Expats in Shenzhen Can Apply for the GBA IIT Subsidy in 2025?
Foreign professionals working in Shenzhen may once again benefit from a generous tax incentive under the GBA IIT Subsidy. The Shenzhen government has released detailed guidelines for applying for the …
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for second time
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been charged with conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that critics say has crushed Hong …
When Firepower Fails: Beijing’s Desertcross Hits the Battlefield
The war in Ukraine, raging since February 2022, has drained both Ukraine and Russia’s economic reserves, forcing each side to commit every available resource to the conflict. Despite these efforts, …
China Takes Another Step Toward Global Political Power
The newly minted International Organization for Mediation aims to resolve hotspot disputes with a “Chinese touch,” Beijing’s top diplomat said.
Iran Importing Missile Fuel From China as US Tensions Rise: Report
Iran’s missile fuel procurement signals renewed military ambitions and complicates fragile nuclear diplomacy with the U.S.
China’s yuan slips to 2-year low versus peers after Trump-Xi call leaves issues unresolved
China’s yuan slipped against the dollar while falling to a near two-year low versus its major trading partners on Friday, as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a …
