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In Depth: The Opportunities and Roadblocks Facing China’s AI Models
Incorporating large language model applications into office productivity tools is becoming a hotspot for the sector, even as it faces an uncertain future over the technology’s profitability
Alibaba upgrades AI model Tongyi Qianwen, releases industry-specific models
Chinese technology giant Alibaba said on Tuesday it has updated its artificial intelligence (AI) model Tongyi Qianwen and released a suite of industry-specific AI models amid an intensifying AI race among tech companies.
Philippines says its vessel did not illegally enter any space under Chinese sovereignty
The Philippines National Security Adviser on Tuesday said Manila's vessel did not illegally enter any space under Chinese sovereignty and called on China to stop "its aggressive action in Philippine waters".
China to honour Li Keqiang with lowered flags for Thursday funeral: state media
Chinese state media is reporting that flags will fly at half mast, giving Li the same honours that applied to Li Peng.
As economy falters, more Chinese migrants take a perilous journey to the US border to seek asylum
A major influx of Chinese migration to the United States on a relatively new and perilous route through Panama's Darién Gap jungle has become increasingly popular thanks to social media.
Huawei’s new phone ratchets up rivalry with US and Apple
Flagship Mate 60 Pro has been a hit in China but taking on the iPhone will come at a political cost
Philippines Denies Chinese Air and Sea Deployments Pushed It From Disputed Shoal
The Philippines and China are trading conflicting accusations following yet another encounter in the South China Sea. On Monday, a Philippine Navy ship sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, prompting China to dispatch air and naval forces of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Neither side said reported open conflict. But, ...
Clothing Makers Find It Hard to Break With China’s Supply Chain
From Adidas AG to Nike Inc., apparel and footwear makers have been shifting their supply chains out of China, pushed by geopolitical tensions and pulled by lower manufacturing costs.
Hong Kong court jails ex-student leaders for inciting violence against police
A Hong Kong court on Monday sentenced four former members of the student union of the University of Hong Kong to 2 years in jail for inciting others to wound police officers after they issued a statement supporting a man who stabbed a policeman.
China honors American veterans of World War II known as Flying Tigers in an effort to improve ties
China has honored two American veterans of World War II as Beijing and Washington look to past collaboration for inspiration to deal with today's strained ties.
China Evergrande Winding-Up Hearing Adjourned to Dec. 4
China Evergrande has been given another chance to restructure its billions of dollars in debt as a court adjourned a hearing to wind up the company.
No Hong Kong opposition groups in district poll with nominations hard to find
Some pro-establishment groups have also complained that revamped electoral rules made it harder for their members to join the December 10 race.
US-China tech trade wars reveal vulnerabilities on both sides
By using their respective points of leverage, Beijing and Washington are driving the other to sharpen attention on their own weaknesses
Taiwan’s KMT, TPP team up for legislative elections to beat ruling DPP
Decision on jointly contesting parliamentary polls comes as KMT chair Eric Chu Li-luan and TPP leader Ko Wen-je meet for first-ever talks, but observer in Taipei raises doubts over move’s success without common ground on the presidential campaign.
He Lifeng: China's economy tsar made director of key party commission
China's economy tsar He Lifeng has been appointed director of a key ruling Communist Party economic body, matching his high-profile predecessor Liu He with a particularly powerful portfolio covering economic policy, the financial sector and trade ties with Washington.
China and Russia take aim at US at Chinese military forum
Military chiefs targeted the United States for criticism even as China's second most senior military commander vowed to boost defence ties with Washington.
China EV maker BYD reports record quarterly profit of $1.42 bln in Q3
China's BYD Co Ltd , on Monday posted record third-quarter earnings, its highest ever for any quarter, as the electric vehicle giant preserved its domestic market leadership despite softer demand and increased competition.
Editor’s note for May 30, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
China sends first civilian astronaut to space
News briefing for May 30, 2023
To compete with China, the U.S. should admit more immigrants and lay off government regulation — Q&A with Clark Packard
National security fears are the ‘last refuge of the scoundrel,’ and the U.S. should compete with China using its traditional strengths: openness and competition. That’s the view of Clark Packard of the Cato Institute.
Editor’s note for May 26, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
This week on TikTok: The banning of Micron, an airline accused of mainlander discrimination, and China’s new ambassador to the United States
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Editor’s note for May 25, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Will Congress task U.S. spies to dig deeper in Xinjiang?
A new bill introduced by a U.S. representative from New York, Ritchie Torres, says open-source intel isn’t enough to expose crimes against humanity that may be happening in the Uyghur homeland.
NATO official visits Taiwan as patchwork approach to countering Beijing emerges
NATO Defense College confirmed a previously unreported meeting in Taiwan in March. It’s just one of an array of regional and global moves aimed at restraining China’s future military options.
Editor’s note for May 24, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for May 23, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
A weekend of summits: G7 ramps up pressure on China while Xi unveils big plans for Central Asia
G7 leaders and their counterparts from guest nations took a stand to counter China during their summit in Hiroshima, Japan. Meanwhile, at a separate summit, Xi Jinping announced grand plans to build up China’s engagement in Central Asia.
Editor’s note for May 22, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for May 19, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
This week on TikTok: Capvision raids, musical theater, and LGBTQ organizations in China
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Editor’s note for May 18, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Uyghurs face long wait to become U.S. citizens
American legal gridlock is leaving exiles from Xinjiang trapped in limbo.
