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Hoekstra: China isn't playing by the rules on trade

In an exclusive interview with Maria Tadeo, EU Climate chief said the EU has ‘no alternative’ to levelling playing field with Beijing

Nepal

Hundreds of foreign nationals among the missing following Nepal floods

On Friday, Nepal's tourism board put the number of tourists still "out of communication" at 622 - 471 of which were foreign tourists.

Nepal

Number of missing in Nepal floods rises to nearly 3,000

Rescuers were battling through mud even as the threat of new floods loomed, with emergency teams recovering 682 bodies so far.

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Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing

Communities along Nepal’s Trishuli River face catastrophic damage, hundreds missing and destroyed bridges as helicopters race to evacuate the injured.

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Nepal

Death toll hits 469 as rescuers search for missing after Nepal floods

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a vast flow of icy debris.

Business

Chinese imports plunge 30% to 40% after EU tax on small parcels

Since 1 July, the EU has levied a €3 customs duty on parcels worth under €150 and the measure is already biting as imports, especially from China, have slumped by 30% to 40%.

Europe News

Von der Leyen turns up pressure on China over trade deficit

The European Commission's president said that the EU’s trade relationship with China had to be rebalanced, and pointed out that the bloc's trade defence investigations into Chinese products had ramped up significantly in recent years.

Nepal

At least 160 dead and hundreds of people missing in Nepal floods

Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.

Tech News

Ox Alpha: A powerful, mysterious AI model no one will admit to making

Ox Alpha's release has led to increased fears of China swiftly overtaking Western powers like the US in the global AI race.

Europe News

Exclusive: EU officials to travel to China as October deadline looms

Beijing and Brussels are at loggerheads after China barred its companies from cooperating with the European Commission in antitrust investigations. EU officials will travel to China in the coming days.

Travel News

First-ever urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve set to open in Shanghai

The new skyscraper property will open on Shanghai’s North Bund in 2030.

Space

African nations ramp up space programmes to cut reliance on the West

Eighteen African countries have now launched satellites, as the continent builds its own space sector and looks to cut reliance on foreign, Western powers.

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Beijing Robot Games: humanoids take on sprints, football and tai chi

More than 2,000 robots compete in races, football and tai chi at the Beijing Robot Games, testing the movement and stability of humanoid machines.

China

Chinese humanoid robot beats Bolt's 100-metre world record time

"In 1 year alone the robots competing have become twice as fast. This highlights the pace of advancement both in the market, and specifically in Chinese robotics," organisers of the World Humanoid Robot Games said.

Mobility

Could magnesium become the new lithium for electric vehicles?

While magnesium is cheaper, more abundant and potentially safer than lithium, significant practical considerations remain before magnesium batteries can become more common in electric vehicles.

Art

Gwangju Biennale under fire over Taiwan pavilion name

Taiwan’s government and participating artists accuse the Gwangju Biennale of censorship after it renamed its exhibition the “NTMoFA Pavilion”.

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Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers

Hundreds of Tibetan exiles gathered in New Delhi on Thursday, 20 August, to protest against China’s new Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.

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China showcases next‑gen humanoid robots as US curbs push firms abroad

At the World Robot Conference in Beijing on 19 August, more than 300 companies displayed humanoid, industrial and service robots, highlighting the sector’s push into factories and commercial settings.

Tech News

China's viral dancing robots power Unitree's 600% stock market debut

Unitree, known for its dancing and backflipping robots, saw shares surge as much as 629% on its Shanghai stock market debut.

Cinema

'Niu Lai': How is a 'disaster-level' Chinese animated film rivalling 'The Odyssey' at the box-office?

A low-budget and shoddy-looking animated film has emerged as this summer’s most unexpected box-office hit in China. Here’s how ‘Niu Lai’ has transformed online mockery into big bucks and a viral phenomenon.