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Business Brief (June 25): China Unveils Rules for Supply Chain Security Probes

ByteDance launches paid tier for its AI assistant Doubao, TSMC reportedly plans to hike prices across all advanced process nodes

Caixin Global

Australia open to Pacific-wide security pact push

As Australia and China engage in a tug-of-war for influence in the Pacific, Canberra will weigh up new security deals floated by regional partners.

AAP

India may approve $370 million Chinese-linked auto investment, first in nearly a decade

India is poised to approve a significant $370 million investment from Horse Powertrain Ltd., a hybrid-engine venture backed by China's Geely and France's Renault. This move, one of the largest Chinese-linked manufacturing investments in years, will see advanced hybrid powertrains built in India, potentially at Renault's Chennai plant. The investment…

The Economic Times

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Brazil plans up to $735 million panda bond issuance, says finance minister

Brazil is set to launch its inaugural panda bonds, aiming to raise up to 5 billion yuan ($735 million). This significant debut marks Brazil as the fifth sovereign issuer in China's domestic debt market within a year. Finance Minister Dario Durigan stated the move is a crucial "test" to facilitate…

The Economic Times

India’s development ladder after AI: What comes next?

India’s future prosperity may increasingly depend on empowering its smaller economic units to become more productive using AI.

The Economic Times

Global Market: China's 'future industries' investment boom sparks valuation bubble concerns

China is witnessing a massive surge in venture capital, pouring billions into futuristic sectors like space, quantum computing, and AI. This investment frenzy, driven by Beijing's ambition to lead in technology and reduce reliance on foreign tech, sees even revenue-less startups attracting significant funding. Investor confidence is high, with new…

The Economic Times

Anthropic says Alibaba illicitly extracted Claude AI model capabilities

US AI firm Anthropic has accused Chinese tech giant Alibaba of orchestrating the largest known attempt to steal its artificial intelligence capabilities. The company alleges Alibaba used nearly 25,000 fraudulent accounts to extract data from its Claude chatbot between April and June 2026, aiming to replicate its advanced AI model.

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What is China’s SpaceSail, and could it rival Elon Musk’s Starlink?

The company has just a few hundred satellites in low Earth orbit but has state backing and is already reportedly negotiating with dozens of countries

The Guardian - AU

India eyes chip investments at Pax Silica Summit

India is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to leverage the US's $250 million seed fund to bolster its growing semiconductor manufacturing and design capabilities. This initiative is part of a broader global effort to diversify supply chains…

The Economic Times

Thailand's trade deficit isn't transitory

This article is intended to rebuke the Bank of Thailand (BoT) and those who believe Thailand's trade deficits are "transitory" and will return to a surplus once oil prices fall back to normal levels.

Bangkok Post

Alibaba sues the US Defense Department in a bid to remove 'Chinese military company' designation

Alibaba has sued the U.S. Department of Defense, demanding removal from a list naming it a Chinese military company

The Independent UK

George Michael asked Chinese to ‘have a quick dance’ during historic tour

Wham! appear in a newly released trailer for the upcoming documentary 10 Days In China about their 1985 visit.

Evening Standard

This is the SUV £20k buys you now – and it’s worrying China’s car rivals

DRIVESMART: The Chery Tiggo 4 shows how far sub-£20k hybrid SUVs have come – and why China’s new wave of cheap, well-equipped cars is starting to unsettle established brands, writes EV editor Steve Fowler in the latest DriveSmart newsletter

The Independent UK

IMF to closely monitor China’s economic growth amid trade tensions

An accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing technologies.

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Anand Mahindra hails India’s relay gold: “Winning against the Chinese in China", business tycoon says “watching it on loop” as Women’s 4x100m team stuns Asian Championships

Industrialist Anand Mahindra lauded India's women's 4x100m relay team for their gold medal win at the Asian Relay Championships in China. He praised their "Power. Speed. Grace. Commitment." and "teamwork," calling the performance so impressive he's "watching it on loop." This victory highlights India's growing sprint strength and has ignited…

The Conversation

China’s Dong minority: why we’re digitally recording and preserving their Indigenous architectural heritage

The Dong people in China are an Indigenous ethnic group who are known to have lived in the mountainous regions of southwestern China for about 600 years. They don’t have a written language – instead their cultural knowledge is shared by word of mouth. This means that the outside world…

The Economic Times

India-China border trade via Lipulekh Pass to resume after 6 yrs

Border trade between India and Tibet is set to resume through the Lipulekh pass on June 26, after a six-year halt due to the pandemic. The first batch of 26 Indian traders, including helpers, will enter Chinese territory. A customs office is operational, and preparations are underway for a second…

MarketBeat

ASML’s Chip Dominance Runs Into New Silicon Boundaries

ASML stock fell as China export-control risks grew, but AI chip demand, Western fab spending and EUV dominance still support its long-term case.

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The Times of India

China to enforce new ethnic unity law globally, says it has right to target 'separatists'

The Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, which comes into force on July 1, seeks to strengthen what Beijing describes as a shared national identity among the country's ethnic groups. One provision extends potential legal liability to people and organisations outside China, an aspect that has drawn particular scrutiny. Rights…

International Business Times UK

'They'd Put Biden in an Elder Care Facility': Trump Dementia Fears Soar Over Shocking Name and Time Blunders

Donald Trump's visit to Macungie, Pennsylvania, meant to shore up political support after the Iran war, instead ignited fresh scrutiny after he forgot a congressman's name and misstated the timing of his China trip.

The Economic Times

China's 360 says it has developed tools to match Anthropic's Mythos

China's 360 Security Technology has launched 'Yitian Tulong,' a direct competitor to American AI vulnerability detection systems like Anthropic's Mythos. Founder Zhou Hongyi highlighted the critical need for such technologies in national security, bringing attention to issues surrounding 'one-way transparency.' The firm asserts that its 'Tulongfeng' tool effectively identifies software…

Fortune

Ray Dalio just finished a 10-day trip to China. He says global leaders know America ‘doesn’t have what it takes to fight to maintain its empire’

“Over the past few months there has been a big shift in the world order,” the hedge fund billionaire wrote. He sees a “tribute” system rising in the East.

The Economic Times

China cybersecurity firm 360 Security Technology claims to have developed tools to match Anthropic's Mythos

Anthropic Mythos, previewed in April, is a system that detects software vulnerabilities, but cybersecurity experts have warned that it could supercharge cyberattacks.

The Independent UK

UK, Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of Taiwan

Great Britain, France and Germany have issued a rare joint statement expressing alarm over Chinese activities east of the self-ruled island of Taiwan

Caixin Global

Tech Brief (June 24): ByteDance Targets July Launch of Upgraded AI Video Model

China’s Starlink challenger seeks up to $2.2 billion for satellite network push, Tencent tests AI assistant for enterprise platform

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