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Alibaba unveils chatbot as China tightens rules on AI

Alibaba is the latest tech company to enter the artificial intelligence race, as it unveils its own chatbot, Tongyi Qianwen. But it could face restrictions before even launching, as authorities in Beijing have outlined draft regulations to govern AI, including the stipulation that such platforms will reflect the core values…

France 24

Is China's A.I. policy more responsible than the US?

As Beijing puts a speed bump on domestic generative A.I., perhaps it's time to rethink one of the main arguments against slowing down Western efforts.

Fortune

Macron's aim of EU unity on China undone by trip fallout

French officials were in damage control mode on Tuesday as they tried to contain anger, division and confusion sparked by President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Europe's dependence on the United States and its relations with China and Taiwan.

Reuters

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China’s drills near Taiwan a ‘war-like’ escalation from exercises last year

Biggest show of force since August was more targeted and showed intent to annex island, say analysts

The Guardian - AU

Carriers and precision attacks: The takeaways from China's latest Taiwan drills

China's latest military drills near Taiwan show it is serious about being able to cut off the democratically ruled island in a conflict, analysts said, as Beijing said its aircraft carriers could "shatter" defences from the east.

Reuters

Australia inks deal to wind back China’s barley tariffs as trade relations thaw

The decision by China to review its trade restrictions on Australian barley has created a “face-saving off ramp” towards resuming trade ties.

The New Daily

'A beautiful relationship': Brazil's Lula heads to China to foster trade ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is heading to China this week to meet with Xi Jinping, the leader of Brazil's most important trade partner. Lula will be accompanied by a delegation of over 200 businesspeople. We take a look at what's behind the record flow of exchanges between…

France 24

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Fearing China, Switzerland Sacrifices Scientific Ties With Taiwan

Switzerland has so far refused to strengthen scientific cooperation with Taiwan, citing respect for the One China policy and fearing economic repercussions from Beijing.

The News Lens

They became friends protesting China in the US. They still don’t know one another’s names

On an overcast December afternoon in Boston, 11 Chinese citizens arrived one by one at an underground parking garage — their clandestine meeting spot.

Los Angeles Times

China to screen all AI products for security

BEIJING: All new artificial intelligence (AI) products developed in China will be required to undergo a “security assessment” before being released to the public, a sweeping new draft law proposes.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan President Slams 'Irresponsible' China Military Drills

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen slammed on Tuesday the “irresponsible” Chinese military drills around the island. China's military exercises have caused instability in Taiwan and the region and are irresponsible acts for a major country, Taiwan's President wrote on Facebook after Beijing ended three days of drills around the island. “There…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron to Visit Netherlands amid Row over China Comments

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a state visit to the Netherlands on Tuesday featuring a speech on Europe that will be keenly watched after his controversial remarks on its ties with the US and China. Macron, freshly returned from a visit to China last week, sparked criticism after saying in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US, Philippines Hold Largest War Drills near Disputed Waters

The United States and the Philippines on Tuesday launch their largest combat exercises in decades that will involve live-fire drills, including a boat-sinking rocket assault in waters across the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait that will likely inflame China. The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan’s president condemns China drills as irresponsible

Tsai Ing-wen says Beijing’s military drills are a risk to stability as eight PLA ships remain around island.

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US, Philippines follow Taiwan drills with biggest exercises yet

The United States and the Philippines kick off the largest version of their flagship military exercise in more than 30 years Tuesday, a high-profile display of their renewed alliance that comes just a day after China was set to conclude its own drills around Taiwan.

Reuters

Sandstorms, dangerous pollution return to Beijing

Thick sandstorms will hit Beijing and several provinces through Wednesday, and Chinese forecasters have advised citizens of respiratory dangers and very low visibility while travelling, state media reported.

France 24

US, Philippines launch largest-ever joint military drills across disputed waters

The Independent UK

US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters

The United States and the Philippines are launching their largest combat exercises in decades that will involve live-fire drills, including a boat-sinking rocket assault in waters across the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait that will likely inflame China

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Macron criticised for saying Europe should take independent stance on Taiwan

French President Emmanuel Macron has caused a stir by saying Europe has no interest in accelerating the conflict in Taiwan and should become a "third pole" independent of both Washington and Beijing.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan Urges Peace in Taiwan Strait as Beijing Simulates Attack

Japan stressed on Monday the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait during a meeting of senior Japanese and Chinese officials after Beijing held three days of war games around the island. The talks, focusing on concerns over disputed waters in the East China Sea, came as China was ending…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The Taiwan Strait -- A History of Crises

Ever since Communist China and Taiwan broke away from each other at the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, the waterway separating them has been a geopolitical flashpoint. The Taiwan Strait, just 130 kilometers (80 miles) wide at its narrowest point, is a major international shipping channel and…

Radio France Internationale

Chinese 'seal off' Taiwan, US deploys destroyer as war games unfold

China simulated "sealing off" Taiwan on a third day of wargames around the self-ruled nationalist island on Monday, as the United States deployed a naval destroyer into waters claimed by Beijing.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Diplomats Inspect Their Country’s Embassy in Tehran

A “technical delegation” from Saudi Arabia led by Nasser bin Awad Al-Ghannoum has visited the Kingdom’s embassy building in Tehran. The Saudi delegation arrived in Iran three days after a meeting between Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beijing. The foreign ministers…

Reuters

India launches villages programme in Arunachal, ignores angry China

India's powerful home minister on Monday visited a Himalayan frontier state that China claims as part of its territory to launch a 48 billion rupee ($585 million) development scheme he said would add to the security of the unmarked border.

Bangkok Post

Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.8764 against USD Monday

BEIJING: The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 74 pips to 6.8764 against the US dollar Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

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