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1. Trump vows tariff boost for ‘anti-American’ policies as China urges Brics action
US President Donald Trump has threatened to slam an additional 10 per cent tariffs on countries supporting what he calls “anti-American policies” after the leaders of Brics nations condemned unilateral tariffs.
2. Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit
When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in China next week for his second official visit, he will have more than the typical diplomatic niceties to discuss with President Xi Jinping.
3. Meet some of the Chinese AI scientists dominating the global top 100

A study of nearly 200,000 researchers and 100,000 high-impact papers has revealed that the vast majority of the world’s top 100 brains in the field of artificial intelligence are of Chinese origin.
4. Why the Science and Technology Agreement is a US-China bellwether: Denis Simon
The long-time scholar on US-China cooperation on research explains how the landmark pact continues to define bilateral relations.
5. Why France is toasting China’s new tariff on European brandy

China’s new anti-dumping duty targeting European brandy unexpectedly became the toast of France over the weekend, after Beijing granted exemptions to a string of French cognac makers.
6. China protests birthday greeting by India’s Narendra Modi to Dalai Lama
China has lodged a protest with India over birthday greetings sent to the Dalai Lama by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
7. How China’s C919 aircraft could win big from revived US jet engine exports

China is expected to sustain production of its home-grown aircraft and expand access to foreign skies, following the United States’ removal of a ban on selling American jet engine parts and technology to Chinese buyers.


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Chinese AI scientists dominating field, Beijing’s message to Brics: SCMP daily highlights

China’s Premier Li Qiang attends the first plenary session of the Brics summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6. Bloc leaders voiced concerns over the growing use of unilateral tariff and non-tariff measures. Photo: AFP


A joint study by a United Nations organisation and Shenzhen-based Dongbi Data has found that the majority of the world’s smartest AI scientists hail from China. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing’s decision to exempt a string of French cognac makers from a new anti-dumping duty on European brandy has received a warm reception in Paris. Photo: Reuters

The C919, China’s first domestically developed narrowbody passenger jet, at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok on January 1, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee

China urged to take bolder steps to tackle price wars, deflation and weak demand

China’s EV industry has come under fire in recent months. Prices have been slashed on over 100 models, according to a People’s Daily article published in June. Photo: Reuters

‘Too good to refuse’: why top-flight insect detective Jason Chapman chose China

Strong financial support and a commitment to agricultural research have helped China to develop world-class entomological radar technology, a draw for top scientists. Photo: Reuters

Jason Chapman is welcomed to Nanjing Agricultural University by university vice-president Zhu Yan in June. Photo: Sohu

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From most of world’s top AI scientists hailing from China to an exclusive on Albanese’s Beijing visit agenda, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From most of world’s top AI scientists hailing from China to an exclusive on Albanese’s Beijing visit agenda, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


Chinese AI scientists dominating field, Beijing’s message to Brics: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From most of world’s top AI scientists hailing from China to an exclusive on Albanese’s Beijing visit agenda, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. Trump vows tariff boost for ‘anti-American’ policies as China urges Brics action

From most of world’s top AI scientists hailing from China to an exclusive on Albanese’s Beijing visit agenda, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage