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1. ‘It’s hard to succeed’: US firms in China report record pessimism amid tensions
American companies doing business in China are more pessimistic about the next five years than ever before, in the face of rising geopolitical uncertainties, fierce competition and a chronic economic slowdown, according to findings by a prominent business chamber.
2. China’s aircraft maker Comac wins one of its biggest overseas orders for C909 jets
Chinese-made aircraft are set to spread their wings further in Southeast Asia after Air Cambodia announced what could become the largest ever overseas order for C909 passenger jets.
3. ‘Brain-like’ AI uses Chinese chips to run 100 times faster on ultra-long tasks

A Chinese team has unveiled what it calls the world’s first “brain-like” large language model – an artificial intelligence system designed to use less energy, perform better and operate without Nvidia chips.
4. China says shorter US visa for mainland journalists risks ‘media warfare’
China’s embassy in the United States has warned against a new round of “media warfare” as Washington moves to cut the duration of visas for Chinese journalists.
5. China flight forced to divert amid ‘terrifying’ turbulence

A routine China Southern Airlines flight from Guangdong province on Monday evening turned into a “terrifying” ordeal for passengers as the plane encountered severe turbulence while the crew diverted the plane from its destination, the city of Taiyuan.
6. US Supreme Court puts tariff case on fast track; no halt on levies yet
The US Supreme Court has agreed to review a ruling that struck down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, fast-tracking a case that will determine whether the duties – still in effect – stand or fall by year’s end.
7. Beijing to roll out rules on Chinese language use in ethnic integration drive

China reviewed two legislative proposals on Monday as the country ramps up a drive to promote further ethnic integration through the use of standard Chinese – both the spoken and written language – among minority groups.


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US firms in China report record pessimism, ‘brain-like’ AI unveiled: SCMP daily highlights

In a new survey, only 41 per cent of surveyed American firms expressed optimism about their five-year business outlook in China, or almost half the rate in 2021. 

The AI system mimics how the human brain fires only the neurons it needs, according to its developers. Photo: Shutterstock

A screenshot of a video taken inside the cabin of a China Southern Airlines flight from Zhuhai to Taiyuan. The Boeing 737 was forced into an emergency landing on Monday evening due to intense thunderstorms. Photo: Douyin

Chinese President Xi Jinping waves upon his arrival in Lhasa to mark the 60th anniversary of the Tibet autonomous region’s founding. New rules guiding the implementation of standard Chinese usage underline Beijing’s desire for further ethnic integration. Photo: EPA

Post-war, rules-based global order dying, European Union warns in new report

The European Union has warned that the post-war status quo is collapsing, and is unlikely to return due to multiple issues including Donald Trump’s tariffs. Illustration: Shutterstock

US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shake hands after reaching a trade deal at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 27. Photo: AP

Can China’s AI-powered surgical robots cut wait times for operations?

A research team from Chinese University of Hong Kong has developed new AI-powered surgical robot automation techniques. Photo: Handout

Dou Qi of CUHK’s computer sciences and engineering department led the research paper. Photo: Handout

The Chinese University of Hong Kong used a robot developed by Cornerstone Robotics. Photo: CUHK

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From Comac scoring one of its biggest overseas orders to US Supreme Court reviewing Trump’s tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage


From Comac scoring one of its biggest overseas orders to US Supreme Court reviewing Trump’s tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.


US firms in China report record pessimism, ‘brain-like’ AI unveiled: SCMP daily highlights

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Comac scoring one of its biggest overseas orders to US Supreme Court reviewing Trump’s tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

1. ‘It’s hard to succeed’: US firms in China report record pessimism amid tensions

From Comac scoring one of its biggest overseas orders to US Supreme Court reviewing Trump’s tariffs, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage