BYD powers past Geely as oil shock charges up global EV demand
The global energy crisis has helped propel BYD back into pole position in China’s automotive sector, allowing it to rega
in ground on Geely Auto as demand for battery-powered vehicles accelerates worldwide. The Shenzhen-based electric vehicle (EV) maker, which lost its title as mainland China’s largest carmaker in the f...
via South China Morning Post
The global energy crisis has helped propel BYD back into pole position in China’s automotive sector, allowing it to rega
in ground on Geely Auto as demand for battery-powered vehicles accelerates worldwide. The Shenzhen-based electric vehicle (EV) maker, which lost its title as mainland China’s largest carmaker in the f...
via South China Morning Post
Philippine military chief assures no political intervention amid Senate turmoil
The Philippines’ armed forces chief has moved to quell fears of political intervention after a bitter Senate leadership
crisis triggered tighter security, stalled military promotions and fuelled concern that partisan groups could exploit “rumblings” inside the ranks. Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jn...
via South China Morning Post
The Philippines’ armed forces chief has moved to quell fears of political intervention after a bitter Senate leadership
crisis triggered tighter security, stalled military promotions and fuelled concern that partisan groups could exploit “rumblings” inside the ranks. Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jn...
via South China Morning Post
FBI disables 13 Chinese suspected spying websites targeting US officials
The FBI said on Wednesday that it seized more than a dozen internet domains used by Chinese intelligence services to gai
n personal information in hopes of fooling, conscripting or blackmailing Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information. “The fake consulting company domains seized by the FBI...
via South China Morning Post
The FBI said on Wednesday that it seized more than a dozen internet domains used by Chinese intelligence services to gai
n personal information in hopes of fooling, conscripting or blackmailing Americans with security clearances into divulging sensitive information. “The fake consulting company domains seized by the FBI...
via South China Morning Post
Canada moves to ban under-16s from social media, regulate AI
Canada’s culture minister on Wednesday introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from having social media
accounts and require AI chatbot services to limit production of harmful content. The proposed Digital Safety Act makes Canada the latest in a wave of countries cracking down on social media platforms ...
via South China Morning Post
Canada’s culture minister on Wednesday introduced legislation that would ban children under 16 from having social media
accounts and require AI chatbot services to limit production of harmful content. The proposed Digital Safety Act makes Canada the latest in a wave of countries cracking down on social media platforms ...
via South China Morning Post
Chinese propagandists stoking dissent over Trump tariffs and data centres, OpenAI says
Chinese propagandists have been trying to use OpenAI’s flagship chatbot to gin up opposition to Donald Trump’s tariff
s and intervene in American debates over data centres and AI, OpenAI said in a report published on Wednesday. The company said its efforts, dating to late 2025 and early 2026, appeared to have had lit...
via South China Morning Post
Chinese propagandists have been trying to use OpenAI’s flagship chatbot to gin up opposition to Donald Trump’s tariff
s and intervene in American debates over data centres and AI, OpenAI said in a report published on Wednesday. The company said its efforts, dating to late 2025 and early 2026, appeared to have had lit...
via South China Morning Post
Trump says US might not renew trade deal with Mexico and Canada
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States might not renew its free trade agreement with Cana
da and Mexico and criticised trade deficits with those countries, although he said he was talking with their leaders about the matter. The three countries need to approve a renewal of their existing ...
via South China Morning Post
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States might not renew its free trade agreement with Cana
da and Mexico and criticised trade deficits with those countries, although he said he was talking with their leaders about the matter. The three countries need to approve a renewal of their existing ...
via South China Morning Post
As de-dollarisation trends persist, can the yuan take the euro’s place?
In early April, hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages” in a prime-time a
ddress, China’s yuan-denominated cross-border payment system set a record for transaction volume in a single day. The Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) skyrocketed to 1.22 trillion yuan (US...
via South China Morning Post
In early April, hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages” in a prime-time a
ddress, China’s yuan-denominated cross-border payment system set a record for transaction volume in a single day. The Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) skyrocketed to 1.22 trillion yuan (US...
via South China Morning Post
China-UK cooperation vital in ensuring the AI era puts people first
During a recent discussion in Shenzhen with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, I was reminded that the development
of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer only a technological race. It is a test of whether major economies can build the institutions, standards and economic systems needed to integrate intellig...
via South China Morning Post
During a recent discussion in Shenzhen with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, I was reminded that the development
of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer only a technological race. It is a test of whether major economies can build the institutions, standards and economic systems needed to integrate intellig...
via South China Morning Post
Pope Leo blesses new tower at Spain’s Sagrada Familia
Pope Leo on Wednesday blessed a giant new tower at Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia Basilica after celebrating mass ins
ide what is now the world’s tallest church. A choir of 600 singers performed at the service which lasted around 90 minutes and was attended by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as well as King Feli...
via South China Morning Post
Pope Leo on Wednesday blessed a giant new tower at Barcelona’s famed Sagrada Familia Basilica after celebrating mass ins
ide what is now the world’s tallest church. A choir of 600 singers performed at the service which lasted around 90 minutes and was attended by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as well as King Feli...
via South China Morning Post
US tightens pressure on Iran with new sanctions and threats of more strikes
The United States ramped up pressure on Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump threatening more strikes and the
Treasury Department slapping fresh sanctions on entities that it says “have supported weapons procurement” on behalf of Tehran, including some in China and Hong Kong. “We hit them hard yesterday and w...
via South China Morning Post
The United States ramped up pressure on Iran on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump threatening more strikes and the
Treasury Department slapping fresh sanctions on entities that it says “have supported weapons procurement” on behalf of Tehran, including some in China and Hong Kong. “We hit them hard yesterday and w...
via South China Morning Post
Nasa chief defends choice of all-male Artemis III crew | NASA负责人为阿尔忒弥斯3号全男性乘组选择辩护
美国宇航局（Nasa）局长贾里德·艾萨克曼周三为该机构最新的阿尔忒弥斯（Artemis）宇航员阵容辩护，这支参选名单全部由男性组成。 这次提名引发外界批评，认为Nasa可能是在执行美国总统特朗普要求取消多元化与包容性举措的指令。艾萨克曼在一篇较长的社交媒体帖文中强调，“机组选择不涉及任何政治任命人员”。
他表示，负责任务人员安排的是宇航员办公室，目标是挑选出“让任务成功机会最大”的机组。原文到此处截断，后续细节未提供。
via South China Morning Post
美国宇航局（Nasa）局长贾里德·艾萨克曼周三为该机构最新的阿尔忒弥斯（Artemis）宇航员阵容辩护，这支参选名单全部由男性组成。 这次提名引发外界批评，认为Nasa可能是在执行美国总统特朗普要求取消多元化与包容性举措的指令。艾萨克曼在一篇较长的社交媒体帖文中强调，“机组选择不涉及任何政治任命人员”。
他表示，负责任务人员安排的是宇航员办公室，目标是挑选出“让任务成功机会最大”的机组。原文到此处截断，后续细节未提供。
via South China Morning Post
Bill Gates tells Epstein hearing he ‘never victimised anyone’ | 比尔·盖茨在爱泼斯坦听证会上称自己“从未伤害过任何人”
微软联合创始人比尔·盖茨周三在美国国会接受质询时表示，自己“从未伤害过任何人”，并否认自己曾对他人实施过任何形式的伤害。
盖茨当天在众议院监督委员会接受记录访谈，内容涉及他与已故性犯罪者杰弗里·爱泼斯坦的往来。爱泼斯坦于2019年在纽约监狱中死亡，当时他正因涉及未成年女孩的性交易指控等待审判。
作为全球最富有的人之一和知名慈善家，盖茨此番出面，是在美国议员就其与爱泼斯坦关系展开追问之际作出回应。
via South China Morning Post
微软联合创始人比尔·盖茨周三在美国国会接受质询时表示，自己“从未伤害过任何人”，并否认自己曾对他人实施过任何形式的伤害。
盖茨当天在众议院监督委员会接受记录访谈，内容涉及他与已故性犯罪者杰弗里·爱泼斯坦的往来。爱泼斯坦于2019年在纽约监狱中死亡，当时他正因涉及未成年女孩的性交易指控等待审判。
作为全球最富有的人之一和知名慈善家，盖茨此番出面，是在美国议员就其与爱泼斯坦关系展开追问之际作出回应。
via South China Morning Post
Elon Musk accused of inflaming tensions in Belfast after knife attack | 埃隆·马斯克被指在贝尔法斯特持刀袭击后煽动紧张局势
英国执政工党指责埃隆·马斯克在贝尔法斯特持刀袭击事件后煽动社会对立，称社交媒体被用于策划暴力抗议，而马斯克则反击称问题源于移民政策。
据报道，这起事件引发了围绕社交媒体动员街头行动的争议。马斯克在夜间继续推动呼吁民众走上街头的相关言论，随后遭到英国工党批评。工党方面认为，这类言论加剧了紧张情绪，并放大了社会分裂。
与此同时，30岁的苏丹男子哈迪·阿洛迪德（Hadi Alodid）在出庭后被还押候审，案件指控为企图谋杀。案件进展和围绕此事的公共争论，进一步凸显了袭击事件在当地引发的政治与社会紧张。
via South China Morning Post
英国执政工党指责埃隆·马斯克在贝尔法斯特持刀袭击事件后煽动社会对立，称社交媒体被用于策划暴力抗议，而马斯克则反击称问题源于移民政策。
据报道，这起事件引发了围绕社交媒体动员街头行动的争议。马斯克在夜间继续推动呼吁民众走上街头的相关言论，随后遭到英国工党批评。工党方面认为，这类言论加剧了紧张情绪，并放大了社会分裂。
与此同时，30岁的苏丹男子哈迪·阿洛迪德（Hadi Alodid）在出庭后被还押候审，案件指控为企图谋杀。案件进展和围绕此事的公共争论，进一步凸显了袭击事件在当地引发的政治与社会紧张。
via South China Morning Post
How will the Pentagon’s expanded blacklist of Chinese firms affect Xi’s US visit? | 五角大楼扩大中国企业黑名单将如何影响习近平访美？
美国国防部周一更新《1260H》名单，将与中国军方有关联的企业黑名单扩大到188家，高于去年的134家，阿里巴巴等多家中国科技和工业巨头被列入其中。此举被视为对上月中美峰会后刚刚恢复的脆弱稳定关系的一次考验，也显示两国之间的激烈竞争仍在持续。
这份名单是按照美国法律要求发布的，旨在标记被认为与中国军方存在联系的企业。此次扩容范围明显更广，涉及多家知名企业，反映出华盛顿在对华科技与产业竞争上仍保持强硬立场。
via South China Morning Post
美国国防部周一更新《1260H》名单，将与中国军方有关联的企业黑名单扩大到188家，高于去年的134家，阿里巴巴等多家中国科技和工业巨头被列入其中。此举被视为对上月中美峰会后刚刚恢复的脆弱稳定关系的一次考验，也显示两国之间的激烈竞争仍在持续。
这份名单是按照美国法律要求发布的，旨在标记被认为与中国军方存在联系的企业。此次扩容范围明显更广，涉及多家知名企业，反映出华盛顿在对华科技与产业竞争上仍保持强硬立场。
via South China Morning Post
Hong Kong tech park tender targets strong bidders with HK$100m bond rule | 香港科技园招标设1亿港元保证金，瞄准实力投标者
据《南华早报》获得的招标文件显示，香港边境附近一处创新园区的核心地块中标财团，必须缴交1亿港元（约1270万美元）建筑保证金，并在30个月内完成开发。
业界人士指出，这些要求与传统政府卖地条款不同，显示政府更倾向筛选“资金雄厚”的竞标者，以降低工程停滞的风险。文件中的严格门槛也反映出，当局希望确保项目按时推进、顺利落地。
via South China Morning Post
据《南华早报》获得的招标文件显示，香港边境附近一处创新园区的核心地块中标财团，必须缴交1亿港元（约1270万美元）建筑保证金，并在30个月内完成开发。
业界人士指出，这些要求与传统政府卖地条款不同，显示政府更倾向筛选“资金雄厚”的竞标者，以降低工程停滞的风险。文件中的严格门槛也反映出，当局希望确保项目按时推进、顺利落地。
via South China Morning Post
Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth? | 镀金世界杯奖杯价值飙升157%——这块金子值多少钱？
随着2026年FIFA世界杯临近开幕，冠军奖杯的“身价”也大幅上涨。由于金价创下历史性涨势，预计下月将在美国新泽西州举起的奖杯，其金属原材料价值已升至约71.3万美元，比2022年卡塔尔世界杯时高出157%。
报道指出，这一数字反映了近年黄金价格的强劲上升，使这座象征最高荣誉的奖杯拥有了前所未有的贵金属价值。相比上一届赛事，奖杯的原始黄金价值出现了大幅跃升，成为本届世界杯的一项特别看点。
via South China Morning Post
随着2026年FIFA世界杯临近开幕，冠军奖杯的“身价”也大幅上涨。由于金价创下历史性涨势，预计下月将在美国新泽西州举起的奖杯，其金属原材料价值已升至约71.3万美元，比2022年卡塔尔世界杯时高出157%。
报道指出，这一数字反映了近年黄金价格的强劲上升，使这座象征最高荣誉的奖杯拥有了前所未有的贵金属价值。相比上一届赛事，奖杯的原始黄金价值出现了大幅跃升，成为本届世界杯的一项特别看点。
via South China Morning Post
US inflation spikes to 3-year high in May as Iran war energy shock persists | 美国5月通胀飙升至三年来高位，伊朗战争能源冲击持续
美国5月消费者通胀升至三年来新高，受能源价格上涨推动，消费者价格指数（CPI）同比上涨4.2%，高于4月的3.8%，并达到自2023年4月以来的最高水平。 美国劳工统计局周三公布的官方数据显示，这一读数与分析师预期一致，但表明美国这家全球最大经济体的通胀压力再次回升。
报道指出，能源价格的上升正在对整体物价形成传导效应。尽管通胀数据创下阶段新高，但市场此前已对这一结果有所预期，显示物价上涨对经济的影响仍在持续。
via South China Morning Post
美国5月消费者通胀升至三年来新高，受能源价格上涨推动，消费者价格指数（CPI）同比上涨4.2%，高于4月的3.8%，并达到自2023年4月以来的最高水平。 美国劳工统计局周三公布的官方数据显示，这一读数与分析师预期一致，但表明美国这家全球最大经济体的通胀压力再次回升。
报道指出，能源价格的上升正在对整体物价形成传导效应。尽管通胀数据创下阶段新高，但市场此前已对这一结果有所预期，显示物价上涨对经济的影响仍在持续。
via South China Morning Post
US firms pay price for Trump’s China tariffs, export controls, study finds | 研究发现：美国企业为特朗普对华关税和出口管制买单
一项新的商业调查显示，特朗普政府对出口、制裁和关税的限制措施，正在伤害美国企业在中国的业务，但并未实现阻止关键技术流出或振兴美国制造业的政策目标。 美国中国商业委员会周三发布年度会员调查结果称，这些措施让美国公司在中国承受更大压力，却没有带来预期效果。
该委员会表示，现行出口管制“并没有经过精心设计来帮助美国企业”，反而“迫使买家转向其他地方”。调查指出，当出口管制过于严格时，其效果会下降，美国企业在中国市场的竞争力也会受到影响。
via South China Morning Post
一项新的商业调查显示，特朗普政府对出口、制裁和关税的限制措施，正在伤害美国企业在中国的业务，但并未实现阻止关键技术流出或振兴美国制造业的政策目标。 美国中国商业委员会周三发布年度会员调查结果称，这些措施让美国公司在中国承受更大压力，却没有带来预期效果。
该委员会表示，现行出口管制“并没有经过精心设计来帮助美国企业”，反而“迫使买家转向其他地方”。调查指出，当出口管制过于严格时，其效果会下降，美国企业在中国市场的竞争力也会受到影响。
via South China Morning Post
Starlink rival Qianfan hits satellite milestone, but is it too slow and costly? | 星链劲敌千帆达成卫星里程碑，但是否过慢且成本过高？
中国“千帆”网络在一次发射后，卫星数量达到201颗，突破了200颗宽带卫星的国家里程碑，但外界也担心其部署速度可能偏慢、成本偏高。 北京时间周二下午4点23分，一枚朱雀-2E火箭从戈壁沙漠成功发射，将“千帆DTC-01”直连手机测试卫星以及一颗中国移动卫星送入轨道，央视对此进行了报道。
“千帆”是中国推进低轨宽带星座建设的重要项目，此次发射进一步扩充了其在轨规模。报道提到，这次任务的重点之一是验证直连手机通信能力，为后续网络部署提供测试基础。
via South China Morning Post
中国“千帆”网络在一次发射后，卫星数量达到201颗，突破了200颗宽带卫星的国家里程碑，但外界也担心其部署速度可能偏慢、成本偏高。 北京时间周二下午4点23分，一枚朱雀-2E火箭从戈壁沙漠成功发射，将“千帆DTC-01”直连手机测试卫星以及一颗中国移动卫星送入轨道，央视对此进行了报道。
“千帆”是中国推进低轨宽带星座建设的重要项目，此次发射进一步扩充了其在轨规模。报道提到，这次任务的重点之一是验证直连手机通信能力，为后续网络部署提供测试基础。
via South China Morning Post
How drones, tariffs and rare earths could test US-China detente | 无人机、关税和稀土如何考验美中缓和关系
中美峰会后的缓和正在从外交表态走向制度安排。美国贸易代表办公室（USTR）在美中领导人峰会不到三周后，要求企业列出可能适用于关税减免的“非敏感”中国商品，这些商品或将纳入新的美中贸易委员会机制中讨论。
与此同时，USTR当天还提出对来自60个经济体的进口商品征收301条款关税，其中也包括中国。报道显示，华盛顿一边推动与北京建立新的贸易协调框架，一边继续维持更广泛的关税施压。
via South China Morning Post
中美峰会后的缓和正在从外交表态走向制度安排。美国贸易代表办公室（USTR）在美中领导人峰会不到三周后，要求企业列出可能适用于关税减免的“非敏感”中国商品，这些商品或将纳入新的美中贸易委员会机制中讨论。
与此同时，USTR当天还提出对来自60个经济体的进口商品征收301条款关税，其中也包括中国。报道显示，华盛顿一边推动与北京建立新的贸易协调框架，一边继续维持更广泛的关税施压。
via South China Morning Post
