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China news — August 1, 2026 - Page 8

Publications tagged with China published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 8 of 13.

307 publications

  1. CultureMiddle EastChinaAmerican Football

    Arne Slot Declines Dutch National Team Coaching Job

    Arne Slot, former Liverpool manager, has turned down the opportunity to become the new head coach of the Dutch national team. Slot, who was a leading candidate for the position, prefers to continue his club coaching career. He has reportedly rejected offers from the Dutch Football Association (KNVB), AC Milan, Fulham, and Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. The KNVB is expected to provide an update on their search for Ronald Koeman's successor next week.
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  2. TechChina

    Spotify Launches Running Mode for Premium iOS Users

    Spotify introduces Running Mode, a new feature for Premium users on iOS in select countries. It creates personalized playlists based on workout type (interval, steady, pyramid), duration, beats per minute, and preferred music genre. The feature also offers optional audio cues for guidance. Running Mode is Spotify's latest addition to its fitness content, following the integration of Peloton classes and creator workout videos in April.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastChinaEarth

    Poland Summons Russian Ambassador Over Missile Incident

    Poland has summoned the Russian ambassador following an incident where a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile fell on its territory in the Lublin Voivodeship. The missile was intercepted by Ukrainian air defense forces, with a Ukrainian pilot accompanying it until it entered Polish airspace. Poland has not ruled out any version regarding the incident, including intentional border violation. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs handed a note of protest to the Russian ambassador.
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  8. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaBudget

    SEBI Approves Rs 1,491 Cr Settlement in NSE Co-location Case

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has agreed to terms of settlement in the NSE co-location and dark-fibre cases, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) paying an additional Rs 714.74 crore after an earlier deposit of Rs 776.47 crore. This brings the total settlement amount to Rs 1,491.21 crore, clearing a key hurdle for NSE's planned Rs 30,000-crore IPO.
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  11. PoliticsRegulatorsChina

    India's Cabinet Approves ₹5,070 Crore 'Prime Minister Suryasarovar Yojana' for Floating Solar Projects

    The Central Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'Prime Minister Suryasarovar Yojana' (PM-SSY) with a total budgetary outlay of ₹5,070 crore. The scheme aims to develop 5,000 MW of Floating Solar PV projects with co-located Energy Storage Systems of at least 10,000 MWh storage capacity. This initiative is expected to provide energy security to the country while also boosting environmental conservation.
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  12. SocietyChinaPublic HealthHealthcare

    Moscow's Springs Water May Cause Infectious Diseases

    The Moscow branch of Rospotrebnadzor has warned residents against drinking water from local springs due to the risk of infectious diseases such as hepatitis A and acute intestinal infections. The agency has identified over 30 popular springs in Moscow, including 'Lebed' in Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo park and springs in Kuzminki, Solntsevo, Novo-Peredelkino, Ramensky, and other districts. Annual water quality monitoring has shown that the water does not always meet hygienic standards for drinking purposes.
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  14. ScienceChinaCommoditiesAR/VR

    Taiwan's Economy Booms with 13% GDP Growth Driven by AI Chip Demand

    Taiwan's economy surged 12.92% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, following a 14.55% increase in the first quarter, primarily due to strong international demand for advanced semiconductors used in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This growth, led by tech giants like TSMC and Hon Hai (Foxconn), has resulted in a significant increase in exports, particularly to the United States. However, the prosperity is not evenly distributed, with traditional sectors struggling and wages remaining low for most workers.
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  18. PoliticsChinaCommoditiesHardware

    Aeroflot's Fuel Costs Surge by Nearly 30% in Q2 2026

    Aeroflot, Russia's largest airline, has reported a significant increase in fuel costs for the second quarter of 2026. The airline's fuel expenses rose by 29.8%, or 14.1 billion rubles, compared to the same period last year. This increase was primarily driven by higher jet fuel prices at both Russian and foreign airports, as well as an expansion of flight programs. Despite this, the airline was able to partially offset the increase through payments under a damper mechanism.
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  21. WorldLegislationMiddle EastChina

    Russia Hints at Possible Putin-Trump-Xi Meeting at APEC Summit

    The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged the possibility of a trilateral meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China. Special envoy Marat Berdyev expressed confidence that such contact would be beneficial. The APEC summit is scheduled for November 18-19, following the US midterm elections and Russia's State Duma elections, potentially providing a political window for the meeting. While specific arrangements are yet to be made, both Russia and the US have previously indicated openness to such talks.
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  22. WorldMiddle EastChina

    Trump Meets with Zelensky and Netanyahu Amid Iran Tensions

    President Donald Trump held private meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The meetings lacked usual fanfare and were held amidst tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program. The purpose of the meetings was not explicitly stated, but it is believed they discussed Iran, Ukraine, and Israel. Trump, Netanyahu, and Zelensky expressed satisfaction with the meetings, with Netanyahu describing it as one of their best conversations.
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  23. PoliticsMiddle EastChina

    Kennedy Center Suspends Public Tours After NYT Report on Trump's 'Gutting'

    The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has temporarily halted public tours following a New York Times article that detailed President Trump's alleged 'gutting' of the iconic cultural institution. The suspension comes after a volunteer tour guide spoke out about the center's decline under Trump's administration. The center's director of the volunteer program announced the pause in a memo, citing a review of tour routes for visitor experience enhancement. However, the move follows a Times report that highlighted the center's neglect and staff losses under Trump.
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  24. WorldAsiaMiddle EastChina

    Canada's Security Dilemma: Russia-China Alliance

    Canada's national security debates often grapple with two false assumptions regarding Russia and China. The first is that Canada can trade away the danger of a Russia-China alliance by engaging economically with both countries. The second assumption is that Canada can maintain its current level of economic engagement with China while also taking a tougher stance on human rights and geopolitical issues. However, these assumptions overlook the strategic nature of the Russia-China relationship and underestimate the potential risks to Canada's security.
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