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China news — August 1, 2026 - Page 9

Publications tagged with China published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 9 of 13.

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  4. PoliticsLeadershipChinaIndia

    Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja Appointed as Armed Forces Medical Services Chief

    Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja has been appointed as the next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) by the Government of India. He will take over the position on August 31, becoming India's senior-most military doctor. An alumnus of AFMC Pune and the National Defence College, Air Marshal Thareja has nearly four decades of service in the Indian Army, including key appointments as Director & Commandant of AFMC Pune and Commandant of Command Hospital Lucknow.
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  9. PoliticsChinaTradeSoftware

    Sony's Profit Surges 32% as PlayStation Thrives; Film, TV Lag

    Sony reported a 32% increase in profit for its fiscal first quarter, driven by a strong performance from its PlayStation division. The gaming segment brought in $1.25 billion in operating income, while the film and TV division saw a 3% decrease in revenue. Overall, Sony's operating income was $2.96 billion, with total revenue up 8.2% to $17.66 billion. The company also increased its full-year operating income forecast by 8% to $10.6 billion. Sony sold 1.6 million PlayStation 5 consoles in the quarter, reaching over 90 million units worldwide since its launch. The company's music division saw a 21% increase in sales, while the film segment's revenue decreased by 4%. Sony Pictures is expected to see a significant boost in the third quarter with the release of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.
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  10. TechChinaCybersecurity

    Russian Certificate Authorities Face Restrictions

    In 2026, GlobalSign, one of the few international certificate authorities still issuing TLS certificates to Russian organizations, began mass revocations. Meanwhile, Let's Encrypt, the world's most popular free certificate authority, stopped issuing new certificates for Russian government institutions. Authorities urge users to install a security certificate from the Ministry of Digital Development or switch to 'Yandex Browser'.
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  11. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastChina

    Landlord Region's First-Tier Members Targeted

    The original first-tier members of the landlord (Tianhua) region in China have been targeted. The money laundering team, known as the Vanguard Group, used to live in Xingsha Bay, Riyuexin, and Yaduoli. Internal chat records of the Vanguard Group were exposed, including a conversation about ordering takeout from a Hunan restaurant called Shuangshi. Those connected to the landlord region's WiFi are advised to be careful as investigations are ongoing.
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  12. PoliticsCivil RightsMiddle EastChina

    Meta India Head Arun Srinivas Named in FIR Over Morphed Photos Targeting PM Modi

    Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have registered cases against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts over allegedly morphed and objectionable posts targeting PM Modi during student paper leak protests. The cases relate to content shared on Meta-owned platforms during demonstrations led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which spearheaded nationwide protests demanding accountability over the examination paper leak controversy. Authorities alleged that manipulated visuals and objectionable posts aimed at the Prime Minister were widely circulated through multiple social media accounts. The FIRs invoke provisions relating to the dissemination of false and objectionable digital content, with investigators examining the role of account operators as well as the platform's compliance with legal obligations. Police are also tracing the origin and distribution network of the disputed posts.
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  17. WorldLocal GovChina

    Austria to Mandate Age Verification for Porn Sites from 2027

    Austria plans to require age verification for users of pornographic websites from 2027, using the state ID Austria system. This move is part of a broader effort to protect minors online, which also includes banning social media use for those under 14. The EU Commission is reviewing the draft law to ensure it aligns with Union law. In France, similar measures have already been implemented since 2025, with the regulator Arcom taking action against non-compliant websites.
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  19. WorldChinaAstronomyPublic Health

    India's Skyroot Aerospace Launches First Private Orbital Rocket

    Skyroot Aerospace, an Indian private sector company, successfully launched Vikram-1, its first orbital rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh. The rocket carried two symbolic payloads, 'Cosmic Bloom' and a small gold rocket with micro-carvings of three scientists, to a low Earth orbit at an altitude of 450 kilometers. This launch makes India the third country, after the US and China, to have a private company capable of launching an orbital rocket. The mission demonstrated several technologies such as propulsion and guidance systems and flight control systems. Skyroot Aerospace, founded in 2018, became India's first space startup to reach a billion-dollar valuation in May 2023. The launch of Vikram-1 is expected to boost India's ambitions in commercial space and attract more investments.
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  20. WorldChinaPublic HealthHealthcare

    Former Magdalena Governor Carlos Caicedo Sentenced for Corruption

    A judge has sentenced former Magdalena governor and presidential candidate Carlos Caicedo to 117 months in prison and a fine of over $4.4 billion for irregularities committed against the healthcare system while he was mayor of Santa Marta. Caicedo was found guilty of contract without fulfillment of legal requirements and embezzlement by appropriation. The conviction stems from a 2014 contract for the maintenance and adaptation of four health centers, which resulted in demolitions, interruption of medical attention, and a patrimonial detriment of $5.04 billion.
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  23. SocietyChinaSpace

    India Sets 1-in-10,000 Casualty Rate for Private Space Firms' Re-entry Activities

    India's National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has issued new guidelines for private space firms, mandating that the casualty risk of any planned space object re-entry must be limited to less than 1 in ten thousand. The guidelines also require authorization from IN-SPACe for any Indian entity planning such re-entry activities, whether within or outside Indian territory.
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  24. WorldEuropeChinaEarth

    Indian Army's Operation Jal Rahat in Assam: Over 1000 Civilians Rescued, Relief Supplies Distributed

    The Indian Army is conducting Operation Jal Rahat in flood-hit Assam, rescuing over 1000 civilians and providing essential relief supplies. The operation, which began in response to devastating floods, involves distributing grains, food packets, water, and other supplies to affected communities. The Army is working alongside civil administration, NDRF, SDRF, and local agencies to restore connectivity and reach stranded families in remote areas.
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