Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1402, Nanjing surrenders to Zhu Di without a fight, ending the Jingnan campaign. The Jianwen Emperor disappears and his family is incarcerated. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1925, Huang Zongying, Chinese actress and writer (died 2020) was born. In 1950, Ma Ying-jeou, Hong Kong-Taiwanese commander and politician, 12th President of the Republic of China was born. In 1970, Sheng Shicai, Chinese warlord (born 1895) passed away. In 1982, Shin-Soo Choo, South Korean baseball player was born. In 1997, Leo Howard, American actor and martial artist was born. In 2001, Kim Sin-jin, South Korean footballer was born. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

China’s new solid-state law takes effect: Dongfeng leads solid state battery factory race

CarNewsChina.com

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China’s new GB/T 43568-2026 standard exposes solid-state battery readiness gaps as Dongfeng establishes a clear manufacturing lead. The post China’s new solid-state law takes effect: Dongfeng leads solid state battery factory race appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

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Wired

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· Jul 10, 2026

Meet the Battery Startup Taking on China’s Giants

Solid-state batteries are safer and more capable—but harder to mass-produce. They also represent an opportunity for non-Chinese companies to get back in the game.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

China achieves microwatt milestone with self-reliant carbon-14 nuclear battery

Chinese researchers have developed a new-generation nuclear battery that far surpasses its predecessor and marks a major step in long-life power sources, according to the team. Northwest Normal University, in collaboration with Chinese tech firm Gansu Zhulong Technology, unveiled a carbon‑14 nuclear battery and silicon carbide (SiC) transducer on Monday, saying the equipment was developed without any foreign technology or parts. The Qianjiyuan Tianshu battery is a major upgrade from the team’s...

Gizmodo

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· Jun 30, 2026

Taiwanese Authorities Reportedly Raid Supermicro in Move That Could Signal Big Change For AI Chip Exporters

It's not against the law in Taiwan to export high-end chips to China. But it sounds like Taiwan will now enforce U.S. law.

CarNewsChina.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

CATL solid state battery stuck at level four out of nine tiers, delaying commercial deployment

CATL Chairman Robin Zeng reveals solid state battery technology remains at level four maturity as incoming manufacturing standards reshape industry machinery demand. The post CATL solid state battery stuck at level four out of nine tiers, delaying commercial deployment appeared first on CarNewsChina.com.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

KAI, Naver team up to develop defense AI platform

SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- Korean Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI) and South Korean...

The Hankyoreh

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· Jun 22, 2026

In Korea, the rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats

In Korea, the rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats

BBC News - Business

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan

It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

DailyNewsHungary

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· Jun 30, 2026

Chinese Semcorp denies pollution as tests reveal contamination 13,000 times above limit: authorities acted swiftly

How would you penalize the company? semcorp debrecen china batterymaking Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/chinese-semcorp-brutal-contamination-debrecen/

Daily NK English

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· Jun 26, 2026

Soaring fuel costs are pushing North Koreans toward electric bikes and motorcycles

Imports of Chinese-made electric bicycles and motorcycles are rising at border crossings in North Korea in 2026, driven by surging fuel prices that have made gas-powered vehicles increasingly costly to run. Demand has grown to the point that even wealthy North Koreans who previously considered electric bikes beneath them are now buying them. A source []

Business Today

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· Jul 2, 2026

Centre eyes dedicated push for electric trucks, may consider fresh support scheme: PM’s Advisor Tarun Kapoor

“We have to see that our dependence on China goes down,” Kapoor said, adding that batteries, electric motors and other strategic components should increasingly be produced within the country to avoid supply disruptions.

ANTARA News

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· Jun 22, 2026

WALOVI and Hong Xin Da Seal Strategic Local-Channel Deal for International Cans in Singapore

On June 15–16, the 2026 Guangzhou Products Go Global Guangzhou Premium Brands into ASEAN ...

The Slovenia Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Binzhou's Leap from Manufacturing to Intelligent Manufacturing

BINZHOU, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 June 2026 - Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Finance jointly released the list of China's third batch of pilot cities for the new technological transformation of the manufacturing sector. Binzhou City ...

The Japan Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

Lithium battery fires hit record high in Japan in fiscal 2025

Mobile power banks were the products most frequently responsible for fire or smoke incidents involving lithium-ion batteries, followed by heated tobacco products.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 22, 2026

Cabot: Battery Materials Business Growing On Gigafactory & Data-Centre Demand

Cabot: Battery Materials Business Growing On Gigafactory & Data-Centre Demand

The Tribune

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· Jul 6, 2026

Taiwan records hike in Chinese incursions around its territory

Of the five, three sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

RedState

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· Jun 30, 2026

Are We Handing Biotech to Chinese Military? House Panel Demands Answers From Pfizer, Merck and More

Are We Handing Biotech to Chinese Military? House Panel Demands Answers From Pfizer, Merck and More

Korea Times News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Korean battery makers accelerate push into US ESS market

Korean battery makers accelerate push into US ESS market

The Economic Times

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· Jul 6, 2026

China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile

China to test-fire nuclear-capable missile

The Next Web

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· Jul 4, 2026

Hong Kong now handles more than half of China’s chip imports

Hong Kong has become the main artery for high-tech goods flowing in and out of China, and its chip trade has hit record levels. The city accounted for more than half of China’s 239bn in semiconductor imports in the first five months of 2026, according to a Bloomberg review of official data. That share stood at [] This story continues at The Next Web

Defence Blog

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· Jul 3, 2026

Taiwan bans Chinese parts, now 8 of 9 vehicles cannot be used

A Taiwanese military unit that once had nine administrative vehicles at its disposal now has just one it can actually drive, according to a claim a lawmaker raised directly to the island’s defense minister this week, Taiwan’s FTV News reported. Kuomintang legislator Ma Wen-chun pressed Defense Minister Wellington Koo during a Legislative Yuan questioning session []

Bloomberg

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· Jun 26, 2026

GSMA Ltd. CEO Hoffman on Mobile Technology

John Hoffman, the CEO of GSMA, says China is well positioned to shape the next era of communications, particularly in the field of agentic AI. He speaks on the sidelines of Mobile World Congress in Shanghai. (Source: Bloomberg)

TheGamer

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· Jun 29, 2026

Samsung, Micron And SK Hynix Are Facing A Class Action Lawsuit Over RAM Prices

Several major tech companies are named in a class-action lawsuit accusing them of price fixing.

BOL News

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· Jun 29, 2026

China expands export restrictions on Japan, targeting drone, nuclear, and defense institutes

Japan has been working to reduce reliance on China. The post China expands export restrictions on Japan, targeting drone, nuclear, and defense institutes appeared first on BOL News.

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Inside HD Hyundai Electric’s AI power push

Cheongju, NORTH CHUNGCHEONG PROVINCE -- Stepping inside HD Hyundai Electric’s new power distribution complex in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, the future of electricity looks less like a thundering heavy-industry floor than a tightly orchestrated network of robotics arms and autonomous carriers moving across the plant. During a media tour of the Cheongju Power Distribution Campus on Thursday, workers in a control room overlooking operations sat before real-time screens that tracked energy

Investing.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly

Chinese EV battery makers pledge to pay suppliers more quickly

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