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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1884, Louis B. Mayer, Russian-born American film producer, co-founded Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (died 1957) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2013, Amar Bose, American businessman, founded the Bose Corporation (born 1929) passed away. In 2014, Valeriya Novodvorskaya, Russian journalist and politician (born 1950) passed away. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. In 2015, Tenzin Delek Rinpoche, Tibetan monk and activist (born 1950) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Inside China's race for tech self-reliance
Narrative Analysis: Name Calling

Korea Herald correspondent HEFEI, China — Far from slowing China's technological rise, US sanctions and export controls have accelerated Beijing's drive for self-reliance, pushing Chinese companies to build domestic alternatives across industries. Landlocked Anhui province, west of Shanghai, has emerged as one of the clearest examples of that effort. Home to a growing cluster of artificial intelligence, electric vehicle, battery and renewable energy companies, the province has transformed itself
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Seeking Alpha
· Jun 30, 2026
KWEB: World Class Tech Weighed By The China Discount
KWEB: World Class Tech Weighed By The China Discount
CNN
· Jun 25, 2026
From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share
Chinese companies are moving beyond their home base, expanding overseas and reshaping fashion, tech, and consumer markets worldwide. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains why.
NDTV
· Jun 22, 2026
'Super-Efficient, R&D Focused, State-Backed': Anant Goenka Explains Why Chinese Cos Win
FICCI President Anant Goenka says China's manufacturing edge stems from relentless competition, long-term innovation bets and deep state support.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 23, 2026
What fuels global trade imbalances: China’s overcapacity or America’s failure to adapt?
China’s industrial overcapacity should not be singled out for blame amid trade imbalances, as economies worldwide are struggling to adapt to shifts in the global economy, contributing to mounting pressures, a prominent Chinese scholar said in comments directed at the United States. “The reason why our imbalance is becoming a bigger problem is that the rest of the world is having a bigger problem in adjusting the economic structure,” said Huang Yiping, dean of Peking University’s National School...
National Center for Public Policy Research
· Jul 10, 2026
Steve Milloy: Corporate America’s China Addiction Has Become a National Security Threat
“U.S. corporations have outsourced vital consumer production to a geopolitical rival that is openly committed to displacing America as the world’s leading power,” writes Free Enterprise Project Executive Director Steve Milloy. “Corporate reliance on China has resulted in a supply chain so brittle that an...
Hindustan Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Has China obtained the world’s most important machine?
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Related coverage for "Inside China's race for tech self-reliance": Seeking Alpha — KWEB: World Class Tech Weighed By The China Discount. CNN — From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share. NDTV — 'Super-Efficient, R&D Focused, State-Backed': Anant Goenka Explains Why Chinese Cos Win. South China Morning Post — What fuels global trade imbalances: China’s overcapacity or America’s failure to adapt?. National Center for Public Policy Research — Steve Milloy: Corporate America’s China Addiction Has Become a National Security Threat. Hindustan Times — Has China obtained the world’s most important machine?