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Bangkok partying as 2026 arrives - after China, Malaysia and more mark NYE in style

Countries around the world are beginning to welcome the New Year - with an island in the Pacific becoming the first to enter 2026. Australia remembered the Bondi attack victims with a poignant Harbour Bridge moment before Sydney's fireworks. Watch and follow live below.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Xi Jinping vows 'unstoppable' unification of China and Taiwan following military drills

US intelligence increasingly concerned over advancing capabilities of China’s armed forces

Irish Times - World - 3 hours ago

China's Xi promises more proactive macro policies in 2026

China is on track to meet its growth target of around 5% this ⁠year and will roll out more proactive policies in 2026, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.

CNBC - Politics - 3 hours ago

China's factory activity expands as orders pick up ahead of holidays

Chinese factory activity grew for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up pace ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

China's Xi Doubles Down on Taiwan Territorial Claim After War Games

China's military held large-scale drills around Taiwan this week in a warning to the island's leadership and its U.S. supporter.

Newsweek - World - 5 hours ago

Xi says China to hit 2025 growth target of 'around 5 per cent'

"We faced challenges head-on and strived diligently, successfully achieving the main goals of economic and social development," Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a New Year's Eve speech.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

China Announces It 'Successfully Completed' Taiwan Military Maneuvers -- China's People's Liberation Army said that it "successfully completed" two days of military exercises in the waters off...

China's People's Liberation Army said that it “successfully completed” two days of military exercises in the waters off Taiwan, concluding a set of high-powered maneuvers aimed at asserting its sovereignty over the island — actions that ratcheted up tension in East Asia during 2025's waning days.

Military.com - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

China Announces It 'Successfully Completed' Taiwan Military Maneuvers

China's People's Liberation Army said that it “successfully completed” two days of military exercises in the waters off Taiwan, concluding a set of high-powered maneuvers aimed at asserting its sovereignty over the island — actions that ratcheted up tension in East Asia during 2025's waning days.

Military.com - US News - 5 hours ago

How $160 million of export-controlled Nvidia chips were allegedly smuggled into China

The scheme involved falsifying shipping documents to misclassify the GPUs and hide their true destinations, including China and other prohibited locations.

CNBC - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Taiwan accuses China of "reckless" drills as forces simulate a blockade -- As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely. -- Dec 30

As Taiwan blasts China's "highly provocative and reckless" blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.

CBS News - World - 7 hours ago

Taiwan still on high alert after China's latest military exercises around island

‘Justice Mission 2025′ saw China fire dozens of rockets towards Taiwan and deploy a ‍large number of warships and aircraft

Irish Times - World - 7 hours ago

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back after massive drills

The exercises, named “Justice Mission 2025,” saw China fire dozens of rockets towards Taiwan and deploy a large number of warships and aircraft near the island.

NBC News - Technology - 8 hours ago

Taiwan remains on high alert as China wraps up massive drills

Taiwan stayed on high alert Wednesday, keeping its emergency maritime response center active as it monitored Chinese naval maneuvers following large-scale...

Daily Sabah - World - 8 hours ago

In the roiling cold war for AI supremacy, the U.S. has let China back in the race -- Bessma Momani -- Yesterday

Decisions by the Trump White House – particularly ones dissuading the world’s top AI talent from going to America – have allowed China to assert itself

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 9 hours ago

China responds to Australian criticism of military drills, Taiwan still on high alert

Australia said on Wednesday that China's military drills around Taiwan were "deeply concerning, destabilising and risk inflaming regional tensions".

SBS - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

China accuses Netherlands of making 'mistakes' over chipmaker Nexperia

Beijing and Amsterdam are locked in a war of words over technology transfer.

CNBC - Technology - 9 hours ago

China mediated between India and Pakistan during May clash – Beijing

The India-Pakistan conflict was one of the hotspot issues which the China tried to resolve, Wang Yi has said

Russia Today - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

China stages drills near Taiwan in warning to 'separatist forces' Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a post on X that rapid response exercises were under way, with forces on high alert to defend the island in case of escalation. 29/12/2025

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a post on X that rapid response exercises were under way, with forces on high alert to defend the island in case of escalation.

Euronews - World - 12 hours ago

China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays

Surveys show that Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects. The

Lancaster Online - Business - 12 hours ago

China's factory activity returns to growth in December, ending eight months of decline

BEIJING: China's ‌manufacturing activity unexpectedly grew in December, snapping eight straight months of decline, giving policymakers some confidence as they raced to meet their economic growth target for the year.The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 50.1 in December from 49.2 in Nove

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 14 hours ago

China launches largest military drills off Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire exercises caught on camera

China launches biggest military encirclement of Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire drills, rockets and warships in massive 'Justice Mission 2025' exercise.

Fox News - US News - 19 hours ago

US Quietly Greenlights Samsung and SK Hynix to Ship Chip Tools Into China — But There's a Catch

The US has approved annual licences for Samsung and SK Hynix to ship chipmaking tools to China in 2026 — replacing broad waivers with tighter controls.

International Business Times - Technology - 20 hours ago

China Fires 27 Rockets Into Taiwan's Waters in 2nd Day of Military Drills

The Chinese regime said the military drills encircling Taiwan were a response to a recent U.S. arms sale to the island.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China to Ban Tesla's Retractable Door Handles over Safety Concerns

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced new regulations that will prohibit the use of retractable door handles, popularized by Elon musk's Tesla, on new vehicles sold in the country citing safety concerns over occupants being trapped during collisions or power loss. Authorities in the United States are also currently investigating Tesla's door handles.

Breitbart - Technology - 1 day ago

China reportedly mandates 50% domestic equipment rule for chipmakers

China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically made equipment for adding ⁠new capacity, a report said on Tuesday, as Beijing pushes to...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

China's economy looks more resilient than it feels amid trade tensions

By some measures, China's economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Why is China carrying out drills around Taiwan?

Taiwan is on high alert as China carries on exercises involving various branches of its armed forces.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China sets up $8.9B fund to boost 2026 consumer goods trade-in

China has unveiled a $8.9 billion fund to support and boost its consumer goods trade-in plan for 2026. As reported by state news agency Xinhua, the report did not specify the total amount allocated...

International The News - Business - 1 day ago

Meta buys China-founded AI agent Manus

Singapore: Facebook owner Meta has agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Si...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan in 2nd day of exercises aimed at further isolating the island

China launched 10 hours of live-firing exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, the second day of Beijing's largest-ever war games around the island, aimed at swiftly cutting its links to outside support in the event of a conflict.

CBC News - World - 1 day ago

China fires rockets into waters off Taiwan in second day of military drills

Air, sea and rocket troops have been dispatched to take part in the exercises around the self-ruled island, which Beijing has long insisted is part of its sovereign territory.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

Elon Musk envisions humanoid robots everywhere. China may get there first

China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

What to know about China's major military drills around Taiwan

The military exercises are believed to be some of Beijing's largest to date.

SBS - World - 1 day ago

Update: China Fires Rockets Near Taiwan in War Games

Beijing has framed the drills as a warning after the U.S. approved the sale of $11 billion in weapons to Taipei.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Meta acquires China-founded AI agent Manus

Meta Platforms agreed to acquire Manus, an artificial intelligence agent created by a company founded in China but now based in Singapore, the two firms...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

Trump 'not worried' even as China fires rockets towards Taiwan

China deploys assault ships and bomber aircraft to encircle island on second day of war games

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

China flexes blockade capabilities near Taiwan on second day of military drills

China’s People’s Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan. It's unleashing live-fire exercises as part of what it calls “Justice Mission 2025” to …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

China to crack down on AI firms to protect kids -- The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

BBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

'Nothing worries me': Trump waves off China's biggest war games near Taiwan

Aircraft and warships have encircled Taiwan, as China carries out its most extensive exercises ever around the island, days after the US approved a record arms deal with Taipei.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 1 day ago

Behind China's Military Parades, Soldiers Face Corruption and Uncertain Futures

Interviews with service members reveal how economic pressures, broken promises, and political control are straining morale within the Chinese military.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China conducts massive drills around Taiwan in wake of US arms deal

China launched a series of live-fire drills this week that encircled Taiwan, a measure Beijing described as punitive action against the democracy.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

China Takes Credit for Trump's Resolution of Cambodia-Thailand Conflict

China’s state-run Global Times on Sunday sought to give Beijing credit for the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand negotiated by President Donald Trump.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

China drafts world's strictest rules to end AI-encouraged suicide, violence

China wants a human to intervene and notify guardians if suicide is ever mentioned.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Technology -- China's Plans for Humanlike AI Could Set the Tone for Global AI Rules

Beijing is set to tighten China’s rules for humanlike artificial intelligence, with a heavy emphasis on user safety and societal values

Scientific American - Technology - 2 days ago

Gold rush tourism revives China's mines

A surge in gold prices has drawn tourists to China's old mining towns, where they can experience prospecting for themselves. Such experiential attractions could provide a lifeline for these regions.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 2 days ago

In 2025, global trade cracked under tariffs and new China shock

Hit by US tariffs and Chinese weaponisation of critical goods, the EU became squeezed by the aggressive trade agenda of the world’s two largest economies. Brussels now ponders new alliances and new markets.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

Why China holds military drills around Taiwan amid high tension

Currently, only 11 of the 193 United Nations member states maintain full diplomatic relations with Taiwan

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

China slams Israel recognizing Somaliland as 'foreign interference'

China on Monday joined a growing list of countries opposing Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian saying...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

China begins war games around Taiwan after US arms deal

Military says war games will focus on blockades of ports and deterrence of external intervention

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

China takes lead in Thailand-Cambodia peace push after border fighting

Beijing says rival Southeast Asian neighbours ready to gradually ‘consolidate ceasefire’ following talks in China

Independent UK - World - 2 days ago

China Launches 'Justice Mission 2025' War Games Encircling Taiwan

The People’s Liberation Army of China has launched a series of live-fire military drills simulating a blockade of Taiwan.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

China to roll out action plan for digital yuan expansion

China is set to launch an action plan on January 1, 2026 for yuan, aiming to strengthen digital currency’s management and operational framework, as reported by Financial Times, a publication...

International The News - Business - 2 days ago

Donald Trump has slashed electric car incentives in favor of gas guzzlers, giving China the inside lane on the EV boom.

Donald Trump is pushing gas guzzlers over EVs — in spite of climate and cost concerns. China is now set to race further ahead into an electrified automotive future.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 2 days ago

China Launches War Games Around Taiwan As Island Vows To Defend Democracy

China's military moved army, naval, air force and artillery units around Taiwan on Monday for its "Justice Mission 2025" drills.

Huffington Post - World - 2 days ago

Sen. Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans From China's Lawfare

Beijing has retaliated against a U.S. court ruling on COVID-19 by suing the senator in a Chinese court.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

China signals more proactive fiscal stance for 2026

ALBAWABA- China’s finance ministry has signaled a shift toward a more aggressive fiscal policy in 2026, underscoring Beijing’s preparations for renewed

Albawaba - Business - 3 days ago

Beijing Sanctions US Defense Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sale

The routine retaliation, which targeted 20 companies and 10 executives, followed the approval of a $11.1 billion U.S. arms sales package to Taiwan.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

China Imposes Sanctions Against 20 U.S. Defense Companies Over Arms Sales to Taiwan

The Chinese Communist government on Friday imposed sanctions against 20 American defense-related companies over arms sales to Taiwan.

Breitbart - World - 4 days ago

How China Uses the Israel–Hamas Conflict to Reshape Global Politics

Why Beijing sees the war as a golden opportunity to advance its own long-term goals.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Nvidia Plans to Begin Shipping Powerful H200 AI Chip to China by Mid-February

Nvidia plans to start shipping its powerful H200 AI chips to China before the Lunar New Year holiday in mid-February, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Breitbart - Technology - 5 days ago

China sanctions 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan

The move followed the announcement of a U.S. arms-sale package valued at more than $10 billion that drew an angry response from China, which claims Taiwan as its own.

NBC News - Business - 5 days ago

Japan Approves Record Defense Spending that Aims to Deter China Aggression

"If you want peace, prepare for war" is a Latin credo attributed to Roman writer Vegetius. Japan has heeded that advice, approviong a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year.

Breitbart - World - 5 days ago

Will China come to Venezuela's rescue?

Despite close ties with Caracas, Beijing is wary of getting dragged into a distant conflict.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 5 days ago

5 Key Findings From the Pentagon Report on China's Military

The Pentagon has provided Congress with an annual assessment of China’s military expansion since 2000.

Epoch Times - Business - 5 days ago

Disney hopes 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reignites China's passion for Hollywood films

"Pre-Covid, everybody thought the Chinese box office was going to be the savior of Hollywood," one international executive said. "Post-Covid, that has all changed."

NBC News - Entertainment - 6 days ago

China's Real Economic Growth Below 3 Percent in 2025, Half of Official Target: Think Tank

Rhodium Group and analysts predict dim prospects for 2026.

Epoch Times - Business - 6 days ago

Pentagon Report: China Loads over 100 ICBMs into Missile Silos near Mongolian Border

A Pentagon draft report says China “is likely to have loaded more than 100 ICBMs across its latest three silo fields."

Breitbart - Technology - 7 days ago

US says China chip policies unfair but delays tariffs until 2027

U.S. trade officials have determined that China should be punished for employing unfair tactics to dominate the semiconductor industry, but will wait 18...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 7 days ago

How China's Rare Earth Stranglehold Is Unleashing American Innovation

U.S. innovation could finally start to blunt Beijing’s control over critical minerals.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

How the CCP Persecutes Christians Who Celebrate Christmas in China

Will the Chinese Communist Party be able to stop Christmas in China?

Epoch Times - Opinion - 7 days ago

China just carried out its second reusable launch attempt in three weeks

The launch laid "an important foundation for subsequent launches and reliable recovery."

Ars Technica - Science - 7 days ago

US to Impose China Chip Tariffs in 2027

‘China’s targeting for dominance contributes to lost sales, chronic underinvestment in numerous segments, and a diminished U.S. industry,’ the report reads.

Epoch Times - Business - 8 days ago

FCC Bans New Models of China's DJI Drones, Citing Security Risks

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said the ban would ‘unleash American drone dominance.’

Epoch Times - Business - 8 days ago

Guardrails Are Not a China Strategy

To imagine that Canada can draw neat boundaries around engagement is to misunderstand the nature of the regime we are dealing with.

Epoch Times - Opinion - 8 days ago

China's Chokehold in Pharma: A 'Nuclear' Option in the Trade War?

In addition to rare-earth elements, China may use its near monopoly in some pharmaceuticals as artillery in its trade war with the West.

Epoch Times - Business - 8 days ago

China sets new monthly record for Russian gold purchases – media

China bought $961 million of Russian gold in November, the highest monthly total on record, customs data shows

Russia Today - Business - 9 days ago

Carney lays out guardrails for China as Canada looks to strengthen relationship

Prime Minister Mark Carney tells CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton that AI, critical minerals and defence are all areas where Canada would not have a 'deep relationship' with China.

CBC News - Politics - 11 days ago

The Environment -- Offshore Wind Farm in China Becomes a Haven for Oysters, Barnacles, and More, Study Finds

A wind farm off the coast of China appeared to boost fish numbers and supported colonies of oysters and barnacles, according to new research

Scientific American - Environment - 12 days ago

Why China's property crash must be kept top secret

As home sales continue to plummet, Beijing has curbed independent reporting of real estate figures. The gag order masks a deepening property slump that continues to erode household wealth and strain China's banks.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 12 days ago

China's green investment in Pakistan: Solar dreams, debt shadows, and the politics of a rapid transition

China is simultaneously the country enabling Pakistan’s solar boom and the country whose earlier coal investments continue to shape the power system’s financial and environmental burdens.

Global Voices - Business - 12 days ago

Can India catch up with the US, Taiwan and China in the global chip race?

India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.

Aljazeera - Science - 13 days ago

China's green power in Angola: When clean energy comes with heavy debt

In recent years, Chinese international investment schemes have increasingly emphasized “green development” and a “Green Belt and Road,” with hydropower positioned as a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.

Global Voices - Politics - 13 days ago

China's Lauded Trade Dominance Not as Positive as It Seems

Despite recording an all-time high trade surplus in 2025, significant weakness lurks behind the surface glitz.

Epoch Times - Business - 14 days ago

China Exploits US-Funded Research on Nuclear Technology, a Congressional Report Says -- A congressional report says China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers to provide the Chinese military with...

A congressional report says China is exploiting partnerships with U.S. researchers to provide the Chinese military with access to sensitive nuclear technology and other innovations with economic and national security applications.

Military.com - US News - 14 days ago

Gas-loving Trump cedes electric car market to China

Donald Trump is pushing gas guzzlers over EVs — in spite of climate and cost concerns. China is now set to race further ahead into an electrified automotive future.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 14 days ago

Birth control: China slaps new taxes on condoms, contraceptives in effort to boost birth rates

With contraception more expensive under the new law, which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, officials are hoping other financial incentives help usher in a baby boom.

New York Post - Weird - 18 days ago

What New Delhi can learn from China's war on air pollution

Beijing’s turnaround offers India lessons for cleaner, safer air.

Aljazeera - Environment - 19 days ago

Why US giant Chevron, not China, may save oil-rich Venezuela

Chevron is driving Venezuela's oil rebound while China is pulling back. As the fate of President Nicolas Maduro grows uncertain, Washington's renewed leverage is reshaping the country's economic and geopolitical future.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 19 days ago

Kazakhstan's nuclear cooperation with China: Big risks but small rewards?

Kazakhstan’s nuclear projects with China are another milestone in their growing and all-encompassing cooperation.

Global Voices - Business - 19 days ago

What China's energy sector can and cannot do for the Global South

Will South Asia’s energy future be determined by local needs or by the strategic interests of a rising great power?

Global Voices - Environment - 20 days ago

Foreign Investors Return a Hedged Verdict on China's Economy

Slowed money flows into China show a marked wariness among foreign investors and businesspeople, but they remain prepared for improved prospects.

Epoch Times - Business - 21 days ago

Trump clears way for sale of powerful Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump says chipmaker will be allowed to export to 'approved customers', in shift away from Washington's export controls.

Aljazeera - Science - 22 days ago

Japan and Australia Urge Calm After Chinese Radar Locks on Japanese Jets -- A spokesperson for the Chinese navy defended China's flight training near the island of Miyako and accused Japanese aircraft...

A spokesperson for the Chinese navy defended China’s flight training near the island of Miyako and accused Japanese aircraft of “harassment.”

Military.com - US News - 23 days ago

DNA study reveals when first house cats reached China

Study finds first domesticated cat in Asian country had short fur and likely white colouration

Independent UK - Science - 23 days ago

Trump trade war shift away from China's factories at tipping point

A long-term supply chain shift is pulling the rest of Asia even with manufacturing giant China. For importers, a short-term cash crunch from tariffs is looming.

CNBC - World - 23 days ago

How Tariffs Could Boost the US Economy and Fix the Trade Imbalance With China

Tariffs on foreign partners played a big role in China’s economic transformation and could be a big factor in the U.S. recovery.

Epoch Times - Business - 26 days ago

US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China

The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.

Aljazeera - Science - 26 days ago

Exploring China's growing role in Central Asia

“All five Central Asian landlocked states were particularly focused on turning the limitations of being “landlocked” into advantages of being “landlinked”; to be an inseparable part of global connectivity networks and beneficiaries of them.”

Global Voices - Business - 26 days ago

Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing

China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a "fair, conducive environment" for Chinese businesses in the European nation.

CNBC - Business - 27 days ago

Putin reveals new plans with China and India

Russia wants to bring cooperation with China and India to a new level with a focus on technology, President Vladimir Putin has said

Russia Today - Business - 28 days ago

Women and men were both sacrificed in China, but for different reasons

Study also provides first evidence of male mass burials in China

Independent UK - Science - 29 days ago

Are humanoid robots spooking the Chinese government? -- China's once-celebrated humanoid robotics boom is now under the lens as Beijing warns of runaway growth, excessive product duplication, and inflated investor expectations. With more than 150 companies racing ahead despite weak commercial demand, policymakers fear the sector's rapid expansion may be edging toward instability

China’s once-celebrated humanoid robotics boom is now under the lens as Beijing warns of runaway growth, excessive product duplication, and inflated investor expectations. With more than 150 companies racing ahead despite weak commercial demand, policymakers fear the sector’s rapid expansion may be edging toward instability

First Post - Technology - 29 days ago

China's Slow Economy Seems Set to Go Even Slower in 2026

Despite Beijing’s stimulus efforts, China’s economy has slowed in recent months, and it seems set to go slower still in the new year.

Epoch Times - Business - 29 days ago

Asia markets open December mixed as China factory activity weakens unexpectedly

Traders are increasingly expecting a rate cut in the upcoming U.S. Fed meeting on Dec. 10.

CNBC - World - 30 days ago

The green fault line: The Global North, China, and the politics of climate finance in South Asia

“As right-leaning governments gain power, the willingness to spend on climate mitigation or on assistance to developing countries is declining.”

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month ago

China blocks ByteDance from Nvidia chip use: Report

ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.

Aljazeera - Science - 1 month ago

One-China principle brooks no challenge, UNGA Resolution 2758 must not be distorted

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist W...

Peninsula Qatar - Opinion - 1 month ago

China sends spacecraft to pick up stranded astronauts

Beijing carries out emergency launch to relieve space station crew left without working return capsule.

Aljazeera - Science - 1 month ago

How to know if your Asus router is one of thousands hacked by China-state hackers

So far, the hackers are laying low, likely for later use.

Ars Technica - Business - 1 month ago

Clashes, protests, and raids: The story of backlash to China in Kyrgyzstan

“Concerns over China’s impact on corruption, damage to the environment by Chinese companies, and the rights of Kyrgyz workers at Chinese firms are all prevalent.”

Global Voices - Business - 1 month ago

Made in India, driving in Europe: Desi cars emerge as new rival to China's auto dominance -- Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India's low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

Exports to Europe, Japan, and key global markets have surged as automakers invest billions, boost EV production, and leverage India’s low-cost, high-quality manufacturing ecosystem

First Post - Technology - 1 month ago

China Is Now the World's Climate Champion

The news out of COP30 does not engender much hope, but China’s embrace of renewable energy shows that climate protection makes smart economic sense.

The Nation - World - 1 month ago

California Man Headed to Prison for Stealing Missile Defense Secrets -- Chenguang Gong, a dual citizen of the United States and China, pleaded guilty on July 21 to one count of theft of trade...

Chenguang Gong, a dual citizen of the United States and China, pleaded guilty on July 21 to one count of theft of trade secrets.

Military.com - Technology - 1 month ago

China launches youngest astronaut, mice on space mission

The crew for China's next manned flight to its space station will include the country's youngest astronaut to undertake a space mission,...

Daily Sabah - Science - 2 months ago

How does Africa fit into China's global electric vehicle supply chain?

China is making a deliberate attempt to weave Africa into its global EV map — not just as a supplier, but as a distribution hub and consumer base.

Global Voices - Technology - 2 months ago

China Publishes, Then Deletes Report of Potential Alien Signals -- Observations from a radio telescope almost certainly aren't evidence of aliens, but we'd love to know more about these alleged signals.

Observations from a radio telescope almost certainly aren't evidence of aliens, but we'd love to know more about these alleged signals.

Gizmodo - Science - 3 months ago

Pentagon Bans Tech Vendors From Using China-Based Personnel After ProPublica Investigation

The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers. The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft’s use of China-based engineers left sensitive government data vulnerable to hacking.

ProPublica - Technology - 3 months ago

China is helping Uzbekistan save the Aral Sea

Once the fourth-largest lake in the world, the Aral Sea is now almost entirely a desert, having lost more than 90 percent of its surface area since the 1960s.

Global Voices - Health - 3 months ago

US, China reach TikTok framework deal, Trump teases Friday call with Xi

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the Donald Trump administration has reached a framework agreement regarding TikTok.

First Post - World - 3 months ago

Pentagon Warns Microsoft: Company's Use of China-Based Engineers Was a "Breach of Trust"

The Defense Department is opening an investigation to determine if the tech giant’s use of overseas engineers to maintain sensitive U.S. government computer systems compromised national security.

ProPublica - Technology - 4 months ago

Even as China's economy suffers, stocks soar. What's going on?

The Shanghai composite is defying gravity

Economist - Business - 4 months ago

China's mid-year economic wobble

The government experiments with small handouts to households

Economist - Business - 4 months ago

Microsoft Failed to Disclose Key Details About Use of China-Based Engineers in U.S. Defense Work, Record Shows

The tech giant is required to regularly provide U.S. officials with its plan for keeping government data safe from hacking. Yet a copy of Microsoft’s security plan obtained by ProPublica makes no reference to the company’s China-based operations.

ProPublica - Technology - 4 months ago

America's new plan to fight a war with China

Readying for a rumble in the jungle

Economist - World - 4 months ago

Indonesia has a waste problem. Does China have a solution?

Social opposition to WTE incineration is currently limited in Indonesia, as the industry is in an elementary phase, but public concerns will likely increase as the market in Indonesia grows.

Global Voices - Health - 4 months ago

Microsoft Used China-Based Engineers to Support Product Recently Hacked by China

Microsoft announced that Chinese state-sponsored hackers had exploited vulnerabilities in its popular SharePoint software but didn’t mention that it has long used China-based engineers to maintain the product.

ProPublica - Technology - 4 months ago

Global auto industry on edge as China tightens rare earth mineral exports -- Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

Diplomats and executives from India, Japan and the EU have sought meetings with their Chinese counterparts to reach a solution after China imposed restrictions on the export of rare earth alloys, mixtures and magnets

First Post - Technology - 5 months ago

Microsoft Used China-Based Support for Multiple U.S. Agencies, Potentially Exposing Sensitive Data

Microsoft says it will no longer use China-based engineers to support the Pentagon. But ProPublica found that the tech giant has relied on its global workforce for years to support other federal clients, including the Justice Department.

ProPublica - Technology - 5 months ago

Microsoft Says It Has Stopped Using China-Based Engineers to Support Defense Department Computer Systems

After a ProPublica investigation revealed how Microsoft’s “digital escort” tech support service could expose sensitive government data to cyberattacks, the company says China-based engineers will no longer provide assistance on DOD cloud services.

ProPublica - Technology - 5 months ago

China's exporters shrug off the trade war—for now

How long can they continue to do so?

Economist - Business - 5 months ago

Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China

While some youth in China admit to spending an excessive amount of time on the internet, many are skeptical about new government proposals aimed at regulating the time young Chinese spend online and on social media sites. In conversations at China’s annual political meetings that wrapped up in...

Voice of America - World - 9 months ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 9 months ago

Biden's Curbs On China Could Blunt Singapore's Edge In An Emerging Technology Field

As Washington races to deny China the advantage in key technology areas, eyes are on Singapore, Southeast Asia's rising quantum technology leader.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 years ago