China
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China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
The Chinese and Russian navies are launching their annual joint military exercises. Which will take place in the waters and airspace off China’s eastern coast near the major port of…
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The AI cold war needs a nonaligned movement
The next era of global competition is fundamentally changing how we perceive power. We are currently witnessing an intensifying AI cold war between the United States and China. This rivalry is no longer limited…
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China Defends Widely Criticized ‘Ethnic Unity’ Law
July 1, 2026. China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress officially came into effect. While the Chinese government frames the legislation as a means to foster national cohesion and development among…
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From starry-eyed to skeptical: why young Chinese are turning away from the American dream
For decades, the American Dream represented opportunity, prosperity, and personal freedom for many young Chinese. Studying in the United States, building a career abroad, and achieving upward mobility were common…
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China Signals Openness to Reducing Gaping EU Trade Surplus as Brussels Toughens Stance
Shifting Tones in EU-China Trade Talks During recent talks in Brussels, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao signaled an unexpected openness to reducing China’s massive trade surplus with the European Union.…
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US Assures India Over AI ‘Kill Switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ Expands in Bid to Counter China
US Assurances to India on AI Access The United States assured India that future artificial intelligence models will not be cut off, following Washington’s abrupt ban on Anthropic’s advanced models…
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China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entities
In a major escalation of its economic warfare strategy, China’s Ministry of Commerce has imposed a fresh round of restrictive export controls on dozens of Japanese entities. Citing retaliatory pushback…
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US assures India over AI ‘kill switch’ as ‘Pax Silica’ expands in bid to counter China
Washington is aggressively pushing to solidify its technological dominance through the Pax Silica initiative. According to the South China Morning Post, this US-led coalition aims to secure critical semiconductor and…
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Alternate route: China invests in Europe cargo corridor that avoids Russia, Middle East
traditional trade routes face severe disruptions due to recent military conflicts. According to the South China Morning Post, sanctions on Russia complicate northern transit. In fact, instability in the Red Sea makes the…
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Funding option: royalties giant opens Hong Kong base as mainland China biotech deals surge
biotech companies often struggle to secure traditional venture capital during the late stages of development. According tothe South China Morning Post, royalty financing offers a vital alternative that avoids massive equity…
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US Anthropic Ban is Best Advert for Chinese AI
Bankers working for JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong were recently shut off from using artificial intelligence models from Anthropic. Consequently, both banks pulled the plug based on…
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‘China Opportunity 2.0’: Li Qiang Calls for Revisal of Western Narrative at Summer Davos
Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Wednesday that the western narrative of “China Shock 2.0” is not grounded in facts and should instead be phrased as “China Opportunity 2.0”. Speaking…
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China adds 10 US firms, including rare-earth miner, to export control list
China’s Ministry of Commerce has added 10 United States-based companies to its export control list. And barred government procurement from nearly 50 US entities.
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Apple Faces Antitrust Challenge in China Over App Store Fee Structures
A New Legal Dispute in the Digital Market A prominent group of Chinese mobile application developers has initiated a new antitrust challenge against Apple. According to a detailed report by…
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China Showcases Portable Laser Weapons for Infantry-Led Drone Interception
Advancements in Tactical Directed-Energy Systems China has publicly demonstrated new advancements in tactical military hardware, showcasing portable directed-energy weapons designed for individual infantry use. According to reports from the South…
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China’s Universities Cut 12,000 ‘Obsolete’ Degrees Amid Race to Embrace AI Era
China’s universities are undertaking a massive reshuffling of their academic offerings to better align higher education with the nation’s development goals. Consequently, institutions are culling thousands of so-called obsolete degrees…
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China’s universities cut 12,000 ‘obsolete’ degrees amid race to embrace AI era.
Universities are reshaping academic programmes to match economic priorities. Chinese universities are carrying out a broad restructuring of their academic offerings to align higher education with national development goals and…
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AI is massively increasing China’s new weapon development speed: scientists
While much of military AI globally focuses on autonomous weapons and large language models, Beijing is pursuing a quieter transformation. A new study suggests China is embedding artificial intelligence in the…
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How China and Russia could team up to shift global science ‘centre of gravity’
Cooperation between China and Russia on science and technology could help stop US isolation. Furthermore, it allows the international science community to return to normalcy amid geopolitical tensions. This collaboration offers…
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US lawmakers warn next revolution in AI race must be in America, not China
Lawmakers and witnesses at a congressional hearing warned that the United States must ensure the next chapter of artificial intelligence innovation is written in America rather than China. Therefore, Tim…
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Going for gold: central banks expand bullion holdings as US dollar’s dominance wavers
Central banks will rapidly expand their gold holdings. Consequently, the global dominance of the US dollar will significantly fade within five years. The World Gold Council reported this ongoing de-dollarisation trend.…
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China declares branch of ‘Xi Jinping Thought’ as official party doctrine
China’s ruling Communist Party announced a new branch of President Xi Jinping’s political thought. Therefore, this new doctrine emphasizes governing the party with strict discipline and unified leadership. Additionally, it…
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China showcases anti-drone air defences at Paris show as conflict fuels demand
China’s largest ground-based arms manufacturer is displaying new air defense systems. Consequently, Norinco is exhibiting these products at the Eurosatory exhibition in France. Demand for these specific defense solutions is…
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China Sees First Retail Sales Drop in Over 3 Years, Prompting Talk of Stimulus
China reported sluggish retail sales figures in May. Consequently, this highlighted persistent weakness in domestic demand. Therefore, analysts predict the deployment of additional stimulus measures to address the widening imbalance.…
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The Shape of Dictatorship in Nicaragua: 2026
Following the political crisis of 2018, the incumbent government reorganized its platform to rule by force rather than popular legitimacy. According to the report, the regime’s first pillar involves aligning with non-democratic…
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Do Not Let US-China Ties Spiral Out of Control, Ex-Treasury Chief Paulson Warns
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has strongly urged Washington and Beijing to carefully manage their escalating strategic competition to prevent it from spiraling into a broader military or economic…
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China’s Lower Oil Imports Help Stabilize the Global Economy
China Reduces Oil Imports China’s sharp reduction in crude oil imports has helped stabilize global energy markets during the Iran war. According to The Wall Street Journal, Chinese crude imports…
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Preparing the Asia-Pacific for the Next Energy Challenge
The Asia-Pacific region is entering a highly complex phase in its energy future, driven by rapidly rising electricity demand, the aggressive deployment of artificial intelligence, and increasingly frequent climate-related disruptions.…
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PLA says it will stay on high alert after Dutch warship crosses Taiwan Strait
First and foremost, the situation escalated after a Dutch warship successfully completed a passage through the waterway. According to the Eastern Theatre Command of the People’s Liberation Army, this naval…
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China proposes nuclear-powered floating island to reshape global shipping
First and foremost, the core of this initiative lies in the integration of nuclear energy as a continuous power source for offshore operations. According to the project details, this nuclear-powered…