The Asian superpower has a first-mover advantage in a space that is not typically used by militaries around the world and can cause major damage with its new-age tools.
Monthly Archives For November 2023
Anti-censorship tools are quietly disappearing into thin air in China
China — the biggest internet market globally with more than 1 billion users — is no stranger to online censorship. Earlier this month, client software Clash for Windows, a popular proxy tool that …
Outspoken Chinese economist Yu Yongding issues stagflation warning on Beijing’s fiscal policies
Known for his critical assessments of China’s economy, Yu says there is ‘very big room’ for more expansionary fiscal policies, and time is of the essence in adopting them – or bigger risks could …
McDonald’s pays $1.8B to buy back Carlyle’s China stake
McDonald’s paid $1.8 billion for Carlyle’s minority stake in a group that operates the chain’s business in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, per a source familiar with the deal Why it matters: The …
China Denies Injuring Australian Navy Divers
China dismissed complaints by the Australia’s government on … called for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19. “Why do we support this outlaw enemy nation? This is not a game diplomacy can win.…
Opportunities for South Africa at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai
The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) held from November 5 –10 in Shanghai was an important event that connected South African exporters to China …
Can blockchain supply the guardrails to keep AI on course?
The basic idea is that blockchains’ immutable, tamper-free ledgers, together with smart contracts, may provide the guardrails for AI implementations, ensuring responsible artificial intelligence. A …
Gaza ceasefire: Arab and Muslim countries seek Beijing’s support
To convince the international community of the need to impose a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a delegation of Arab and Muslim diplomats began a tour of the five permanent members of the UN Security…
China Steps Up Support for Palestinian Cause in Challenge to U.S. Mideast Policy
Chinese leader Xi Jinping is seizing on the conflict in Gaza to portray his country as a force for stability in the Muslim world, in contrast with what Beijing casts as American meddling in the…
Putin Ally Lashes Out at China
“Why should we idolize China?” said Vladimir Solovyov, a prominent Kremlin propagandist, following a summit between Washington and Beijing.
The Big Bank With a $15 Billion Conundrum in China
H SBC Holdings has a $15 billion headache in China—a big stake in a local lender that it can’t easily sell and that could require a big write-down.
One country, one-and-a-half systems: Hong Kong must reinvent itself
COVID» policy and failed protests have taken their toll on China’s most international metropolis. The city is now seeking its fortune in greater integration with mainland China – a case of «one …
Climate, energy experts more confident about China reaching peak carbon emissions earlier, CREA survey finds
Experts are more confident about China’s carbon reduction progress and outlook than last year, according to a joint survey published on Tuesday by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air and …
