China uses Meta’s Llama 2 model to build an AI tool with military and police applications, enhancing intelligence and warfare strategies.
Monthly Archives For November 2024
China unveils 5,000 metric ton-heavy tunnel boring machine with largest-diameter
The machine is named Jianghai, which means “river and ocean” in Chinese. It weighs approximately 5,000 metric tons (11 million pounds) and is 475 feet (145 meters) long; it is …
China’s Multibrand Leader Dongliang Returns to Shanghai
The new villa store marks a grand return for the retailer, which left Shanghai after a high-profile split from its cofounders.
China is sending military gear into orbit at a ‘mind-boggling’ pace, says US Space Force chief
Gen. Chance Saltzman, head of the US military’s space operations, is more worried about China’s space capabilities than Russian nuclear space weapons.
Beijing official tells media from both sides of Taiwan Strait to advance reunification
More than 110 media representatives and scholars from both sides attend Cross-Strait Media Summit in Beijing to discuss ‘new landscape’.
US Appeals to China To Stop North Korea Joining Russia-Ukraine War
The U.S. has appealed to China in an effort to prevent North Korea from joining the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Three senior U.S. diplomats convened with China’s ambassador to Washington …
State treasurers push for divestment from China citing ‘red flags’ regarding CCP control
Financial officers from 15 states urge public pension fund managers to divest from China-based investments due to CCP control over firms, citing “imprudence.” …
China maintains it’s a developing country amid calls to contribute to UN climate fund
Wealthy nations are expected to set a new global climate finance target beyond 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Xi, Slovak PM meet in Beijing, agreeing to elevate ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico in Beijing on Friday. Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between …
Xi Jinping calls on Macau’s next chief executive to unite sectors as they meet in Beijing
He was appointed by the State Council last week and left for a three-day visit to Beijing on Thursday, according to the Macau government. Sam was received by Xi on Friday in the Fujian Hall…
Chinese EV Tariffs Push Production In Europe; Western Brands Set To Feel The Impact Too
After a year of investigations and talks, the EU will impose tariffs up to 35.3% on Chinese electric vehicles starting today, 30 October. Click to read.
Should Americans Be Afraid of Chinese Cars? A Firsthand Look at Where China Stands
We traveled to Wuhan, China, recently to drive some of the latest and greatest Chinese EVs and see if American skepticism—or outright fear—of Chinese cars was justified. While there we also made a …
China to expand visa-free entry into nine countries, including South Korea, from the 8th
China will implement a pilot policy to expand visa-free entry to citizens of nine countries, including South Korea, from the 8th.The Chinese foreign ministry …
