The U.S. and China have agreed to maintain communication. Both sides exchanged thoughts on crucial issues. The call came as Beijing and Washington continued to trade swipes at each other. The U.S. and …
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U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Preliminary data from researchers in China suggest the NB.1.8.1 variant is not better at evading the immune system compared to other strains on the rise, but it does have a greater ability to bind to…
Beijing remains consistent, firm despite impulsive levies
The primary architect and advocate of the extraordinarily reckless White House tariff project — widely labeled a “tariff tantrum” by leading Western media outlets — is Peter Navarro, key adviser to US …
AI hardware start-ups get fresh boost in Shenzhen with launch of US$1 billion funds
The Shenzhen government has launched funds of 5 billion yuan and 2 billion yuan dedicated to AI and robotics start-ups at the city’s AI expo China’s southern technology hub of Shenzhen is ramping up …
Cultural fair highlights link to tech innovations
The core exhibition area of the fair, which presents outstanding cultural and creative products from across China, has been expanded to 3,000 square meters. A separate AI pavilion displays the latest …
China’s Xiaomi to start selling YU7 in July, a rival to Tesla’s Model Y
Xiaomi will start selling its YU7 electric vehicle, in July, founder and CEO Lei Jun said on Thursday, disclosing the launch date of an SUV analysts say will be the strongest rival in China to…
In Trump Era, Taiwan Defense Chief Says U.S. Still Is a Check on China
Wellington Koo says the Trump administration has a shared interest in security in the region, but Taiwan must also ready its own forces for asymmetric warfare.
World biz representatives call for multilateralism at key trade summit in Beijing, praising China’s opening-up efforts amid global headwinds
World business representatives gathered in Beijing on Thursday for the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2025, where they voiced strong support for multilateralism and a rules-based trading …
China Donates $500M to WHO as U.S. Pulls Back Support
THURSDAY, May 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — China has promised to give $500 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the next five years, positioning itself to become the group’s top donor.
Mint Primer: Covid cases are rising again. Should we be worried?
How big is the spike in covid cases? It is significant, but nothing like the levels we saw during 2020-2021. As per the ministry of health and family welfare, India has 257 active …
Labubu, Molly toys put spotlight on Hong Kong culture in Shenzhen festival
Camel, Red A also among 12 local brands being showcased at city’s booth at the China Shenzhen International Cultural Industries Fair.
China lodges complaint with EU over Russia-related sanctions on its firms
The Chinese Mission to the EU said on Thursday that it had lodged solemn representation with the EU over its Russia-related sanctions on Chinese firms.
Can China jam your GPS?
Beyond its satellite network, China has also built nearly 300 ground-based backups, fibre-optic networks to transmit accurate timing information, and an eLoran system, a ground-based alternative to …
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