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Call with China’s Xi, and Trump, Musk exchange fueled barbs during 20th week in office
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Musk opposed the bill because it eliminates an electric vehicle tax credit that benefits companies like Tesla. But Trump
The Deng doctrine: How China weaponises rare earths to gain leverage in trade war with the US
China has signalled for more than 15 years that it was looking to weaponise areas of the global supply chain, a strategy modelled on longstanding American export controls Beijing views as aimed at stalling its…
COVID-19 Warning: Ultra-catchy Nimbus Variant Could Trigger Summer Wave Amid Infection Surge
British scientists have warned against a new, highly contagious COVID-19 variant, Nimbus, which could spark a wave of infections this summer. The strain, also known as N.B.1.8.1, is descended from the …
Secret Russian Intelligence Document Shows Deep Suspicion of China
A secret Russian document shows that, even as the two countries grow closer, counterintelligence agents have deep concerns about China.
‘It should not rain’, Met department orders weather gods for children can play; social media reacts
Shenzhen’s Meteorology Bureau humorously requested weather gods to prevent rain on Children’s Day, coinciding with the Dragon Boat Festival. Despite their playful orders, the weather included light …
Russia’s Spy Hunters Are Suspicious as Putin Moves Closer to China
A secret Russian document shows that, even as the two countries grow closer, counterintelligence agents have deep concerns about China.
Beijing academy unveils open-source ‘RoboBrain’ AI model for China’s humanoid robots
The launch comes amid efforts to leverage rapidly advancing AI technology to improve the capability of robots.
John Mbadi says Ruto can’t turn Kenya into London or Beijing in 2 years: “Kazi imeanza sasa”
Treasury CS John Mbadi has defended President William Ruto’s leadership, citing the challenging state of the economy when Ruto took office after 2022 elections …
In a difficult job market, more Chinese workers learn to fly drones
The market for commercial drones is projected to reach about 300 billion yuan by 2029. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Be aware of this notice’: Chinese forecasters ask weather deities to keep skies clear for Children’s Day
The fictional notice was said to have been issued by the “weather arrangement department of the Shenzhen branch of heaven’s children care office.” All three deities mentioned—Leigong, Dianmu, and …
China’s forex reserves up $3.6 billion in May, less than expected
China’s foreign exchange reserves rose by a less-than-expected $3.6 billion in May, official data showed on Saturday, as the dollar continued to weaken against other major currencies. The country’s …
Trump’s trade talk delegation is set to face off with China’s negotiators in London. Here is what’s at stake.
Three top Trump administration economic officials, including Scott Bessent, will meet Chinese negotiators in London to break the trade deadlock.
