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China’s J-20 Has One Major Advantage Over Western Fighter Jets
The J-20 may not have any significant upgrades aboard its hardware, but the “Mighty Dragon” still has one major advantage when compared to western jets.
China’s ‘Darwin Monkey’ could change how AI learns and processes information
Zhejiang University has unveiled the Darwin Monkey, a groundbreaking brain-inspired computer boasting over 2 billion artificial neurons, rivaling a macaque’s brain capacity. This system, powered by …
China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon vs. Tempest 6th Generation Fighter: Who Wins?
Key Points and Summary – A speculative comparison pits the UK’s sixth-generation Tempest fighter against China’s operational fifth-generation J-20. -The Tempest, a joint project with Italy and Japan, …
Chinese automaker unveils AI-powered EV with impressive capabilities: ‘Hardcore technology’
If that wasn’t enough, the price is pretty eye-opening. Chinese automaker unveils AI-powered EV with impressive capabilities: ‘Hardcore technology’ first appeared on The Cool Down.
The case of Bao Fan, China’s star banker released from detention after 2 years
Bao Fan, founder of China Renaissance and one of China’s most influential dealmakers, has been released after over two years in detention. His disappearance in 2023 shocked the business community and …
US Commerce to approve Nvidia’s H20 chip exports to China
A US official said that the Bureau of Industry and Security —the division of the Commerce Department responsible for export controls—had started approving licenses for the H20 chip. Nvidia developed …
China vows to continue buying Russian oil amid Trump’s tariff threats
China’s Foreign Ministry justified its imports of Russian oil on Aug. 8, suggesting Beijing will continue to purchase oil from Moscow despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. “It is …
In the U.S.-China Tech Race, Corporate Governance Is the Weak Link
Andrew King, a general partner at Bastille Ventures and founder of Future Union, examines Intel’s deepening ties to China to illustrate how outdated corporate governance standards are undermining …
China and US are locked in high-stakes fight to shape AI future
While Washington wants to dominate the field with a few close allies, Beijing sees its development as a win-win for all China and the United States are locked in a fierce battle over artificial …
From Taiwan Strait To Tasman Sea, China Flexes Its New Military Muscles
Once seen as a regional military power reliant on outdated Soviet tech, China is now emerging as a global force with cutting-edge weaponry. From stealth jets to next-gen drones, the country’s rapidly advancing arsenal is…
China Renaissance founder Bao Fan ‘released’ more than 2 years after sudden disappearance
News of Bao’s release could provide some relief for his company, which recently invested in stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group.
China to rival SpaceX with first reusable rocket recovery drone ship
In a new ambitious step for the country’s space program, China has launched its first rocket recovery drone ship in a bid to rival SpaceX. The new development makes China only t