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It may not conform to romantic visions of scenic rail travel, but it is the very stuff of science fiction dreams – a new “floating train” being developed in China that is projected to reach…
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford has a message for Mexico as the threat of tariffs by incoming president Donald Trump hangs over both sides of the U.S. border.
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China Warns US Congress Against Inflaming Trade War
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China’s CATL is planning a major expansion of battery swapping for electric vehicles
CATL announced plans to open 1,000 swap stations next year in China, with a long-term goal of 10,000 stations built with partners.
China’s tech hub Shenzhen releases ‘vouchers’ to support AI research and development
Shenzhen, China’s tech hub, announced a series of measures on Wednesday that include the provision of “vouchers” respectively for research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) models, and …
China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON — China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year, according to a Pentagon report Wednesday that details actions accelerating…
China Market Update: Dividends Are This Year’s Stocking Stuffer
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China’s Hypersonic Jet Soars at 6.5 Times the Speed of Sound in New Test Flights
China has made significant progress in hypersonic aviation, announcing the successful test flight of a jumbo jet prototype that achieved speeds of Mach 6.56, or approximately 5,033 miles per hour. The …
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