U.S. “cold tech war” is reaching new heights—or rather depths—as tensions are building under the sea. First it was semiconductors. Now it’s submarine cables.
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China commissions new aircraft carrier as it seeks to extend power far from its coast
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Chinese state media reports new aircraft carrier has been commissioned as Beijing seeks to extend power far overseas
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The guidelines contain 24 broad measures that also include supporting foreign firms to invest in and set up R&D centres.
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