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CNA Explains: Why tiny Nauru ditched Taipei for Beijing – and why it matters
How did Taiwan, China and the US react to the island nation switching diplomatic ties, and what could happen next? CNA’s Beijing correspondent Olivia Siong takes a look.
Taiwan has stood up to China at the ballot box – how Beijing responds will be key
Western nations have lined up to praise the island’s democracy after a new president and parliament were elected, writes Kim Sengupta. But the threat Taiwan faces will not disappear
Months count in the race to stay ahead of China on AI, says US senator
The United States measures its lead over competitors in artificial intelligence in “months,” according to a lawmaker, highlighting the intense rivalry between nations to dominate a technology poised to transform the global economy.
Apple’s decision to discount iPhones in China makes a statement
Reports highlight that the company plans rare discounts in China on iPhones and MacBook Air computers during a Lunar New Year event. Some iPhone prices in China will fall by the equivalent of $70 during…
‘Big Chip’: China is building a wafer-sized processor to beat US sanctions on supercomputers and AI
A large, integrated circuit built from an entire silicon wafer could be the solution Chinese computer scientists have been looking for as they come up with ways to get around US sanctions while …
Unprecedented forecast of China’s chipmaking capacity raises concerns for global players
Analysts point out that China’s development of its local supply chain is not surprising, as the demand within the country itself is huge.
Xinhua Commentary: To renew China-U.S. sci-tech pact benefits both, world
During the San Francisco summit meeting in November 2023 China and the United States agreed to start consultations on extending the China-US Scienc …
China adopts increased measures to prevent holiday season epidemic outbreaks
BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese epidemic control agencies will introduce more measures to prevent epidemic outbreaks during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, a senior health official said …
China’s Stock Market Is in Free Fall
China’s stock market experienced a steep decline since the beginning of the year, as authorities now face pressure to intervene.
Xi Wants Strong Yuan in Push to Make China a ‘Financial Power’
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for a strong currency as he seeks to make his country a “financial power,” highlighting Beijing’s desire to boost the global status of the yuan.
China’s risky gamble in the face of economic challenges
This decision, a tightrope walk balancing yuan volatility and the remote possibility of Federal Reserve easing, signals a trepidation in Beijing’s economic strategy. It’s not just about maintaining …
China reportedly imposes fresh limits on investors’ abilities to sell shares
Authorities in China have issued private instructions — called ‘window guidance’ — to certain institutional investors that they must refrain from selling more equities than they buy on certain days, …