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Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights
Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
Ex-Fauci top advisor indicted over alleged COVID cover-up, hidden emails
A longtime senior advisor to Dr. Fauci has been indicted, accused of hiding pandemic communications about COVID-19 origins using private email.
China blocks Meta’s AI startup deal as rivalry with US over artificial intelligence deepens
China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm …
Trump Administration Indicts Former NIH Official Over COVID Records
The indictment, filed under seal April 16 and unsealed on Monday, also names two alleged co-conspirators – a New York-based nonprofit organization focused on infectious diseases and a physician at an …
ChatGPT Is Banned In China. Beijing’s Spies Are Still Using It.
OpenAI and the ICIJ have reported abuses of ChatGPT by China, despite prohibitions by the AI giant and the Chinese government.
Why Moody’s has raised China’s credit outlook amid Iran war shocks
Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures.
THX Expands Global Certification with New Shenzhen and Taipei Labs, Adds HDR10+ and Eclipsa Audio Testing
THX opens Shenzhen and Taipei labs for HDR10+ and Eclipsa Audio certification, expanding testing where most AV gear is built.
Beijing tightens drone rules as security takes priority
Companies across China have been testing drones to move food, parcels, and medical supplies. The idea is simple: Faster delivery by using the airspace just above cities. That space is now becoming harder to access…
With Meta-Manus AI deal ‘difficult’ to undo, how will Beijing exert its authority?
China competition has expanded beyond chips and models to areas of engineering and product design, analyst says.
Blocking of Meta’s AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech deals
“For founders and VCs, the takeaway is deal certainty risk. Cross-border exits, especially to U.S. buyers, may now carry a higher China regulatory discount unless approvals and China touchpoints are …
China Says Hostile Foreign Forces Are Driving Its Youth to Slack Off
The country’s intelligence agency blamed anti-China influences from abroad for stoking youth disillusionment.
China orders maritime security research as Strait of Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks
The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade.
