New Furniture Tariffs Announced by President Trump In a notable development on the global trade front, President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will be imposing new tariffs on furniture imports. The president made the announcement via his Truth Social platform, stating that furniture coming from other countries would be “tariffed at a…
China’s Dominance in Rare Earths and US Dependency For more than two decades, China has meticulously built its dominance in the rare earth market, which is crucial for manufacturing everything from smartphones to missile-guidance systems. The world has become almost entirely dependent on Chinese companies to separate and refine these critical minerals. According to Gracelin…
The New Frontier of AI in Geopolitics The U.S. government is increasingly concerned about how China is leveraging artificial intelligence to monitor and manipulate public opinion, effectively creating a new weapon for information warfare. According to current and former U.S. officials and documents reviewed by researchers, Chinese companies with expertise in AI are being used…
China’s Push for AI Sovereignty China’s leading AI companies have formed two new strategic alliances, announced at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. These coalitions aim to accelerate AI development based on domestic standards and deepen AI integration into industrial applications. This effort underscores China’s imperative to reduce reliance on American technologies and establish…
China’s Call for Global AI Governance Framework China has officially proposed a comprehensive global action plan to govern artificial intelligence, advocating for the rapid establishment of a worldwide AI governance framework based on broad consensus. This significant move, unveiled by Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the World AI Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, follows closely on…
China has achieved remarkable success in improving its air quality in eastern regions since declaring a “war on pollution” in 2013, with average PM2.5 levels dropping faster than in any other country. However, this triumph is now overshadowed by a new challenge: a westward shift in heavy industries, which is fueling new pollution hotspots across…
Nvidia’s Strategic Reversal in the US-China AI Race US technology giant Nvidia has announced its intention to soon resume sales of its high-end artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. This significant development comes after the US government assured the firm that it would grant the necessary licences to restart these crucial exports to the world’s…
Hong Kong Poised to Benefit from Singapore’s Crypto Clampdown Hong Kong is strategically positioning itself to attract a significant influx of crypto liquidity as its regional rival, Singapore, implements stricter regulations on unlicensed cryptocurrency companies. The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) June 30 deadline for crypto service providers to cease offering digital token services to…
LANZHOU— Once armed only with bundles of straw and boundless determination, communities in China’s arid northwestern regions are now leveraging cutting-edge technology in their fight against desertification. Scientists have moved far beyond the straw checkerboards that first kept the Baotou-Lanzhou Railway clear of encroaching dunes in the 1950s. Today, their arsenal includes advanced biotechnology and…
Huawei Expands Wearable Lineup in China with Sleek Watch Fit 4 Series and New Pro Iteration Following its global debut last week, Huawei today, May 20, 2025, officially launched its anticipated Watch Fit 4 series for consumers in China. This new generation of the Fit lineup notably introduces a “Pro” variant for the first time,…
