The Surge in Bitcoin’s Price Energizes the Market The recent climb of Bitcoin past the $108,000 mark has sparked renewed enthusiasm throughout the cryptocurrency landscape. The significant recovery of the leading asset from its recent downturn has not only boosted investor confidence but also revitalized underperforming altcoins. Market participants are now considering this rally as…
Beijing and Washington Aim to Alleviate Trade Strains China and the United States are set to engage in a new round of trade negotiations next week, indicating a possible easing of tensions following months of heightened discord. The announcement comes amid a growing conflict regarding rare earth export limitations and tariff warnings, which have sparked…
Bitcoin Declines Sharply Following Renewed Tariff Dispute This week, Bitcoin’s upward momentum took a significant hit as prices fell to $109,945, following a resurgence of trade tensions between the U.S. and China that sparked caution among investors. The cryptocurrency saw a brief surge to $116,000, only to decline once more, wiping out the majority of…
China Says It ‘Is Not Afraid’ of Trade War Following Trump’s Tariff Threat China has criticized Donald Trump’s recent proposal to implement a 100% tariff on Chinese products, labeling it as unjust. The commerce ministry characterized the action as a “typical example of US double standards,” underscoring the escalating political tensions between the two nations.…
From Rural Hubei To Harvard And UCLA Born in 1969 near Ezhou, China, Zhu grew up amid Cultural Revolution hardships that shaped his drive to leave a lasting mark. After excelling at the University of Science and Technology of China, he won a fully funded PhD spot at Harvard. Mentored by Fields Medalist David Mumford,…
Robot Dog Highlights AI’s Practical Role in Community Safety At CIFTIS 2025, a methane-detecting robot dog wowed crowds with its dual purpose of performance and protection. Developed by Beijing Gas Group, it can be pre-programmed to patrol residential areas and monitor for gas leaks. Engineers describe it as a “bodyguard” that brings safety into daily…
AI Puts Submarines at Greater Risk Than Ever A new Chinese defence study has warned that artificial intelligence could reduce a submarine’s survival rate to just 5% in future conflicts. Traditionally considered nearly undetectable, submarines have been prized for their stealth, capable of delivering nuclear strikes or sinking carrier groups without being tracked. However, AI-powered…
Crypto Crime Syndicate Targets BTS’s Jungkook South Korean police have arrested 18 suspects linked to a $28 million hacking ring accused of stealing from celebrities and executives. Among the victims was BTS star Jungkook, whose HYBE shares were targeted in an $8.4 million fraud attempt that was foiled before losses occurred. Authorities say the syndicate…
South Korea Moves to Legalize ICOs A South Korean lawmaker has introduced draft legislation that could bring back initial coin offerings (ICOs) and create a broader regulatory framework for digital assets. Proposed by Democratic Party lawmaker Lee Kang-il, the bill would replace the 2017 ICO ban with a disclosure-based system. It defines nine categories of…
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…
