China’s Economy Slows Broadly Even as Exports Keep Rising

[ad_1] The Chinese economy slowed noticeably in July, according to official statistics released on Friday, highlighting a complex set of challenges facing China amid growing global tensions over trade. The government attributed the slowdown partly to the trade war with the United States, though China’s economy is still suffering the overhang of a four-year-long crash […]

Where are Houthis? China’s automakers taking shortcut to European markets

[ad_1] Chinese automakers are shipping cars to Europe through the Red Sea and Suez Canal, nearly two years after the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen started attacking vessels in the critical Middle East transit route. Other automakers are still shipping cars from Asia by way of a much longer, and expensive, trip around Africa.Last month, […]

China opens world’s first Robot Mall: lifelike robots on sale, AI-powered machines run shops and cafes | World News

[ad_1] China has unveiled the world’s first fully automated “Robot Mall,” where humanoid robots not only serve as products for sale but also operate the stores, cafes, and entertainment spaces within. Located in the bustling tech hub of Shenzhen, the mall offers visitors an immersive glimpse into the future of retail and hospitality. Shoppers can […]

US deploys forces to Panama Canal: Week-long PANAMAX-Alpha exercise begins; defense secretary warns of China’s ‘maligned influence’ | World News

[ad_1] The United States and Panama have launched PANAMAX-Alpha Phase I, a week-long joint military training operation focused on regional security and emergency preparedness for the Panama Canal.The exercise, scheduled from July 13 to 18, 2025, aims to enhance strategic preparedness near the Panama Canal against “threats to the security of the Panama Canal and […]

‘China’s grey zone tactics’: US lawmakers move to defend Taiwan’s communication infra; focus on undersea cable

[ad_1] A bipartisan bill aimed at protecting Taiwan’s undersea communication cables from suspected Chinese interference was introduced in the US senate on Wednesday, reported ANI citing the Taipei Times.The Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act, sponsored by Republican senator John Curtis and Democratic senator Jacky Rosen, both members of the senate foreign relations committee, calls […]

Liangzhu, the coder ‘village’ at the heart of China’s AI frenzy

[ad_1] HANGZHOU: It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, and dozens of people sat in the grass around a backyard stage where aspiring founders of tech startups talked about their ideas. People in the crowd slouched over laptops, vaping and drinking strawberry Frappuccinos. A drone buzzed overhead. Inside the house, investors took pitches in the kitchen.It […]

Brics summit: China’s Xi to skip summit for first time in 12 years; Gordon Chang hints at Jinping’s losing influence | World News

[ad_1] China’s Xi Jinping to skip for first time in 12 years Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the upcoming Brics Summit in Brazil, marking the first time in 12 years that the Chinese leader will be absent from the annual gathering of major emerging economies. The two-day summit, taking place in Rio de […]

What is China’s mosquito drone? Capable of capturing images, audio & electronic signals – Details

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: China showcased a miniature, insect-like drone designed for covert surveillance missions, drawing global attention and concern over its potential military and espionage uses. Developed by the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT), the drone is just 1.3 cm long and weighs less than 0.3 grams. It was unveiled on the Chinese military […]

What to Know About China’s Halt of Rare Earth Exports

[ad_1] China has suspended almost all exports since April 4 of seven kinds of rare earth metals, as well as very powerful magnets made from three of them. The halt has caused increasingly severe shortages that threaten to close many factories in the United States and Europe. Why are these metals so needed, why has […]