How the Iran Conflict Disrupts China’s Grand Strategy
For nearly half a century, the friction between Washington and Tehran has been viewed through a narrow lens: a legacy of the 1979 revolution, a cycle … Read more
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EU Chamber Urges Brussels to Lead in US-China Trade Talks Amid Export Controls
European businesses operating in China are warning that the European Union is risking its economic sovereignty by remaining a bystander in the escalating trade conflict between … Read more
US-China AI Race: Why Diffusion Matters More Than Chips
Washington is currently operating under a strategic assumption that artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a binary prize—a “winner-take-all” race where the first nation to achieve a … Read more
Indonesia Probes Mysterious Underwater Drone Found in Lombok Strait
A routine fishing trip in the waters of eastern Indonesia has evolved into a national security investigation after a local fisherman hauled in a sophisticated, torpedo-shaped … Read more
China’s New Vocational Model: Training Global Talent for Business Expansion
In classrooms and training centers across China, a new kind of diplomacy is taking shape—one measured not in treaties, but in technical certifications and supply chain … Read more
US Trade Chief Rules Out Beijing Visit Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Washington is adopting a disciplined, low-profile approach to the lead-up of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit trade talks, prioritizing digital diplomacy over high-level diplomatic visits to Beijing. … Read more
Southeast Asians Prefer China Over US as Strategic Partner, Survey Finds
A significant shift in the geopolitical leanings of Southeast Asia has emerged, with a new poll indicating a growing ASEAN preference for China over US strategic … Read more
China’s AI Data Labeling: Powering Autonomous Driving and Poverty Alleviation
Long before the sleek, autonomous taxis began navigating the congested arteries of Beijing, the intelligence guiding them was meticulously crafted 1,500 kilometers to the southwest. In … Read more
Iranian Art Exhibition in China: A Safe Haven for Persian Heritage
In the quiet galleries of the Inner Mongolia Museum in Hohhot, the air is still, and the lighting is carefully calibrated to protect what remains of … Read more
Japan Deploys Long-Range Missiles Near China Amid Rising Tensions
TOKYO – Japan has begun deploying long-range missiles in southwestern regions, a move signaling a heightened state of alert amid escalating tensions with China. The deployment, … Read more
China AI Shift: From LLMs to Industry-Specific Applications | CNBC
The global race to dominate artificial intelligence is entering a new, more specialized phase. While much of the recent focus has been on large language models … Read more
Eli Lilly Signs $2.75B AI Drug Deal with Insilico Medicine
BEIJING — U.S. Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has entered a $2.75 billion agreement with Hong Kong-based Insilico Medicine to accelerate the development and global distribution of … Read more