China Poised to Dominate Global Humanoid Robot Market
For the better part of a decade, the global automotive industry has watched a familiar pattern unfold: China identifies a nascent technology, pours in state subsidies, … Read more
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China scenic spot artiste sparks debate with ‘lollipop kisses’ to female visitors – South China Morning Post
In the crowded, neon-lit corridors of China’s popular scenic spots, the line between performance art and public nuisance is often thin. Recently, that line has become … Read more
Lula won’t sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil
Brazil is positioning itself as the ultimate swing state in the global race for critical minerals, and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is making it … Read more
Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths
The diplomatic stage is set for May 14 and 15, but the script for the upcoming summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping has … Read more
Former Chinese Defence Ministers Sentenced to Death for Corruption
The sentencing of two former Chinese defense ministers to death with a two-year reprieve marks a stark escalation in President Xi Jinping’s long-running campaign to reshape … Read more
US Sanctions Cuba’s Nickel Venture with Sherritt, Disrupting China-Tied Battery Supply Chains
The United States has extended its economic pressure campaign against the Cuban government into the critical minerals sector, sanctioning a key nickel joint venture in a … Read more
Yeison Jiménez’s Widow Rejects Money to Honor His Legacy
Three months after the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Colombian singer Yeison Jiménez, his widow Sonia Restrepo has spoken publicly about her stance … Read more
The Rise of AI Politics: Beyond Technology to Geopolitical Risk
For decades, the world’s most critical strategic assets were found in the ground or guarded at sea. The geopolitical map was defined by oil fields in … Read more
China Warns Citizens to Avoid Seattle Airport Over Harassment of Scholars
China has issued a formal travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, following what it describes as a pattern of “malicious interrogation and … Read more
China GDP Grows 5% in Q1 as Exports Offset Weak Domestic Demand
China’s economy showed unexpected resilience in the first three months of the year, with GDP growth accelerating to 5% in the first quarter. The figure, released … Read more
India Plans Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting Amid Diplomatic Tension
India is attempting to navigate a delicate diplomatic impasse in the Indo-Pacific, planning a high-level meeting to salvage its standing after a missed milestone. According to … Read more
Ecuador Warns Shrimp Sector of Virus Linked to Human Eye Disease
The Ecuadorian government is urging the aquaculture and fishing sectors to tighten biosecurity protocols and manufacturing standards following a scientific study that suggests a link between … Read more