Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breathtaking pace. Countries and companies are racing to build more powerful models and push the boundaries of what machines can do. But for much of the
The United States and China are preparing to prolong their fragile trade ceasefire, as President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Beijing for a high-stakes summit aimed
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After a year of mounting pressure from both Washington and Beijing, Panama has taken a decisive step to reclaim control over the infrastructure that defines its global importance, moving to distance itself
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Chinese researchers have developed an ultra-low-temperature lithium battery capable of operating reliably in extreme cold, marking a significant technological advance that could reshape how energy is stored and used in some of
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The Chinese owners of the world-renowned Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City are preparing to sell the luxury property, just months after it reopened following an extensive multibillion-dollar renovation, according to
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China has strongly denied recent accusations by the United States that it conducted a nuclear explosive test, calling the claims “completely groundless” and politically motivated. Li Song, China’s permanent representative to the
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The United States has expressed concern over China’s expanding influence in South Asia and is preparing to offer Bangladesh’s next government defence equipment from the U.S. and its allies as alternatives to
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The world still has trade rules, but it increasingly lacks an enforcement mechanism that works fast enough to discipline temporary pressures before they harden into permanent structural outcomes that hobble the global
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China has urged its major banks to curb their exposure to US government debt, citing rising market volatility and increasing financial and geopolitical risks, according to people familiar with the matter. The
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MI5 has issued a stark warning to UK universities over growing interference from China and other “hostile states,” highlighting attempts to sway research, intimidate staff, and shape academic discourse. Last week, more
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China had 602 million users of generative artificial intelligence (AI) by December 2025, a 141.7 percent increase from the previous year, according to the 57th Statistical Report on China’s Internet Development released
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