Germany’s domestic intelligence agency has warned that Chinese espionage activities could target German research institutions involved in cooperation with Chinese universities, citing insufficient awareness of security risks within parts of the research
Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations with Washington. The move came as fresh Chinese data showed industrial profit
A Chinese medical doctor with a PhD has left a prestigious hospital career to work as a food-delivery rider, breakfast seller and pub singer,
Southeast Asian businesses are looking to China’s newly opened Pinglu Canal to reduce transport bottlenecks and provide direct access to markets deep inside the
China has cemented its dominance in Central Asia, with trade turnover in 2024 rising nearly 5% to $94.8 billion, surpassing Russia as the region’s top economic partner. The vast majority of trade
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The unveiling of a powerful artificial intelligence model by Chinese start-up DeepSeek has sent shockwaves through global markets, triggering a $600 billion sell-off in Nvidia shares—the largest single-day loss in US history.
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Editor’s note: Liu Chunsheng, a special commentator on current affairs for CGTN, is an associate professor at the Beijing-based Central University of Finance and Economics. The article reflects the author’s opinion and not
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China has announced plans to file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to the U.S. decision to impose a 10% additional tariff on goods from China. The Chinese
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As many of you know, I usually write a newsletter only once a month. This is an exception. My last one, distributed on January 20 and titled “AI, Musk, and Oligarchy,” was
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As of November 2024, the landscape of U.S. trade continues to be shaped by key international partners. The Trump administration’s recent tariffs, including a 25% levy on imports from Mexico and Canada
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In her eight years as president of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen led the island nation through an era of growing threats and geopolitical challenges, all while reinforcing Taiwan’s democratic values and strengthening its
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In a scenario resembling the Cold War space race, China has stunned the West with its sudden rise in artificial intelligence, leading some experts to wonder if China has outsmarted the US
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Donald Trump Slaps Steep Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, Igniting Trade War President Donald Trump has reignited global trade tensions by imposing steep tariffs on three of the country’s largest trading
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A former senior Federal Reserve official, John Rogers, has been arrested and charged with leaking sensitive economic information to Chinese officials. Rogers, who worked as a senior adviser in the Fed’s international
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China is rapidly asserting its technological superiority over the United States, with a series of groundbreaking advancements that highlight its edge in critical fields such as AI, space exploration, quantum computing, robotics,
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Liang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, has emerged as an unexpected hero in China, where he is celebrated for his unprecedented challenge to the dominance of American tech giants. From humble beginnings
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US authorities are investigating whether Chinese AI startup DeepSeek circumvented US restrictions by purchasing advanced Nvidia semiconductors through third parties in Singapore. The inquiry, detailed by Bloomberg, centers on claims that DeepSeek
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Italy has become the first country to block DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI app, after its data protection authority raised alarms over the app’s handling of personal data. The Italian watchdog, Garante, made
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China is constructing an enormous military command centre in western Beijing, a facility expected to surpass the Pentagon in scale and complexity. U.S. intelligence reports, cited by the Financial Times, indicate that
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