44 h. ago What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

In sending two aircraft carriers to the western Pacific concurrently for the first time, Beijing is learning to coordinate the vessels in open ocean, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, according to defence analysts. The two carriers – the Liaoning and Shandong – were spotted in the waters, having entered the western Pacific via separate courses over the past two weeks. They are believed to have practised dispersing, concentrating and communicating in the...

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49 h. ago Huawei’s HarmonyOS gains traction in China with 103 million smartphones shipped

Huawei Technologies has shipped more than 103 million smartphones and 21 million tablets running its proprietary HarmonyOS operating system, with nearly half delivered in 2024, according to consultancy Canalys. The Shenzhen-based technology giant shipped 46 million smartphones and 10.5 million tablets last year, signalling an accelerating pivot to its in-house operating system, serving as an alternative to Google’s Android amid US sanctions. Huawei has been transitioning its devices to its own...

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49 h. ago ‘Watershed moment’: how Huawei’s HarmonyOS flourished in China amid US sanctions

Huawei Technologies has shipped more than 103 million smartphones and 21 million tablets running its proprietary HarmonyOS operating system, with nearly half delivered in 2024, according to consultancy Canalys. The Shenzhen-based technology giant shipped 46 million smartphones and 10.5 million tablets last year, signalling an accelerating pivot to its in-house operating system, serving as an alternative to Google’s Android amid US sanctions. Huawei has been transitioning its devices to its own...

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62 h. ago Toyota is teaming up with China’s biggest tech giants to gain an edge in EVs

Toyota is teaming up with China’s biggest tech giants to gain an edge in EVs  Electrek

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3 d. ago Video | US And China's Latest Trade Truce: Beijing Gaining The Upper Hand?

Video | US And China's Latest Trade Truce: Beijing Gaining The Upper Hand?  NDTV

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3 d. ago Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, allowing Chinese students in US universities

Trump touts 'done' deal with Beijing on rare earths, allowing Chinese students in US universities  CNAUS and China agree to a trade truce, but Beijing seems to be gaining the upper hand  The Indian ExpressTrump announces breakthrough trade deal with China; Beijing to supply ‘magnets, rare earths’  Mint

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4 d. ago US and China agree to a trade truce, but Beijing seems to be gaining the upper hand

US and China agree to a trade truce, but Beijing seems to be gaining the upper hand  The Indian Express

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4 d. ago Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq have records back in sight as stocks gain amid US

Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq have records back in sight as stocks gain amid US-China trade talks  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago Wall Street Live: Stocks gain as investors await outcome of US

Wall Street Live: Stocks gain as investors await outcome of US-China trade talks  Mint

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6 d. ago China maths genius opens first social media account, gains 23 million fans in 5 days

Chinese mathematics prodigy Wei Dongyi has recently launched his first social media account, capturing widespread attention due to concerns about his appearance and dental health, while amassing an impressive 23 million followers in just five days. The 33-year-old, originally from Shandong province in eastern China, serves as an assistant professor in the mathematics department at the esteemed Peking University. Despite his remarkable achievements, Wei prefers a life centred on research and...

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9 d. ago ‘King Charles’ China dog goes viral with 300 million views for calm, alpha manner

A shelter dog in northern China has gained internet fame for his calm and authoritative demeanour, earning him the nickname “King Charles” among online fans. In a widely shared video, a beige dog maintains peace within a pack, radiating quiet authority. He gently places a paw on the neck of a tense dog, diffusing the conflict without a single bark. The other dogs demonstrate their submission by lowering their bodies, and when one attempts to snap back, his loyal companions step in with a warning...

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9 d. ago It's not just AI — China's quickly gaining an edge over the U.S. in biotech

It's not just AI — China's quickly gaining an edge over the U.S. in biotech  CNBC

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1 week ago US’s Decision to Ban The Sale of Chip Design Equipment To China Puts The Trade Deal at Jeopardy; China’s Domestic Alternatives To Now Gain Attention

US’s Decision to Ban The Sale of Chip Design Equipment To China Puts The Trade Deal at Jeopardy; China’s Domestic Alternatives To Now Gain Attention  Wccftech

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1 week ago China is gaining ground in the global race to develop AI agents

China is gaining ground in the global race to develop AI agents  Rest of World

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2 w. ago Apple faces another year of iPhone woes in China as Huawei rises

iPhone shipments in China are expected to drop further this year, partly because of rising competition from domestic brands, according to market research firm IDC, as Apple faces growing headwinds in the world’s largest smartphone market. Apple’s smartphone shipments in China were forecast to fall 1.9 per cent in 2025 owing to ongoing competition from Huawei Technologies and a broader economic slowdown in the country, the consultancy said in a report on Thursday. The exclusion of most iPhone...

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2 w. ago China gains ground in Latin America diplomacy as US uncertainty bites

China’s high-profile outreach to Latin America underscores Beijing’s expanding strategic emphasis on the region, according to Chinese observers, one of whom said solid China-Latin America ties would be “unstoppable” if the United States continued its current approach toward its southern neighbours. Their comments followed the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) Forum, held in Beijing on May 13. With key Celac leaders floating...

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2 w. ago Stock Market Today: Dow flat, S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower on renewed U.S.

Stock Market Today: Dow flat, S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower on renewed U.S.-China trade tensions but set for big May gains  MarketWatch

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2 w. ago European shares trim gains after Trump comments on China tariffs

European shares trim gains after Trump comments on China tariffs  Reuters

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2 w. ago China Hedge Fund Buying April Dip Extends Decade Gain to 1,485%

China Hedge Fund Buying April Dip Extends Decade Gain to 1,485%  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago Honor enters robotics race after pledging US$10 billion AI investment

Chinese smartphone maker Honor has joined the country’s heated race to develop robots, as it aims to reposition itself as an artificial intelligence (AI) player amid heightened competition in the Android handset market. Honor said on Wednesday that it would develop its own robots, and that it had already helped Chinese start-up Unitree Robotics break the record for running speed by a humanoid robot. The Shenzhen-based firm, a spin-off from telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies, said that...

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