3 h. 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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34 h. 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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4 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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5 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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7 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago China Seeks to Slow Yuan’s Gains After Months of Propping It Up

China Seeks to Slow Yuan’s Gains After Months of Propping It Up  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago Hong Kong stocks extend drop as BYD, Meituan pace losses amid competition

Hong Kong stocks erased gains amid concerns that escalating competition among China’s leading carmakers and e-commerce operators will hurt margins and prompt investors to retreat. The Hang Seng Index fell 0.2 per cent to 23,241.23 at the local noon trading break on Tuesday, reversing an earlier gain of as much as 0.4 per cent. The Hang Seng Tech Index lost 0.6 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index slipped 0.3 per cent while the Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.7 per cent. BYD tumbled...

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2 w. ago Trump’s Harvard Ban Echoes USSR’s Historic Mistake To China’s Long

Trump’s Harvard Ban Echoes USSR’s Historic Mistake To China’s Long-Term Gain  CleanTechnica

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3 w. ago China’s first police corgi gains online notoriety: ‘His short legs have actually become an advantage’

China’s first police corgi gains online notoriety: ‘His short legs have actually become an advantage’  Police1

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3 w. ago Huawei’s chip unit doubled revenue last year as firm gains China smartphone market share

HiSilicon recorded a surge in revenue in 2024, driven by strong sales of Huawei’s Pura 70 and Mate 70 handsets, according to Counterpoint Research.

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3 w. ago China’s moves in disputed waters spark concerns in Japan about ‘incremental control’

China could gain control of more undersea resources, change status quo with suspected construction of new offshore platform, analysts say.

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4 w. ago Amazon And Meta Stock Add To Gains After Trump Slashes Tariffs On 'De Minimis' China Shipments

Amazon And Meta Stock Add To Gains After Trump Slashes Tariffs On 'De Minimis' China Shipments  Investor's Business Daily

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4 w. ago Asian Stocks, US Futures Gain on China Trade Talks: Markets Wrap

Asian Stocks, US Futures Gain on China Trade Talks: Markets Wrap  Bloomberg

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