23 h. ago China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill global leadership void as US retreats

As the United States undergoes a strategic shift in its global priorities, experts in China are pushing Beijing’s vision for a new world order – but they say the country must improve its messaging. Leading political scientist and government adviser Zheng Yongnian said China had two guiding principles: maintaining its agency while engaging with the world; and extending the ladder it climbed to help other nations ascend. Zheng made the remarks on Tuesday at the International Forum on Mutual...

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25 h. ago Chinese team builds optical chip AI that is 100 times faster than Nvidia’s market leader

Chinese scientists have unveiled an optical computing chip that outperformed Nvidia’s leading AI hardware by over a hundredfold in speed and energy efficiency – particularly for generative tasks such as video production and image synthesis. The LightGen chip was developed by a team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tsinghua University, harnessing the speed of light to execute complex artificial intelligence workloads. With more than 2 million photonic neurons integrated into a compact chip,...

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41 h. ago As trade deficit mounts, is EU offering China what it wants to buy?

Facing an ever-increasing trade deficit with China, Europe has limited options to balance the situation in the short term even though it still holds an edge in key sectors including pharmaceuticals, machinery and components, analysts said. China’s global trade surplus hit an all-time high of US$1.076 trillion in the first 11 months of this year, despite a decline in exports to the United States following US President Donald Trump’s imposition of steep tariffs. A lot of China’s redirected exports...

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45 h. ago China offers ‘wonderful opportunity’ for scientists, says leading European neurologist

China is emerging as a rising powerhouse for scientific innovation at a time when scientific research in the United States faces growing funding instability, according to Belgian neurologist Steven Laureys. Laureys, a pioneer in detecting hidden awareness in patients with severe brain injuries, is expanding his global research network to China, working with Hangzhou Normal University. “There’s a wonderful opportunity for me to work with China. And I’m very happy that China is investing in...

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45 h. ago China offers ‘wonderful opportunity’ for scientists, leading European neurologist says

China is emerging as a rising powerhouse for scientific innovation at a time when scientific research in the United States faces growing funding instability, according to Belgian neurologist Steven Laureys. Laureys, a pioneer in detecting hidden awareness in patients with severe brain injuries, is expanding his global research network to China, working with Hangzhou Normal University. “There’s a wonderful opportunity for me to work with China. And I’m very happy that China is investing in...

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45 h. ago China offers ‘wonderful opportunity’ for scientists: top European neurologist

China offers ‘wonderful opportunity’ for scientists: top European neurologist  South China Morning Post

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46 h. ago 'How did Beijing tackle air pollution?': China's tutorial to India as Delhi chokes, offers AQI guide to im

'How did Beijing tackle air pollution?': China's tutorial to India as Delhi chokes, offers AQI guide to im  The Economic Times

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50 h. ago Yuan Rally Offers Little Relief for China Stocks on Growth Woes

Yuan Rally Offers Little Relief for China Stocks on Growth Woes  Bloomberg.com

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62 h. ago Blue Bottle Fever? China’s Luckin Coffee Weighs Offer for California Chain

Blue Bottle Fever? China’s Luckin Coffee Weighs Offer for California Chain  The Daily Upside

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62 h. ago China warns platforms on monopolistic tactics such as ‘lowest

China’s market regulator has warned that internet platforms demanding merchants offer the “lowest price across the internet” may face antitrust action, as Beijing steps up efforts to curb malpractice. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) explained some details of its draft – Antitrust Compliance Guidelines for Internet Platforms – at a press conference on Wednesday, according to Xinhua. The “lowest-price” requirement, where platforms bar merchants from selling cheaper elsewhere,...

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65 h. ago 20th Century Battles in China Offer Insights for Today's Conflicts

20th Century Battles in China Offer Insights for Today's Conflicts  JAPAN Forward

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66 h. ago China's strategic certainty offers a beacon of stability amid global turbulence

China's strategic certainty offers a beacon of stability amid global turbulence  China Daily - Global Edition

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69 h. ago China Vanke offers interest payment as it seeks principal extension for yuan bond due December 15

China Vanke offers interest payment as it seeks principal extension for yuan bond due December 15  Reuters

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3 d. ago China offers more support to returning overseas students as influx grows

China has launched a national-level service platform to help returning overseas students find work and start businesses, as the country steps up its efforts to attract talent and the number of returnees surges. The Ministry of Education has partnered with 50 organisations to provide returnees with entrepreneurial mentors and match them directly with local government and corporate needs. The measures show the value of overseas returnees is still recognised at the national level, despite recent...

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4 d. ago China’s Fourth Plenum Offers Glimpses into Beijing’s Economic Priorities

China’s Fourth Plenum Offers Glimpses into Beijing’s Economic Priorities  Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

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4 d. ago 'Journey towards clearer skies': China offers lessons on fighting pollution as Delhi chokes again

'Journey towards clearer skies': China offers lessons on fighting pollution as Delhi chokes again  Moneycontrol

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4 d. ago 'Journey towards clearer skies': China offers India lessons on fighting pollution as Delhi chokes again

'Journey towards clearer skies': China offers India lessons on fighting pollution as Delhi chokes again  Moneycontrol

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4 d. ago China’s 2026 economic blueprint offers opportunities for shared development rather than zero

China’s 2026 economic blueprint offers opportunities for shared development rather than zero-sum competition: African scholar  Global Times

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4 d. ago Interview: China's new development blueprint offers valuable insights for Global South, says Azerbaijani expert

Interview: China's new development blueprint offers valuable insights for Global South, says Azerbaijani expert  Xinhua

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8 d. ago Why South Korea poses a major challenge to China’s Middle East arms sales drive

Rising tensions in the Middle East despite the fragile ceasefire agreement in Gaza are continuing to fuel demands for arms in a region where China has emerged as a major supplier. As well as supplying drones and missiles, China is looking to expand its offering into advanced weapons systems, such as fighter jets, but is facing increasing competition from a near neighbour: South Korea. While both have opportunities to expand arms exports, analysts said South Korea was relatively better positioned...

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