4 h. ago More than 200 children found with high lead levels after kindergarten in China uses paint as food coloring, authorities say

More than 200 children found with high lead levels after kindergarten in China uses paint as food coloring, authorities say  CNN

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9 h. ago China’s lead in global shipbuilding may already be fading, new data suggests

China’s dominance of global shipbuilding appears to have been eroded over the past six months, according to the latest industry data, suggesting that US efforts to rein in the country’s shipyards may be starting to bite. China has been by far the world’s largest shipbuilder for years, but its shipyards saw new orders plunge 68 per cent year on year to 26.3 million deadweight tonnes in the first half of 2025, according to a Monday report from maritime consultancy Clarksons Research. South Korea,...

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25 h. ago A kindergarten in China added lead to food, and over 200 children are affected

A kindergarten in China added lead to food, and over 200 children are affected  KLAS 8 News Now

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27 h. ago 8 detained in China after high lead levels detected in kindergarten children

The principal of the kindergarten in Maiji district in Tianshui, surnamed Zhu, was detained together with investor Li and six canteen staff on suspicion of “producing toxic and harmful food”. Two others have been placed on police bail pending trial, according to a release by investigators in Tianshui on Tuesday. The statement alleged the canteen staff bought decorative paint online with the consent of Zhu and Li, diluted it and used it in food. Laboratory tests confirmed the paint contained lead...

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31 h. ago China Kindergartners Battle High Lead Levels From School Meals

China Kindergartners Battle High Lead Levels From School Meals  Bloomberg

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61 h. ago Brics in push for UN to take lead on setting rules for artificial intelligence

Brics leaders have adopted a new declaration calling for the United Nations to take the lead in setting global rules for artificial intelligence, arguing that the fast-growing technology must not deepen inequalities between developed and developing nations. The statement, agreed late on Sunday at the summit in Rio de Janeiro, described AI as a “unique opportunity” for driving inclusive growth, innovation and sustainability but warned that without fair governance it could widen the digital...

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3 d. ago Neurobiologist Wang Jing leaves US to lead institute at China’s Shenzhen Bay Lab

An eminent neurobiologist has left his tenured professorship in the United States to return to China as the director of the Institute of Molecular Physiology at Shenzhen Bay Laboratory. Wang Jing resigned as chair and professor of the department of neurobiology at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in January to assume the full-time position at the institute in southern China. The role marks a new direction in a career that has drawn on his experience in several disciplines, including...

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4 d. ago South Korea, Japan step up as US targets China’s shipbuilding – can they succeed?

As the United States vows to curb China’s dominance in shipbuilding – despite its domestic capacity being nearly nonexistent – South Korea and Japan are looking to benefit from the rivalry and reclaim their competitive edge. South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, who took office a month ago, campaigned on supporting the industry – which he described as being “in major crisis”. “Shipbuilding has been a core industry driving Korea’s exports and creating jobs,” he said in a social media post on...

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6 d. ago China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon

China says it is willing to take lead in signing Southeast Asia nuclear weapon-free zone treaty  Reuters

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7 d. ago China Is Quickly Eroding America’s Lead in the Global AI Race

China Is Quickly Eroding America’s Lead in the Global AI Race  WSJ

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7 d. ago China Urged to Embrace Stablecoins as US Moves to Cement Lead

China Urged to Embrace Stablecoins as US Moves to Cement Lead  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago China Beats Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Philippines to Lead South Korea’s Travel Market with Explosive Growth in Independent Travel and Flexible Visa Policy

China Beats Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Philippines to Lead South Korea’s Travel Market with Explosive Growth in Independent Travel and Flexible Visa Policy  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Carmakers GM, Tesla and Ford lead list of US companies in China exposure: report

General Motors, one of America’s top carmakers, leads US companies in its exposure to China, perched in a delicate position as bilateral trade tensions persist amid US President Donald Trump’s steep 55 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports, according to a research report published this week. But GM is hardly alone. Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company Tesla, rival carmaker Ford, engine manufacturer Cummins, aerospace and tech firm Honeywell, beverage giant Coca-Cola, and chipmaker Qualcomm also...

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1 week ago Will China lead the next wave of AI, robotics evolution? Unitree CEO thinks so

As the head of China's humanoid robotics start-up Unitree disclosed its annual revenue has passed one billion yuan (US$139.4 million), entrepreneurs and scholars said the country's strong data infrastructure, mature supply chain and vast market position it as a potential leader in the next wave of development for artificial intelligence (AI). “The rising attention on our industry, along with increasing demand and support, has created the essential conditions for leading companies to grow...

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2 w. ago China to lead global space weather monitoring and warning network

China has set out to lead the construction of the world’s most comprehensive space weather monitoring and warning network, an ambitious ground-based system comprising the largest chain of observatories on Earth, passing through more than 10 countries and regions. The International Meridian Circle Programme (IMCP) is aimed at building a matrix of surveillance stations to better understand and forecast solar activity such as solar storms, which can severely disrupt satellite communications,...

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3 w. ago ‘White Snake’ Director: China’s Animation Boom Must Lead to Creative Risk, Not Repetition

‘White Snake’ Director: China’s Animation Boom Must Lead to Creative Risk, Not Repetition  The Hollywood Reporter

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3 w. ago ‘Ne Zha 2’ Director: China’s Animation Boom Must Lead to Creative Risk, Not Repetition

‘Ne Zha 2’ Director: China’s Animation Boom Must Lead to Creative Risk, Not Repetition  The Hollywood Reporter

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3 w. ago Russia's Rosatom, China's CNNC to lead consortiums to build first nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan

Russia's Rosatom, China's CNNC to lead consortiums to build first nuclear power plants in Kazakhstan  Reuters

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3 w. ago Japan Calls Out China Over Unusual Maneuvers, Warns It Could Lead to Accidental Collision

Japan Calls Out China Over Unusual Maneuvers, Warns It Could Lead to Accidental Collision  USNI News

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4 w. ago Tesla Rivals Lead Five China Stocks Near Buy Points Amid U.S. Trade Talks

Tesla Rivals Lead Five China Stocks Near Buy Points Amid U.S. Trade Talks  Investor's Business Daily

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