57 h. ago Drum Tower newsletter: The uncomfortable embrace between China and America

Drum Tower newsletter: The uncomfortable embrace between China and America  The Economist

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6 d. ago Chinese arms makers urged to embrace AI technology in weapons development

Chinese arms makers should explore the use of artificial intelligence in the development of weapons to improve efficiency and quality, according to a state-run defence industry magazine. But the article in the latest issue of Modern Weaponry also noted that AI technology had risks and challenges and its use should be approached with caution. “Artificial intelligence will leverage its self-learning capabilities in the development of weapons and equipment, serving as an advisory tool that provides...

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8 d. ago China youth adorn historical figures’ graves with painkillers, chocolate tributes

Young people in China have recently embraced a trend of visiting the graves of historical figures, leaving quirky tributes inspired by their lives, such as wine for poets and painkillers along with chocolates for generals. This phenomenon has sparked an online debate regarding the potential debasement of history. Following the Ching Ming Festival, history lovers have been visiting the tombs of ancient Chinese figures, documenting their journeys and sharing them online. One such enthusiast, who...

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2 w. ago China’s Zhejiang Province Embraces AI Innovations to Enhance Tourist Safety and Experience During National Day Holiday

China’s Zhejiang Province Embraces AI Innovations to Enhance Tourist Safety and Experience During National Day Holiday  Travel And Tour World

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3 w. ago China actress Wang Ziwen, like many mainland women, embraces single motherhood

Chinese actress Wang Ziwen, renowned for her iconic roles in television dramas, has increasingly adopted a radical lifestyle that resonates with many Chinese women. At 38, Wang is celebrated for her performances in hit Chinese dramas such as Ode to Joy (2016) and Three-Body (2023), the latter adapted by Tencent from the award-winning sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem. Despite her petite stature, her acting is often acclaimed for its intensity. In Three-Body, her portrayal of young Ye Wenjie –...

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3 w. ago From Intel to lithium, Trump borrows Beijing’s industry playbook in US

From funding Intel to eyeing a potential stake in Lithium Americas, the United States is increasingly wielding the government’s “visible hand” in its once-celebrated free market – a strategy long associated with China. Analysts said Washington’s recent embrace of industrial policy – though limited to certain strategic sectors, such as semiconductors and critical minerals – reflects growing concern over the vulnerability of global supply chains amid rising US-China competition. “I believe the US...

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