52 h. ago EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it achieve it?

For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social issues. Over the same period, the European Union has held out an olive branch to Beijing, seeking concessions on economic matters in exchange for better political ties. The consensus now in Brussels is that China has chosen not to grab it. Sandwiched between two uncompromising superpowers, a growing number of European leaders are pushing for...

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52 h. ago EU pushes for ‘independence’ from China and US – but can it get there?

For more than four months, Europe has been one of US President Donald Trump’s favourite punchbags, absorbing bruising blows on trade, security and social issues. Over the same period, the European Union has held out an olive branch to Beijing, seeking concessions on economic matters in exchange for better political ties. The consensus now in Brussels is that China has chosen not to grab it. Sandwiched between two uncompromising superpowers, a growing number of European leaders are pushing for...

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5 d. ago China rejects Dutch minister's spying accusation, says tech achievements not 'stolen'

China rejects Dutch minister's spying accusation, says tech achievements not 'stolen'  Reuters

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8 d. ago Disabled Chinese man attains Harvard master’s degree, thanks to mother’s love

A Chinese man with cerebral palsy who was unloved by his father and bullied by classmates made it through the prestigious universities of Peking and Harvard thanks to his mother’s unwavering support. Ding Zheng, 37, and his mother Zou Hongyan, 62, from central China’s Hubei province, have moved many people online with their story. Zou said Ding was diagnosed with cerebral palsy due to medical malpractice during his birth in 1988 A doctor and Ding’s father advised Zou to give up the baby while he...

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9 d. ago China claims breakthrough in robotics software that supports domestic chips

A Chinese company has launched a home-grown operating system for robots, which local media hailed as a “major breakthrough” in robotics software, in the latest move by China to achieve self-sufficiency in advanced technologies. The Intewell operating system, unveiled by Beijing-based Kyland Technology on Thursday, is designed to serve as a foundational software system for embodied intelligent robots – machines capable of physical interaction with the world, according to a report by state-owned...

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1 week ago Alibaba’s healthcare AI model on par with senior physicians in medical exams

Alibaba Group Holding’s healthcare-dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) model, powered by its advanced Qwen series, has demonstrated capabilities equivalent to experienced doctors and is now integrated into Quark, the company’s flagship consumer-facing AI assistant app. The AI model successfully passed China’s medical qualification exams, achieving the “Deputy Chief Physician” standard across 12 common medical disciplines, including general medicine, internal medicine, general surgery,...

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2 w. ago China backs efforts by Pakistan, India to achieve lasting ceasefire, foreign minister says

China backs efforts by Pakistan, India to achieve lasting ceasefire, foreign minister says  Reuters

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2 w. ago Beijing conference highlights latest achievements in new materials and innovative applications

Beijing conference highlights latest achievements in new materials and innovative applications  China Daily

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3 w. ago China’s message on trade deals is clear: multilateral is the only way

The choice of the Swiss city for US-China negotiations was telling, and the breakthroughs achieved are only the start of a long process.

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