23 m. ago Unitree Robotics boosts capital base, paving the way for new fundraising round

Hangzhou-based Unitree Robotics, a rising star in China’s booming robotics industry, has increased its registered capital from 2.6 million yuan to 2.9 million yuan (US$400,000), a move that could signal preparations for a new fundraising round. The company fuelled speculation about a potential initial public offering (IPO) in May when it transitioned from a limited liability company to a joint-stock company. According to Chinese corporate database Tianyancha, this restructuring allowed Unitree...

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27 m. ago Cuts to NASA space program will hurt Oklahoma and help China | Opinion

Cuts to NASA space program will hurt Oklahoma and help China | Opinion  The Oklahoman

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29 m. ago Apple’s AI Partner in China has released its latest artificial intelligence model Qwen3 that is compatible with Apple's MLX architecture

Apple’s AI Partner in China has released its latest artificial intelligence model Qwen3 that is compatible with Apple's MLX architecture  patentlyapple.com

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53 m. ago China evacuates citizens from Iran and Israel, urges ceasefire

China evacuates citizens from Iran and Israel, urges ceasefire  Reuters

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57 m. ago China led global sales of EVs in 2024, but Tesla is still No. 1

China led global sales of EVs in 2024, but Tesla is still No. 1  E&E News by POLITICO

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64 m. ago China welcomes joint statement by 21 Arab, Islamic nations on Israel

China welcomes joint statement by 21 Arab, Islamic nations on Israel-Iran conflict  chinadailyasia.com

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73 m. ago Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 9, state media says

Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 9, state media says  Al Jazeera

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83 m. ago ‘A new China shock’: von der Leyen revives hard line on Beijing at G7 summit

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has accused Beijing of deliberately creating a near-monopoly in the global supply of rare earth elements, then weaponising the world’s reliance on those chains. Addressing the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday, von der Leyen made a hawkish return to form, reversing a course of toned-down criticism of China spurred by the return of US President Donald Trump in January. In two separate speeches in the first two months of the year, she...

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83 m. ago Humanoid robots, astronauts, and huge lines: Photos from China’s pavilion at the World Expo

Humanoid robots, astronauts, and huge lines: Photos from China’s pavilion at the World Expo  Rest of World

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83 m. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says EU not offering fair trade deal, Japan being 'tough' too

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says EU not offering fair trade deal, Japan being 'tough' too  Yahoo Finance

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85 m. ago China twins kneel to thank Grandpa after big exam; award certificates fill the home

Twin brothers in China who knelt before their grandfather to express their gratitude after completing the national college entrance exam have moved countless people online. Emotions were further heightened when it was later revealed that the walls of their modest home were covered with award certificates. The heartfelt moment was first shared on June 9 in a video posted by an internet user known as Caicai’s Vlog who has more than 2.1 million followers. The video shows the twin brothers from...

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93 m. ago China's new homes demand to remain well short of 2017 peak, says Goldman Sachs

China's new homes demand to remain well short of 2017 peak, says Goldman Sachs  Reuters

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1 hour ago Tencent bets its China WeChat and gaming expertise will help it win cloud business in Europe

Tencent bets its China WeChat and gaming expertise will help it win cloud business in Europe  CNBC

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1 hour ago Why a Singapore politician’s missed handshake caused a stir: ‘optics matter’

The backlash faced by a Singapore minister of state after she was accused of snubbing a handshake from an elderly man at a cultural clan event has highlighted underlying post-election sensitivities and the expectations of Singaporeans on their highly paid politicians, observers say. The debate earlier this month centred on vitriol directed at Gan Siow Huang, minister of state for foreign affairs and trade and industry, after an online video circulated of her arriving at the venue and appearing...

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1 hour ago Chinese boy rescued after drifting on paddleboard amid typhoon

A 10-year-old boy went into the sea with a paddleboard with his friends when typhoon Wutip hit southern China’s Hainan province. The teenager later got stuck and drifted for five hours before being rescued.

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1 hour ago Video | Chinese boy rescued after drifting on paddleboard amid typhoon

Video | Chinese boy rescued after drifting on paddleboard amid typhoon  South China Morning Post

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1 hour ago China basketball teen sensation Zhang Ziyu ‘best player I’ve ever seen’, coach says

China basketball teen sensation Zhang Ziyu ‘best player I’ve ever seen’, coach says  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago Kazakhstan, China Sign Several Strategic Agreements Ahead of Second China

Kazakhstan, China Sign Several Strategic Agreements Ahead of Second China-Central Asia Summit  The Astana Times

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2 h. ago Explosion at fireworks factory in southern China kills 9, injures 26

Explosion at fireworks factory in southern China kills 9, injures 26  Reuters

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2 h. ago Goldman Sachs Says the 'Prominent 10' Could Be China's 'Magnificent Seven'

Goldman Sachs Says the 'Prominent 10' Could Be China's 'Magnificent Seven'  Yahoo Finance

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