15 h. ago China eyes mastery of EUV lithography, bolstering AI chip ambitions, analysts say

China’s reported development of its own extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine to make advanced semiconductors for artificial intelligence and high-performance computer systems could provide a “massive” boost to the country in its tech rivalry with the United States, according to analysts. Scientists at a high-security Shenzhen laboratory earlier this year built “what Washington has spent years trying to prevent”: a prototype EUV lithography machine, according to a Reuters report on...

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15 h. ago China eyes mastery of EUV lithography, bolstering AI chip ambitions: analysts

China eyes mastery of EUV lithography, bolstering AI chip ambitions: analysts  South China Morning Post

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48 h. ago [News] China Reportedly Builds EUV Prototype Using Older ASML Components, Eyes 2028 Chipmaking

[News] China Reportedly Builds EUV Prototype Using Older ASML Components, Eyes 2028 Chipmaking  TrendForce

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66 h. ago Cheaper fresh water in China, potential Parkinson’s treatment: 7 science highlights

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China desalination tech makes fresh water cheaper than tap water – plus hydrogen China has launched a revolutionary facility in the eastern province of Shandong that produces fresh water from seawater for just two yuan (US$0.28) per cubic metre, generating green hydrogen as a by-product in a breakthrough that...

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4 d. ago Exclusive / Saudi’s ACWA Power eyes China and green hydrogen

Exclusive / Saudi’s ACWA Power eyes China and green hydrogen  https-//www.semafor.com

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7 d. ago Nvidia Eyes Bigger AI Chip Output After China Orders Flood In

Nvidia Eyes Bigger AI Chip Output After China Orders Flood In  Yahoo Finance

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7 d. ago China digs in for trade ‘struggles’ as Beijing eyes dual strategy of growth and resilience

After witnessing the effects of a tumultuous trade war with the United States this year, China’s top leaders have issued a directive to fortify the domestic economy against persistent or even heightened trade frictions. Following the annual central economic work conference, which concluded on Thursday and set the agenda for 2026, officials emphasised “better coordinating domestic economic work and international economic and trade struggles”, anchoring a pro-growth strategy for the start of...

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7 d. ago Beijing digs in for trade ‘struggles’, eyes strategy of growth and resilience

Beijing digs in for trade ‘struggles’, eyes strategy of growth and resilience  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Eyeing mainland China, Taiwan passes stiffer penalties for undersea cable damage

Taiwan has moved to deter what it sees as an alarming rise in deliberate damage to its undersea cables, revising its laws to impose stiffer prison sentences of up to seven years. The legal changes approved on Tuesday by Taiwan’s legislature came as the island accuses Beijing of sabotaging its submarine cables, describing such acts as “grey-zone” pressure tactics. Mainland authorities have strongly denied any involvement, calling the incidents “common maritime accidents” and accusing Taipei of...

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1 week ago Eye on mainland China as Taiwan passes stiffer penalties for undersea cable damage

Taiwan has moved to deter what it sees as an alarming rise in deliberate damage to its undersea cables, revising its laws to impose stiffer prison sentences of up to seven years. The legal changes approved by Taiwan’s legislature on Tuesday come as the island accuses Beijing of sabotaging its submarine cables, describing such acts as “grey-zone” pressure tactics. Mainland authorities have strongly denied any involvement, calling the incidents “common maritime accidents” and accusing Taipei of...

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1 week ago Markets Eye China Economic Summit for Clues on 2026 Policy Plans

Markets Eye China Economic Summit for Clues on 2026 Policy Plans  The Wall Street Journal

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1 week ago Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They’ve been hit hard by his trade war with China

Trump is giving farmers $12B in aid. They’ve been hit hard by his trade war with China  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS

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1 week ago Three hacking groups, two vulnerabilities and all eyes on China

Three hacking groups, two vulnerabilities and all eyes on China  The Record from Recorded Future News

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1 week ago China's yuan climbs on better export data; eyes on key meetings

China's yuan climbs on better export data; eyes on key meetings  Reuters

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1 week ago China desalination tech makes fresh water cheaper than tap water – plus hydrogen

China has launched a revolutionary facility in the eastern province of Shandong that produces fresh water from seawater for just two yuan (US$0.28) per cubic metre, generating green hydrogen as a by-product in a breakthrough that could redefine global water and energy systems. This small but world-first installation in the city of Rizhao is powered entirely by seawater and low-grade waste heat from nearby steel and petrochemical plants, official provincial news outlet Dazhong reported on...

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1 week ago ‘Crafting process’ sees China woman get handmade doll’s eyes a decade after ordering

A Chinese woman who bought handmade doll’s eyes online has received the goods 10 years after placing the original order. The woman, surnamed Li, posted online that she recently received the custom-made products she bought online in 2015. She had completely forgotten about the order. Li received a text message from the online shop on November 25, notifying her about their arrival. She paid 515 yuan (US$73). The shop told her it would take two years for the eyes to be handmade overseas. Li agreed...

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1 week ago Chinese girl born with blonde hair, blue eyes due to Russian great

A three-year-old toddler in eastern China has captivated the nation with her striking Caucasian features, despite her parents being Chinese. The story has garnered 120 million views on mainland social media. Living in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, her parents were initially puzzled by their daughter’s unusual appearance. They even wondered if the hospital had mistakenly given them the wrong baby when she was born in May 2022. However, multiple DNA tests confirmed that the girl, nicknamed Guojiang...

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2 w. ago China's HongShan eyes $2.9 billion Golden Goose deal by Christmas

China's HongShan eyes $2.9 billion Golden Goose deal by Christmas - paper  Reuters

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2 w. ago As Macron eyes China deals to revive industry, trade shows tables have turned

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Chinese companies to invest in France and transfer know-how in emerging sectors like batteries, electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels – highlighting growing concerns over the widening technological gap between the two countries. “We want to welcome more Chinese investment through projects and re-industrialisation strategies, and this is what will allow us to break the cycle we’re currently in,” he said on Thursday in Beijing, where he attended a...

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2 w. ago Fifth Annual Understanding China: "China in the Eyes of the Young" International Short Video Screening and Award Ceremony Successfully Held in Guangzhou

Fifth Annual Understanding China: "China in the Eyes of the Young" International Short Video Screening and Award Ceremony Successfully Held in Guangzhou  Laotian Times

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