53 m. ago Inside China and Tanzania’s ‘very special’ ties – found nowhere else in Africa

Over the past two decades, China has considerably broadened its military and security diplomacy throughout Africa, establishing ties with 53 countries, excluding eSwatini. Observers say that of those countries, Tanzania stands out as an exceptionally strong and enduring military partner for Beijing, with more than 90 per cent of its military arms from China. According to a study released last month by the Africa Centre for Strategic Studies, Tanzania has “a very special relationship” with the...

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53 m. ago Chinese scavenger donates tonnes of supplies to flood victims, keeps nothing

A polio-suffering man has once again moved the mainland public by donating tonnes of supplies to the victims of a flood in southwestern China. Hu Lei, 32, who has been dubbed the Kneeling Giant, bought 5,000kg of rice, 500 boxes of instant noodles, 500 bottles of mineral water, 100 torches and 2,000 pairs of gloves at a combined cost of 55,000 yuan (US$8,000). His friends also bought items worth 20,000 yuan (US$3,000). They drove a truck loaded with supplies to flood-hit Rongjiang County in...

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1 hour ago 'To discourage buyers': How China used its embassies to undermine sales of Rafale after Operation Sindoor

'To discourage buyers': How China used its embassies to undermine sales of Rafale after Operation Sindoor  Times of India

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1 hour ago Chinese team develops faster, more efficient data sorting for AI, computing

Chinese scientists have developed a faster and more energy-efficient method to sort data, which could be used to overcome limitations in scientific computing, artificial intelligence, and hardware design. Their new sorting system relies on memristors, an electronic circuit component with memory-like abilities, along with a sorting algorithm to enable more efficient data processing. The team built a memristor-based hardware sorting prototype to demonstrate tasks such as route finding and neural...

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2 h. ago How Singapore can help China build bridges in an age of fracture

The recent visit of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to China reaffirmed the strategic depth of the China–Singapore relationship. His meetings with Chinese leaders underscored a readiness to work together to uphold the principles of free trade and multilateralism. But beyond symbolism, this visit raised critical questions. What role will Singapore now play on the global and regional stage? What new possibilities does this moment unlock? As geopolitical rivalry hardens and the risks of...

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2 h. ago Opinion | How Singapore can help China build bridges in an age of fracture

Opinion | How Singapore can help China build bridges in an age of fracture  South China Morning Post

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2 h. ago In reciprocal measures, China restricts medical device imports from EU in government procurement

In reciprocal measures, China restricts medical device imports from EU in government procurement  Global Times

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2 h. ago China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices

China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices  Reuters

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2 h. 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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2 h. ago Taiwan says China opening flight path raises regional unease

Taiwan says China opening flight path raises regional unease  Arab News

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2 h. ago French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France’s flagship Rafale fighter jet

French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France’s flagship Rafale fighter jet  WTOP

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2 h. ago Critical minerals: China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources

Critical minerals: China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources  AFR

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2 h. ago To win tech race against China, restore the power of US patents

To win tech race against China, restore the power of US patents  wakeweekly.com

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3 h. ago KFC, Pizza Hut operator Yum China adopts AI to spur efficiency, profitability

Yum China Holdings, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in mainland China, will further embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to improve operating efficiency and profitability and allow its store managers to focus on customer service. The firm, which introduced its Q-Smart AI-powered assistant in June, was expected to help reduce waste, improve quality and save labour costs, chief technology officer (CTO) Leila Zhang said in an interview. The AI-powered system could help with staff...

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3 h. ago China Imposes Reciprocal Curbs on EU Medical Device Procurement

China Imposes Reciprocal Curbs on EU Medical Device Procurement  Bloomberg

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3 h. ago LEGO Group committed to continued investment in China: company president, CEO

LEGO Group committed to continued investment in China: company president, CEO  Xinhua

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3 h. ago Dalai Lama turns 90, gets global support in challenge for China

Dalai Lama turns 90, gets global support in challenge for China  Reuters

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4 h. ago Chinese scientists find genetics shapes brain’s balance linked to mental ability

Chinese researchers have discovered that genetics influences the brain’s ability to maintain the crucial balance between activation and control, a key element of cognitive function. There is extensive evidence that brain criticality – the balance between neural excitation and inhibition – enhances its information processing capabilities. But despite the significance of brain criticality and its potential influence on neurological and psychiatric disorders, the genetic basis of this state had...

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4 h. ago Chinese dad hides daughter, saying, ‘If your mum finds you, she will sell you’

A father in China spent seven years moving across the country to hide his daughter from his ex-wife, deceiving her into believing that she would be sold if discovered by her mother. According to mainland media outlet Kankan News, 22-year-old Chen Jiayuan’s parents divorced when she was just six years old. Although custody was awarded to her mother along with their flat, her father took Chen, falsely claiming she had been abandoned. In reality, he sought control over the property. Chen’s father...

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5 h. ago Is China’s Xi Jinping planning his exit after 12 years of iron fist rule?

Is China’s Xi Jinping planning his exit after 12 years of iron fist rule?  Firstpost

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