30 h. ago Trump crackdown on international students affects far more schools than Harvard

US President Donald Trump’s proclamation last week that he would bar Harvard University from enrolling new international students put the spotlight back on an unprecedented stand-off between the White House and America’s pre-eminent university. Trump’s move came less than a week after a federal court injunction blocked the US Department of Homeland Security’s termination of Harvard’s ability to host international students. It was also just hours after the administration threatened Columbia...

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3 d. ago China’s top drone maker DJI comes down to earth with launch of robotic cleaner

Chinese drone giant DJI is expected to launch a vacuum cleaning robot in a move set to intensify competition in the country’s crowded robotic cleaner market, according to a report by the state-backed financial newspaper China Securities Journal, citing internal sources. Shenzhen-based DJI will introduce a combination vacuum cleaner and mopping robot this month, a project that has been under development over the past four years, according to the report. The product is called DJI ROMO, according...

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6 d. ago Trump moves to block foreign drone makers from selling new models in US

US President Donald Trump has signed executive orders meant to rebuild America’s drone industry, tighten airspace security and boost military readiness, potentially squeezing Chinese manufacturers like DJI and Autel Robotics out of the market. “Immediate action is needed to ensure American sovereignty over its skies,” Trump stated in one of the orders, warning that foreign-made drones were “endangering the public” and compromising critical infrastructure. The orders also call for federal...

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1 week ago What do Chinese parents think of US moves to restrict student visas?

The Trump administration’s recent moves to further restrict Chinese students’ access to US education are sending ripples of doubt through families in China, prompting many to reconsider their children’s academic futures abroad. For some, the American dream is giving way to more pragmatic alternatives closer to home or in other Western nations, as the United States’ unpredictable approach to international students makes them ponder the returns on investment in their children’s overseas...

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1 week ago Trump to double steel tariffs to 50%, backs Nippon Steel investment in US Steel

US President Donald Trump on Friday pledged support for investments of more than US$20 billion by Japan’s Nippon Steel into US Steel, and said he would double tariffs on the industrial metal that they produce. He claimed that both moves would strengthen steelmaking in America. Without exception, Trump said, steel import tariffs would jump to 50 per cent, “which will even further secure the steel industry in the United States”. He later said on his Truth Social platform that the increase would be...

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2 w. ago Japan urges its universities to accept Harvard foreign students after Trump ban

Japan has urged its universities to offer places to international students left in limbo by US President Donald Trump’s decision to bar Harvard from enrolling foreigners – a move seen as both a diplomatic gesture and an opportunity to boost Japan’s academic profile amid concerns over US higher education. Education Minister Toshiko Abe said on Tuesday that her ministry had asked all public and private universities to explore offering places to students who were either forced to leave Harvard or...

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2 w. ago China eases rare earth curbs, drone makers to resume shipments

China eases rare earth curbs, drone makers to resume shipments  digitimes

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2 w. ago China criticizes Trump administration’s move to ban Harvard’s foreign students

China criticizes Trump administration’s move to ban Harvard’s foreign students  PBS

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2 w. ago After Trump crypto dinner, Justin Sun celebrates ‘strong signal’ to the industry

The Tron founder, with the largest holding of the $TRUMP memecoin, tells the Post that he sees recent US crypto moves affecting China.

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2 w. ago University in Hong Kong welcomes banned international students from Harvard

HKUST sets up special team and hotline for students affected by bombshell Trump administration move targeting Ivy League university.

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2 w. ago ‘Universities in Hong Kong should help banned international students from Harvard’

Education minister Christine Choi urges ‘proactive’ support after bombshell Trump administration move targeting Ivy League university.

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3 w. ago China's Xiaomi to start selling YU7 in July, a rival to Tesla's Model Y

China's Xiaomi to start selling YU7 in July, a rival to Tesla's Model Y  Reuters

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3 w. ago China's Xiaomi to start selling SU7 in July, a rival to Tesla's Model Y

China's Xiaomi to start selling SU7 in July, a rival to Tesla's Model Y  Reuters

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3 w. ago Chinese drone maker EHang sees flying taxis take off by 2030 on the mainland

EHang, which is conducting trials in Guangzhou and Hefei, will offer services in restricted corridors in these two cities by year-end.

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3 w. ago Chinese drone maker EHang sees regular flying taxi services by 2030

Flying taxis could be used for public transport within the next five years on the mainland, according to a senior executive of Chinese passenger drone maker EHang Holdings. “I believe that by 2030, China will likely have fixed-route air shuttle services,” chief financial officer Conor Yang said in an interview on Tuesday. “It’s also possible that in some cities, with sufficient infrastructure such as take-off and landing points, air taxi services could emerge.” The Nasdaq-listed developer of...

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3 w. ago William Lai vows to protect Taiwan security and industry in speech marking year as leader

After island’s shock at Trump’s 32% tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in discussions with US.

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3 w. ago Taiwan’s William Lai vows to protect security, industry in speech marking year as leader

After island’s shock at Trump’s 32 per cent tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in talks with US.

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3 w. ago Senior US Democrat slams reversal of AI rule as ‘horrible idea’ helping China

Trump administration’s move to rescind Biden-era prohibitions said to enable Saudi Arabia, UAE to make advanced chips ‘available’ to Beijing.

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4 w. ago Trump move to end Syria sanctions catches his own administration by surprise

The very officials who’d be responsible for implementing the policy change were not warned before the US president made his announcement.

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4 w. ago Taiwan authorities move to calm public unease after Trump’s ‘unification’ comment on trade

‘To our understanding, Taiwan-related issues were not touched upon during the US-China trade talks,’ presidential office spokeswoman says.

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