20 h. ago Chinese brain implant reaches landmark clinical trial with operation on amputee

China has become the second country in the world to advance invasive brain-computer interface technology to a human trial, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday. The trial is on a 37-year-old man who had to have all of his limbs amputated after a high-voltage electrical accident more than a decade ago. In March, researchers implanted a device roughly the size of a coin and a series of electrodes into the man’s brain. A few weeks later, he was able to control a cursor on an electronic...

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69 h. ago Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing’s ‘gray zone’ warfare

Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing’s ‘gray zone’ warfare  wwbl.com

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3 d. ago Live updates: Washington readies for Trump's military parade; Elon Musk says he regrets some posts about president

Live updates: Washington readies for Trump's military parade; Elon Musk says he regrets some posts about president  NBC News

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3 d. ago Huawei founder sheds light on China’s strategy to overcome US curbs

Recent comments from Huawei Technologies founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei regarding US chip restrictions have shed light on China’s strategies to overcome Washington’s sanctions, according to analysts. In a front-page interview published on Tuesday by the People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of the Communist Party, the 80-year-old Ren expressed confidence that there was no need to worry about China’s access to advanced chips, asserting that the nation could achieve computing capabilities comparable to the...

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4 d. ago US warfighters are losing a massive force multiplier advantage as China advances in space

US warfighters are losing a massive force multiplier advantage as China advances in space  Fox News

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4 d. ago Gold Advances Even After US and China Agree to Ease Trade War

Gold Advances Even After US and China Agree to Ease Trade War  Yahoo Finance

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5 d. ago US and China begin crunch trade talks in London amid simmering tensions

Top economic officials from China and the United States have kick-started a crucial round of trade talks in London, as the world watches closely to see if the two sides can agree to roll back their “chokehold” controls over critical minerals and advanced technologies. The Chinese and American delegations – led by China’s vice-premier, He Lifeng, alongside US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer – met Monday afternoon, local...

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8 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 China's CATL to partner with Maersk unit to develop advanced battery products

China's CATL to partner with Maersk unit to develop advanced battery products  Reuters

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1 week ago How dependent is America’s arsenal on China’s critical mineral supply?

The US defence sector is dependent on critical minerals for its advanced weapon systems, but it has relied on China to meet its demands. As Beijing tightens export restrictions, there is a growing risk to the Pentagon’s military readiness and supply chain security. The big picture China dominates the global supply of rare earths, including more than 90 per cent of the world’s processing and refining. It also has an edge in most other critical minerals, such as refined gallium, of which it...

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1 week ago More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley

China’s advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid technology will continue to capture the imaginations of investors as the world turns its focus to the region, according to Morgan Stanley’s director of pan-Asia research. “The DeepSeek announcement has shifted the fundamental discussion about China to technological innovation,” said Magdalena Stoklosa in an interview last month. “This theme is multi-year and incredibly important.” Her team identified technological diffusion and...

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1 week ago Exclusive | More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley

Exclusive | More attention coming to China advancements in AI, humanoid tech: Morgan Stanley  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago China’s 2030 metrology action plan targets chip, quantum wins in race with US

China has released an action plan for “disruptive technological innovation” in metrology – the scientific study of measurement – within the next five years. The 2030 action plan, released by the State Administration for Market Regulation, focuses on breakthroughs in chip technology and quantum-scale measurement, both critical to a wide range of industries. According to a report by ministry newspaper Science and Technology Daily last week, the plan targets tackling several “pain points” or...

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2 w. ago Chinese forces patrol Scarborough Shoal to ‘defend sovereignty’

The Chinese military and coastguard on Saturday launched a sea and air combat readiness patrol around Scarborough Shoal, known as Huangyan Island in China, to “further strengthen its control and defend its sovereignty”, according to an official statement. The show of force came a day after China’s state broadcaster aired rare footage of Chinese military drills in contested waters near the Spratly Islands, known as the Nansha Islands in China, highlighting Beijing’s ability to take military...

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago China’s Rapid Artificial Intelligence Advances Alarm Vast Majority of Voters: New Poll

China’s Rapid Artificial Intelligence Advances Alarm Vast Majority of Voters: New Poll  National Review

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2 w. ago Xi wants to boost China's advance manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it

Xi wants to boost China's advance manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it  CNBC

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2 w. ago Xi wants to boost China's advanced manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it

Xi wants to boost China's advanced manufacturing prowess — and Trump may not like it  CNBC

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2 w. ago Xi wants to boost China's advanced manufacturing prowess. Trump may not like it

Xi wants to boost China's advanced manufacturing prowess. Trump may not like it  CNBC

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2 w. ago China's Most Advanced Bombers Seen On Disputed South China Sea Island

China's Most Advanced Bombers Seen On Disputed South China Sea Island  NDTV

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