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Beijing looking at curbing foreign access to China's top AI models

Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over ‌the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said.

Bangkok Post

Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee

BEIJING - Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in eastern China, packing strong winds as it roared ashore after authorities evacuated nearly two million people, state media said.

Bangkok Post

US Senator urges China to help end Russia-Ukraine war by pressuring Moscow

Senator Lindsey Graham believes China holds significant power to influence Russia toward peace talks. He met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and sanctions. Graham stated that bolstering Ukraine's military capabilities could compel Moscow into negotiations. He emphasized that the path to peace involves Beijing's engagement more than…

The Economic Times

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Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire Manus from Meta, following Beijing intervention — company expects to remain independent of Chinese tech giant

Tencent is in talks with Manus and other investors to raise the $2 billion needed to buy back the startup from Meta. Beijing ordered the two companies to unwind the deal six months after the surprise announcement of its purchase.

Tom’s Hardware

How China can bring Taiwan to its knees without firing a shot

China may employ a gray zone strategy to isolate Taiwan economically and psychologically. This approach involves naval, cyber, and information operations below war thresholds. A blockade would restrict vital imports, impacting Taiwan's energy and supply chains. Cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns would further destabilize the island's society. Taiwanese resilience drills prepare…

The Times of India

Two Chinese military pilots killed in training exercises: Report

Two Chinese military pilots died during frontline flight training exercises last month. A senior colonel and a first lieutenant were among the fatalities reported by media. Both pilots served under the People's Liberation Army Southern Theatre Command. Local government notices and media reports confirmed their deaths during training missions. Neither…

The Economic Times

China's plan to build world's biggest dam on Brahmaputra near Arunachal Pradesh hits an 'Ice Age fault': Report

Chinese scientists have identified an active fault line beneath the Yarlung Tsangpo dam construction zone. This geological finding raises significant concerns for India regarding water security and ecological damage. The dam, intended as the world's largest hydropower project, faces potential structural instability issues. India has long sought greater transparency and…

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Philippines commemorates 2016 South China Sea ruling rejected by Beijing

The Philippines has commemorated the anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s claims in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

China's mega dam on Brahmaputra facing major natural threat: Report

The warning comes at a time when Beijing's massive dam project has already become a geopolitical flashpoint. India has repeatedly expressed concerns over China's upstream activities on the Brahmaputra, citing potential risks to water security, ecology and downstream communities. The latest study now raises fresh questions over whether the project…

The Times of India

China factory fire kills at least 28 people

BEIJING - A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, with more than 500 fire and rescue personnel racing against time to extinguish the blaze.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan slams Beijing for 'glorifying violence' after attack on Japanese commentator

Taiwan condemned China for glorifying an assault on commentator Akio Yaita. Chinese authorities called the attack an ordinary public security case. Taiwanese officials suspect transnational repression linked to China's new ethnic unity law. Premier Cho Jung-tai vowed to protect residents and foreign nationals from pressure. Taiwan seeks to counter Beijing's…

The Economic Times

EU to probe Chinese Pekin duck imports as market-flooding row hots up

Trade negotiations launched last week between Brussels and Beijing could be disrupted by an EU investigation into Chinese Pekin duck producers, following a complaint by EU farmers that cheap imports of Chinese poultry are harming their industry.

Euronews

Don't support Tibetan independence: China to US

China urged the United States to honor its commitment recognizing Tibet as part of China. Beijing stated that Tibet-related issues are purely internal Chinese affairs. The US State Department supports Tibetan cultural preservation and dialogue with the Dalai Lama. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning conveyed these remarks during a…

The Economic Times

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

ON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10081, Taiwan Strait - T aiwan's government took a small group ‌of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship around sensitive Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast on Thursday, pushing back against China's Coast Guard whose patrols have angered Taipei.

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International Business Times

The AI Race Between Washington And Beijing Continues. U.S. Lawmakers Are Scrutinizing The Use Of Chinese Models

As Artificial intelligence becomes another front in the contest between Washington and Beijing, U.S. lawmakers are examining the growing use of Chinese artificial intelligence models by American companies.

Nike's weirdest sneaker of 2026 looks like an ACG trail shoe crossed with a slipper

Nike and Beijing retailer SOULGOODS have reinvented the Footscape formula with leather, shaggy suede and a collapsible heel

The Independent UK

China's ballistic missile launch was a message for the US

China has launched a ballistic missile into the South Pacific, drawing international criticism from many countries in the region

The Economic Times

Beijing signals thaw in EU trade ties after landmark Nordic trip

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the EU to remain open and reduce export restrictions. Beijing desires an upward balance in trade and greater market access. European nations face a significant trade deficit with China, causing concern. China views the economic relationship as fundamentally complementary and mutually beneficial. The trip…

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The Times of India

China eyes new corridor near India: How Bangladesh, Myanmar fit into Beijing’s plan

China has revived a decades-old connectivity idea in a new form, proposing a China-Bangladesh-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CBMEC).

Radio France Internationale

Submarine missile test puts China's Pacific ambitions on display

A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, prompting immediate condemnation across the region.

The Independent UK

Why has China’s latest missile test in the Pacific alarmed regional powers?

Australian prime minister says Beijing testing ‘a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile fired from a nuclear-powered submarine’ is a provocative act

The Times of India

The Indo-Pacific is heating up, and the reason isn’t just super El Niño, but also gunpowder

In light of rising regional tensions, Prime Minister Modi embarked on a crucial visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. With China boasting the world’s largest navy and recent missile tests, Indonesia's security has come under scrutiny due to Beijing’s maritime claims. India’s stance promotes a free and open Indo-Pacific…

International Business Times UK

McConnell Hospitalized 3 Weeks, Office Silent, Wife Met China's VP, and Social Media Demands Answers

Mitch McConnell remains hospitalised with no update from his office as Elaine Chao's Beijing meeting with China's Vice President Han Zheng, just three days later, draws fresh scrutiny.

International Business Times UK

Why Mitch McConnell's Wife Met Chinese Officials Days After Senator's Unconscious Cardiac Arrest

Mitch McConnell's hospitalisation following a cardiac arrest has led to speculation due to limited updates. Meanwhile, his wife Elaine Chao's trip to Beijing has drawn attention amid the uncertainty.

International Business Times UK

The Ultimate Irony: Why China's Atheist Communist Party Insists It Must Choose the Next Dalai Lama

China's claim over the Dalai Lama's succession challenges Tibetan Buddhist tradition, raising questions about religious authority, political legitimacy, and China's influence in the Buddhist world.

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