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China drills 3413 metres through Antarctic ice to reach the hidden waters of Lake Qilin

China has achieved a major milestone in polar exploration, successfully drilling through 3,413 meters of Antarctic ice to reach the area above the Qilin Subglacial Lake. Conducted by the 42nd Antarctic expedition team on February 5, 2026, this feat surpasses the previous global record for hot-water drilling by nearly 900…

The Times of India

Tech Brief (April 28): China Orders Reversal of Meta’s $2 Billion Manus Deal

Bona Film wins approval for China’s first AI movie in theaters, Robot Era raises over $200 million as humanoid robot race heats up

Caixin Global

MP’s website sees cyberattack ‘traceable to China’, sending users to gambling pages

While the majority of traffic appeared to come from China, Sir David’s office has identified a small number of hits from other countries

The Independent UK

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Is oil king again? China’s surging cleantech exports show the opposite is true

Over the last two months, nations have scrambled to shore up oil supplies as the Iran war prevented oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation

Geely Says This Is China’s First Purpose-Built Robotaxi. I'm Not So Sure

Geely plans to begin production of its new purpose-built robotaxi in 2027 with a significant production ramp-up in 2028.

InsideEVs

Dozens of toys in UK recalled for asbestos this year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally and where labelling rules are less rigorous

Evening Standard

Seven killed and dozens injured in first Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan since peace talks, officials say

Pakistan launched strikes on Afghanistan on Monday following peace talks earlier this month

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Japan's prime minister launches a panel to review her country's defense policies as threats escalate

Japan’s prime minister has inaugurated a panel tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions with China, North Korea and Russia escalate in the region

The Independent UK

EU faces ‘China shock’ as EV imports drive Beijing’s record surplus with bloc

China sold goods worth about $148bn to EU in first quarter of year, but imported just $65bn

The Guardian - UK

China Blocks Meta's $2 Billion Acquisition of AI Startup Manus Citing Regulatory Grounds

China has blocked Meta Platforms' planned acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, ordering the deal to be unwound after months of regulatory review.

International Business Times

Inside the Chinese motor show where AI, robots and fierce competition are redefining cars

DRIVESMART: After a first-hand look around Beijing’s vast auto show, Steve Fowler speaks to industry leaders about why China has become the proving ground for new technology, faster development and lower-cost cars – trends set to shape what UK drivers buy next

The Independent UK

The new Ange? John Aloisi makes his mark with attacking brand of football in China

Chengdu Rongcheng are riding high in the Chinese Super League under the Australian coach, who is fast becoming a hero in the Sichuan capital

The Guardian - AU

China blocks Meta from buying AI startup Manus

Manus catapulted onto the tech sphere when it unveiled what it called the “world’s first fully autonomous AI”.

Euronews

‘Extraction and distillation’: US State Department upgrades AI theft accusations to target China’s Deepseek, Moonshot AI and MiniMax

The State Department says Chinese AI companies are 'distilling' US AI models.

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The Conversation

Could the Strait of Malacca be the next global flashpoint?

While recent global attention has focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively held closed since late February in a move that has disrupted world energy supplies, a quieter but also important development has been taking shape in south-east Asia.

The Independent UK

China blocks Meta from buying Manus amid AI tensions with US

Manus claims its AI is ‘next paradigm of human-machine collaboration’ and a glimpse at AGI

InsideEVs

BYD’s Denza Z Is The 1,000-HP Roadster Tesla Refuses To Build

Tesla has continually postponed the second-gen Roadster. Now, China’s BYD is stepping up with a spec monster.

The Independent UK

Meta’s $2bn deal to buy AI startup Manus is blocked by China

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The Independent UK

More than 30 toys recalled for asbestos since start of year

It is thought that the affected toys all contain sand from mines in China where asbestos fibres can occur naturally.

The Guardian - UK

China blocks $2bn Meta takeover of AI agent developer Manus

Beijing says domestic tech companies must seek explicit government approval for accepting US investment

Barchart

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await Big Tech Earnings and Fed Meeting; Middle East Developments in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are down -0.09%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.06% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets at the start of a busy week featuring earnings from major tech names, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, and a raft…

The Economic Times

India-NZ FTA: GJEPC targets 200% export growth to $50 million in 3 years

The pact offers zero-duty access, expected to boost exports from $16.61 million to nearly $50 million in three years. This agreement provides a competitive edge over China and Thailand, opening new avenues for Indian exporters in the Oceania region.

The Independent UK

China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

China has banned a planned acquisition of the AI startup Manus following a probe into Meta’s planned purchase of the firm

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement

Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program

Euronews

China slams ‘Made in Europe’ push, mulls retaliation

Beijing released a statement on Monday attacking the EU’s strategy to supercharge local industry, arguing that the European preference creates investment barriers and discrimination – and that countermeasures could follow.

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