China has just added a new aircraft carrier to its fleet. This one is special. It's the first to use catapults to launch planes. The carrier, named Fujian, was officially introduced at a ceremony in Yulin, Hainan. President Xi Jinping was there to celebrate the event. The Fujian is huge. It's about 316 meters long and 76 meters wide. That's like three football field...
China is working on a new way to handle rare earth exports. This could make things faster, but it won't undo all the restrictions that have been causing trouble. Industry insiders say that while there might be some easing, it's not the big change that the U. S. was hoping for. The Ministry of Commerce in China has told some companies that they might soon get permits...
In a bold move, Taiwan's vice president, Bi-Khim Hsiao, recently spoke to a group of international lawmakers in Brussels. She made a strong case for the European Union to strengthen its bonds with Taiwan, especially in trade and security. Her speech came at a time when China is increasing its pressure on Taiwan. Hsiao emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is cr...
Elon Musk is on track to get a huge paycheck. Shareholders have given him the green light for a $1 trillion package. But to get that, Tesla needs to grow a lot. The company's value has to reach $8. 5 trillion, and profits need to hit $400 billion. The world of tech is buzzing with AI. Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, thinks China might win the AI race. He says China has ...
In a surprising move, Taiwan's Vice President, Hsiao Bi-khim, recently traveled to Belgium. She addressed lawmakers at the European Parliament. This visit is part of Taiwan's growing efforts to connect with Europe. Normally, Taiwan's top officials don't make such high-profile trips. This is because China often reacts strongly to these visits. Taiwan and China have a...
The U. S. Army is planning a massive increase in drone production. They want to buy at least one million drones in the next few years. This is a huge jump from the current rate of about 50, 000 drones per year. The Army is learning from the war in Ukraine. Both Ukraine and Russia are using small, cheap drones effectively. These drones are proving to be very useful i...
China's navy just got a powerful new toy: the Fujian, its newest and most advanced aircraft carrier. This isn't just any ship; it's the first one China designed and built all by itself. With this new addition, China now has three aircraft carriers, making its navy the biggest in the world by ship count. The Fujian stands out because it uses an electromagnetic launch...
The U. S. government announced it would hold talks with China about its strong position in shipbuilding and ocean shipping. This comes as they put a temporary halt on certain fees for Chinese ships docking at U. S. ports. The pause on these fees, which can add up to billions each year, is part of a larger agreement between the two countries. This agreement aims to e...
A man from Steuben County, New York, has been found guilty of stealing important U. S. technology and trying to use it for his own gain in China. Ji Wang, 63, took secret information from his job at Corning Incorporated. This information was part of a project funded by the U. S. government to develop advanced laser technology for military use. Wang came to the U. S....
In a surprising move, a high-ranking Fijian diplomat paid a visit to Taiwan this week. Filipo Tarakinikini, Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations, met with Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. This visit is quite unusual because Fiji officially recognizes China, which strongly opposes any diplomatic interactions with Taiwan. The meeting took place ...