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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

U. S. and Philippines Hold Joint Drills as China Flexes Muscle Around Taiwan

Recently, the U. S. and the Philippines kicked off their annual joint military exercises, known as Kamandag, or Venom. This happened just after China held massive drills near Taiwan and a Chinese vessel collided with a Filipino patrol boat. Taiwan's defense ministry reported a record number of Chine

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Spotted Near Taiwan, Then Moves On

On Tuesday, Japan's military shared that the Chinese aircraft carrier, Liaoning, had moved away from Taiwan and was heading back to the South China Sea. The Liaoning had been taking part in major military exercises near Taiwan, which included simulated attacks on sea and land targets. It was spotted

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Leader Visits Province Near Taiwan After Major Military Drills

China's President Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This visit happened right after China's military held large-scale exercises. The drills involved the navy, air force, missile force, and land troops. They simulated a blockade of Taiwan, an island that China claim

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 16: Surging Sales in China, Despite AI Uncertainty

The iPhone 16 is off to a fantastic start, especially in China, where sales have jumped by 20% compared to last year's model. This is great news for Apple, considering the iPhone 15 had a tough time in the world's largest smartphone market. The priciest models, the Pro and Pro Max, are doing even be

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

China Eyes Intel Chips for Security Concerns

In the ongoing tension between the US and China, a cybersecurity group in China has raised alarms about Intel's chips. The Cybersecurity Association of China (CSAC) says Intel's chips have frequent problems that threaten national security. They claim these chips can be hacked through backdoors creat

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

The New Face of Energy: Amazon Picks Nuclear

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud computing provider, plans to invest $500 million in nuclear energy projects. This move follows similar announcements by Google and Microsoft. AWS is partnering with Virginia's Dominion Energy to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Nuclear energ

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Janet Yellen Warns: Tariffs Boost Inflation, Hurt Businesses

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is going to speak up against the idea of widespread tariffs, labeling them as a bad move. She'll be talking at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City tomorrow afternoon. Just a few weeks before the election, voters care a lot about the economy. Trump's been

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Chinese Investment Saga: A Twist in the Tale

Once upon a time, a Chinese billionaire named Wang Jianlin had big plans for Hollywood. He bought AMC Theaters and even tried to purchase a major film studio, Paramount Pictures. Wang's company, Wanda Group, also snapped up Legendary Entertainment, the maker of hits like "Dune" and "Godzilla x Kong:

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

China's Biggest Warplane Show Around Taiwan

On Monday, China pushed the limits by flying its largest number of warplanes around Taiwan during military drills. This move was a response to Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who spoke about protecting the island's sovereignty. The drills involved fighter jets, drones, warships, and coast guar

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Oct 15 2024ENVIRONMENT

Panda Pals Arrive: A New Chapter in U. S. -China Ties

Two new giant panda friends, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have just moved into the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. They're only 3 years old but already super important for U.S.-China relations. After some tense times, it seems the two countries are trying to be friends again, using the pandas as a sign of

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