NASA is shaking things up! They're now inviting other companies to compete for the Artemis 3 moon mission contract. This comes after SpaceX, the original contender, has faced delays. The goal is to ensure the U. S. beats China to the moon, a race that's heating up fast. The Artemis missions are a big deal. They're all about getting humans back to the moon, and NASA ...
China's shipments of rare earth magnets saw a decline in September. This happened before new, stricter export rules were even put in place. The drop was about 6. 1% compared to the previous month. This news comes from official Chinese customs data. So, why is this a big deal? Rare earth magnets are super important. They are used in all sorts of tech and defense syst...
China is making some big moves. The country's top leader, Xi Jinping, recently talked about a new plan for the next five years. This plan is all about how China wants to grow and improve. But it's not all smooth sailing. China is facing some tough times right now. The economy isn't doing great, other countries are limiting China's access to new tech, and there are hi...
Generation Z in China is blending faith with technology. They use apps like Weibo and TikTok to explore spirituality. These platforms offer visual and interactive ways to connect with religion. This shift is changing how young people engage with faith. The study looks at how digital media influences religious behavior. It builds on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Ne...
Hong Kong is gearing up for its big finance event in November. Top bosses from major banks and investment firms are expected to attend. This includes the heads of Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citadel, and JPMorgan Chase. The event is set for November 3 to 5, but the final schedule isn't ready yet. Why is this event important? Well, it's happening at a time when te...
China is claiming that the U. S. National Security Agency (NSA) used sneaky cyber tools to break into a Chinese time center. They say the NSA exploited weaknesses in a foreign phone brand's messaging services to steal data from the National Time Service Center’s staff back in 2022. The exact brand wasn't mentioned, but it's clear they're not happy. From 2023 to 2024...
The world's financial leaders have just wrapped up their latest meeting in Washington, and the mood was a mix of relief and exhaustion. They're happy to see the global economy holding up better than expected, but they're also tired of all the uncertainty. It's been a wild ride since the U. S. introduced new tariffs earlier this year, and no one knows what's coming ne...
China's leader, Xi Jinping, sent a note to the new head of Taiwan's opposition party, Cheng Li-wun. He talked about bringing Taiwan and China closer together. This is a big deal because Taiwan and China don't always get along. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory, but Taiwan disagrees. Cheng is the new leader of the Kuomintang (KMT) party. This party usually l...
Taiwan's Nationalist Party, or KMT, has a new leader. Cheng Li-wun, a former lawmaker, won the election. She beat five other candidates, including former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin. Cheng is the second woman to lead the party. She promised to change the KMT from "sheep" to "lions. " Cheng's win comes at a tense time. Some people say China tried to influence the elect...
China is making big moves to handle old electric vehicle (EV) batteries in a smart and eco-friendly way. The country has set up 22 national standards to guide how these used batteries should be managed, taken apart, and tested. These rules are helping companies recover up to 99. 6% of valuable materials like nickel, cobalt, and manganese, and 96. 5% of lithium. This ...