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Dec 22 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tencent's Clever Move to Access NVIDIA's Top AI Chips

Tencent, a major player in China's tech scene, has found a smart way to get its hands on NVIDIA's powerful Blackwell B200 AI chips. Even though the U. S. has banned the direct export of these chips to China, Tencent is using a clever loophole. They are renting the chips through a Japanese company ca

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Dec 21 2025RELIGION

China's Big Move Against a Secret Church

In a bold move, Chinese authorities targeted a large underground church network. They didn't hold back. Police stormed a Sunday service, handcuffed a pastor during a senior retreat, and even showed up at a pastor's home late at night. This wasn't a one-time thing. It was a coordinated effort. Pasto

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Dec 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Solid-State Batteries: Are They Really Safer?

Solid-state batteries are often seen as the next big thing in energy storage, especially for electric vehicles. They use solid materials instead of liquid electrolytes, which is expected to make them safer and more efficient. However, experts are warning that these batteries are not without risks.

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

How Trump's Venezuela Move Could Backfire on Taiwan

Trump's recent move to block Venezuelan oil tankers is a big deal. It's a strong step against Venezuela's President Maduro. But it might not be the smartest move for the U. S. in the long run. The U. S. has been worried about China for a while. China might try to block Taiwan by sea. If that happen

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

U. S. Politicians Push Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Companies

A group of nine U. S. politicians recently sent a letter to the Pentagon. They want the defense department to add more Chinese tech companies to a special list. This list includes companies that the U. S. believes help China's military. The politicians want to add companies like DeepSeek, Xiaomi, a

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Tech Skills and Health: A New Connection in China

In China, being good with technology might do more than just help with daily tasks. It could also have an impact on how people feel about their health. This is a fresh idea that researchers are still exploring. Digital literacy, or being comfortable with computers and the internet, is crucial in fa

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

China's Bold Move: A Legal Showdown Over COVID-19 Origins

China has taken a surprising step by filing a defamation lawsuit against U. S. officials, including Senator Eric Schmitt and former Attorney General Andrew Bailey. This move comes after a Missouri court awarded a massive $24 billion judgment against China for its role in the COVID-19 pandemic. The C

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

The Changing Fortunes of India and China's Middle Class

India and China, the world's most populous nations, have taken different paths in the last four decades. In 1980, neither had a significant number of people in the global middle class. Today, China has a large portion of its population in this group, but India has not seen the same growth. This is

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Dec 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Tensions: US and China in a Tech Tug-of-War

The US and China are in a silent battle over AI. It's not just about tech. It's about who will lead the future. Both countries want to be the best in AI by 2030. China is already a big player in AI research. It's also investing a lot in AI companies. The US is not sitting idle. It's taking steps to

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

SunCar's Big Quarter: Profits, Partnerships, and Plans

SunCar Technology Group Inc. had a strong third quarter in 2025, showing growth and new partnerships. Revenue went up by 6% to $115. 8 million compared to the same time last year. This company, which focuses on AI cloud-based auto insurance and services in China, also turned a profit of $1. 4 millio

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