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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

China vs USA: The AI Chip Battle Heats Up

China has started an investigation into Nvidia, a big American company that makes chips used in AI. This is the latest move in a fight between China and the US over who will be the leader in AI technology. Both countries think AI is really important for their safety. Some people think Nvidia might

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Trump Calls on China to End Ukraine War

Former U. S. President Donald Trump has urged China to help stop the war in Ukraine. He made this call just a day after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris. Trump suggested an immediate ceasefire and negotiations, arguing that too many lives are being lost. He believes that

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Dec 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Memory Chip Race: Speeding Up AI

Ever wished your computer could zip through data like a race car? That's where high bandwidth memory (HBM) chips enter the picture. These chips are like data superhighways, making AI tasks and graphics cards super fast. The United States is concerned about giving China an edge in the military by exp

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Cyber Warning: China's Telecom Hacking Campaign

Lately, several countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US, have started sounding the alarm about a hacking campaign targeting telecommunications systems. The group named Salt Typhoon, which some suspect is backed by the Chinese government, has been trying to sneak into mobile n

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Dec 08 2024POLITICS

Weapons Deal: China Displeased, U. S. Stands Firm

China’s not happy, and they’re showing it. Recently, they imposed sanctions on 13 U. S. companies. Why? The U. S. just sold $385 million worth of weapons to Taiwan. These aren’t any regular weapons—they’re upgrades for Taiwan’s F-16 jets and their communication systems. China’s upset because they be

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Dec 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Douglas: From Screen to Activism and Possible Horror Flicks

Michael Douglas, the acclaimed actor now in his 80s, has earned the title of "legendary" through his impressive career in Hollywood and notable activism. His journey to nuclear disarmament activism began with the 1979 film, "The China Syndrome, " which eerily foreshadowed the real-life Three Mile Is

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Nets and Suns Revive NBA's China Connection

The NBA is making a comeback in China, with the Brooklyn Nets leading the charge. The team, owned by Joe Tsai, who hails from Taiwan and is the chairman of Alibaba, will face the Phoenix Suns in Macao next October. This marks the NBA's first games in China since 2019. The league's relationship with

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Dec 06 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's President Chats with U. S. Leaders During Pacific Tour

Taiwan's President Ching-te Lai made a few calls while on a tour of the Pacific region. He was in Guam, his second stop after Hawaii and a couple of other islands. The calls were with some big shots in the U. S. Congress, including the leaders from both sides of the aisle – House Speaker Mike Johnso

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Dec 05 2024BUSINESS

GM's China Struggles: A $5bn Hit

General Motors, a big US car company, just took a massive $5bn hit because of its businesses in China. This is a big deal because China used to be their largest market. They said the losses came from changes in their business plans and some restructuring. This isn't great news for GM, as it means th

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Philippine Patrol Vessels Face Chinese Coast Guard Attacks

In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause du

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