CHINESE DEFENSE MINISTRY

Apr 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

China Builds Its Own Space‑Fabricating Robot

Chinese engineers have announced progress on a robotic system that could assemble large space structures in orbit, echoing NASA’s long‑abandoned “SpiderFab” idea. The concept is simple: a robot would spin and weave materials like carbon‑fiber into huge antennas or solar panels directly in microgravi

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Apr 19 2026FINANCE

Electric Car Battery Giant Hits New Highs as Analysts Stay Bullish

Chinese battery maker CATL just reported its latest earnings—and the numbers are big. In the first three months of this year, the company pulled in over HK$129 billion in sales, pushing its profit past HK$20 billion. That’s a huge jump from last year, when it earned just HK$84 billion and kept HK$14

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Politics, Faith, and Media: A Pentagon Briefing Gets Religious

Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

The Strait of Hormuz: Calm in the Storm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that worries about a closed Strait of Hormuz are overblown, claiming the U. S. has plans to keep oil moving even while Iran’s forces threaten shipping. He brushed off reports that the Pentagon had no strategy before the recent conflict, noting that Iran has long u

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Jan 23 2026BUSINESS

How Chinese Battery Factories Are Changing the World

Chinese battery companies are making big moves around the world. They are building factories in many countries. This is not just about making cheap products anymore. These companies are now leaders in technology and efficiency. One country where this is happening is Hungary. Chinese companies are b

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

Understanding Chinese Double-Topic Sentences: A Korean Learner's Challenge

Chinese is a language that often puts the topic first. This is different from many other languages. It's like setting the scene before the action happens. But what happens when there are two topics in a sentence? This is called a double-topic sentence. It's a bit like having two main characters in a

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Defense Companies Face New Rules on Money Spending

Defense companies might have to change how they spend their money. President Donald Trump said they can't give money to shareholders or buy back their own stock. This is until they make more military equipment and fix other problems. Trump also said defense company bosses can't make more than $5 mi

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

What Matters Most? Chinese Medical Students and Patient Info Sharing

Chinese medical students are at the forefront of a big question: what info should they share with patients facing serious illness? A recent study dug into this, looking at what factors students weigh most when deciding what to tell patients. It turns out, not all students prioritize the same things.

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Arizona Senator Faces Military Review Over Troops Video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its

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Sep 04 2025BUSINESS

Chinese Companies Expand in Europe Amid Trade Shifts

Chinese e-commerce and logistics giants are swiftly setting up shop in Europe. This move comes as U. S. trade policies under President Donald Trump reshape global supply chains. Companies like JD. com Inc. are leading the charge, securing significant warehouse space across the continent. In the UK

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