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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

China’s Clean Tech Exports Surge as Global Energy Shifts

China has seen a sharp rise in the export of clean‑energy products during March, showing that its manufacturers are capitalising on a worldwide shift toward alternative power sources. The surge comes as conventional energy supplies face uncertainty, partly due to the conflict in Iran. The biggest j

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

China Balances Middle East Peace Talks While Welcoming Trump

China is moving quickly to calm the fighting in Iran, all while getting ready for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump next month. The country’s top leader, Xi Jinping, will meet the president in mid‑May, and China wants to keep its ties with Iran strong without upsetting Washington. Becau

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Apr 17 2026SCIENCE

China’s Space Team Extends Their Stay Beyond the Stars

China’s latest space team has decided to spend a little more time floating around in space than originally planned. The three astronauts, who took off from a launch site in China’s Gobi Desert last fall, were supposed to come back in April after six months. Now, they’ll stay up there for another mon

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Apr 12 2026TECHNOLOGY

Rare‑Earth Tensions: How China’s Moves Shake U. S. Tech Power

China tightened rules on key minerals like gallium, germanium and neodymium in 2025‑26, saying it needed to guard national security. The U. S. and the EU reacted by bolstering stockpiles, speeding up domestic projects, and seeking new suppliers. Prices jumped, but many saw the shock as short‑term.

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Apr 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Wants You to Treat Copilot as Real, Not Just a Joke

Microsoft has decided that its AI helper, Copilot, should be taken seriously. Earlier, the software carried a warning that it was “for entertainment purposes only. ” The company now says that statement is old news and will be updated soon. The warning first appeared when Copilot was a simple

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

China's Moon Plan: Why 2030 Could Be a Gamechanger

China is racing to land astronauts on the moon by 2030, and it’s not just about planting a flag. While NASA’s Artemis program grabs headlines with crewed flybys, Beijing’s ambition reflects a bigger push for space leadership—one that mixes technical skill, strategic timing, and quiet rivalry. The c

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

China Steps Up Energy Push While Middle East Tensions Rise

China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the country to build a stronger energy system fast. The push comes as conflicts in the Middle East shake up global fuel supplies. China isn’t talking much about the war itself but wants to make sure its power stays steady no matter what happens abroad. Xi didn’t ment

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Apr 07 2026TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft fixes confusing AI rules after users call it out

Microsoft just changed how it talks about its Copilot AI after people noticed a strange phrase in the rules. The company used to say Copilot is "for entertainment purposes only, " which sounded like it was just a fun toy. But Microsoft actually sells Copilot as a serious tool for work. Now, after us

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Banking Gets a Blockchain Boost to Help Small Firms

China’s top tax and finance bodies pushed banks to use blockchain and privacy‑focused computing on Monday, aiming to make the “bank‑tax interaction” smoother and give small businesses more loan options. The State Administration of Taxation and the National Financial Regulatory Administration issued

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Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

Copilot’s “Fun‑Only” Warning: What It Means for Users

Microsoft has added a clear caveat to its Copilot service: it is meant for entertainment, not critical decision‑making. The company’s latest terms of use state that the tool can err and should not be depended on for serious advice. Users are urged to exercise caution and use the product at their own

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