In a recent phone call between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the topic of Taiwan resurfaced, marking a shift from their earlier discussions. This time, Xi Jinping brought up Taiwan's status, linking it to historical alliances and post-World War II agreements. He emphasized China's claim over Taiwan, framing it as a crucial part of the international order established a...
In China, the number of older adults is growing fast. This puts a lot of pressure on health services. But there's a problem. Many older adults don't take an active role in their own health. They might listen in classes. But they don't always make lasting changes. So, how can communities help? One way is to make older adults part of the solution. They can become heal...
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has shared the lineup for its 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference. This event, taking place on December 4th, will honor three industry leaders with the Commitment to California Award. These awards recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the entertainment scene in California. Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg are a...
Japan recently shot back at China after a letter from China to the United Nations accused Japan of threatening to use force over Taiwan. Japan's ambassador to the UN, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, called the letter "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated. " This all started when China's UN ambassador, Fu Cong, wrote to the UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres, about ...
Alibaba's cloud business is growing fast. In the last quarter, it grew by 34%. This is a big deal because the company is investing heavily in AI. The company plans to spend at least 380 billion yuan on cloud computing and AI over the next three years. But not everything is going well. Alibaba's overall revenue only grew by 5%. This is much lower than the cloud busin...
India is working hard to create its own tech solutions. The government wants to reduce dependence on foreign tech giants. They have started using local platforms like Zoho Mail, Koo, and Sandes. This push for self-reliance is part of a bigger goal to challenge the U. S. -dominated digital world. The idea of digital decolonization sounds good. It means breaking free ...
BMW, a well-known car company, is thinking about adding range extenders to some of its electric vehicles. This idea comes as more and more people in China are showing interest in this technology. Range extenders are small engines that give electric cars a longer driving range. The company is considering adding this feature to its larger and more expensive models, li...
In the vast Mojave Desert, the Mountain Pass mine might look like any other barren landscape, but it holds a crucial piece of America's past and future. This mine was once the world's top supplier of rare earth elements, essential for modern tech and military tech. Back in the 1980s, it provided nearly two-thirds of the global demand for these vital materials. Howeve...
Four U. S. senators from the Democratic Party recently expressed concerns about the Trump administration's handling of sanctions on Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project. They argue that the relaxed enforcement has allowed China to purchase discounted liquefied natural gas, indirectly supporting Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine. The senators, including Elizabeth Warren, high...
China has strongly criticized Japan's decision to place missiles on an island close to Taiwan. This move has added fuel to the fire in an already heated diplomatic dispute between the two countries. Japan's Prime Minister recently suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response from Japan. China did not take this lightly. The Chinese forei...