PDD Holdings, the company behind Temu, is in hot water. Both China and the European Union are investigating them. In China, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is looking into claims of fake deliveries. This is serious because SAMR is a powerful regulator. They can dig deep into PD
China is playing a big part in a huge global project called the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). This project is about building the world's largest radio telescopes. The SKA will create a ton of data. It's so much that one organization can't handle it all alone. So, they're teaming up with countries ar
China has taken another step to tighten its grip on digital currencies. This time, the focus is on tokenizing real-world assets. This move comes after years of strict rules on cryptocurrencies. In 2017, China banned initial coin offerings and domestic exchanges. By 2021, the country had completely o
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently shared some concerning news. He said that China and Russia are getting cozier, and it's not just about friendship. There are signs that Russia might be giving up some control to China, especially in areas like military and industry. In a post on X, Z
China's struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD) has been a long-standing issue. From 1990 to 2021, the impact of OUD on health has been significant. This is not just a recent problem. It has been growing for decades. The data shows that OUD has been taking a toll on people's health. This is not jus
In a move that has stirred up some controversy, former President Donald Trump has given the green light to Nvidia for selling its advanced AI chips to China. This decision has not sat well with some Republicans, who are worried about China gaining an upper hand in the AI race. The deal involves Nvi
China's stance on cryptocurrency is a puzzle. On one hand, the government has banned most crypto activities. On the other hand, millions of people still find ways to use and trade crypto. This is a big deal because China is home to a huge number of crypto users, even though it's illegal. People in
President Donald Trump has given Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 AI chips to China, but there's a catch. The company will have to pay a 25% fee to the U. S. government for each shipment. This decision comes after weeks of discussions and is seen as a big win for Nvidia, which has been pushin
A recent case has put the spotlight on the illegal movement of advanced technology across borders. Three individuals are now facing serious charges for their roles in a scheme to send high-tech AI chips from the U. S. to China without proper authorization. The main player in this drama is a Texas-b
The U. S. is in a tight spot. China is making big moves to send people to the Moon. Meanwhile, the U. S. is still figuring out its next steps with the Artemis program. Lawmakers are starting to worry that China might beat the U. S. back to the Moon. They're asking tough questions about how to speed
