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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

India and China Shake Hands on Himalayan Border

Ever since a deadly clash in 2020, India and China have been locked in a tense standoff along the Himalayan border. But recently, both countries have taken a step back, literally. They've agreed on a deal that aims to reduce military presence in the disputed region, known as the Line of Actual Contr

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

China's Chip Progress: ASML CEO Weighs In

ASML, a key player in the chip industry, recently shared some interesting insights. Its CEO mentioned that China might be able to produce chips using the advanced 5nm and 3nm nodes, but only on a small scale. He explained that this would be done using older technology, which is a bit like trying to

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

TSMC Warns US About Possible China AI Chip Rule Breach

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has tipped off the United States about a potential violation of AI chip export rules by Huawei. The warning comes after a customer placed an order for a chip similar to Huawei's Ascend 910B, which is designed for training large language models. The U

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Russia and China Meet at BRICS Summit

Russia's President Vladimir Putin rolled out a warm welcome for China's Xi Jinping in Kazan, Russia, as the BRICS summit kicked off on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The summit, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to boost cooperation among developing nations under the th

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

China's Fire Drills Near Taiwan Spark Concern Amid Thawing Relations

Just a week after China's massive military exercise near Taiwan, the country is now holding live-fire drills in its southern Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This latest move is adding to the existing tension between the two nations. The drills, which took place from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. , were pa

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

U. S. Moves to Limit AI and Chip Investments in China

The U. S. government is in the final stage of reviewing new rules aimed at controlling investments in China's sensitive technologies. These technologies include artificial intelligence, semiconductors, microelectronics, and quantum computing. The proposal, under review by the Treasury Department, re

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Oct 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring China's Mega Apartment: 30, 000 Residents or Not?

Photos online show a massive apartment building in China claimed to house 30, 000 people. The building, called Regent International Center, is real and stands in Hangzhou's Qianjiang Century City. But can it really fit 30, 000 residents? Experts can't agree. Some say it's close to 20, 000, while oth

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

The Unexpected Team Behind Trump Media's Tech: A Look at Its International Links

In a surprising turn of events, a small company from a tiny Louisiana town is playing a big role in former President Donald Trump’s new media venture. Recent documents show that the company helping to build Trump Media's tech has a history that stretches from Iran to Russia and China. The company i

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

iPhone 16 Scores Big in China: Apple's Comeback?

Apple’s newest iPhone 16 is making waves in China. Sales are up by a whopping 20% compared to last year’s iPhone 15. This is great news for Apple, which has faced tough competition from Chinese phone makers like Huawei. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max are the stars of the show, with their sales jumpin

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

China’s Property Sector Gets a Half-Trillion Dollar Boost, But Is It Enough?

China recently poured half a trillion dollars into its struggling property sector. Experts, however, aren’t convinced this is enough to turn things around. The move comes after a summer of poor economic data, raising fears that China might miss its growth target. Leader Xi Jinping finally rolled ou

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