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Dec. 20, 2025, 6:03 a.m.
Ex-Nvidia Billionaire Unveils New AI Chips After China IPO Debut

Moore Threads Technology Co. introduced a new generation of chips aimed at reducing artificial-intelligence developers’ dependence on Nvidia Corp.’s hardware, just weeks after pulling off one of the most successful Chinese IPOs in years.

Ex-Nvidia Billionaire Unveils New AI Chips After China IPO Debut

Moore Threads Technology Co. introduced a new generation of chips aimed at reducing artificial-intelligence developers’ dependence on Nvidia Corp.’s hardware, just weeks after pulling off one of the most successful Chinese IPOs in years.

Dec. 20, 2025, 6 a.m.
Japan's NUCLEARÂ dilemma: Rising tensions spark debate over pacifist principles

A senior Japanese security official suggested Japan should acquire nuclear weapons to strengthen its deterrence against threats from China, Russia and North Korea, marking a stark departure from the nation’s pacifist principles. The proposal exposes deep gove…

Japan's NUCLEAR dilemma: Rising tensions spark debate over pacifist principles

A senior Japanese security official suggested Japan should acquire nuclear weapons to strengthen its deterrence against threats from China, Russia and North Korea, marking a stark departure from the nation’s pacifist principles. The proposal exposes deep gove…

Dec. 20, 2025, 5:19 a.m.
US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Tibetan refugees in Nepal pay the price

Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya

US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Tibetan refugees in Nepal pay the price

Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology, from cameras in Vietnam to censorship firewalls in Pakistan to citywide monitoring systems in Kenya

Dec. 20, 2025, 5:05 a.m.
US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The white dome of Boudhanath rises like a silent guardian over the chaotic sprawl of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, crowned by a golden spire that pierces the sky. Painted on each of the spire’s four sides are the benevolent eyes of the B…

US tech enabled China's surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees in Nepal are paying the price

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The white dome of Boudhanath rises like a silent guardian over the chaotic sprawl of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, crowned by a golden spire that pierces the sky. Painted on each of the spire’s four sides are the benevolent eyes of the B…

Dec. 20, 2025, 4:42 a.m.
China Helps Spread Rumors Japan Wants Nuclear Weapons

Chinese state media has been heavily promoting a rumor that the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae wants to develop nuclear weapons that could potentially be used against China. The post China Helps Spread Rumors Japan Wants Nuclear Weap…

China Helps Spread Rumors Japan Wants Nuclear Weapons

Chinese state media has been heavily promoting a rumor that the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae wants to develop nuclear weapons that could potentially be used against China. The post China Helps Spread Rumors Japan Wants Nuclear Weap…

Dec. 20, 2025, 4:21 a.m.
China's rare-earth magnet exports hit second-highest ever in November

China's rare-earth magnet exports reached their second-highest level on record in November, a significant increase following a U.S.-China agreement to streamline shipments. This surge occurred after previous restrictions impacted global supply chains, with ex…

China's rare-earth magnet exports hit second-highest ever in November

China's rare-earth magnet exports reached their second-highest level on record in November, a significant increase following a U.S.-China agreement to streamline shipments. This surge occurred after previous restrictions impacted global supply chains, with ex…

Dec. 20, 2025, 3:59 a.m.
Wall St ends higher as tech rally continues, led by Micron

U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, with technology shares like Micron and Nvidia leading the rebound after a rocky week. This surge offset declines in consumer stocks such as Nike, which experienced a significant drop. The market also saw optimism around poten…

Wall St ends higher as tech rally continues, led by Micron

U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, with technology shares like Micron and Nvidia leading the rebound after a rocky week. This surge offset declines in consumer stocks such as Nike, which experienced a significant drop. The market also saw optimism around poten…

Dec. 20, 2025, 3:43 a.m.
Gold little changed on dollar strength but set for weekly gain

Gold prices saw little change on Friday. A stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields impacted demand for the precious metal. Despite this, gold is still on track for a weekly gain. Silver prices surged, reaching record highs. Platinum also touched a multi…

Gold little changed on dollar strength but set for weekly gain

Gold prices saw little change on Friday. A stronger US dollar and higher Treasury yields impacted demand for the precious metal. Despite this, gold is still on track for a weekly gain. Silver prices surged, reaching record highs. Platinum also touched a multi…

Dec. 20, 2025, 2:58 a.m.
Not goodbye, but celebration: Woman living with ALS for 8 years, hosts her own farewell ceremony to celebrate love and life

Liu Jie, a 42-year-old woman from Chongqing, China, living with ALS, organized a unique farewell ceremony. She gathered loved ones in a funeral home to express gratitude and celebrate the love that shaped her life. Despite losing her ability to speak and move…

Not goodbye, but celebration: Woman living with ALS for 8 years, hosts her own farewell ceremony to celebrate love and life

Liu Jie, a 42-year-old woman from Chongqing, China, living with ALS, organized a unique farewell ceremony. She gathered loved ones in a funeral home to express gratitude and celebrate the love that shaped her life. Despite losing her ability to speak and move…

Dec. 20, 2025, 1:40 a.m.
Tibetans in-exile condemn China's gold mining project, hold vigil in solidarity with protesters in Tibet

Tibetan NGOs condemn China's gold mining project in Kashi Village, Eastern Tibet, and stand in solidarity with protesters. Following the project's launch without local consent, over 80 Tibetans were arrested, with seven still missing. Exiled Tibetans and su…

Tibetans in-exile condemn China's gold mining project, hold vigil in solidarity with protesters in Tibet

Tibetan NGOs condemn China's gold mining project in Kashi Village, Eastern Tibet, and stand in solidarity with protesters. Following the project's launch without local consent, over 80 Tibetans were arrested, with seven still missing. Exiled Tibetans and su…

Dec. 20, 2025, 1:24 a.m.
Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels, 1 ship

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting six Chinese military aircraft and eleven naval vessels operating near its territorial waters on Saturday. This follows a similar detection of seven Chinese aircraft and eleven naval vessels on Friday. A…

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraft, 11 vessels, 1 ship

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported detecting six Chinese military aircraft and eleven naval vessels operating near its territorial waters on Saturday. This follows a similar detection of seven Chinese aircraft and eleven naval vessels on Friday. A…

Dec. 20, 2025, 12:45 a.m.
Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth

Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.

Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth

Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.

Dec. 20, 2025, midnight
Integrated application of transcriptomics and metabolomics provides insights into gonadal differentiation in Mesocentrotus nudus

Scientific Reports - Integrated application of transcriptomics and metabolomics provides insights into gonadal differentiation in Mesocentrotus nudus

Integrated application of transcriptomics and metabolomics provides insights into gonadal differentiation in Mesocentrotus nudus

Scientific Reports - Integrated application of transcriptomics and metabolomics provides insights into gonadal differentiation in Mesocentrotus nudus

Dec. 19, 2025, 10:11 p.m.
Taiwan eyes AI brains over hardware in humanoid robot race with China

As the AI ​​wave propels smart robots into the spotlight, Taiwanese companies are betting on developing advanced AI "brains" rather than competing directly with Chinese firms on humanoid robot hardware. Industry leaders emphasize Taiwan's strengths in the ICT a…

Taiwan eyes AI brains over hardware in humanoid robot race with China

As the AI wave propels smart robots into the spotlight, Taiwanese companies are betting on developing advanced AI "brains" rather than competing directly with Chinese firms on humanoid robot hardware. Industry leaders emphasize Taiwan's strengths in the ICT a…

Dec. 19, 2025, 10:05 p.m.
Japan reaffirms no-nukes pledge after senior official suggests acquiring weapons

Japan reaffirmed its decades-old pledge never to possess nuclear weapons on Friday after local media reported that a ‌senior security official suggested the country should acquire them to deter potential aggressors. The unnamed official said Japan needed nucl…

Japan reaffirms no-nukes pledge after senior official suggests acquiring weapons

Japan reaffirmed its decades-old pledge never to possess nuclear weapons on Friday after local media reported that a ‌senior security official suggested the country should acquire them to deter potential aggressors. The unnamed official said Japan needed nucl…

Dec. 19, 2025, 10:01 p.m.
TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. unit with American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — to form a new TikTok U.S. joint venture, ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States. The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, …

TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. unit with American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

TikTok has signed agreements with three major investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — to form a new TikTok U.S. joint venture, ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States. The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22, …

Dec. 19, 2025, 10 p.m.
China Eases Rare Earth Export Rules Following U.S. Trade Truce

The tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China earlier this year cooled by late October after President Trump and President Xi agreed to a trade truce that, so far, appears to be holding. There are early signs that the truce is beginning to restore rare e…

China Eases Rare Earth Export Rules Following U.S. Trade Truce

The tit-for-tat trade war between the US and China earlier this year cooled by late October after President Trump and President Xi agreed to a trade truce that, so far, appears to be holding. There are early signs that the truce is beginning to restore rare e…

Dec. 19, 2025, 9:50 p.m.
TikTok US Operations Set to Spin Off Under Deal With Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX

TikTok plans to spin off its U.S. operations under a new American-led joint venture to comply with U.S. law.

TikTok US Operations Set to Spin Off Under Deal With Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX

TikTok plans to spin off its U.S. operations under a new American-led joint venture to comply with U.S. law.

Dec. 19, 2025, 9:48 p.m.
Pentagon preps to enforce ban on companies with 'indirect' ties to China

Defense firms will be notified of potential links to blacklisted Chinese-military companies a year before the contracting ban goes into effect, the assistant defense secretary for industrial policy said.

Pentagon preps to enforce ban on companies with 'indirect' ties to China

Defense firms will be notified of potential links to blacklisted Chinese-military companies a year before the contracting ban goes into effect, the assistant defense secretary for industrial policy said.

Dec. 19, 2025, 8:20 p.m.
How the top Android OEMs in Asia fared in 2025: Who shines and who struggles amid fierce competition?

Most Asian phone manufacturers did a good job in 2025, but if one thing was clear this year, it's that OnePlus is on its way out.

How the top Android OEMs in Asia fared in 2025: Who shines and who struggles amid fierce competition?

Most Asian phone manufacturers did a good job in 2025, but if one thing was clear this year, it's that OnePlus is on its way out.

Dec. 19, 2025, 7:31 p.m.
Scammers in China Are Using AI-Generated Images to Get Refunds

From dead crabs to shredded bed sheets, fraudsters are using fake photos and videos to get their money back from ecommerce sites.

Scammers in China Are Using AI-Generated Images to Get Refunds

From dead crabs to shredded bed sheets, fraudsters are using fake photos and videos to get their money back from ecommerce sites.

Dec. 19, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Cisco email security products actively targeted in zero-day campaign

Two Chinese-nexus groups have been exploiting a newly discovered flaw to establish persistence and launch backdoors.

Cisco email security products actively targeted in zero-day campaign

Two Chinese-nexus groups have been exploiting a newly discovered flaw to establish persistence and launch backdoors.

Dec. 19, 2025, 7:13 p.m.
ZHANGYE chats China EDM compilations, electronic production and collaborating with Steve Aoki [Interview]

As one of China’s leading figures in electronic music, ZHANGYE continues to push boundaries both creatively and culturally. Fresh off the release of his international collaboration “Where Do We Go”…

ZHANGYE chats China EDM compilations, electronic production and collaborating with Steve Aoki [Interview]

As one of China’s leading figures in electronic music, ZHANGYE continues to push boundaries both creatively and culturally. Fresh off the release of his international collaboration “Where Do We Go”…

Dec. 19, 2025, 7:02 p.m.
'Highly speculative' that Trump's new fuel rules will help drivers: Experts

Proposed changes weaken climate rules and waste years of investments by car makers in EVs.

'Highly speculative' that Trump's new fuel rules will help drivers: Experts

Proposed changes weaken climate rules and waste years of investments by car makers in EVs.

Dec. 19, 2025, 6:34 p.m.
TikTok's US arm has been sold, in a deal that one Senate Democrat says won't do 'a thing to protect the privacy of American users'

The new company is owned by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi state investment firm MGX.

TikTok's US arm has been sold, in a deal that one Senate Democrat says won't do 'a thing to protect the privacy of American users'

The new company is owned by Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi state investment firm MGX.

Dec. 19, 2025, 6:16 p.m.
TikTok Close to Finalizing Deal to Become Legal in U.S. Again

TikTok is nearing the end of its fight to remain legal in the U.S. by entering into an agreement with multinational investors. The post TikTok Close to Finalizing Deal to Become Legal in U.S. Again appeared first on Nerdist.

TikTok Close to Finalizing Deal to Become Legal in U.S. Again

TikTok is nearing the end of its fight to remain legal in the U.S. by entering into an agreement with multinational investors. The post TikTok Close to Finalizing Deal to Become Legal in U.S. Again appeared first on Nerdist.

Dec. 19, 2025, 5:25 p.m.
Hackers stole data in UK government cyberattack, minister confirms

The attack seems to have happened in October but the risk towards citizens is minimal.

Hackers stole data in UK government cyberattack, minister confirms

The attack seems to have happened in October but the risk towards citizens is minimal.

Dec. 19, 2025, 4:54 p.m.
'How Lina Khan Killed iRobot'

iRobot, the Bedford, Massachusetts-based company that brought the Roomba vacuum cleaner into American homes over its 35-year history, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday and will be acquired by Picea, its Chinese contract manufacturer that also produces competing …

'How Lina Khan Killed iRobot'

iRobot, the Bedford, Massachusetts-based company that brought the Roomba vacuum cleaner into American homes over its 35-year history, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday and will be acquired by Picea, its Chinese contract manufacturer that also produces competing …

Dec. 19, 2025, 4:32 p.m.
Feds Charge Chinese Researcher With Smuggling Potentially Deadly Item

A post-doctoral researcher from China has been charged with smuggling Escherichia coli (E. coli) into the U.S., federal authorities said Friday.

Feds Charge Chinese Researcher With Smuggling Potentially Deadly Item

A post-doctoral researcher from China has been charged with smuggling Escherichia coli (E. coli) into the U.S., federal authorities said Friday.

Dec. 19, 2025, 4 p.m.
Sabah eyes Chinese collaboration

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has many potential economic sectors that can be explored by investors, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story

Sabah eyes Chinese collaboration

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has many potential economic sectors that can be explored by investors, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. Read full story

Dec. 19, 2025, 3:49 p.m.
Nike is struggling to stay culturally relevant in China

Nike was once a status symbol among Chinese consumers, but increasingly, analysts say it is losing its cultural relevance.

Nike is struggling to stay culturally relevant in China

Nike was once a status symbol among Chinese consumers, but increasingly, analysts say it is losing its cultural relevance.

Dec. 19, 2025, 3:40 p.m.
TikTok Finally Strikes a Deal to Be Taken Over by Trump Allies

A new U.S.-based joint venture would keep TikTok online while handing oversight of its algorithm and data security to some of America’s wealthiest investors.

TikTok Finally Strikes a Deal to Be Taken Over by Trump Allies

A new U.S.-based joint venture would keep TikTok online while handing oversight of its algorithm and data security to some of America’s wealthiest investors.

Dec. 19, 2025, 2:56 p.m.
The Long-Discussed US TikTok Deal Is Finally Happening

Chinese company and TikTok owner ByteDance has signed a deal to transfer the majority of its U.S. operations to a group of investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. This deal arrives after months of stops and starts, deadline extensions, and even fai…

The Long-Discussed US TikTok Deal Is Finally Happening

Chinese company and TikTok owner ByteDance has signed a deal to transfer the majority of its U.S. operations to a group of investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. This deal arrives after months of stops and starts, deadline extensions, and even fai…

Dec. 19, 2025, 1 p.m.
Opinion - Sorry, Democrats — the Trump economy is taking off

Democrats’ fear-mongering about the Trump economy is looking more and more like sour grapes.

Opinion - Sorry, Democrats — the Trump economy is taking off

Democrats’ fear-mongering about the Trump economy is looking more and more like sour grapes.

Dec. 19, 2025, 12:01 p.m.
Northeastern topolect expressions, part 2

Following up on Diana Shuheng Zhang's notes on forty Northeasternisms (11/12/25), Yizhi Geng gives us another helping. While Diana's collection is based mainly on Dalian city, Yizhi's comes from Changchun. "mǎ húlu 马瓜": "manhole" (lit., "horse gourd / calab…

Northeastern topolect expressions, part 2

Following up on Diana Shuheng Zhang's notes on forty Northeasternisms (11/12/25), Yizhi Geng gives us another helping.  While Diana's collection is based mainly on Dalian city, Yizhi's comes from Changchun. "mǎ húlu 马葫芦": "manhole" (lit., "horse gourd / calab…

Dec. 19, 2025, noon
China convicts 27 people for smuggling 166 tons of critical chipmaking element antimony — heavily-restricted mineral used for semiconductor manufacturing exported without licenses, court decisions

A Chinese court sentenced 27 individuals for illegally exporting antimony ingots without licenses, with authorities saying more than 166 metric tons were smuggled earlier this year.

China convicts 27 people for smuggling 166 tons of critical chipmaking element antimony — heavily-restricted mineral used for semiconductor manufacturing exported without licenses, court decides

A Chinese court sentenced 27 individuals for illegally exporting antimony ingots without licenses, with authorities saying more than 166 metric tons were smuggled earlier this year.

Dec. 19, 2025, 11:38 a.m.
China sues US state over Covid allegations

China is seeking damages after Missouri won a $24 billion Covid-related court ruling against it Read Full Article at RT.com

China sues US state over Covid allegations

China is seeking damages after Missouri won a $24 billion Covid-related court ruling against it Read Full Article at RT.com

Dec. 19, 2025, 11:14 a.m.
Ministers confirm breach at UK Foreign Office but details remain murky

Officials admit 'there certainly has been a hack,' but refuse to confirm China link or data theft The UK's Foreign Office is investigating a confirmed cyberattack it learned about in October, senior ministers say.…

Ministers confirm breach at UK Foreign Office but details remain murky

Officials admit 'there certainly has been a hack,' but refuse to confirm China link or data theft The UK's Foreign Office is investigating a confirmed cyberattack it learned about in October, senior ministers say.…

Dec. 19, 2025, 10:59 a.m.
From biting flies to feathered dinosaurs, scientists reveal 70 new species

Researchers announced over 70 new species in a single year, including bizarre insects, ancient dinosaurs, rare mammals, and deep-river fish. Many were found not in the wild, but in museum collections, proving that major discoveries can still be hiding in plai…

From biting flies to feathered dinosaurs, scientists reveal 70 new species

Researchers announced over 70 new species in a single year, including bizarre insects, ancient dinosaurs, rare mammals, and deep-river fish. Many were found not in the wild, but in museum collections, proving that major discoveries can still be hiding in plai…

Dec. 19, 2025, 10:26 a.m.
Nigeria Arrests RaccoonO365 Phishing Developer Linked to Microsoft 365 Attacks

Authorities in Nigeria have announced the arrest of three "high-profile internet fraud suspects" who are alleged to have been involved in phishing attacks targeting major corporations, including the main developer behind the RaccoonO365 phishing-as-a-service …

Nigeria Arrests RaccoonO365 Phishing Developer Linked to Microsoft 365 Attacks

Authorities in Nigeria have announced the arrest of three "high-profile internet fraud suspects" who are alleged to have been involved in phishing attacks targeting major corporations, including the main developer behind the RaccoonO365 phishing-as-a-service …

Dec. 19, 2025, 10 a.m.
In the shadow of U.S. export controls, China rallies its own chip industry

The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions.

In the shadow of U.S. export controls, China rallies its own chip industry

The chip industry in China is hustling to overcome a Western tech choke hold, even as President Trump appears poised to loosen U.S. chip restrictions.

Dec. 19, 2025, 9:51 a.m.
US approves $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan: Taipei

Taipei (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages for the island and prompting an angry backlash from China. While Washington is traditionally Ta…

US approves $11 billion in arms sales to Taiwan: Taipei

Taipei (AFP) Dec 18, 2025 The United States approved $11 billion-worth of arms to Taiwan, Taipei said Thursday, announcing one of the largest weapons packages for the island and prompting an angry backlash from China. While Washington is traditionally Ta…

Dec. 19, 2025, 9:51 a.m.
PM Takaichi says Japan 'always open' to dialogue with China

Tokyo (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday she is "always open" to dialogue with China despite a diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing over comments she made about Taiwan. "China is an important neighbor for Jap…

PM Takaichi says Japan 'always open' to dialogue with China

Tokyo (AFP) Dec 17, 2025 Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Wednesday she is "always open" to dialogue with China despite a diplomatic row between Tokyo and Beijing over comments she made about Taiwan. "China is an important neighbour for Jap…

Dec. 19, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
A Starlink satellite seems to have exploded

SpaceX says it has lost control of a Starlink satellite that's now falling back to Earth after suffering an anomaly. The sudden loss of communications, drop in altitude, "venting of the propulsion tank," and "release of a small number of trackable low relativ…

A Starlink satellite seems to have exploded

SpaceX says it has lost control of a Starlink satellite that's now falling back to Earth after suffering an anomaly. The sudden loss of communications, drop in altitude, "venting of the propulsion tank," and "release of a small number of trackable low relativ…