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Dec. 14, 2025, midnight
Portable nuclear device (New York Times)

New York Times: Portable nuclear device — The plan was to spy on China, which had just detonated an atomic bomb. Stunned, the C.I.A. dispatched the climbers to set up all this gear — including the 50-pound, beach-ball-size nuclear device — on the roof of t…

Portable nuclear device (New York Times)

New York Times: Portable nuclear device  —  The plan was to spy on China, which had just detonated an atomic bomb.  Stunned, the C.I.A. dispatched the climbers to set up all this gear — including the 50-pound, beach-ball-size nuclear device — on the roof of t…

Dec. 14, 2025, midnight
Don't Go Wobbly on China

As the sun rises on a new Trump-era geopolitical chapter, Washington confronts a defining choice: Will America view the People’s Republic of China and its... Read More The post Don’t Go Wobbly on China appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Don't Go Wobbly on China

As the sun rises on a new Trump-era geopolitical chapter, Washington confronts a defining choice: Will America view the People’s Republic of China and its... Read More The post Don’t Go Wobbly on China appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Dec. 13, 2025, 11:51 p.m.
Nigeria needs greater investment in copper, mineral processing — Coleman MD

Coleman MD discusses why Nigeria needs greater investment in mineral processing, especially copper, to boost local manufacturing and strengthen its economy Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-greater-investment-in-copper-mineral-processing-coleman-m…

Nigeria needs greater investment in copper, mineral processing — Coleman MD

Coleman MD discusses why Nigeria needs greater investment in mineral processing, especially copper, to boost local manufacturing and strengthen its economy Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-needs-greater-investment-in-copper-mineral-processing-coleman-m…

Dec. 13, 2025, 10:07 p.m.
Japan tourism worries widen 1 month after China warning

Japan tourism worries widen 1 month after China warningnikkei.com

Japan tourism worries widen 1 month after China warning

Japan tourism worries widen 1 month after China warningnikkei.com

Dec. 13, 2025, 8:14 p.m.
Report Claims Disney Abandoned the American Audience When Writing 'Zootopia 2,' Focusing on China Instead

Just days ago, Disney notched its second billion-dollar film of 2025. With Lilo & Stitch taking home over $1 billion at the box office this summer, and Zootopia 2 shattering records this Thanksgiving, Disney has the only two films to break $1 billion at the b…

Report Claims Disney Abandoned the American Audience When Writing 'Zootopia 2,' Focusing on China Instead

Just days ago, Disney notched its second billion-dollar film of 2025. With Lilo & Stitch taking home over $1 billion at the box office this summer, and Zootopia 2 shattering records this Thanksgiving, Disney has the only two films to break $1 billion at the b…

Dec. 13, 2025, 8:13 p.m.
Goldeneyes Forward Anna Segedi Is Finding Her Footing In Both The PWHL And Vancouver

The first few weeks of Anna Segedi's first PWHL season have moved rapidly on and off the ice.

Goldeneyes Forward Anna Segedi Is Finding Her Footing In Both The PWHL And Vancouver

The first few weeks of Anna Segedi's first PWHL season have moved rapidly on and off the ice.

Dec. 13, 2025, 7:55 p.m.
Don't go wobbly on China, Mr. President

'Beijing's posture and actions are consistent with those aimed at an adversary in a long, grinding cold war'

Don't go wobbly on China, Mr. President

'Beijing's posture and actions are consistent with those aimed at an adversary in a long, grinding cold war'

Dec. 13, 2025, 6:49 p.m.
Why Rescheduling Cannabis Is a Very Bad Idea

As of Friday, President Donald Trump is considering signing an executive order which would reclassify cannabis (marijuana) from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act... Read More The post Why Rescheduling Cannabis Is a Very Bad Idea appeared first on Th…

Why Rescheduling Cannabis Is a Very Bad Idea

As of Friday, President Donald Trump is considering signing an executive order which would reclassify cannabis (marijuana) from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act... Read More The post Why Rescheduling Cannabis Is a Very Bad Idea appeared first on Th…

Dec. 13, 2025, 6:36 p.m.
Interview: UCL president highlights China's progress in research and education

LONDON, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's research and higher education sector has seen remarkable progress, with Chinese universities emerging as important partners for international higher education institutions, Michael Spence, president and provost of Universit…

Interview: UCL president highlights China's progress in research and education

LONDON, Dec. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's research and higher education sector has seen remarkable progress, with Chinese universities emerging as important partners for international higher education institutions, Michael Spence, president and provost of Universit…

Dec. 13, 2025, 6:21 p.m.
China Expands Commercial Focus in Latin America With New Cooperation Blueprint

his new policy framework signals Beijing's intention to expand that role, saying it aims to "promote stable industrial and supply chains" and support Latin American countries

China Expands Commercial Focus in Latin America With New Cooperation Blueprint

he new policy framework signals Beijing's intention to expand that role, saying it aims to "promote stable industrial and supply chains" and support Latin American countries

Dec. 13, 2025, 6:17 p.m.
Human rights: Congressional panel urges action on 'transnational repression' by Beijing

Theme of annual report: 'China breaks its promises, Americans pay the price'

Human rights: Congressional panel urges action on 'transnational repression' by Beijing

Theme of annual report: 'China breaks its promises, Americans pay the price'

Dec. 13, 2025, 5:32 p.m.
Analysis finds anytime electricity from solar available as battery costs plummet

Ember's report outlines how falling battery capital expenditures and improved performance metrics have lowered the levelized cost of storage, making dispatchable solar a competitive, anytime electricity option globally.

Analysis finds anytime electricity from solar available as battery costs plummet

Ember's report outlines how falling battery capital expenditures and improved performance metrics have lowered the levelized cost of storage, making dispatchable solar a competitive, anytime electricity option globally.

Dec. 13, 2025, 5:02 p.m.
8 Animals That Recently Went Extinct

When you think of extinct animals, you might go to a saber-toothed cat, or the infamous dodo. But there are, unfortunately, a lot more recent animals that have gone the way of that ill-fated bird.

8 Animals That Recently Went Extinct

When you think of extinct animals, you might go to a saber-toothed cat, or the infamous dodo. But there are, unfortunately, a lot more recent animals that have gone the way of that ill-fated bird.

Dec. 13, 2025, 4:57 p.m.
Chinese Buick Electra EV may be coming to the US after all

File this under “wishful thinking” if you want, but a fresh trademark filing for the Buick Electra name could mean that the storied nameplate is set for a return to US shores. more…

Chinese Buick Electra EV may be coming to the US after all

File this under “wishful thinking” if you want, but a fresh trademark filing for the Buick Electra name could mean that the storied nameplate is set for a return to US shores. more…

Dec. 13, 2025, 4:41 p.m.
'The Ancient and Long-Forgotten Language of Cinematography'

Films are rarely made in response to film critics, so it is unlikely that Bi Gan’s wildly ambitious new film was inspired Susan Sontag’s 1996 essay “The Decay of Cinema.” In any case, Bi was six years old, living in Kaili, China, when Sontag declared in The N…

'The Ancient and Long-Forgotten Language of Cinematography'

Films are rarely made in response to film critics, so it is unlikely that Bi Gan’s wildly ambitious new film was inspired Susan Sontag’s 1996 essay “The Decay of Cinema.” In any case, Bi was six years old, living in Kaili, China, when Sontag declared in The N…

Dec. 13, 2025, 4:10 p.m.
ICE Holding Chinese Man Who Documented Uyghur Camps (James T. Areddy/Wall Street Journal)

James T. Areddy/Wall Street Journal: ICE Holding Chinese Man Who Documented Uyghur Camps — Congressman and activists warn of risks to citizen-journalist if returned to China — A Chinese citizen who fled the country after gathering evidence of alleged hu…

ICE Holding Chinese Man Who Documented Uyghur Camps (James T. Areddy/Wall Street Journal)

James T. Areddy / Wall Street Journal: ICE Holding Chinese Man Who Documented Uyghur Camps  —  Congressman and activists warn of risks to citizen-journalist if returned to China  —  A Chinese citizen who fled the country after gathering evidence of alleged hu…

Dec. 13, 2025, 3:35 p.m.
Christmas Alert: AI-Powered Toys Teach Children How to Light Matches, Engage in 'Kink'

A new wave of AI-powered toys has hit the market this holiday season, but experts warn that the technology powering these interactive companions is largely untested and exposes children to inappropriate content and safety risks. Christmas shoppers are warned …

Christmas Alert: AI-Powered Toys Teach Children How to Light Matches, Engage in 'Kink'

A new wave of AI-powered toys has hit the market this holiday season, but experts warn that the technology powering these interactive companions is largely untested and exposes children to inappropriate content and safety risks. Christmas shoppers are warned …

Dec. 13, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
Even in Silicon Valley, skepticism looms over robots, while 'China has certainly a lot more momentum on humanoids'

“The humanoid space has a very, very big hill to climb,” said Cosima du Pasquier, founder and CEO of Haptica Robotics.

Even in Silicon Valley, skepticism looms over robots, while 'China has certainly a lot more momentum on humanoids'

“The humanoid space has a very, very big hill to climb,” said Cosima du Pasquier, founder and CEO of Haptica Robotics.

Dec. 13, 2025, 3 p.m.
This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through December 13)

Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology. The post This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through December 13) appeared first on SingularityHub.

This Week's Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through December 13)

Every week, we scour the web for important, insightful, and fascinating stories in science and technology. The post This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through December 13) appeared first on SingularityHub.

Dec. 13, 2025, 2:50 p.m.
Mexico's welcome tariff action against China (Washington Examiner)

Washington Examiner: Mexico's welcome tariff action against China — Mexico's legislature deserves praise for its stand against Beijing last week, approving a new law that will impose tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese imports. Backed by President Claudia Shei…

Mexico's welcome tariff action against China (Washington Examiner)

Washington Examiner: Mexico's welcome tariff action against China  —  Mexico's legislature deserves praise for its stand against Beijing last week, approving a new law that will impose tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese imports.  Backed by President Claudia Shei…

Dec. 13, 2025, 2:47 p.m.
The Russia-US "New Détente" Could Revolutionize the Global Economic Architecture

It was explained in this analysis about “How A Rapprochement With Russia Helps The US Advance Its Goals Vis-à-vis China” that joint strategic resource investments after the end of the Ukrainian Conflict, particularly in energy and critical minerals, … The pos…

The Russia-US "New Détente" Could Revolutionize the Global Economic Architecture

It was explained in this analysis about “How A Rapprochement With Russia Helps The US Advance Its Goals Vis-à-vis China” that joint strategic resource investments after the end of the Ukrainian Conflict, particularly in energy and critical minerals, … The pos…

Dec. 13, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
Links 12/13/2025

Our piebald daily links: Battle of the Atlantic, PCP burnout, hidden rainfall? anti Machado protests, UK brain drain, moar Russian frozen assets, US $1 trillion military spend, VPNs rule, Fed evades Trump, GOP Miami freakout, OpenAI whistleblower, violence v.…

Links 12/13/2025

Our piebald daily links: Battle of the Atlantic, PCP burnout, hidden rainfall? anti Machado protests, UK brain drain, moar Russian frozen assets, US $1 trillion military spend, VPNs rule, Fed evades Trump, GOP Miami freakout, OpenAI whistleblower, violence v.…

Dec. 13, 2025, 10:22 a.m.
Marcos seeks deeper ties with China, Chile

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed hope that the Philippines' bilateral relations with China and Chile will further improve under the leadership of the two countries' newly designated ambassadors.

Marcos seeks deeper ties with China, Chile

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed hope that the Philippines' bilateral relations with China and Chile will further improve under the leadership of the two countries' newly designated ambassadors.

Dec. 13, 2025, 10:14 a.m.
Chinese Embassy lodges solemn démarche with Israeli side at earliest opportunity over Taiwan regional official's visit

Asked to comment on reports that Wu Chih-chung, the Taiwan region's so-called "deputy foreign minister," had recently paid a secret visit to Israel, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Israel said that Taiwan is a province of China and there is no such …

Chinese Embassy lodges solemn démarche with Israeli side at earliest opportunity over Taiwan regional official's visit

Asked to comment on reports that Wu Chih-chung, the Taiwan region's so-called "deputy foreign minister," had recently paid a secret visit to Israel, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Israel said that Taiwan is a province of China and there is no such …

Dec. 13, 2025, 10:14 a.m.
Chinese military urges Philippines to stop provocation in South China Sea

The Chinese military on Friday urged the Philippines to immediately stop provoking incidents in the South China Sea.

Chinese military urges Philippines to stop provocation in South China Sea

The Chinese military on Friday urged the Philippines to immediately stop provoking incidents in the South China Sea.

Dec. 13, 2025, 10:14 a.m.
Chinese PLA, CCG expel intruding Philippine aircraft, vessels

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command and the China Coast Guard (CCG) issued separate statements on Friday, announcing that they had they had taken necessary measures to expel Philippine small aircraft and vessels that recently i…

Chinese PLA, CCG expel intruding Philippine aircraft, vessels

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command and the China Coast Guard (CCG) issued separate statements on Friday, announcing that they had they had taken necessary measures to expel Philippine small aircraft and vessels that recently i…

Dec. 13, 2025, 9:40 a.m.
Philippines says China coast guard damages fishing vessels

Authorities say three Filipino fishermen were injured when the Chinese coast guard fired water cannon at their boats. The incident comes amid rising confrontations in the South China Sea.

Philippines says China coast guard damages fishing vessels

Authorities say three Filipino fishermen were injured when the Chinese coast guard fired water cannon at their boats. The incident comes amid rising confrontations in the South China Sea.

Dec. 13, 2025, 9:32 a.m.
Philippines says fishermen hurt by Chinese water cannon in South China Sea

Manila's coastguard says nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal were targeted with water cannon and blocking manoeuvres on Friday.

Philippines says fishermen hurt by Chinese water cannon in South China Sea

Manila's coastguard says nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal were targeted with water cannon and blocking manoeuvres on Friday.

Dec. 13, 2025, 8:36 a.m.
Why did Trump allow Nvidia to sell its second-most powerful AI chip to China?

Trump’s just-released National Security Strategy identifies China as an economic and military challenge. If that is so, how does selling some of the most advanced chips to China help counter the threat?

Why did Trump allow Nvidia to sell its second-most powerful AI chip to China?

Trump’s just-released National Security Strategy identifies China as an economic and military challenge. If that is so, how does selling some of the most advanced chips to China help counter the threat?

Dec. 13, 2025, 8:22 a.m.
GB's Atkin wins silver at halfpipe World Cup event

Great Britain's Zoe Atkin narrowly misses out on gold as she takes silver at the freeski halfpipe World Cup event in China.

GB's Atkin wins silver at halfpipe World Cup event

Great Britain's Zoe Atkin narrowly misses out on gold as she takes silver at the freeski halfpipe World Cup event in China.

Dec. 13, 2025, 7:12 a.m.
China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial despite Japan tensions

China held a low-key memorial ceremony on Saturday for the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, with President Xi Jinping not attending, despite a diplomatic crisis ‌between Beijing and Tokyo over Taiwan. Beijing has raged at Tokyo since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said …

China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial despite Japan tensions

China held a low-key memorial ceremony on Saturday for the 1937 Nanjing Massacre, with President Xi Jinping not attending, despite a diplomatic crisis ‌between Beijing and Tokyo over Taiwan. Beijing has raged at Tokyo since Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said …

Dec. 13, 2025, 7 a.m.
Chinese Whistleblower Living In US Is Being Hunted By Beijing With US Tech

A former Chinese official who fled to the U.S. says Beijing has used advanced surveillance technology from U.S. companies to track, intimidate, and punish him and his family across borders. ABC News reports: Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang was recupera…

Chinese Whistleblower Living In US Is Being Hunted By Beijing With US Tech

A former Chinese official who fled to the U.S. says Beijing has used advanced surveillance technology from U.S. companies to track, intimidate, and punish him and his family across borders. ABC News reports: Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang was recupera…

Dec. 13, 2025, 6:46 a.m.
China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial without Xi amid Japan row

China has marked the anniversary of 1937 massacre by Japanese soldiers, as tensions soar over Taiwan.

China holds low-key Nanjing Massacre memorial without Xi amid Japan row

China has marked the anniversary of 1937 massacre by Japanese soldiers, as tensions soar over Taiwan.

Dec. 13, 2025, 6:43 a.m.
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea

Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannon and cut anchor lines, wounding three Filipino fishermen and damaging two vessels near Sabina Shoal. Manila's coast guard condemned the actions, calling them unprofessional and unlawful interferences in the Philippi…

Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea

Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannon and cut anchor lines, wounding three Filipino fishermen and damaging two vessels near Sabina Shoal. Manila's coast guard condemned the actions, calling them unprofessional and unlawful interferences in the Philippi…

Dec. 13, 2025, 6 a.m.
15yo Aussie ski prodigy wins World Cup medal on debut

Indra Brown has been on the radar of Australian snow sport aficionados for a number of years and, in her first ever World Cup event, she has secured a stunning bronze medal.

15yo Aussie ski prodigy wins World Cup medal on debut

Indra Brown has been on the radar of Australian snow sport aficionados for a number of years and, in her first ever World Cup event, she has secured a stunning bronze medal.

Dec. 13, 2025, 6 a.m.
"The Silent Harvest: Exposing the Global Trade in Forced Organ Trafficking" shines a light on humanity's darkest industry

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) systematically harvests organs from Falun Gong practitioners, Uyghurs and political prisoners. Hospitals maintain live detainee databases for rapid organ matching; leaked logs show transplants scheduled before executions. Chi…

"The Silent Harvest: Exposing the Global Trade in Forced Organ Trafficking" shines a light on humanity's darkest industry

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) systematically harvests organs from Falun Gong practitioners, Uyghurs and political prisoners. Hospitals maintain live detainee databases for rapid organ matching; leaked logs show transplants scheduled before executions. Chi…

Dec. 13, 2025, 4:59 a.m.
Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

"As far as we know, no coordination or deconfliction with existing satellites operating in space was performed, resulting in a 200 meter close approach between one of the deployed satellites and STARLINK-6079 (56120) at 560 km altitude."

Spacecraft from Chinese launch nearly slammed into Starlink satellite, SpaceX says

"As far as we know, no coordination or deconfliction with existing satellites operating in space was performed, resulting in a 200 meter close approach between one of the deployed satellites and STARLINK-6079 (56120) at 560 km altitude."

Dec. 13, 2025, 4:52 a.m.
Nvidia may increase H200 AI chip output amid high demand from Chinese companies including Alibaba, ByteDance: Report

Nvidia is considering increasing production of its H200 AI chips for Chinese clients due to high demand. Major companies like Alibaba and ByteDance are interested in large orders.

Nvidia may increase H200 AI chip output amid high demand from Chinese companies including Alibaba, ByteDance: Report

Nvidia is considering increasing production of its H200 AI chips for Chinese clients due to high demand. Major companies like Alibaba and ByteDance are interested in large orders.

Dec. 13, 2025, 4:15 a.m.
Crunchyroll's Best Isekai of the Year Proves Japan's Reign on Anime Is Slipping

No other country has been able to replicate Japan's success in anime, but this new Crunchyroll hit proves that Japan might not be king for long.

Crunchyroll's Best Isekai of the Year Proves Japan's Reign on Anime Is Slipping

No other country has been able to replicate Japan's success in anime, but this new Crunchyroll hit proves that Japan might not be king for long.