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Nov. 19, 2025, 12:58 p.m.
Popular TP-Link routers could be banned after risks exposed

Commerce Department proposes TP-Link router ban over Chinese security risks. Learn how this potential prohibition could affect your home network and devices.

Popular TP-Link routers could be banned after risks exposed

Commerce Department proposes TP-Link router ban over Chinese security risks. Learn how this potential prohibition could affect your home network and devices.

Nov. 19, 2025, 12:26 p.m.
TP-Link Tapo Smart WiFi Outdoor Dual AC Outlet Plug (Black) $16 + Free S/H

Best Buy has TP-Link Tapo Smart WiFi Outdoor Dual AC Outlet Plug (Black; TP25) on sale for $15.99. Shipping is free w/ My Best Buy account [Free to Join], otherwise, select free store pickup where ava

TP-Link Tapo Smart WiFi Outdoor Dual AC Outlet Plug (Black) $16 + Free S/H

Best Buy has TP-Link Tapo Smart WiFi Outdoor Dual AC Outlet Plug (Black; TP25) on sale for $15.99. Shipping is free w/ My Best Buy account [Free to Join], otherwise, select free store pickup where ava

Nov. 19, 2025, 10:20 a.m.
China-Linked Operation "WrtHug" Hijacks Thousands of ASUS Routers

SecurityScorecard has revealed a new Chinese campaign targeting thousands of ASUS routers globally

China-Linked Operation "WrtHug" Hijacks Thousands of ASUS Routers

SecurityScorecard has revealed a new Chinese campaign targeting thousands of ASUS routers globally

Nov. 19, 2025, 10 a.m.
EdgeStepper Implant Reroutes DNS Queries to Deploy Malware via Hijacked Software Updates

The threat actor known as PlushDaemon has been observed using a previously undocumented Go-based network backdoor codenamed EdgeStepper to facilitate adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks. EdgeStepper "redirects all DNS queries to an external, malicious hija…

EdgeStepper Implant Reroutes DNS Queries to Deploy Malware via Hijacked Software Updates

The threat actor known as PlushDaemon has been observed using a previously undocumented Go-based network backdoor codenamed EdgeStepper to facilitate adversary-in-the-middle (AitM) attacks. EdgeStepper "redirects all DNS queries to an external, malicious hija…

Nov. 19, 2025, 9:55 a.m.
CEIP study: 87 of the top 100 Chinese AI researchers who were working in the US in 2019 are still doing research at US universities or companies in 2025 (New York Times)

New York Times: CEIP study: 87 of the top 100 Chinese AI researchers who were working in the US in 2019 are still doing research at US universities or companies in 2025 — Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains conti…

CEIP study: 87 of the top 100 Chinese AI researchers who were working in the US in 2019 are still doing research at US universities or companies in 2025 (New York Times)

New York Times: CEIP study: 87 of the top 100 Chinese AI researchers who were working in the US in 2019 are still doing research at US universities or companies in 2025  —  Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains conti…

Nov. 19, 2025, 9:54 a.m.
US sells $700m NASAMS missile system to Taiwan

The Pentagon approves NASAMS deal as the US reiterates its 'rock-solid' commitment to Taipei's security.

US sells $700m NASAMS missile system to Taiwan

The Pentagon approves NASAMS deal as the US reiterates its 'rock-solid' commitment to Taipei's security.

Nov. 19, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Who is not going to the 2026 World Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which countries and players will not be competing at the 2026 World Cup

Who is not going to the 2026 World Cup?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at which countries and players will not be competing at the 2026 World Cup

Nov. 19, 2025, 8:08 a.m.
China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic row: Reports

Diplomatic dispute deepens between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

China to suspend imports of Japanese seafood amid diplomatic row: Reports

Diplomatic dispute deepens between Tokyo and Beijing over Taiwan remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Nov. 19, 2025, 7:35 a.m.
Myanmar military raids online scam hub, arrests nearly 350 on Thai border

Army blames armed opposition groups for allowing scam centers to operate under their protection.

Myanmar military raids online scam hub, arrests nearly 350 on Thai border

Army blames armed opposition groups for allowing scam centres to operate under their protection.

Nov. 19, 2025, 6:56 a.m.
Trust in AI far higher in China than West, poll shows

In China, 87 percent of people trust AI, compared with just 32 percent in the US, according to Edelman poll.

Trust in AI far higher in China than West, poll shows

In China, 87 percent of people trust AI, compared with just 32 percent in the US, according to Edelman poll.

Nov. 19, 2025, 6:34 a.m.
Knowledge Nugget | '120 Bahadur' brings Battle of Rezang La into focus: What should you know about it and India's crucial mountain passes?

Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur brings the Battle of Rezang La back into focus, but how is it relevant for your UPSC prep? What was the Battle of Rezang La? What is its significance? Which mountain passes should you know? Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to see how B…

Knowledge Nugget | '120 Bahadur' brings Battle of Rezang La into focus: What should you know about it and India's crucial mountain passes?

Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur brings the Battle of Rezang La back into focus, but how is it relevant for your UPSC prep? What was the Battle of Rezang La? What is its significance? Which mountain passes should you know? Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to see how B…

Nov. 19, 2025, 5:57 a.m.
A dangerous tipping point? AI hacking claims prompt cybersecurity debate

Anthropic's announcement of the world's first AI-led hacking campaign prompts both alarm and scepticism among experts.

A dangerous tipping point? AI hacking claims prompt cybersecurity debate

Anthropic's announcement of world's first AI-led hacking campaign prompts both alarm and scepticism among experts.

Nov. 19, 2025, 5:54 a.m.
China tour groups start canceling Japan trips amid spat

In the days after the safety warning, at least two state-owned Chinese travel agencies scrapped group bookings made months in advance.

China tour groups start canceling Japan trips amid spat

In the days after the safety warning, at least two state-owned Chinese travel agencies scrapped group bookings made months in advance.

Nov. 19, 2025, 5:37 a.m.
China recruiting spies in the UK with fake headhunters and 'sites like LinkedIn'

MI5 sounds the alarm about attempts to source sensitive information Chinese spies are using social media and fake recruitment agents to recruit sources with access to sensitive information in the UK.…

China recruiting spies in the UK with fake headhunters and 'sites like LinkedIn'

MI5 sounds the alarm about attempts to source sensitive information Chinese spies are using social media and fake recruitment agents to recruit sources with access to sensitive information in the UK.…

Nov. 19, 2025, 5:01 a.m.
Chris Mason: Is this what spying by China can look like?

Despite the government's efforts to thaw tensions with Beijing, MPs were warned this week of spying threats from China.

Chris Mason: Is this what spying by China can look like?

Despite the government's efforts to thaw tensions with Beijing, MPs were warned this week of spying threats from China.

Nov. 19, 2025, 4:31 a.m.
My First Domestic Flight Within China In 8+ Years…

Today I flew domestically within China for the first time in 8+ years. It can be a shock to the system given how "Chinese" it is. The post My First Domestic Flight Within China In 8+ Years… appeared first on The Alviator.

My First Domestic Flight Within China In 8+ Years…

Today I flew domestically within China for the first time in 8+ years. It can be a shock to the system given how "Chinese" it is. The post My First Domestic Flight Within China In 8+ Years… appeared first on The Alviator.

Nov. 19, 2025, 4:30 a.m.
rippling fabric inspired this vibrant sports park by chinese design studio SoBA

at the center of SoBA’s sports park is an interpretation of ‘water sleeves,’ the flowing garments worn as part of kunqu opera. The post rippling fabric inspired this vibrant sports park by chinese design studio SoBA appeared first on designboom | architectur…

rippling fabric inspired this vibrant sports park by chinese design studio SoBA

at the center of SoBA’s sports park is an interpretation of 'water sleeves,' the flowing garments worn as part of kunqu opera. The post rippling fabric inspired this vibrant sports park by chinese design studio SoBA appeared first on designboom | architectur…

Nov. 19, 2025, 3:04 a.m.
Meet the 120 women competing to be Miss Universe 2025

The 74th annual Miss Universe pageant will be held in Bangkok on November 21. Over 100 women from around the world will be competing.

Meet the 120 women competing to be Miss Universe 2025

The 74th annual Miss Universe pageant will be held in Bangkok on November 21. Over 100 women from around the world will be competing.

Nov. 19, 2025, 1:05 a.m.
U.S. is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows

The U.S. received the most official sector credit from China, more than $200 billion for nearly 2,500 projects and activities, the report said.

U.S. is the biggest recipient of Chinese loans, study shows

The U.S. received the most official sector credit from China, more than $200 billion for nearly 2,500 projects and activities, the report said.

Nov. 19, 2025, 1 a.m.
Venture Capitalist Antoine Blondeau On Asia's Hottest AI Markets

Cofounder of VC firm Alpha Intelligence Capital, an investor in OpenAI, says Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and India could drive Asia’s AI future.

Venture Capitalist Antoine Blondeau On Asia's Hottest AI Markets

Cofounder of VC firm Alpha Intelligence Capital, an investor in OpenAI, says Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and India could drive Asia’s AI future.

Nov. 19, 2025, 12:36 a.m.
India's drug industry saved the world once. Can it do it again?

The phone rang just before midnight. It was early February in 2001 in Mumbai, and Yusuf Hamied, a seasoned chemist at the Indian multinational pharma company Cipla, was at a dinner party. He picked up the phone anyway. A New York Times reporter was on the li…

India's drug industry saved the world once. Can it do it again?

The phone rang just before midnight.  It was early February in 2001 in Mumbai, and Yusuf Hamied, a seasoned chemist at the Indian multinational pharma company Cipla, was at a dinner party. He picked up the phone anyway. A New York Times reporter was on the li…

Nov. 19, 2025, 12:18 a.m.
No progress between Japan and China; Central Conference on Work Related to Law-Based Governance; PRC buys US soybeans; Syria to repatriate Uyghur jihadist fighters?

Kanai Masaaki, Director-General of the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau met with Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing Tuesday. There appears to have bee…

No progress between Japan and China; Central Conference on Work Related to Law-Based Governance; PRC buys US soybeans; Syria to repatriate Uyghur jihadist fighters?

Kanai Masaaki, Director-General of the Japanese Foreign Ministry’s Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau met with Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing Tuesday. There appears to have bee…

Nov. 19, 2025, midnight
Prevalence and influencing factors of medical disputes in the field of neonatology: a cross-sectional survey in the mainland of China

Scientific Reports - Prevalence and influencing factors of medical disputes in the field of neonatology: a cross-sectional survey in the mainland of China

Prevalence and influencing factors of medical disputes in the field of neonatology: a cross-sectional survey in the mainland of China

Scientific Reports - Prevalence and influencing factors of medical disputes in the field of neonatology: a cross-sectional survey in the mainland of China

Nov. 18, 2025, 10:44 p.m.
Meet the glamorous economist Larry Summers asked Jeffrey Epstein advice on how to get 'horizontal' with

In several messages from 2018 and 2019, married former Harvard president Summers, 70, confided in his "wing man" Epstein about a woman he was chasing and delivered blow-by-blow updates of his pursuit.

Meet the glamorous economist Larry Summers asked Jeffrey Epstein advice on how to get 'horizontal' with

In several messages from 2018 and 2019, married former Harvard president Summers, 70, confided in his "wing man" Epstein about a woman he was chasing and delivered blow-by-blow updates of his pursuit.

Nov. 18, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
China-Japan Rift Deepens Over Taiwan

The new Japanese prime minister is unlikely to back down from recent comments.

China-Japan Rift Deepens Over Taiwan

The new Japanese prime minister is unlikely to back down from recent comments.

Nov. 18, 2025, 9:45 p.m.
Grab a Fun  Beijing Wallpaper from Apple to Celebrate a New Store Opening

Apple is opening a new store in Beijing China, and to celebrate they have released a series of wallpapers for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The wallpaper features the retro six-color  Apple logo with some embellishments and patterns, giving it both a retro and mode…

Grab a Fun  Beijing Wallpaper from Apple to Celebrate a New Store Opening

Apple is opening a new store in Beijing China, and to celebrate they have released a series of wallpapers for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The wallpaper features the retro six-color  Apple logo with some embellishments and patterns, giving it both a retro and mode…

Nov. 18, 2025, 9:36 p.m.
Alleged China mole Linda Sun's lavish life in $3.6M LI mansion with Birkin bag, Patek Philippe watch and Ferrari revealed during bombshell trial

Linda Sun could only afford the luxuries by cashing in on her lofty position to advance China's agenda, federal prosecutors allege.

Alleged China mole Linda Sun's lavish life in $3.6M LI mansion with Birkin bag, Patek Philippe watch and Ferrari revealed during bombshell trial

Linda Sun could only afford the luxuries by cashing in on her lofty position to advance China's agenda, federal prosecutors allege.

Nov. 18, 2025, 9:21 p.m.
Britain's MI5 warns lawmakers over Chinese spies posing as 'headhunters'

Beijing denies the claim, which comes weeks before the government must decide whether to approve a new Chinese embassy.

Britain's MI5 warns lawmakers over Chinese spies posing as 'headhunters'

Beijing denies the claim, which comes weeks before the government must decide whether to approve a new Chinese embassy.

Nov. 18, 2025, 9 p.m.
Demon Slayer Succeeded At The Box Office Where Most Movies Fail In 2025

It's rare for any film made outside of China to become a big hit at that country's box office these days, but Demon Slayer has done it.

Demon Slayer Succeeded At The Box Office Where Most Movies Fail In 2025

It's rare for any film made outside of China to become a big hit at that country's box office these days, but Demon Slayer has done it.

Nov. 18, 2025, 8:02 p.m.
TP-Link: BE10000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh 3-Pack $370, BE24000 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router $400 & More

Amazon has Select TP Link Products on sale as listed below. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.Note: Some deals require apply the corresponding promo code at checkout as indicatedThanks to

TP-Link: BE10000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Mesh 3-Pack $370, BE24000 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router $400 & More

Amazon has Select TP Link Products on sale as listed below. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.Note: Some deals require apply the corresponding promo code at checkout as indicatedThanks to

Nov. 18, 2025, 8 p.m.
Sanctions' failure drives de-dollarization and Russia's advanced evasion network

OANDA reports that Western sanctions on Russia have failed to collapse its economy, leading to de-dollarization and advanced evasion tactics by Russia.

Sanctions' failure drives de-dollarization and Russia's advanced evasion network

OANDA reports that Western sanctions on Russia have failed to collapse its economy, leading to de-dollarization and advanced evasion tactics by Russia.

Nov. 18, 2025, 7:31 p.m.
Visa-free entry for Chinese citizens to start 'very soon' – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow will “very soon” introduce a visa-free entry for travelers from China Read Full Article at RT.com

Visa-free entry for Chinese citizens to start 'very soon' – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Moscow will “very soon” introduce a visa-free entry for travelers from China Read Full Article at RT.com

Nov. 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
Lycra Opens Second, Now Largest, Spandex Plant in China

The Lycra Company has opened its largest spandex production facility in China's Ningxia Province.

Lycra Opens Second, Now Largest, Spandex Plant in China

The Lycra Company has opened its largest spandex production facility in China's Ningxia Province.

Nov. 18, 2025, 5:20 p.m.
Anthropic reports the first 80-90% 'AI-orchestrated' cyber espionage campaign, but cybersecurity critics are sceptical

Anthropic has accused a Chinese state-sponsored group of using 80-90% AI work as part of the 'first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign' but researchers doubt this claim

Anthropic reports the first 80-90% 'AI-orchestrated' cyber espionage campaign, but cybersecurity critics are sceptical

Anthropic has accused a Chinese state-sponsored group of using 80-90% AI work as part of the 'first reported AI-orchestrated cyber espionage campaign' but researchers doubt this claim

Nov. 18, 2025, 4:49 p.m.
Restoring Europe's Social Contracts

Since World War II, liberal democracies have built and sustained their social contracts on three mutually reinforcing pillars: freedom, prosperity, and the rule of law. If Europe is to thrive in the 21st century and continue to serve as a model of democratic …

Restoring Europe's Social Contracts

Since World War II, liberal democracies have built and sustained their social contracts on three mutually reinforcing pillars: freedom, prosperity, and the rule of law. If Europe is to thrive in the 21st century and continue to serve as a model of democratic …

Nov. 18, 2025, 4:13 p.m.
Making money from EVs is notoriously hard. Xiaomi just joined a tiny list of carmakers doing it.

Smartphone maker Xiaomi said its EV business had turned a quarterly profit for the first time, less than two years after launching its first car.

Making money from EVs is notoriously hard. Xiaomi just joined a tiny list of carmakers doing it.

Smartphone maker Xiaomi said its EV business had turned a quarterly profit for the first time, less than two years after launching its first car.

Nov. 18, 2025, 4 p.m.
Chinese action-RPG Where Winds Meet reaches two million players in just 24 hours of global release

Where Winds Meet has seen two million players jump into the Wuxia fantasy in the first 24 hours of its global launch. Read more

Chinese action-RPG Where Winds Meet reaches two million players in just 24 hours of global release

Where Winds Meet has seen two million players jump into the Wuxia fantasy in the first 24 hours of its global launch. Read more

Nov. 18, 2025, 3:58 p.m.
Speaking Freely: Benjamin Ismail

Interviewer: Jillian York Benjamin Ismail is the Campaign and Advocacy Director for GreatFire, where he leads efforts to expose the censorship apparatus of authoritarian regimes worldwide. He also runs/oversees the App Censorship Project, including the Appl…

Speaking Freely: Benjamin Ismail

Interviewer: Jillian York Benjamin Ismail is the Campaign and Advocacy Director for GreatFire, where he leads efforts to expose the censorship apparatus of authoritarian regimes worldwide. He also runs/oversees the App Censorship Project, including the Appl…

Nov. 18, 2025, 2:56 p.m.
Japan issues safety advice for citizens in China amid row with Beijing

Authorities have told Japanese people in China to avoid large crowds, as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing continue to simmer.

Japan issues safety advice for citizens in China amid row with Beijing

Authorities have told Japanese people in China to avoid large crowds, as tensions between Tokyo and Beijing continue to simmer.

Nov. 18, 2025, 2:40 p.m.
The iPhone 17 dominated this market in October – and you'll be surprised which one

Apple's iPhone 17 just took 1 in 4 sales in the market. The massive 37% jump is historic.

The iPhone 17 dominated this market in October – and you'll be surprised which one

Apple's iPhone 17 just took 1 in 4 sales in the market. The massive 37% jump is historic.