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Dec. 30, 2025, 10:03 a.m.
How are China's new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills?

China's military exercises cover more area than ever before and simulate a blockade of key Taiwanese ports.

How are China's new war games around Taiwan different from earlier drills?

China's military exercises cover more area than ever before and simulate a blockade of key Taiwanese ports.

Dec. 30, 2025, 10 a.m.
The Dislocations of Shuang Xuetao

Ting Lin The Chinese writer’s fiction details how the country transformed on an intimate level after the Cultural Revolution. The post The Dislocations of Shuang Xuetao appeared first on The Nation.

The Dislocations of Shuang Xuetao

Ting Lin The Chinese writer’s fiction details how the country transformed on an intimate level after the Cultural Revolution. The post The Dislocations of Shuang Xuetao appeared first on The Nation.

Dec. 30, 2025, 10 a.m.
Meta Just Bought Manus, an AI Startup Everyone Has Been Talking About

Meta has agreed to acquire viral AI agent startup Manus, "a Singapore-based AI startup that's become the talk of Silicon Valley since it materialized this spring with a demo video so slick it went instantly viral," reports TechCrunch. "The clip showed an AI a…

Meta Just Bought Manus, an AI Startup Everyone Has Been Talking About

Meta has agreed to acquire viral AI agent startup Manus, "a Singapore-based AI startup that's become the talk of Silicon Valley since it materialized this spring with a demo video so slick it went instantly viral," reports TechCrunch. "The clip showed an AI a…

Dec. 30, 2025, 8:49 a.m.
Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus in a $2 Billion Deal

Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Manus, an AI startup that drew outsized attention earlier this year with a polished demo of autonomous agents handling tasks like screening candidates, planning trips, and […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post…

Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus in a $2 Billion Deal

Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Manus, an AI startup that drew outsized attention earlier this year with a polished demo of autonomous agents handling tasks like screening candidates, planning trips, and […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post …

Dec. 30, 2025, 8:46 a.m.
China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills unfold

China’s top diplomat has slammed a record U.S. military sale to Taiwan

China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills unfold

China’s top diplomat has slammed a record U.S. military sale to Taiwan

Dec. 30, 2025, 7:34 a.m.
China fires rockets toward Taiwan in war games simulating blockade

China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and warships to encircle the island on the second day of its most extensive war games aimed at rehearsing a blockade. The Eastern Theater Command …

China fires rockets toward Taiwan in war games simulating blockade

China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and warships to encircle the island on the second day of its most extensive war games aimed at rehearsing a blockade. The Eastern Theater Command …

Dec. 30, 2025, 6:08 a.m.
Space-traveled mouse gives birth as China names pioneering "flying mice" crew

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 Of the four mice that recently flew aboard China's space station, one female has now given birth to healthy offspring on Earth, in a mission that also saw the public help name the pioneering "flying mice" crew. The Technology…

Space-traveled mouse gives birth as China names pioneering "flying mice" crew

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 30, 2025 Of the four mice that recently flew aboard China's space station, one female has now given birth to healthy offspring on Earth, in a mission that also saw the public help name the pioneering "flying mice" crew. The Technology…

Dec. 30, 2025, 6 a.m.
Pentagon warns of China's rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal

Beijing has deployed over 100 DF-31 ICBMs (6,800-mile range) in underground silos across Xinjiang, Gansu and Inner Mongolia, with plans to exceed 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2037. The Pentagon warns China is preparing for a potential military takeover of Taiwan…

Pentagon warns of China's rapidly expanding nuclear arsenal

Beijing has deployed over 100 DF-31 ICBMs (6,800-mile range) in underground silos across Xinjiang, Gansu and Inner Mongolia, with plans to exceed 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2037. The Pentagon warns China is preparing for a potential military takeover of Taiwan…

Dec. 30, 2025, 6 a.m.
FCC grounds new Chinese drones in sweeping security move

The FCC has banned all new models of foreign-made drones from the U.S. market, specifically targeting Chinese companies like DJI, citing national security risks of espionage and data theft. The ban, supported by a bipartisan consensus, aims to force the devel…

FCC grounds new Chinese drones in sweeping security move

The FCC has banned all new models of foreign-made drones from the U.S. market, specifically targeting Chinese companies like DJI, citing national security risks of espionage and data theft. The ban, supported by a bipartisan consensus, aims to force the devel…

Dec. 30, 2025, 6 a.m.
Russian FM Lavrov: Moscow will back China on Taiwan issue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared Moscow’s full support for Beijing’s position, calling Taiwan an internal Chinese affair and citing the 2001 bilateral treaty as a legal foundation for this support. This stance signals a strengthening Russia-Chi…

Russian FM Lavrov: Moscow will back China on Taiwan issue

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared Moscow’s full support for Beijing’s position, calling Taiwan an internal Chinese affair and citing the 2001 bilateral treaty as a legal foundation for this support. This stance signals a strengthening Russia-Chi…

Dec. 30, 2025, 5:42 a.m.
China fires rockets on second day of drills around Taiwan

China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan for a second day of live-fire drills aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports and assaults on maritime targets.

China fires rockets on second day of drills around Taiwan

China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan for a second day of live-fire drills aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports and assaults on maritime targets.

Dec. 30, 2025, 3:56 a.m.
The PRC's Intimidation Campaign

Chinese forces are conducting a massive military exercise in the areas surrounding Taiwan — a major economic power and supplier of semiconductor chips essential to the world (and US) economy (true in 2022, true today). Source: PLA via US Naval Institute, acce…

The PRC's Intimidation Campaign

Chinese forces are conducting a massive military exercise in the areas surrounding Taiwan — a major economic power and supplier of semiconductor chips essential to the world (and US) economy (true in 2022, true today). Source: PLA via US Naval Institute, acce…

Dec. 30, 2025, 3:56 a.m.
China kicks off second day of military drills around Taiwan

Day two of the 'Justice Mission 2025' drills will include 10 hours of live-fire exercises and a simulated blockade.

China kicks off second day of military drills around Taiwan

Day two of the 'Justice Mission 2025' drills will include 10 hours of live-fire exercises and a simulated blockade.

Dec. 30, 2025, 3:25 a.m.
Meta says Manus, initially based in Beijing and Wuhan, will cut Chinese investor ties after the deal and "will discontinue its services and operations in China" (Nikkei Asia)

Nikkei Asia: Meta says Manus, initially based in Beijing and Wuhan, will cut Chinese investor ties after the deal and “will discontinue its services and operations in China” — PALO ALTO, California/HONG KONG — Meta says it will acquire AI startup Manus and …

Meta says Manus, initially based in Beijing and Wuhan, will cut Chinese investor ties after the deal and "will discontinue its services and operations in China" (Nikkei Asia)

Nikkei Asia: Meta says Manus, initially based in Beijing and Wuhan, will cut Chinese investor ties after the deal and “will discontinue its services and operations in China”  —  PALO ALTO, California/HONG KONG — Meta says it will acquire AI startup Manus and …

Dec. 30, 2025, 2:42 a.m.
H200 exports to China point to controlled easing in US semiconductor policy

Nvidia has reportedly informed its Chinese customers of its intention to deliver H200 AI chips by mid-February 2026, with shipments targeting 5,000 to 10,000 modules. This volume corresponds to approximately 40,000 to 80,000 H200 chips, signaling a significan…

H200 exports to China point to controlled easing in US semiconductor policy

Nvidia has reportedly informed its Chinese customers of its intention to deliver H200 AI chips by mid-February 2026, with shipments targeting 5,000 to 10,000 modules. This volume corresponds to approximately 40,000 to 80,000 H200 chips, signaling a significan…

Dec. 30, 2025, 2:37 a.m.
China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan in 2nd day of exercises aimed at further isolating the island

China launched 10 hours of live-firing exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, the second day of Beijing's largest-ever war games around the island, aimed at swiftly cutting its links to outside support in the event of a conflict.

China launches live-firing drills around Taiwan in 2nd day of exercises aimed at further isolating the island

China launched 10 hours of live-firing exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday, the second day of Beijing's largest-ever war games around the island, aimed at swiftly cutting its links to outside support in the event of a conflict.

Dec. 30, 2025, 2:32 a.m.
China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

China plans AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

Dec. 30, 2025, 12:41 a.m.
Zuck buys Chinese AI company Manus that claims it deals in actions, not words

‘General agents’ to infuse Meta’s products real soon now Meta will acquire made-in-China AI outfit Manus and harness its “general agent” technology across its products.…

Zuck buys Chinese AI company Manus that claims it deals in actions, not words

‘General agents’ to infuse Meta’s products real soon now Meta will acquire made-in-China AI outfit Manus and harness its “general agent” technology across its products.…

Dec. 30, 2025, 12:38 a.m.
Apple Won't Have to Deal With New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

Apple will not be forced to deal with increased tariffs on Chinese components until June 2027, thanks to the effective tariff rate being set at zero for approximately 18 months.Read More...

Apple Won't Have to Deal With New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

Apple will not be forced to deal with increased tariffs on Chinese components until June 2027, thanks to the effective tariff rate being set at zero for approximately 18 months.Read More...

Dec. 30, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
Is This China's Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Catapult?

Having a scalable truck-based catapult concept for land-launched larger drone operations could open up new operational possibilities.

Is This China's Truck-Mounted Electromagnetic Catapult?

Having a scalable truck-based catapult concept for land-launched larger drone operations could open up new operational possibilities.

Dec. 30, 2025, midnight
Capsaicin diet drives gut inflammation and exosomal miR-17-3p elevation in idiopathic short stature

The authors demonstrate that plasma exosomes from children with idiopathic short stature contain elevated hsa-miR-17-3p, that disrupts growth signaling and impairs cartilage cell proliferation. A capsaicin-rich diet in rats triggered gut inflammation, increas…

Capsaicin diet drives gut inflammation and exosomal miR-17-3p elevation in idiopathic short stature

The authors demonstrate that plasma exosomes from children with idiopathic short stature contain elevated hsa-miR-17-3p, that disrupts growth signaling and impairs cartilage cell proliferation. A capsaicin-rich diet in rats triggered gut inflammation, increas…

Dec. 29, 2025, 11:04 p.m.
At UN, Somalia slams Israel's Somaliland recognition as 'threat' to peace

Somalia says it is concerned that the recognition serves as a pretext for the forced relocation of Palestinians.

At UN, Somalia slams Israel's Somaliland recognition as 'threat' to peace

Somalia says it is concerned the recognition serves as a pretext for the forced relocation of Palestinians.

Dec. 29, 2025, 9:23 p.m.
Bank of America CEO drops unexpected view on economy

It’s no secret that tariffs, trade wars, and recession chatter have dominated the economic conversation over the past year. Heading into 2026, though, Bank...

Bank of America CEO drops unexpected view on economy

It’s no secret that tariffs, trade wars, and recession chatter have dominated the economic conversation over the past year. Heading into 2026, though, Bank...

Dec. 29, 2025, 9:20 p.m.
Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it

China's decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots — both in the past several weeks and the past several decades. The island is the most sensitive political subject for China. It has been …

Why China is holding military drills around Taiwan — and the history behind it

China's decision to bring serious firepower to bear for military drills in the waters off Taiwan this week has deep roots — both in the past several weeks and the past several decades. The island is the most sensitive political subject for China. It has been …

Dec. 29, 2025, 9 p.m.
China Challenges US With Unprecedented Wargame Against Key Ally

China launched its largest military drill in history around Taiwan Monday in an unprecedented provocation of a long-time American strategically.

China Challenges US With Unprecedented Wargame Against Key Ally

China launched its largest military drill in history around Taiwan Monday in an unprecedented provocation of a long-time American strategic ally.

Dec. 29, 2025, 9 p.m.
67 EVs Were Range-Tested In Sub-Zero Conditions. Here's Where The Teslas Ranked

Dozens of modern EVs were range-tested in freezing temperatures in Mongolia. Here's how they ranked.

67 EVs Were Range-Tested In Sub-Zero Conditions. Here's Where The Teslas Ranked

Dozens of modern EVs were range-tested in freezing temperatures in Mongolia. Here's how they ranked.

Dec. 29, 2025, 8:23 p.m.
Happy 16th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity.com!

KrebsOnSecurity.com celebrates its 16th anniversary today! A huge "thank you" to all of our readers -- newcomers, long-timers and drive-by critics alike. Your engagement this past year here has been tremendous and truly a salve on a handful of dark days. Happ…

Happy 16th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity.com!

KrebsOnSecurity.com celebrates its 16th anniversary today! A huge "thank you" to all of our readers -- newcomers, long-timers and drive-by critics alike. Your engagement this past year here has been tremendous and truly a salve on a handful of dark days. Happ…

Dec. 29, 2025, 7:44 p.m.
Air superiority and long-range strikes: what China's war games say about how it might assault Taiwan

China says the drills are a stern warning to pro-independence forces, but they look a lot like a practice run.

Air superiority and long-range strikes: what China's war games say about how it might assault Taiwan

China says the drills are a stern warning to pro-independence forces, but they look a lot like a practice run.

Dec. 29, 2025, 6:25 p.m.
China's Trying to Give the Digital Yuan a Boost in 2026

While China has been ahead of the game when it comes to government-backed digital currencies, adoption has been slow.

China's Trying to Give the Digital Yuan a Boost in 2026

While China has been ahead of the game when it comes to government-backed digital currencies, adoption has been slow.

Dec. 29, 2025, 6:18 p.m.
This Isn't Clair Obscur, It's A Remake Of An 18-Year-Old Chinese RPG

A new Sword and Fairy 4: Remake trailer is turning heads The post This Isn’t Clair Obscur, It’s A Remake Of An 18-Year-Old Chinese RPG appeared first on Kotaku.

This Isn't Clair Obscur, It's A Remake Of An 18-Year-Old Chinese RPG

A new Sword and Fairy 4: Remake trailer is turning heads The post This Isn’t Clair Obscur, It’s A Remake Of An 18-Year-Old Chinese RPG appeared first on Kotaku.

Dec. 29, 2025, 6:13 p.m.
Apple Gets Relief on China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

Apple has secured a delay on new U.S. tariffs on Chinese chips until 2027, easing cost pressures on its products and supply chain. The post Apple Gets Relief on China Chip Tariffs Until 2027 first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Apple Gets Relief on China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

Apple has secured a delay on new U.S. tariffs on Chinese chips until 2027, easing cost pressures on its products and supply chain. The post Apple Gets Relief on China Chip Tariffs Until 2027 first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

Dec. 29, 2025, 5:34 p.m.
Lisuan's G100 series has reportedly begun shipping out to customers in first batch of deliveries — China's first homegrown 6nm GPUs are no longer a show-floor exclusive

China's first 6nm-class discrete GPUs, the G100 series from Lisuan, has apparently started to ship out to customers, months after their initial announcement. These GPUs, if as performant as claimed, hold the potential to fuel China's self-reliance ambitions i…

Lisuan's G100 series has reportedly begun shipping out to customers in first batch of deliveries — China's first homegrown 6nm GPUs are no longer a show-floor exclusive

China's first 6nm-class discrete GPUs, the G100 series from Lisuan, has apparently started to ship out to customers, months after their initial announcement. These GPUs, if as performant as claimed, hold the potential to fuel China's self-reliance ambitions i…

Dec. 29, 2025, 5:22 p.m.
Panama Mayor Demolishes Monument to 'Chinese-Panamanian Friendship'

The Chinese embassy in Panama on Sunday expressed its “deep dismay, strong indignation, and firm opposition” to the recent demolition of a Chinese monument in the city of Arraiján this weekend. The post Panama Mayor Demolishes Monument to ‘Chinese-Panamanian…

Panama Mayor Demolishes Monument to 'Chinese-Panamanian Friendship'

The Chinese embassy in Panama on Sunday expressed its “deep dismay, strong indignation, and firm opposition” to the recent demolition of a Chinese monument in the city of Arraiján this weekend. The post Panama Mayor Demolishes Monument to ‘Chinese-Panamanian …

Dec. 29, 2025, 5 p.m.
The Latest adidas Pet Collection Honors The Chinese New Year

Following two adidas pet collection drops in 2025, the Three Stripes is continuing to show love to pet parents and their furry companions with another... © Sneaker News, 2025. | Permalink | No comment | Add todel.icio.us The post The Latest adidas Pet Coll…

The Latest adidas Pet Collection Honors The Chinese New Year

Following two adidas pet collection drops in 2025, the Three Stripes is continuing to show love to pet parents and their furry companions with another... © Sneaker News, 2025. | Permalink | No comment | Add todel.icio.us The post The Latest adidas Pet Coll…

Dec. 29, 2025, 4 p.m.
China Launched "Large-Scale" Military Drills Near Taiwan

China is conducting "large-scale" military drills near the island nation of Taiwan. These drills are coming just days after China sanctioned some United States defense firms over its delivery of weapons to Taiwan.

China Launched "Large-Scale" Military Drills Near Taiwan

China is conducting "large-scale" military drills near the island nation of Taiwan. These drills are coming just days after China sanctioned some United States defense firms over its delivery of weapons to Taiwan.

Dec. 29, 2025, 3:56 p.m.
'We Got Expedition-Like Genre Now' — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fans Say Sword and Fairy 4 Remake Is a Little Too Close for Comfort

The debut trailer for Sword and Fairy 4 Remake is out in the wild — and it looks a lot like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

'We Got Expedition-Like Genre Now' — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Fans Say Sword and Fairy 4 Remake Is a Little Too Close for Comfort

The debut trailer for Sword and Fairy 4 Remake is out in the wild — and it looks a lot like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

Dec. 29, 2025, 3:40 p.m.
12 times rockets and spacecraft crashed and burned in 2025

We saw quite a few milestones notched in the final frontier this year. But there were a number of failures as well, some of them quite dramatic.

12 times rockets and spacecraft crashed and burned in 2025

We saw quite a few milestones notched in the final frontier this year. But there were a number of failures as well, some of them quite dramatic.

Dec. 29, 2025, 3:27 p.m.
Apple Avoids New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

Apple now has additional time to allow for tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, thanks to a delay on any actual cost impact until June 2027. While the United States will still apply new tariffs on semiconductor imports from China, the effective tariff rate…

Apple Avoids New China Chip Tariffs Until 2027

Apple now has additional time to allow for tariffs on Chinese semiconductors, thanks to a delay on any actual cost impact until June 2027. While the United States will still apply new tariffs on semiconductor imports from China, the effective tariff rate…

Dec. 29, 2025, 3:11 p.m.
Japan's Diplomatic Crisis With China Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better

Amid an ongoing spat between Asia's top two economies, Tokyo is seeking a diplomatic offramp while Beijing plays hardball. The post Japan's Diplomatic Crisis...

Japan's Diplomatic Crisis With China Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better

Amid an ongoing spat between Asia's top two economies, Tokyo is seeking a diplomatic offramp while Beijing plays hardball. The post Japan's Diplomatic Crisis...

Dec. 29, 2025, 2:50 p.m.
Tesla might be working on support for iPhone car key in Apple Wallet

According to the code hidden in the latest version of the Tesla app, Tesla is working on expanded phone key support. This could include support for Apple’s first-party car key feature in Apple Wallet. According to a report from Not A Tesla App, the initial…

Tesla might be working on support for iPhone car key in Apple Wallet

According to the code hidden in the latest version of the Tesla app, Tesla is working on expanded phone key support. This could include support for Apple’s first-party car key feature in Apple Wallet. According to a report from Not A Tesla App, the initial…

Dec. 29, 2025, 2 p.m.
The best and most ridiculous robots of 2025 in pictures

Some of the world's most advanced robots showed off their skills at tech shows and sporting events, doing everything from cooking shrimp to running half marathons

The best and most ridiculous robots of 2025 in pictures

Some of the world's most advanced robots showed off their skills at tech shows and sporting events, doing everything from cooking shrimp to running half marathons

Dec. 29, 2025, 1:38 p.m.
⚡ Weekly Recap: MongoDB Attacks, Wallet Breaches, Android Spyware, Insider Crime & More

Last week’s cyber news in 2025 was not about one big incident. It was about many small cracks opening at the same time. Tools people trust every day behave in unexpected ways. Old flaws resurfaced. New ones were used almost immediately. A common theme ran thr…

⚡ Weekly Recap: MongoDB Attacks, Wallet Breaches, Android Spyware, Insider Crime & More

Last week’s cyber news in 2025 was not about one big incident. It was about many small cracks opening at the same time. Tools people trust every day behave in unexpected ways. Old flaws resurfaced. New ones were used almost immediately. A common theme ran thr…

Dec. 29, 2025, 1:22 p.m.
America's Post-Trump China Strategy

Although diplomacy has long been at the forefront of Sino-American engagement, the rise of politically constrained, egocentric leaders, coupled with new strains of nationalism in the United States and China, has rendered it ineffective. But it is not too soon…

America's Post-Trump China Strategy

Although diplomacy has long been at the forefront of Sino-American engagement, the rise of politically constrained, egocentric leaders, coupled with new strains of nationalism in the United States and China, has rendered it ineffective. But it is not too soon…