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Jan. 27, 2026, 6:53 a.m.
US dollar: 'Wounded hegemon' or secure as most powerful currency on earth?

Faced with Trump's tariffs and threats, BRICS countries are trying to reduce dollar use in trading with each other.

US dollar: 'Wounded hegemon' or secure as most powerful currency on earth?

Faced with Trump's tariffs and threats, BRICS countries are trying to reduce dollar use in trading with each other.

Jan. 27, 2026, 6 a.m.
Xi Jinping's purge of top general accused of leaking nuclear secrets to Washington signals deepening crisis in Chinese military

Gen. Zhang Youxia, once Xi Jinping’s closest PLA ally, has been accused of leaking China’s nuclear secrets to the U.S. and taking massive bribes for promotions, marking one of the worst security breaches in modern Chinese history. The purge targets even Xi’s …

Xi Jinping's purge of top general accused of leaking nuclear secrets to Washington signals deepening crisis in Chinese military

Gen. Zhang Youxia, once Xi Jinping’s closest PLA ally, has been accused of leaking China’s nuclear secrets to the U.S. and taking massive bribes for promotions, marking one of the worst security breaches in modern Chinese history. The purge targets even Xi’s …

Jan. 27, 2026, 5:02 a.m.
I spent years trying to blend in after moving to France. 10 years later, I've realized I don't have to.

Vivienne Zhao, 33, moved to Paris in her 20s. Living in France, far away from her parents, has shifted her understanding of home.

I spent years trying to blend in after moving to France. 10 years later, I've realized I don't have to.

Vivienne Zhao, 33, moved to Paris in her 20s. Living in France, far away from her parents, has shifted her understanding of home.

Jan. 27, 2026, 4:45 a.m.
Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.

Meta to trial premium subscriptions for Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp

Under the plan, access to the platforms' core services would remain free to use.

Jan. 27, 2026, 4:09 a.m.
Shift Up's CEO Says They Need AI Because Of The Chinese Boogeyman

In my previous posts about the use of generative AI tools in the video game industry, I have tried to drive home the point that a nuanced conversation is needed here. Predictably, there were many comments of the sort of stratified opinions that I was specific…

Shift Up's CEO Says They Need AI Because Of The Chinese Boogeyman

In my previous posts about the use of generative AI tools in the video game industry, I have tried to drive home the point that a nuanced conversation is needed here. Predictably, there were many comments of the sort of stratified opinions that I was specific…

Jan. 27, 2026, 3 a.m.
Starmer finally goes to China — and tries not to trigger Trump

Unlike Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, the British PM doesn’t want his big visit to China to be seen as a tilt away from the U.S.

Starmer finally goes to China — and tries not to trigger Trump

Unlike Canadian counterpart Mark Carney, the British PM doesn’t want his big visit to China to be seen as a tilt away from the U.S.

Jan. 27, 2026, 2:55 a.m.
Starmer says he won't 'choose between' the US or China

Sir Keir says ignoring China "wouldn't be sensible" as he prepares to visit the country.

Starmer says he won't 'choose between' the US or China

Sir Keir says ignoring China "wouldn't be sensible" as he prepares to visit the country.

Jan. 27, 2026, 2:33 a.m.
Japan says goodbye to its last pandas as relations with Beijing deteriorate

The departure of the last pandas from Japan demonstrates a significant crisis in North-East Asian politics that has no resolution on the horizon.

Japan says goodbye to its last pandas as relations with Beijing deteriorate

The departure of the last pandas from Japan demonstrates a significant crisis in North-East Asian politics that has no resolution on the horizon.

Jan. 27, 2026, 2:24 a.m.
Unitree named robot partner for 2026 Spring Festival Gala

Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics said on Monday it has been named a robot partner for China Media Group’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala, marking the company’s third collaboration with the country’s most-watched annual television event. Unitree first appears…

Unitree named robot partner for 2026 Spring Festival Gala

Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics said on Monday it has been named a robot partner for China Media Group’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala, marking the company’s third collaboration with the country’s most-watched annual television event. Unitree first appeare…

Jan. 27, 2026, 2:16 a.m.
TikTok Completes Deal to Create U.S. Entity and Avert Ban

Major investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX signed agreements to form the new joint venture

TikTok Completes Deal to Create U.S. Entity and Avert Ban

Major investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX signed agreements to form the new joint venture

Jan. 27, 2026, 1:52 a.m.
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says

TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan’s strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan,… Leggi

Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says

TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan’s strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan,… Leggi

Jan. 27, 2026, midnight
China's innovation in translational medicine: rethinking early-stage clinical development

As pressure mounts globally on drug pricing and development cost continues to rise, clinicians and translational scientists in biotech, academia and biopharma companies are re-evaluating when, where and how to launch early clinical programs. These initial pat…

China's innovation in translational medicine: rethinking early-stage clinical development

As pressure mounts globally on drug pricing and development cost continues to rise, clinicians and translational scientists in biotech, academia and biopharma companies are re-evaluating when, where and how to launch early clinical programs. These initial pat…

Jan. 27, 2026, midnight
Terminal-selective healing of perovskite crystals for air-fabricated high-performance flexible perovskite solar cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07007D, Communication Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Shendong Xu, Yuli Tao, Ke Yang, Yongtao Li, Haiying Zheng, Guozhen Li…

Terminal-selective healing of perovskite crystals for air-fabricated high-performance flexible perovskite solar cells

Chem. Commun., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5CC07007D, Communication Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Shendong Xu, Yuli Tao, Ke Yang, Yongtao Li, Haiying Zheng, Guozhen Li…

Jan. 26, 2026, 11:48 p.m.
Memory chip super cycle opens door for China to challenge South Korea

The ongoing surge in memory chip prices has brought a substantial profit boom for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Although prices are expected to continue trending upward, industry experts caution that this persistent supply shortage could present Chinese m…

Memory chip super cycle opens door for China to challenge South Korea

The ongoing surge in memory chip prices has brought a substantial profit boom for Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Although prices are expected to continue trending upward, industry experts caution that this persistent supply shortage could present Chinese m…

Jan. 26, 2026, 11:30 p.m.
"I've always tried to walk the road Leica walked" — Light Lens Lab founder finally opens up on painstakingly recreating rare $25k Leica lenses you could actually afford

In a first video interview, Light Lens Lab founder talks remaking classic Leica lenses and his plans for future projects – it's a video that Leica fans will want to watch.

"I've always tried to walk the road Leica walked" — Light Lens Lab founder finally opens up on painstakingly recreating rare $25k Leica lenses you could actually afford

In a first video interview, Light Lens Lab founder talks remaking classic Leica lenses and his plans for future projects – it's a video that Leica fans will want to watch.

Jan. 26, 2026, 9:55 p.m.
TikTok's New US Owners Are Off to a Very Rocky Start

Thousands of American TikTok users have reported having issues with the app this past weekend.

TikTok's New US Owners Are Off to a Very Rocky Start

Thousands of American TikTok users have reported having issues with the app this past weekend.

Jan. 26, 2026, 9:37 p.m.
China warns citizens against Japan visits during Lunar New Year

China on Monday warned its citizens against traveling to Japan during the Lunar New Year, its longest public holiday, ‌as Beijing's anger over a comment Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made in early November about democratically governed Taiwan showed …

China warns citizens against Japan visits during Lunar New Year

China on Monday warned its citizens against traveling to Japan during the Lunar New Year, its longest public holiday, ‌as Beijing's anger over a comment Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made in early November about democratically governed Taiwan showed …

Jan. 26, 2026, 9:34 p.m.
UK PM Starmer heading to China aiming to reset ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer travels to China late Tuesday for the first official visit by a British premier since 2018 as he bids to boost trade ties despite frictions. Starmer's visit is expected to include a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Ji…

UK PM Starmer heading to China aiming to reset ties

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer travels to China late Tuesday for the first official visit by a British premier since 2018 as he bids to boost trade ties despite frictions. Starmer's visit is expected to include a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Ji…

Jan. 26, 2026, 9:33 p.m.
Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of U.S.-Canada free trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats should be viewed as prepositioning ahead of negotiations to renew the free trade pact between the two large trading partners. Carney noted they are entering a revie…

Carney calls Trump's tariff threats bluster ahead of U.S.-Canada free trade talks

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday some of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats should be viewed as prepositioning ahead of negotiations to renew the free trade pact between the two large trading partners. Carney noted they are entering a revie…

Jan. 26, 2026, 8:30 p.m.
Europe set to get "first true electric sports car," but it'll be super limited

I’m a simple man. I like most things motorized to be simple … and uncomplicated. If it’s an adventure bike, it should be good at exactly that – taking a beating on adventures. If it’s a truck, it should be excellent at hauling things around with minimal effort…

Europe set to get "first true electric sports car," but it'll be super limited

I’m a simple man. I like most things motorized to be simple … and uncomplicated. If it’s an adventure bike, it should be good at exactly that – taking a beating on adventures. If it’s a truck, it should be excellent at hauling things around with minimal effor…

Jan. 26, 2026, 8 p.m.
The Attacks On TikTok Were Always About Protectionism, Not Protection

The only risk to the U.S. isn’t TikTok and the CCP, but a pundit and political class so eager to have the U.S. act like the CCP.

The Attacks On TikTok Were Always About Protectionism, Not Protection

The only risk to the U.S. isn’t TikTok and the CCP, but a pundit and political class so eager to have the U.S. act like the CCP.

Jan. 26, 2026, 6:57 p.m.
China's aging population is saving its way towards economic stagnation

Unlike many Western economies, Chinese households stash away more than 40 per cent of their income. But the pressure to boost local consumption is mounting for Beijing.

China's aging population is saving its way towards economic stagnation

Unlike many Western economies, Chinese households stash away more than 40 per cent of their income. But the pressure to boost local consumption is mounting for Beijing.

Jan. 26, 2026, 6:52 p.m.
How a purge at the top of China's military could impact Taiwan

Another two senior generals are under investigation for alleged corruption in China and that has big consequences for President Xi Jinping.

How a purge at the top of China's military could impact Taiwan

Another two senior generals are under investigation for alleged corruption in China and that has big consequences for President Xi Jinping.

Jan. 26, 2026, 5:40 p.m.
Malicious Microsoft VSCode AI extensions might have hit over 1.5 million users

Two VSCode extensions are harvesting sensitive data and sending it to China.

Malicious Microsoft VSCode AI extensions might have hit over 1.5 million users

Two VSCode extensions are harvesting sensitive data and sending it to China.

Jan. 26, 2026, 5:08 p.m.
China says Canada deal does not target the US after Trump tariff threat

Mark Carney suggests Trump threats of 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over Canada-China deal may be a negotiating tactic.

China says Canada deal does not target the US after Trump tariff threat

Mark Carney suggests Trump threats of 100% tariffs on Canadian goods over Canada-China deal may be a negotiating tactic.

Jan. 26, 2026, 4:11 p.m.
Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet?

The cybercriminals in control of Kimwolf -- a disruptive botnet that has infected more than 2 million devices -- recently shared a screenshot indicating they'd compromised the control panel for Badbox 2.0, a vast China-based botnet powered by malicious softwa…

Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet?

The cybercriminals in control of Kimwolf -- a disruptive botnet that has infected more than 2 million devices -- recently shared a screenshot indicating they'd compromised the control panel for Badbox 2.0, a vast China-based botnet powered by malicious softwa…

Jan. 26, 2026, 4:10 p.m.
Does Dreame Want to Be the Next DJI? It Sure Seems Like It

The smart home company's first action camera is coming for DJI and GoPro's lunch.

Does Dreame Want to Be the Next DJI? It Sure Seems Like It

The smart home company's first action camera is coming for DJI and GoPro's lunch.

Jan. 26, 2026, 3 p.m.
China's "Gushing" Car Wash Is Blowing Up Online. Is It Really Better Than Ours?

There’s a viral post on X that’s racked up over 2.5 million views since January 20, 2026. In that post, tech enthusiast Tansu Yegen showcased what he called…

China's "Gushing" Car Wash Is Blowing Up Online. Is It Really Better Than Ours?

There’s a viral post on X that’s racked up over 2.5 million views since January 20, 2026. In that post, tech enthusiast Tansu Yegen showcased what he called ...

Jan. 26, 2026, 2:17 p.m.
China's Robotics Industry Is Doing A Lot More Than Military Projects

China has been making huge strides in the field of robotics. Naturally, they are pursuing military applications, but there are other uses developing as well.

China's Robotics Industry Is Doing A Lot More Than Military Projects

China has been making huge strides in the field of robotics. Naturally, they are pursuing military applications, but there are other uses developing as well.

Jan. 26, 2026, 1:51 p.m.
A McDonald's superfan dined at over 100 of its restaurants around the world. See the most unique.

Gary He has visited McDonald's restaurants in more than 55 countries. His favorites include the McSki in Sweden and a UFO-shaped McDonald's in the US.

A McDonald's superfan dined at over 100 of its restaurants around the world. See the most unique.

Gary He has visited McDonald's restaurants in more than 55 countries. His favorites include the McSki in Sweden and a UFO-shaped McDonald's in the US.

Jan. 26, 2026, 1:32 p.m.
'Trump Phone' Still Doesn't Exist, Pre-Order Totals Appear Completely Made Up

Last year the fraud-prone Trump organization announced a half-assed wireless phone company. As we noted at the time, calling this a “phone company” is generous; it was just a lazy marketing rebrand of another, half-assed, MAGA-focused, mobile virtual network …

'Trump Phone' Still Doesn't Exist, Pre-Order Totals Appear Completely Made Up

Last year the fraud-prone Trump organization announced a half-assed wireless phone company. As we noted at the time, calling this a “phone company” is generous; it was just a lazy marketing rebrand of another, half-assed, MAGA-focused, mobile virtual network …

Jan. 26, 2026, 1:21 p.m.
Inside the fortune cookie factory supplying thousands of American Chinese restaurants

Here's how America ended up with more Chinese restaurants than it has locations of nearly any fast-food chain.

Inside the fortune cookie factory supplying thousands of American Chinese restaurants

Here's how America ended up with more Chinese restaurants than it has locations of nearly any fast-food chain.

Jan. 26, 2026, 12:59 p.m.
Chinese Foreign Minister Calls for Security Partnership With Islamic Countries

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Islamic nations should build a security partnership and oppose power politics and intimidation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday during a meeting with the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation…

Chinese Foreign Minister Calls for Security Partnership With Islamic Countries

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Islamic nations should build a security partnership and oppose power politics and intimidation, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday during a meeting with the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperatio…

Jan. 26, 2026, 11:15 a.m.
Gezhi Town movie review: Chinese war drama with Xiao Zhan dares to entertain

3.5/5 stars In the wartime action drama Gezhi Town, set in a remote mountainous region of China, a group of desperate commoners and untrained soldiers band together to fend off a platoon of heavily armed Japanese forces. By championing the heroism and sacrifice…

Gezhi Town movie review: Chinese war drama with Xiao Zhan dares to entertain

3.5/5 stars In the wartime action drama Gezhi Town, set in a remote mountainous region of China, a group of desperate commoners and untrained soldiers band together to fend off a platoon of heavily armed Japanese forces . By championing the heroism and sacrif…

Jan. 26, 2026, 11 a.m.
TSMC Risk

If hyperscalers and chip companies don't build up a TSMC competitor they are set to forego billions of dollars in revenue and stunt the AI ​​revolution.

TSMC Risk

If hyperscalers and chip companies don't build up a TSMC competitor they are set to forego billions of dollars in revenue and stunt the AI revolution.

Jan. 26, 2026, 10:11 a.m.
Xi hails 'great significance' of China-India ties

Xi Jinping has described China and India as “friends” and “partners” in an Indian Republic Day message Read Full Article at RT.com

Xi hails 'great significance' of China-India ties

Xi Jinping has described China and India as “friends” and “partners” in an Indian Republic Day message Read Full Article at RT.com

Jan. 26, 2026, 9:47 a.m.
China's top generals under investigation as country's leader clears out ranks

China announced two of its top generals are under investigation, including the country's most senior general. Analysts suspect it's a political purge by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

China's top generals under investigation as country's leader clears out ranks

China announced two of its top generals are under investigation, including the country's most senior general. Analysts suspect it's a political purge by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Jan. 26, 2026, 9:14 a.m.
President Xi says India, China 'friends, partners' in Republic Day message

On India's Republic Day, President Xi Jinping says Beijing and New Delhi are 'good neighbours, friends and partners'.

President Xi says India, China 'friends, partners' in Republic Day message

On India's Republic Day, President Xi Jinping says Beijing and New Delhi are 'good neighbours, friends and partners'.

Jan. 26, 2026, 7:59 a.m.
Honor Magic 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 15: A flagship matchup that's closer than expected

The Honor Magic 8 Pro and OnePlus 15 are far more alike than different, and this comparison makes that clear.

Honor Magic 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 15: A flagship matchup that's closer than expected

The Honor Magic 8 Pro and OnePlus 15 are far more alike than different, and this comparison makes that clear.