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Jan. 9, 2026, 7:45 p.m.
Hopes Beijing may lift soft ban on South Korea pop culture as ties thaw

China has restricted access to South Korean pop culture since 2016, when Seoul received US anti-missile technology. Warmer bilateral ties are spurring optimism that will change.

Hopes Beijing may lift soft ban on South Korea pop culture as ties thaw

China has restricted access to South Korean pop culture since 2016, when Seoul received US anti-missile technology. Warmer bilateral ties are spurring optimism that will change.

Jan. 9, 2026, 7:36 p.m.
CDT 2025 Year-End Roundup: Most Notable Censored Articles and Essays (Part 2)

As 2025 draws to a close, CDT editors are compiling a series of the most notable content (Chinese) from across the Chinese internet over the past year. Topics include this year’s most outstanding quotes, reports, podcasts and videos, sensitive words, censored…

CDT 2025 Year-End Roundup: Most Notable Censored Articles and Essays (Part 2)

As 2025 draws to a close, CDT editors are compiling a series of the most notable content (Chinese) from across the Chinese internet over the past year. Topics include this year’s most outstanding quotes, reports, podcasts and videos, sensitive words, censored…

Jan. 9, 2026, 6:21 p.m.
New architecture and design competitions: Barbican Seeds in the City, McGill Libraries-Safdie Archives Research Grant, CTBUH China Awards, and Chicken Coop Competition

Bustler's curated picks of new architecture and design competitions this week feature four calls seeking top achievements in Chinese tall building design and urban innovation, research proposals requiring the use of the Moshe Safdie Archives at McGill Univers…

New architecture and design competitions: Barbican Seeds in the City, McGill Libraries-Safdie Archives Research Grant, CTBUH China Awards, and Chicken Coop Competition

Bustler's curated picks of new architecture and design competitions this week feature four calls seeking top achievements in Chinese tall building design and urban innovation, research proposals requiring the use of the Moshe Safdie Archives at McGill Univers…

Jan. 9, 2026, 6:11 p.m.
China's Fentanyl Crackdown Tied to Drop in US Overdoses

Fentanyl deaths have been dropping sharply in the US over the last few years, and a new study suggests that China is a big reason. The study in Science points to a "major disruption in the illicit fentanyl trade" that led to a steep drop in fatal overdoses be…

China's Fentanyl Crackdown Tied to Drop in US Overdoses

Fentanyl deaths have been dropping sharply in the US over the last few years, and a new study suggests that China is a big reason. The study in Science points to a "major disruption in the illicit fentanyl trade" that led to a steep drop in fatal overdoses be…

Jan. 9, 2026, 6:04 p.m.
China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit — a step closer to near-limitless clean energy

China's EAST nuclear fusion reactor has successfully kept plasma stable at extreme densities, passing a major fusion milestone and potentially bringing humanity closer to wielding near-limitless clean energy.

China's 'artificial sun' reactor shatters major fusion limit — a step closer to near-limitless clean energy

China's EAST nuclear fusion reactor has successfully kept plasma stable at extreme densities, passing a major fusion milestone and potentially bringing humanity closer to wielding near-limitless clean energy.

Jan. 9, 2026, 5:43 p.m.
China-Linked Hackers Exploit VMware ESXi Zero-Days to Escape Virtual Machines

Chinese-speaking threat actors are suspected to have leveraged a compromised SonicWall VPN appliance as an initial access vector to deploy a VMware ESXi exploit that may have been developed as far back as February 2024. Cybersecurity firm Huntress, which obse…

China-Linked Hackers Exploit VMware ESXi Zero-Days to Escape Virtual Machines

Chinese-speaking threat actors are suspected to have leveraged a compromised SonicWall VPN appliance as an initial access vector to deploy a VMware ESXi exploit that may have been developed as far back as February 2024. Cybersecurity firm Huntress, which obse…

Jan. 9, 2026, 5:29 p.m.
Uncovering the History of How China Fell in Love With Photography

China is one of the world's biggest photography markets, even besting the Americas in terms of camera and lens sales earlier this year. However, China's rich photographic history is not well known in the West, something American photographer Ben Fraternale, w…

Uncovering the History of How China Fell in Love With Photography

China is one of the world's biggest photography markets, even besting the Americas in terms of camera and lens sales earlier this year. However, China's rich photographic history is not well known in the West, something American photographer Ben Fraternale, w…

Jan. 9, 2026, 4:28 p.m.
Disney to Continue Investing in China, Bob Iger Says

The CEO met with Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing on Friday, per Chinese state news agency Xinhua The post Disney to Continue Investing in China, Bob Iger Says appeared first on TheWrap.

Disney to Continue Investing in China, Bob Iger Says

The CEO met with Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing on Friday, per Chinese state news agency Xinhua The post Disney to Continue Investing in China, Bob Iger Says appeared first on TheWrap.

Jan. 9, 2026, 3:51 p.m.
China's Quiet Retreat From North Korean Denuclearization

How Beijing’s gamble could backfire.

China's Quiet Retreat From North Korean Denuclearization

How Beijing’s gamble could backfire.

Jan. 9, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
Illicit Crypto Flows Climbed to $154 Billion in 2025 as Nation States Evade Sanctions, Report Finds

As the Trump administration is adding rocket fuel to sanction enforcement, it's also been legitimizing crypto.

Illicit Crypto Flows Climbed to $154 Billion in 2025 as Nation States Evade Sanctions, Report Finds

As the Trump administration is adding rocket fuel to sanction enforcement, it's also been legitimizing crypto.

Jan. 9, 2026, 2:56 p.m.
What Would a Trump Style "Washington Consensus" Mean for the Sovereignty of Latin America-Caribbean (LAC) and "Market Capitalism"?

China has recently condemned reported US pressure on Venezuela’s new government to sever its partnerships with China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba, calling it a “typical bullying act” and asserting that Beijing’s legitimate economic interests in the country must be…

What Would a Trump Style "Washington Consensus" Mean for the Sovereignty of Latin America-Caribbean (LAC) and "Market Capitalism"?

China has recently condemned reported US pressure on Venezuela’s new government to sever its partnerships with China, Russia, Iran, and Cuba, calling it a “typical bullying act” and asserting that Beijing’s legitimate economic interests in the country must be…

Jan. 9, 2026, 1:28 p.m.
China-linked cybercrims abused VMware ESXi zero-days a year before disclosure

Huntress analysis suggests VM escape bugs were already weaponized in the wild Chinese-linked cybercriminals were sitting on a working VMware ESXi hypervisor escape kit more than a year before the bugs it relied on were made public.…<!--#include virtual='/data…

China-linked cybercrims abused VMware ESXi zero-days a year before disclosure

Huntress analysis suggests VM escape bugs were already weaponized in the wild Chinese-linked cybercriminals were sitting on a working VMware ESXi hypervisor escape kit more than a year before the bugs it relied on were made public.…<!--#include virtual='/data…

Jan. 9, 2026, 1:24 p.m.
Scope Of Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' Hack Keeps Getting Worse, As Trump Dismantles U.S. Cybersecurity Defenses

Late last year, most major U.S. telecoms were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to hack into U.S. communications networks and then spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year completely undetected. The “Salt Typh…

Scope Of Chinese 'Salt Typhoon' Hack Keeps Getting Worse, As Trump Dismantles U.S. Cybersecurity Defenses

Late last year, most major U.S. telecoms were the victim of a massive, historic intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to hack into U.S. communications networks and then spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year completely undetected. The “Salt Typh…

Jan. 9, 2026, 12:22 p.m.
Timeline of Japan and China's spat

Tokyo (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 A spat between Tokyo and Beijing following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion of Japanese military action if China invaded Taiwan isn't going away. AFP details the timeline of the dispute between Asia's two biggest economy…

Timeline of Japan and China's spat

Tokyo (AFP) Jan 9, 2026 A spat between Tokyo and Beijing following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion of Japanese military action if China invaded Taiwan isn't going away. AFP details the timeline of the dispute between Asia's two biggest economi…

Jan. 9, 2026, 12:22 p.m.
Chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises

Simon's Town, South Africa (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa's main navy base ahead Thursday of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia. The January 9-16 "Will for Peace" drill hosted by S…

Chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises

Simon'S Town, South Africa (AFP) Jan 8, 2026 Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa's main navy base Thursday ahead of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia. The January 9-16 "Will for Peace" drill hosted by S…

Jan. 9, 2026, 12:11 p.m.
Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make

Thecharge turbod events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under

Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make

The turbocharged events in Venezuela through to discussions about Greenland all nods to the US’s shifting vision of the world order. And it leaves the EU with a pressing decision about whose influence to shelter under

Jan. 9, 2026, noon
The Pentagon Has Axed Its Office of the Arctic

The Trump administration is focused instead on seizing Greenland.

The Pentagon Has Axed Its Office of the Arctic

The Trump administration is focused instead on seizing Greenland.

Jan. 9, 2026, 11:55 a.m.
Links 1/9/2026

Daily links, including Oreshnik strike, feds shoot two people in Portland, US oil wants Venezuela guarantees, and AI slop comes for weather forecasting.

Links 1/9/2026

Daily links, including Oreshnik strike, feds shoot two people in Portland, US oil wants Venezuela guarantees, and AI slop comes for weather forecasting.

Jan. 9, 2026, 11:45 a.m.
Even the US' Most Servile Vassal State in Latin America, Argentina, Is Determined to Keep Trading With China

"One thing is geopolitics, another is trade," said Milei. "I'm not going to break commercial ties with China".

Even the US' Most Servile Vassal State in Latin America, Argentina, Is Determined to Keep Trading With China

"One thing is geopolitics, another is trade," said Milei. "I'm not going to break commercial ties with China".

Jan. 9, 2026, 11 a.m.
Chinese Lenses Aren't Cheap. We're Just Used to Overpaying

When I first started shooting photographs and getting into camera gear, the way of the world is that you often bought a camera and first-party lenses. The third-party stuff just wasn't all that good in terms of performance overall. Then the third-party Japan…

Chinese Lenses Aren't Cheap. We're Just Used to Overpaying

When I first started shooting photographs and getting into camera gear, the way of the world is that you often bought a camera and first-party lenses. The third-party stuff just wasn't all that good in terms of performance overall. Then the third-party Japane…

Jan. 9, 2026, 10:42 a.m.
OnePlus Turbo 6 and 6V Launch with 9,000mAh Batteries And High-Refresh AMOLED Displays

OnePlus has expanded its smartphone lineup with a strong emphasis on battery capacity, display performance, and gaming-oriented hardware with the official launch of the OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V in China. The two models have a number of essential c…

OnePlus Turbo 6 and 6V Launch with 9,000mAh Batteries And High-Refresh AMOLED Displays

OnePlus has expanded its smartphone lineup with a strong emphasis on battery capacity, display performance, and gaming-oriented hardware with the official launch of the OnePlus Turbo 6 and OnePlus Turbo 6V in China. The two models have a number of essential c…

Jan. 9, 2026, 10:06 a.m.
Nvidia CEO says the idea of ​​decoupling from China is 'naive' and 'not based on any common sense'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang knows China is a lucrative market for the chipmaker.

Nvidia CEO says the idea of decoupling from China is 'naive' and 'not based on any common sense'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang knows China is a lucrative market for the chipmaker.

Jan. 9, 2026, 9:40 a.m.
China Urges Nestlé to Work Quickly on Baby Formula Recall

Chinese authorities are urging Nestlé SA to work quickly in recalling baby formula products in the mainland over potential contamination concerns. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Thursday that Nestlé had an important corporate responsibili…

China Urges Nestlé to Work Quickly on Baby Formula Recall

Chinese authorities are urging Nestlé SA to work quickly in recalling baby formula products in the mainland over potential contamination concerns. The State Administration for Market Regulation said Thursday that Nestlé had an important corporate responsibili…

Jan. 9, 2026, 9:34 a.m.
Why is Pakistan selling its JF-17 fighter jets to Bangladesh and others?

Islamabad’s defense diplomacy is driving new interest in the JF-17 fighter jet following Pakistan-India clashes.

Why is Pakistan selling its JF-17 fighter jets to Bangladesh and others?

Islamabad’s defence diplomacy is driving new interest in the JF-17 fighter jet following Pakistan-India clashes.

Jan. 9, 2026, 8:14 a.m.
Alleged cybercrime 'mastermind' goes from billionaire to black bag over the head

Accused scam boss Chen Zhi is extradited to China from Cambodia after being indicted by the United States over an alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud.

Alleged cybercrime 'mastermind' goes from billionaire to black bag over the head

Accused scam boss Chen Zhi is extradited to China from Cambodia after being indicted by the United States over an alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud.

Jan. 9, 2026, 8:08 a.m.
China firmly opposes dissemination of false information for political purposes, says FM spokesperson over 'hacking' accusation

On the issue of hacking, China has stated its position many times. China has consistently opposed and cracked down on hacking activities in accordance with the law, and firmly opposes the dissemination of false information related to China for political purpo…

China firmly opposes dissemination of false information for political purposes, says FM spokesperson over 'hacking' accusation

On the issue of hacking, China has stated its position many times. China has consistently opposed and cracked down on hacking activities in accordance with the law, and firmly opposes the dissemination of false information related to China for political purpo…

Jan. 9, 2026, 8:08 a.m.
Chinese captain convicted of damaging undersea cable deported

A Chinese fishing boat captain convicted of damaging the Taiwan-Matsu No. 2 undersea cable (TDM2) last year was deported to China on Thursday after paying a fine and compensation, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).

Chinese captain convicted of damaging undersea cable deported

A Chinese fishing boat captain convicted of damaging the Taiwan-Matsu No. 2 undersea cable (TDM2) last year was deported to China on Thursday after paying a fine and compensation, according to the Coast Guard Administration (CGA).

Jan. 9, 2026, 6:48 a.m.
Visa-free travel expected to bring 1 million Chinese tourists to Türkiye

Türkiye’s recent decision to grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens has sparked a surge in travel interest, with flight searches from China to Türkiye skyrocketing.

Visa-free travel expected to bring 1 million Chinese tourists to Türkiye

Türkiye’s recent decision to grant visa-free entry to Chinese citizens has sparked a surge in travel interest, with flight searches from China to Türkiye skyrocketing.

Jan. 9, 2026, 6:42 a.m.
Analysis-Venezuela-style strike on Taiwan's leader could prove tricky for China

By Greg Torode and Yimou LeeHONG KONG/TAIPEI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Some Chinese online users are calling for a lightning Venezuela-style snatch of Taiwan’s leaders in a prel… Leggi

Analysis-Venezuela-style strike on Taiwan's leader could prove tricky for China

By Greg Torode and Yimou LeeHONG KONG/TAIPEI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Some Chinese online users are calling for a lightning Venezuela-style snatch of Taiwan’s leaders in a prel… Leggi

Jan. 9, 2026, 6 a.m.
Unveiling the ledger: Trump administration exposes billions in foreign funding to U.S. universities

The Trump administration has launched a public database detailing over $62 billion in foreign government funding to U.S. universities. China and Qatar are among the largest contributors, with their funding raising national security and academic influence conc…

Unveiling the ledger: Trump administration exposes billions in foreign funding to U.S. universities

The Trump administration has launched a public database detailing over $62 billion in foreign government funding to U.S. universities. China and Qatar are among the largest contributors, with their funding raising national security and academic influence conc…

Jan. 9, 2026, 5:30 a.m.
Canada: Confront China's Heightened Repression

Click to expand Image Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31, 2025. © 2025 Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP Photo (Ottawa) – Canadian Prime Minister Ma…

Canada: Confront China's Heightened Repression

Click to expand Image Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (L) with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, October 31, 2025. © 2025 Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP Photo (Ottawa) – Canadian Prime Minister Ma…

Jan. 9, 2026, 5:01 a.m.
Should Strategic Ambiguity Be Saved?

Washington must decide whether its old Taiwan strategy can survive a new world order. The post Should Strategic Ambiguity Be Saved? appeared first on The American Conservative.

Should Strategic Ambiguity Be Saved?

Washington must decide whether its old Taiwan strategy can survive a new world order. The post Should Strategic Ambiguity Be Saved? appeared first on The American Conservative.

Jan. 9, 2026, 4:03 a.m.
6th Chinese peacekeeping military utility helicopter unit to Abyei set out

The first batch of the 6th Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) left China for the mission area on January 6, 2026.

6th Chinese peacekeeping military utility helicopter unit to Abyei set out

The first batch of the 6th Chinese Peacekeeping Military Utility Helicopter Unit to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) left China for the mission area on January 6, 2026.

Jan. 9, 2026, 4:02 a.m.
Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon obtain UN mine clearance, EOD qualifications

A total of 69 members of the 24th Chinese peacekeeping force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) successfully passed the assessment by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and obtained the UN mine clearance and Explosive Ordnance…

Chinese peacekeepers to Lebanon obtain UN mine clearance, EOD qualifications

A total of 69 members of the 24th Chinese peacekeeping force to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) successfully passed the assessment by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and obtained the UN mine clearance and Explosive Ordnance…

Jan. 9, 2026, 4:02 a.m.
Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to hear work reports of state institutions

The Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership met on Thursday to hear a series of work reports from the leading Party members' groups of the top legislature, central government, top political advisory body, supreme court and supreme procuratorate.

Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to hear work reports of state institutions

The Communist Party of China (CPC) leadership met on Thursday to hear a series of work reports from the leading Party members' groups of the top legislature, central government, top political advisory body, supreme court and supreme procuratorate.

Jan. 9, 2026, 4:01 a.m.
China tightens export controls on rare earths, alarming Japan and South Korea

China has stepped up export controls affecting military and civilian sectors, with potential restrictions on rare earth products to Japan causing significant unease. Japanese industries, particularly automotive and electronics, are evaluating the possible con…

China tightens export controls on rare earths, alarming Japan and South Korea

China has stepped up export controls affecting military and civilian sectors, with potential restrictions on rare earth products to Japan causing significant unease. Japanese industries, particularly automotive and electronics, are evaluating the possible con…

Jan. 9, 2026, 3:48 a.m.
China to probe Meta's acquisition of AI outfit Manus

Grab some popcorn for the Xi vs Zuck bout, which may not be the biggest fight on the card Chinese authorities have signaled they’ll likely probe Meta’s planned acquisition of made-in-China AI platform Manus.…

China to probe Meta's acquisition of AI outfit Manus

Grab some popcorn for the Xi vs Zuck bout, which may not be the biggest fight on the card Chinese authorities have signalled they’ll likely probe Meta’s planned acquisition of made-in-China AI platform Manus.…

Jan. 9, 2026, 12:54 a.m.
Trump on Chinese leader Xi taking Taiwan: 'That's up to him'

President Trump said on Thursday his counterpart, Chinese President Xi Jinping, would have to determine himself if he will use military force against Taiwan....

Trump on Chinese leader Xi taking Taiwan: 'That's up to him'

President Trump on Thursday said his counterpart, Chinese President Xi Jinping, would have to determine himself if he will use military force against Taiwan....

Jan. 9, 2026, 12:44 a.m.
China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

“Security has become the top concern for Chinese policymakers.”

China to probe Meta's acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus

“Security has become the top concern for Chinese policymakers.”

Jan. 9, 2026, midnight
Chinese nuclear fusion reactor pushes plasma past crucial limit: what happens next

Breaking the plasma density limit brings researchers a step closer to viable fusion reactors.

Chinese nuclear fusion reactor pushes plasma past crucial limit: what happens next

Breaking the plasma density limit brings researchers a step closer to viable fusion reactors.

Jan. 9, 2026, midnight
Correction: THRUST: translesion synthesis-driven hierarchical regulation using a template-activator construct for Cas12a activity

Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SC90280K, Correction Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Lulu Qin, Wen-Jin Wang, Xinyi Xia, Tongshan Zuo, Yilin Cai, Guanhong Xu, Fangdi Wei, Suli…

Correction: THRUST: translesion synthesis-driven hierarchical regulation using a template-activator construct for Cas12a activity

Chem. Sci., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SC90280K, Correction Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Lulu Qin, Wen-Jin Wang, Xinyi Xia, Tongshan Zuo, Yilin Cai, Guanhong Xu, Fangdi Wei, Suli…

Jan. 8, 2026, 11:47 p.m.
Chinese illegal alien arrested for filming stealth bombers near U.S. air base

Facility shares perimeter fence with a foreign-owned trailer park linked to a convicted fraudster

Chinese illegal alien arrested for filming stealth bombers near U.S. air base

Facility shares perimeter fence with a foreign-owned trailer park linked to a convicted fraudster

Jan. 8, 2026, 10:33 p.m.
Chinese Illegal Arrested For Filming Stealth Bombers Near US Air Base

Federal prosecutors announced charges against a Chinese illegal immigrant accused of photographing military infrastructure near Whiteman Air Force Base.

Chinese Illegal Arrested For Filming Stealth Bombers Near US Air Base

Federal prosecutors announced charges against a Chinese illegal immigrant accused of photographing military infrastructure near Whiteman Air Force Base.

Jan. 8, 2026, 10:27 p.m.
Trump says Venezuela does not give China a Taiwan precedent, but 'it's up to' Xi

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said “it’s up to” Chinese President Xi Jinping what China does on Taiwan, but that he would be “very unhappy” wi… Leggi

Trump says Venezuela does not give China a Taiwan precedent, but 'it's up to' Xi

WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said “it’s up to” Chinese President Xi Jinping what China does on Taiwan, but that he would be “very unhappy” wi… Leggi

Jan. 8, 2026, 10:23 p.m.
China Customs Delays Slow Japan's Food Exports by About Two Weeks

Delays have emerged in customs procedures for food and other products exported from Japan to China, with clearance in many cases taking around two weeks longer than usual, raising the possibility that the measures are a response to comments by Takaichi regard…

China Customs Delays Slow Japan's Food Exports by About Two Weeks

Delays have emerged in customs procedures for food and other products exported from Japan to China, with clearance in many cases taking around two weeks longer than usual, raising the possibility that the measures are a response to comments by Takaichi regard…

Jan. 8, 2026, 9:45 p.m.
Startups go public in litmus test for Chinese AI

Leading Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI soared as it went public in Hong Kong on Thursday, a day before rival MiniMax also makes its market debut in a litmus test for the country's rapidly developing sector. Shares in Zhipu AI, which runs the…

Startups go public in litmus test for Chinese AI

Leading Chinese artificial intelligence startup Zhipu AI soared as it went public in Hong Kong on Thursday, a day before rival MiniMax also makes its market debut in a litmus test for the country's rapidly developing sector. Shares in Zhipu AI, which runs the…

Jan. 8, 2026, 9:42 p.m.
China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again

They’re at it again. China and Japan — frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured, bloody history they still struggle to navigate — are freshly at each other’s rhetorical throats as 2026 begins. And it’s over the same sticking points tha…

China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, begin 2026 at odds again

They’re at it again. China and Japan — frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured, bloody history they still struggle to navigate — are freshly at each other’s rhetorical throats as 2026 begins. And it’s over the same sticking points tha…