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Dec. 22, 2025, 10:10 p.m.
Why China Rejects Trump's 'G2'

In the coming year, President Trump may meet Xi Jinping up to a half dozen times, an intense period of high-level diplomacy amid unprecedented mutual... Read More The post Why China Rejects Trump’s ‘G2’ appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Why China Rejects Trump's 'G2'

In the coming year, President Trump may meet Xi Jinping up to a half dozen times, an intense period of high-level diplomacy amid unprecedented mutual... Read More The post Why China Rejects Trump’s ‘G2’ appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Dec. 22, 2025, 10:05 p.m.
Apple reiterates long-term commitment to China in meeting with commerce ministry

In a meeting with Li Chenggang, China’s International Trade Negotiator and Vice Minister of Commerce, Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan said Apple plans to continue its long-term development and investment in China. Here are the details. more…

Apple reiterates long-term commitment to China in meeting with commerce ministry

In a meeting with Li Chenggang, China’s International Trade Negotiator and Vice Minister of Commerce, Apple Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan said Apple plans to continue its long-term development and investment in China. Here are the details. more…

Dec. 22, 2025, 9:45 p.m.
Jury deadlocks in case of former Hochul and Cuomo aide accused of working for China

Linda Sun arrives at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on November 24, 2025 in New York City. Prosecutors said they want to retry the case “as soon as possible.” [ more › ]

Jury deadlocks in case of former Hochul and Cuomo aide accused of working for China

Linda Sun arrives at U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on November 24, 2025 in New York City. Prosecutors said they want to retry the case “as soon as possible." [ more › ]

Dec. 22, 2025, 9:43 p.m.
China complains about Japanese official visiting Taiwan

China has lodged a diplomatic complaint with Japan regarding the ‌visit by a high-ranking official of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ⁠ministry said on Monday, as ‍ties between the East Asian ‍nations strain. &quot…

China complains about Japanese official visiting Taiwan

China has lodged a diplomatic complaint with Japan regarding the ‌visit by a high-ranking official of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ⁠ministry said on Monday, as ‍ties between the East Asian ‍nations strain. &quot…

Dec. 22, 2025, 8:10 p.m.
China warns Japan over nuclear talk

China has warned Japan against seeking to get a nuclear arsenal, stating the move is bound to bring a “disaster to the world” Read Full Article at RT.com

China warns Japan over nuclear talk

China has warned Japan against seeking to get a nuclear arsenal, stating the move is bound to bring a “disaster to the world” Read Full Article at RT.com

Dec. 22, 2025, 8 p.m.
Trump Loses GOP Support on China Policy

Add Republican objections to Trump’s China capitulations to the growing realm of defections from leaders of his own party. The post Trump Loses GOP Support on China Policy appeared first on The American Prospect.

Trump Loses GOP Support on China Policy

Add Republican objections to Trump’s China capitulations to the growing realm of defections from leaders of his own party. The post Trump Loses GOP Support on China Policy appeared first on The American Prospect.

Dec. 22, 2025, 7 p.m.
Meet Qingzhou, China's next-gen cargo craft for its Tiangong space station (video)

Qingzhou is a lighter and potentially lower-cost alternative to China's Tianzhou freighter.

Meet Qingzhou, China's next-gen cargo craft for its Tiangong space station (video)

Qingzhou is a lighter and potentially lower-cost alternative to China's Tianzhou freighter.

Dec. 22, 2025, 6:59 p.m.
China Gold Shock: Beijing Smashes Records To Build A New 'De-Dollarised' Economy

China became Russia's top gold importer in 2025, with November imports reaching $961M, the highest ever, signaling efforts to reduce dollar reliance and impact global stability.

China Gold Shock: Beijing Smashes Records To Build A New 'De-Dollarised' Economy

China became Russia's top gold importer in 2025, with November imports reaching $961M, the highest ever, signaling efforts to reduce dollar reliance and impact global stability.

Dec. 22, 2025, 6:28 p.m.
Apple COO Sabih Khan meets with China's vice commerce minister

China's Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang met with Apple's Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan to discuss the company's operations in China… The post Apple COO Sabih Khan meets with China’s vice commerce minister appeared first on MacDailyNews.

Apple COO Sabih Khan meets with China's vice commerce minister

China's Vice Commerce Minister Li Chenggang met with Apple's Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan to discuss the company's operations in China… The post Apple COO Sabih Khan meets with China’s vice commerce minister appeared first on MacDailyNews.

Dec. 22, 2025, 5:51 p.m.
Chinese fabs are reportedly upgrading older ASML DUV lithography chipmaking machines — secondary channels and independent engineers used to soup up Twinscan NXT series

Chinese fabs are quietly extending the useful life and performance of older ASML deep ultraviolet lithography systems by upgrading key subsystems, as Beijing pushes to sustain advanced chip output.

Chinese fabs are reportedly upgrading older ASML DUV lithography chipmaking machines — secondary channels and independent engineers used to soup up Twinscan NXT series

Chinese fabs are quietly extending the useful life and performance of older ASML deep ultraviolet lithography systems by upgrading key subsystems, as Beijing pushes to sustain advanced chip output.

Dec. 22, 2025, 5:49 p.m.
Nvidia wasting no time to flog H200s in China

Shipments still waiting on approval from Beijing Now that it can legally export them, Nvidia has reportedly informed its Chinese customers that it'll begin shipping H200s, one of its most potent graphics accelerators for AI training and inference, in time for…

Nvidia wasting no time to flog H200s in China

Shipments still waiting on approval from Beijing Now that it can legally export them, Nvidia has reportedly informed its Chinese customers that it'll begin shipping H200s, one of its most potent graphics accelerators for AI training and inference, in time for…

Dec. 22, 2025, 4:59 p.m.
'It's a cage match': Beleaguered iRobot founder says the biggest reason why the Roomba-maker failed was because of growing Chinese competition

“The marketplace was not a level playing field,” Colin Angle said, noting China has incentives and discounts for consumers who buy domestic products.

'It's a cage match': Beleaguered iRobot founder says the biggest reason why the Roomba-maker failed was because of growing Chinese competition

“The marketplace was not a level playing field,” Colin Angle said, noting China has incentives and discounts for consumers who buy domestic products.

Dec. 22, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
EU dairy sector hit with retaliatory Chinese tariffs of up 42.7%

Citing "subtantial damage" to its domestic dairy sector, China imposed hefty tariffs on EU producers with France and the Netherlands hardest hit.

EU dairy sector hit with retaliatory Chinese tariffs of up 42.7%

Citing "subtantial damage" to its domestic dairy sector, China imposed hefty tariffs on EU producers with France and the Netherlands hardest hit.

Dec. 22, 2025, 2:22 p.m.
Three Shocks that Shook the World in 2025

A new, harder, colder world order was erected on the grave of European ambition in 2025. The year’s enduring lesson is that in an age of existential contests, strategic dependency is the prelude to irrelevance.

Three Shocks that Shook the World in 2025

A new, harder, colder world order was erected on the grave of European ambition in 2025. The year’s enduring lesson is that in an age of existential contests, strategic dependency is the prelude to irrelevance.

Dec. 22, 2025, 2:08 p.m.
Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accumulated millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.

Uber and Lyft announce plans to trial Chinese robotaxis in UK in 2026

Baidu's Apollo Go robotaxis have already accrued millions of driverless rides in cities worldwide.

Dec. 22, 2025, 1:57 p.m.
Taiwan's drone push needs its powerhouse industries, former US commerce official says

Taiwan has big plans for making more drones, but there are industry and economic hurdles to overcome, including getting more big businesses involved.

Taiwan's drone push needs its powerhouse industries, former US commerce official says

Taiwan has big plans for making more drones, but there are industry and economic hurdles to overcome, including getting more big businesses involved.

Dec. 22, 2025, 12:45 p.m.
Mining in 2025: emerging trends and predictions for 2026

Mining Technology reveals the key mining trends of 2025 and those set to define the industry in 2026.

Mining in 2025: emerging trends and predictions for 2026

Mining Technology reveals the key mining trends of 2025 and those set to define the industry in 2026.

Dec. 22, 2025, 12:39 p.m.
China eases visa application norms for India

The development is part of a series of “people-centric” confidence-building measures agreed on by Beijing and New Delhi Read Full Article at RT.com

China eases visa application norms for India

The development is part of a series of “people-centric” confidence-building measures agreed on by Beijing and New Delhi Read Full Article at RT.com

Dec. 22, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
UK Suspects Chinese Involvement in Foreign Office Cyberattack

The UK Foreign Office was hacked in October in an attack that British officials suspect was carried out by Chinese state-backed actors. The breach was first reported by the Sun newspaper, which said that a Beijing-linked group had accessed thousands …

UK Suspects Chinese Involvement in Foreign Office Cyberattack

The UK Foreign Office was hacked in October in an attack that British officials suspect was carried out by Chinese state-backed actors. The breach was first reported by the Sun newspaper, which said that a Beijing-linked group had accessed thousands …

Dec. 22, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
Links 12/22/2025

Our lit daily links, including Miami talks, Epstein, latest aggression vs Venezuela, EU loan leads to war, and a strange fog in California.

Links 12/22/2025

Our lit daily links, including Miami talks, Epstein, latest aggression vs Venezuela, EU loan leads to war, and a strange fog in California.

Dec. 22, 2025, 11 a.m.
How Peter Navarro, Trump's Tariff Cheerleader, Became the Ultimate Yes-Man

Ian Parker profiles the man who helped launch the President’s disastrous “Liberation Day” tariffs.

How Peter Navarro, Trump's Tariff Cheerleader, Became the Ultimate Yes-Man

Ian Parker profiles the man who helped launch the President’s disastrous “Liberation Day” tariffs.

Dec. 22, 2025, 11 a.m.
The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump

John Cassidy on how President Donald Trump’s penchant for causing chaos in the economy could stymie analysts’ predictions for an election-year upturn.

The Biggest Threat to the 2026 Economy Is Still Donald Trump

John Cassidy on how President Donald Trump’s penchant for causing chaos in the economy could stymie analysts’ predictions for an election-year upturn.

Dec. 22, 2025, 10:10 a.m.
Mainland coast guard's patrol in Xiamen-Kinmen waters to safeguard maritime order: spokesperson

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday said regular law enforcement patrols conducted by the mainland coast guard in Xiamen-Kinmen waters help maintain the order of maritime operations.

Mainland coast guard's patrol in Xiamen-Kinmen waters to safeguard maritime order: spokesperson

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday said regular law enforcement patrols conducted by the mainland coast guard in Xiamen-Kinmen waters help maintain the order of maritime operations.

Dec. 22, 2025, 10 a.m.
Chinese expert warns proliferation risk as South Korea, US plan consultations on nuclear-powered submarines next year

South Korea and the US reportedly plan to conduct consultations on the construction of South Korea's nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment, and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel next year. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that South Korea and the US'…

Chinese expert warns proliferation risk as South Korea, US plan consultations on nuclear-powered submarines next year

South Korea and the US reportedly plan to conduct consultations on the construction of South Korea's nuclear-powered submarines, uranium enrichment, and reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel next year. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that South Korea and the US'…

Dec. 22, 2025, 9:59 a.m.
Shanghai Electric begins power plants upgrade project in Iraq

The project will be delivering an extra 5 billion kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity each year without increasing fuel use.

Shanghai Electric begins power plants upgrade project in Iraq

The project will be delivering an extra 5 billion kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity each year without increasing fuel use.

Dec. 22, 2025, 9:44 a.m.
China sets new monthly record for Russian gold purchases – media

China bought $961 million of Russian gold in November, the highest monthly total on record, customs data shows Read Full Article at RT.com

China sets new monthly record for Russian gold purchases – media

China bought $961 million of Russian gold in November, the highest monthly total on record, customs data shows Read Full Article at RT.com

Dec. 22, 2025, 9:02 a.m.
Lin Zhipeng (aka No.223) on nudity, Paris and forbidden love

The Beijing-based photographer’s new book, Amour Défendu (Forbidden Love), features stylish, sensual and spontaneous nudes on the boulevards of Paris

Lin Zhipeng (aka No.223) on nudity, Paris and forbidden love

The Beijing-based photographer’s new book, Amour Défendu (Forbidden Love), features stylish, sensual and spontaneous nudes on the boulevards of Paris

Dec. 22, 2025, 7:29 a.m.
China keeps lending rates unchanged for seventh month

China left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the seventh consecutive month in December today, matching market expectations.

China keeps lending rates unchanged for seventh month

China left benchmark loan prime rates (LPRs) unchanged for the seventh consecutive month in December today, matching market expectations.

Dec. 22, 2025, 7:08 a.m.
China's vice commerce minister met Apple COO on Friday

In the meeting, China's vice commerce minister ⁠Li Chenggang said ‌China will provide greater opportunities to foreign companies, including Apple, and ‍he hoped Apple would continue ‍to ⁠work ⁠with Chinese partners and develop the Chinese market

China's vice commerce minister met Apple COO on Friday

In the meeting, China's ​vice commerce minister ⁠Li Chenggang said ‌China will provide greater opportunities to foreign companies, including Apple, and ‍he hoped Apple would continue ‍to ⁠work ⁠with Chinese partners and develop the Chinese market

Dec. 22, 2025, 6:47 a.m.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra appears in official images and video before immediate debut

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has now been officially showcased through teaser photos and video. It also finally has an official Chinese launch date, and as speculated before, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 camera flagship will make an imminent debut.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra appears in official images and video before imminent debut

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has now been officially showcased through teaser photos and video. It also finally has an official Chinese launch date, and as speculated before, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 camera flagship will make an imminent debut.

Dec. 22, 2025, 6:07 a.m.
Weekly news roundup: Intel's TSMC talent grab draws scrutiny, Samsung foundry lands Intel order, Moore's Law talent gap looms

These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of December 15 to December 21, 2025.

Weekly news roundup: Intel's TSMC talent grab draws scrutiny, Samsung foundry lands Intel order, Moore's Law talent gap looms

These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of December 15 to December 21, 2025.

Dec. 22, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
US-China battle sees some companies choose Chinese

Even as the U.S. is embarking on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the U.S. market.

US-China battle sees some companies choose Chinese

Even as the U.S. is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the U.S. market.

Dec. 22, 2025, 6 a.m.
Record U.S. arms sale to Taiwan escalates tensions; China warns of "military confrontation"

The Trump administration approved an unprecedented $11.1 billion weapons package for Taiwan, the largest U.S. arms sale to the island, including advanced missile systems capable of striking deep into mainland China. Beijing condemned the sale, warning it turn…

Record U.S. arms sale to Taiwan escalates tensions; China warns of "military confrontation"

The Trump administration approved an unprecedented $11.1 billion weapons package for Taiwan, the largest U.S. arms sale to the island, including advanced missile systems capable of striking deep into mainland China. Beijing condemned the sale, warning it turn…

Dec. 22, 2025, 4:05 a.m.
The U.S. Could Ban Chinese-Made Drones Used By Police Departments

Tuesday the White House faces a deadline to decide "whether Chinese drone maker DJI Technologies poses a national security threat," reports Bloomberg. But their article notes it's "a decision with the potential to ground thousands of machines deployed by poli…

The U.S. Could Ban Chinese-Made Drones Used By Police Departments

Tuesday the White House faces a deadline to decide "whether Chinese drone maker DJI Technologies poses a national security threat," reports Bloomberg. But their article notes it's "a decision with the potential to ground thousands of machines deployed by poli…

Dec. 22, 2025, 3:55 a.m.
Changan Automobile wins China's first license plate for Level 3 autonomous driving after 5 million km of testing

After logging more than 5 million kilometres of testing, Changan Automobile has been granted China’s first official license plate dedicated to Level 3 autonomous driving, as China moves to advance regulation of the self-driving industry. The license plate, nu…

Changan Automobile wins China's first license plate for Level 3 autonomous driving after 5 million km of testing

After logging more than 5 million kilometres of testing, Changan Automobile has been granted China’s first official license plate dedicated to Level 3 autonomous driving, as China moves to advance regulation of the self-driving industry. The license plate, nu…

Dec. 22, 2025, 2:15 a.m.
LGM Film Club, Part 523: Drug War

2012’s Drug War is one of the more interesting films of Johnnie To. This film is about a meth ring and the cops who are determined to bust it. The plot is fairly complicated in terms of detail–there are multiple layers of gangsters that go pretty far up the s…

LGM Film Club, Part 523: Drug War

2012’s Drug War is one of the more interesting films of Johnnie To. This film is about a meth ring and the cops who are determined to bust it. The plot is fairly complicated in terms of detail–there are multiple layers of gangsters that go pretty far up the s…

Dec. 22, 2025, 1:27 a.m.
As US battles China on AI, some companies choose Chinese

Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the US market. Despite considerable geopolitical tensions, Chinese open-source AI models are…

As US battles China on AI, some companies choose Chinese

Even as the United States is embarked on a bitter rivalry with China over the deployment of artificial intelligence, Chinese technology is quietly making inroads into the US market. Despite considerable geopolitical tensions, Chinese open-source AI models are…

Dec. 22, 2025, 1:12 a.m.
China Paces Yuan Gains to Shield Exporters, Curbing Carry Trade

The Chinese yuan’s appreciation since April is unfolding at just the right pace to neutralize any benefits from holding higher-yielding dollars — and puts it on course to hit 7 against its US counterpart by the end of March next year. While the People’s Bank …

China Paces Yuan Gains to Shield Exporters, Curbing Carry Trade

The Chinese yuan’s appreciation since April is unfolding at just the right pace to neutralize any benefits from holding higher-yielding dollars — and puts it on course to hit 7 against its US counterpart by the end of March next year. While the People’s Bank …

Dec. 22, 2025, 1 a.m.
China's power reforms, global data center buildout usher in battery boom

China's energy storage manufacturers are experiencing a boom, driven by a revamp of its electricity market and surging global demand. Chinese firms are set for a significant jump in global shipments of lithium-ion battery cells for energy storage, cementing t…

China's power reforms, global data centre buildout usher in battery boom

China's energy storage manufacturers are experiencing a boom, driven by a revamp of its electricity market and surging global demand. Chinese firms are set for a significant jump in global shipments of lithium-ion battery cells for energy storage, cementing t…