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Nov. 26, 2025, 12:21 p.m.
Phone or power bank? Top Android brands are working on 10,000mAh phones.

Who says you should choose between a phone or power bank? Top Android OEMs are reportedly working on 10,000mAh phones.

Phone or power bank? Top Android brands are working on 10,000mAh phones.

Who says you should choose between a phone or power bank? Top Android OEMs are reportedly working on 10,000mAh phones.

Nov. 26, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
Links 11/26/2025

Our daily links, including Russiagate 2.0, multipolar mirage, deviance decline, and cocaine hippos.

Links 11/26/2025

Our daily links, including Russiagate 2.0, multipolar mirage, deviance decline, and cocaine hippos.

Nov. 26, 2025, 11:16 a.m.
Apple Gives Another Hint Apple Intelligence Could Soon Launch In China

China's strict regulations have kept Apple Intelligence out of the region. However, here's a new hint that suggests the feature could soon debut in China.

Apple Gives Another Hint Apple Intelligence Could Soon Launch In China

China's strict regulations have kept Apple Intelligence out of the region. However, here's a new hint that suggests the feature could soon debut in China.

Nov. 26, 2025, 10:45 a.m.
Zaha Hadid Architects completes waterfront stadium and sports center in Guangzhou

Architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Greater Bay Area Sports Center in Guangzhou, China, which includes curved stadiums for sporting and cultural events. Located in a 70-hectare waterfront park in Guangzhou's Nansha district, the center…

Zaha Hadid Architects completes waterfront stadium and sports centre in Guangzhou

Architecture studio Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Greater Bay Area Sports Centre in Guangzhou, China, which includes curved stadiums for sporting and cultural events. Located in a 70-hectare waterfront park in Guangzhou's Nansha district, the centre…

Nov. 26, 2025, 9:16 a.m.
Taiwan unveils $40bn budget for defense spending to counter China

If approved by Taiwan's parliament, the plan would raise defense spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2030.

Taiwan unveils $40bn budget for defence spending to counter China

If approved by Taiwan's parliament, the plan would raise defence spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2030.

Nov. 26, 2025, 8:15 a.m.
Alibaba's CEO says he doesn't see 'much of an issue' with an AI bubble and plans to invest 'aggressively'

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu brushed off AI bubble fears and said that the Chinese tech giant plans to invest aggressively in AI.

Alibaba's CEO says he doesn't see 'much of an issue' with an AI bubble and plans to invest 'aggressively'

Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu brushed off AI bubble fears and said that the Chinese tech giant plans to invest aggressively in AI.

Nov. 26, 2025, 8:05 a.m.
Japan scrambles aircraft over suspected China drone near Taiwan

Tokyo (AFP) Nov 25, 2025 Japan said Tuesday it scrambled aircraft after detecting a suspected Chinese drone off an island near Taiwan that has been drawn into a weeks-long diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing. The drone was spotted off Japan's Yonag…

Japan scrambles aircraft over suspected China drone near Taiwan

Tokyo (AFP) Nov 25, 2025 Japan said Tuesday it scrambled aircraft after detecting a suspected Chinese drone off an island near Taiwan that has been drawn into a weeks-long diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing. The drone was spotted off Japan's Yonag…

Nov. 26, 2025, 8:05 a.m.
China promises 'new giant pandas' for France as pair flies home

Roissy-Charles De Gaulle Airport, France (AFP) Nov 25, 2025 Two giant pandas were flying home from France to China for retirement on Tuesday, after the female was diagnosed with kidney failure, with a Chinese official pledging new bears would soon replace …

China promises 'new giant pandas' for France as pair flies home

Roissy-Charles De Gaulle Airport, France (AFP) Nov 25, 2025 Two giant pandas were flying home from France to China for retirement on Tuesday, after the female was diagnosed with kidney failure, with a Chinese official pledging new bears would soon replace …

Nov. 26, 2025, 8:03 a.m.
China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be 'crushed'

Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office warns against foreign interference in island as Taipei announces new defense spending.

China warns foreign interference in Taiwan will be 'crushed'

Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office warns against foreign interference in island as Taipei announces new defence spending.

Nov. 26, 2025, 8 a.m.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Drives Poaching of Pangolins, Records Show

The use of pangolin parts in traditional Chinese medicine is driving poaching of the small, scaly mammals, according to an analysis of legal records.Read more on E360 →

Traditional Chinese Medicine Drives Poaching of Pangolins, Records Show

The use of pangolin parts in traditional Chinese medicine is driving poaching of the small, scaly mammals, according to an analysis of legal records.Read more on E360 →

Nov. 26, 2025, 6 a.m.
Eroding Global Stability: The Cybersecurity Strategies Of China, Russia, North Korea, And Iran

Editor’s Note: this article is being republished with the permission of the Irregular Warfare Initiative as part of a republishing arrangement between IWI and SWJ. The original article was published on August 1, 2025 and is available here. In recent years, d…

Eroding Global Stability: The Cybersecurity Strategies Of China, Russia, North Korea, And Iran

Editor’s Note: this article is being republished with the permission of the Irregular Warfare Initiative as part of a republishing arrangement between IWI and SWJ. The original article was published on August 1, 2025 and is available here.  In recent years, d…

Nov. 26, 2025, 6 a.m.
A lifeline for American farmers: Aid and trade deals on the horizon

The Trump administration will announce a new aid package for U.S. farmers within two weeks. This assistance is deemed “urgently needed” due to low crop prices and high input costs. A major deal for China to purchase U.S. soybeans is also expected to be finali…

A lifeline for American farmers: Aid and trade deals on the horizon

The Trump administration will announce a new aid package for U.S. farmers within two weeks. This assistance is deemed “urgently needed” due to low crop prices and high input costs. A major deal for China to purchase U.S. soybeans is also expected to be finali…

Nov. 26, 2025, 6 a.m.
Trump's Beijing gambit: Trade truth or Trojan horse in the shadow of Taiwan tensions?

U.S. President Donald Trump accepted Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s invitation to visit Beijing in April 2026, signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-China relations after years of trade wars and geopolitical friction. Xi reportedly agreed to accelerate purchases of…

Trump's Beijing gambit: Trade truce or Trojan horse in the shadow of Taiwan tensions?

U.S. President Donald Trump accepted Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s invitation to visit Beijing in April 2026, signaling a potential thaw in U.S.-China relations after years of trade wars and geopolitical friction. Xi reportedly agreed to accelerate purchases of…

Nov. 26, 2025, 4:45 a.m.
Trump says China's Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate purchases of US goods

China's Foreign Ministry said Trump initiated call with Xi Jinping and communication was crucial for stable relations.

Trump says China's Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate purchases of US goods

China's Foreign Ministry said Trump initiated call with Xi Jinping and communication was crucial for stable relations.

Nov. 26, 2025, 4:01 a.m.
Chinese power in Asia rising as US influence falls

The latest Asia Power Index shows Australia slipping behind Russia for influence, while the region remains dominated by the US and China.

Chinese power in Asia rising as US influence falls

The latest Asia Power Index shows Australia slipping behind Russia for influence, while the region remains dominated by the US and China.

Nov. 26, 2025, 3:43 a.m.
RM150mil in smart tech investments approved, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: About RM150mil in smart technology and automation investments has been approved under the Industry4WRD fund as part of Malaysia's push to accelerate industrial transformation, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul…

RM150mil in smart tech investments approved, Dewan Rakyat told

KUALA LUMPUR: About RM150mil in smart technology and automation investments has been approved under the Industry4WRD fund as part of Malaysia's push to accelerate industrial transformation, says Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul…

Nov. 26, 2025, 3 a.m.
China Husband Files for Divorce After Wife Blows $163,000 Mostly on a Live-Streamer

In Xingyang, Henan province, a frugal husband of eight years discovered that the 1.16 million yuan (roughly $163,000) he quietly handed over to his wife during their marriage vanished — mostly spent tipping a male live-streamer — and has responded by seeking …

China Husband Files for Divorce After Wife Blows $163,000 Mostly on a Live-Streamer

In Xingyang, Henan province, a frugal husband of eight years discovered that the 1.16 million yuan (roughly $163,000) he quietly handed over to his wife during their marriage vanished — mostly spent tipping a male live-streamer — and has responded by seeking …

Nov. 26, 2025, 2:07 a.m.
NIO's firefly Brand Ready for UK, India, Singapore, Australia, South Africa

NIO has launched a couple of other brands in the past year and a half in order to keep its sales rising in the hyper-competitive Chinese EV market — the ONVO “family vehicle” brand and the firefly super small vehicle brand. One might have thought the firefly …

NIO's firefly Brand Ready for UK, India, Singapore, Australia, South Africa

NIO has launched a couple of other brands in the past year and a half in order to keep its sales rising in the hyper-competitive Chinese EV market — the ONVO “family vehicle” brand and the firefly super small vehicle brand. One might have thought the firefly …

Nov. 26, 2025, 1:53 a.m.
First there was nothing, then there was Hoto and Fanttik

Hoto exists because someone got bored. CEO Lidan Liu, the company's founder and a notable industrial designer, tells The Verge she was tired of advising from her consultancy Designaffairs China. I have to build something on my own, she thought. And back then,…

First there was nothing, then there was Hoto and Fanttik

Hoto exists because someone got bored. CEO Lidan Liu, the company's founder and a notable industrial designer, tells The Verge she was tired of advising from her consultancy Designaffairs China. I have to build something on my own, she thought. And back then,…

Nov. 26, 2025, 1:18 a.m.
Alibaba Cloud can't deploy servers fast enough to satisfy demand for AI

Chinese giant adds to ‘No AI bubble’ babble by citing oversubscribed infrastructure and surging demand China’s Alibaba Cloud can’t deploy servers fast enough to keep up with demand for AI, so is rationing access to GPUs so that customers who use all of its se…

Alibaba Cloud can't deploy servers fast enough to satisfy demand for AI

Chinese giant adds to ‘No AI bubble’ babble by citing oversubscribed infrastructure and surging demand China’s Alibaba Cloud can’t deploy servers fast enough to keep up with demand for AI, so is rationing access to GPUs so that customers who use all of its se…

Nov. 26, 2025, 12:15 a.m.
Apple Intelligence Expansion to China Progresses With New Feedback Form

Apple may be getting closer to bringing Apple Intelligence to China, based on an ‌Apple Intelligence‌ feedback form that recently launched on the company's website. The form requires a +86 telephone number for feedback to be submitted, which suggests that it …

Apple Intelligence Expansion to China Progresses With New Feedback Form

Apple may be getting closer to bringing Apple Intelligence to China, based on an ‌Apple Intelligence‌ feedback form that recently launched on the company's website. The form requires a +86 telephone number for feedback to be submitted, which suggests that it …

Nov. 26, 2025, 12:08 a.m.
A Marriott executive says the hotel chain is betting big on this market

John Toomey, Marriott International's chief commercial officer, said India is now at the same position China was at 10 to 15 years ago.

A Marriott executive says the hotel chain is betting big on this market

John Toomey, Marriott International's chief commercial officer, said India is now at the same position China was at 10 to 15 years ago.

Nov. 26, 2025, midnight
Ancient DNA offers clues about mysterious prehistoric settlement in China

Using genomic data, researchers have uncovered the origins and cultural practices of the people of Shimao, a 4,000-year-old fortified settlement in northern China.

Ancient DNA offers clues about mysterious prehistoric settlement in China

Using genomic data, researchers have uncovered the origins and cultural practices of the people of Shimao, a 4,000-year-old fortified settlement in northern China.

Nov. 26, 2025, midnight
Why the world must wake up to China's science leadership

The nation’s next generation of scientists and technologists will shape the coming decades.

Why the world must wake up to China's science leadership

The nation’s next generation of scientists and technologists will shape the coming decades.

Nov. 26, 2025, midnight
Ancient DNA from Shimao city records kinship practices in Neolithic China

Sequencing of 144 ancient genomes from Shimao city and its satellites presents pedigrees among tomb owners spanning up to four generations showing predominantly patrilineal descent structure across Shimao communities, and possibly sex-specific sacrificial rit…

Ancient DNA from Shimao city records kinship practices in Neolithic China

Sequencing of 144 ancient genomes from Shimao city and its satellites presents pedigrees among tomb owners spanning up to four generations showing predominantly patrilineal descent structure across Shimao communities, and possibly sex-specific sacrificial rit…

Nov. 25, 2025, 11:01 p.m.
Volkswagen EV-Only Full Development Center Launches in China

Volkswagen has launched a new testing center in China. Interestingly, there was almost no mention in the announcement that this is an EV-only center. This is also the first time Volkswagen has built a full development facility in a country other than Germany.…

Volkswagen EV-Only Full Development Center Launches in China

Volkswagen has launched a new testing center in China. Interestingly, there was almost no mention in the announcement that this is an EV-only center. This is also the first time Volkswagen has built a full development facility in a country other than Germany.…

Nov. 25, 2025, 9:55 p.m.
Decoding the Trump-Xi Phone Call

The leaders talked trade, Taiwan, and—likely—Japan.

Decoding the Trump-Xi Phone Call

The leaders talked trade, Taiwan, and—likely—Japan.

Nov. 25, 2025, 9:29 p.m.
Japan fires back at 'unsubstantiated' Chinese letter to U.N.

Japan has dismissed a Chinese letter to the United Nations accusing Tokyo of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan as "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated". Japan's U.N. ambassador, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, was responding to a letter Chin…

Japan fires back at 'unsubstantiated' Chinese letter to U.N.

Japan has dismissed a Chinese letter to the United Nations accusing Tokyo of threatening armed intervention over Taiwan as "inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated". Japan's U.N. ambassador, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, was responding to a letter Chin…

Nov. 25, 2025, 9:09 p.m.
Japan's New Prime Minister Is Already Facing Her First Crisis

Sanae Takaichi may be relishing confrontation with China.

Japan's New Prime Minister Is Already Facing Her First Crisis

Sanae Takaichi may be relishing confrontation with China.

Nov. 25, 2025, 8:22 p.m.
China sends replacement transport to Tiangong space station

Authorities say China's first emergency space launch, sending a replacement crew transport vessel to its Tiangong space station, went off without a hitch. The crew had spent a few days on board with no means of return.

China sends replacement transport to Tiangong space station

Authorities say China's first emergency space launch, sending a replacement crew transport vessel to its Tiangong space station, went off without a hitch. The crew had spent a few days on board with no means of return.

Nov. 25, 2025, 8:16 p.m.
Honor just made an iPhone Air in the 500 series to 'redefine' the standard phone

Honor's 500 series launches with an Apple-inspired design and flagship strength for the mid-range.

Honor just made an iPhone Air in the 500 series to 'redefine' the standard phone

Honor's 500 series launches with an Apple-inspired design and flagship strength for the mid-range.

Nov. 25, 2025, 7:56 p.m.
From THN's Archive: China Sharks

Ten years ago, the San Jose Sharks sent an envoy of players, coaches and executives to run the China Sharks and raise hockey’s profile. It was a largely frustrating experience, full of culture shock and meddling officials. But it had its moments

From THN's Archive: China Sharks

Ten years ago, the San Jose Sharks sent an envoy of players, coaches and executives to run the China Sharks and raise hockey’s profile. It was a largely frustrating experience, full of culture shock and meddling officials. But it had its moments

Nov. 25, 2025, 7 p.m.
Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – RAND Alarms the China Hawks

In late 2025, a major RAND Corporation study on U.S.–China strategy was quietly withdrawn from public view less than two weeks after publication. The unusual disappearance suggests an internal struggle over whether the United States should escalate rivalry wi…

Coffee Break: Armed Madhouse – RAND Alarms the China Hawks

In late 2025, a major RAND Corporation study on U.S.–China strategy was quietly withdrawn from public view less than two weeks after publication. The unusual disappearance suggests an internal struggle over whether the United States should escalate rivalry wi…

Nov. 25, 2025, 6:18 p.m.
Europe's Achilles' heel: how rare earths leave the EU wide open to economic blackmail from China

Europe needs these minerals for manufacturing, and China controls the vast majority of supply.

Europe's Achilles' heel: how rare earths leave the EU wide open to economic blackmail from China

Europe needs these minerals for manufacturing, and China controls the vast majority of supply.

Nov. 25, 2025, 5:17 p.m.
How China Achieved Innovation Without Freedom

Though China remains a one-party state that disappears dissidents and censors ideas, it has vaulted past Japan, Germany, and France to become the world’s tenth most-innovative economy. It owes this achievement – ​​which was long considered impossible – to a pio…

How China Achieved Innovation Without Freedom

Though China remains a one-party state that disappears dissidents and censors ideas, it has vaulted past Japan, Germany, and France to become the world’s tenth most-innovative economy. It owes this achievement – which was long considered impossible – to a pio…

Nov. 25, 2025, 4:43 p.m.
Marooned no more! Stranded Chinese astronauts finally have a way home following launch of unmanned 'lifeboat'

China has launched an unmanned "lifeboat" to the Tiangong space station, ending a month-long fiasco. The spacecraft will eventually ferry home the marooned Shenzhou-21 crew, who have been stuck without a return capsule for over a week.

Marooned no more! Stranded Chinese astronauts finally have a way home following launch of unmanned 'lifeboat'

China has launched an unmanned "lifeboat" to the Tiangong space station, ending a month-long fiasco. The spacecraft will eventually ferry home the marooned Shenzhou-21 crew, who have been stuck without a return capsule for over a week.

Nov. 25, 2025, 4:23 p.m.
Tesla celebrated a coming FSD win in Europe — then a regulator said not so fast

Tesla said that the Dutch regulator RDW had "committed to granting approval" in February 2026. The Dutch regulator said a decision hasn't been made.

Tesla celebrated a coming FSD win in Europe — then a regulator said not so fast

Tesla said that the Dutch regulator RDW had "committed to granting approval" in February 2026. The Dutch regulator said a decision hasn't been made.

Nov. 25, 2025, 4:20 p.m.
Realme GT8 Pro Review: A Flagship You Choose With Your Heart

Realme GT8 Pro Review: A Flagship You Choose With Your HeartThe announcement of Realme’s partnership with Ricoh was a surprise, and now the highly anticipated Realme GT8 Pro is here with another twist in the...

Realme GT8 Pro Review: A Flagship You Choose With Your Heart

Realme GT8 Pro Review: A Flagship You Choose With Your HeartThe announcement of Realme’s partnership with Ricoh was a surprise, and now the highly anticipated Realme GT8 Pro is here with another twist in the...

Nov. 25, 2025, 4:17 p.m.
Watch China's Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrive at Tiangong space station (video)

China's uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft arrived at the Tiangong space station early Tuesday morning (Nov. 25), giving the three astronauts living there a safe way to get home.

Watch China's Shenzhou 22 rescue ship arrive at Tiangong space station (video)

China's uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft arrived at the Tiangong space station early Tuesday morning (Nov. 25), giving the three astronauts living there a safe way to get home.

Nov. 25, 2025, 4:16 p.m.
The U.S. and China Agree on One Thing: Trump Called Xi

Read the latest news and analysis from Washington.

The U.S. and China Agree on One Thing: Trump Called Xi

Read the latest news and analysis from Washington.

Nov. 25, 2025, 4 p.m.
Can Modi Turn India into a Developed Economy by 2047?

Achieving Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious goal will require far more than accelerating economic growth. Without stronger institutions, improved education, and updated infrastructure, India’s current momentum will not be enough to sustain long-…

Can Modi Turn India into a Developed Economy by 2047?

Achieving Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious goal will require far more than accelerating economic growth. Without stronger institutions, improved education, and updated infrastructure, India’s current momentum will not be enough to sustain long-…

Nov. 25, 2025, 2:50 p.m.
Is Africa's solar power revolution finally happening?

Chinese solar equipment has been flooding African markets, partly as a ripple effect of the US-China trade war. It's one of several factors helping the continent gain traction with electrification.

Is Africa's solar power revolution finally happening?

Chinese solar equipment has been flooding African markets, partly as a ripple effect of the US-China trade war. It's one of several factors helping the continent gain traction with electrification.

Nov. 25, 2025, 2:50 p.m.
Africa's solar power revolution is finally happening

Chinese solar equipment has been flooding African markets, partly as a ripple effect of the US-China trade war. It's one of several factors helping the continent gain traction with electrification.

Africa's solar power revolution is finally happening

Chinese solar equipment has been flooding African markets, partly as a ripple effect of the US-China trade war. It's one of several factors helping the continent gain traction with electrification.

Nov. 25, 2025, 2:25 p.m.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Has World's Brightest Screen and Two Periscope Cameras

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max. The new handheld sets its sights on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and promises some groundbreaking new features. [Read More]

Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Has World's Brightest Screen and Two Periscope Cameras

Chinese smartphone maker Huawei has unveiled its latest flagship, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max. The new handheld sets its sights on the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and promises some groundbreaking new features. [Read More]