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Nov. 26, 2025, 6:11 p.m.
China's Dual Squeeze on European Industry Intensifies

European manufacturers are facing a two-front assault from China that has German industry associations warning of deindustrialisation: on one side, artificially cheap Chinese goods are flooding into Europe, and on the other, Beijing has demonstrated its willi…

China's Dual Squeeze on European Industry Intensifies

European manufacturers are facing a two-front assault from China that has German industry associations warning of deindustrialisation: on one side, artificially cheap Chinese goods are flooding into Europe, and on the other, Beijing has demonstrated its willi…

Nov. 26, 2025, 5:28 p.m.
China blocks Bytedance from Nvidia chip use: Report

ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.

China blocks Bytedance from Nvidia chip use: Report

ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.

Nov. 26, 2025, 4:52 p.m.
China Driving Wedge Between Republicans As Their Drone Companies Take Off

Republicans are debating the inclusion of a provision in defense bill that would halt the selling of Chinese-made drones in the U.S., a report shows.

China Driving Wedge Between Republicans As Their Drone Companies Take Off

Republicans are debating the inclusion of a provision in defense bill that would halt the selling of Chinese-made drones in the U.S., a report shows.

Nov. 26, 2025, 4:08 p.m.
Tesla's Europe Sales Plunge 49%

As part of a slide that has gone on for months, Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) EU, UK, and EFTA registrations (the proxy for sales) dropped 49% in October to 6,964. ...

Tesla's Europe Sales Plunge 49%

As part of a slide that has gone on for months, Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) EU, UK, and EFTA registrations (the proxy for sales) dropped 49% in October to 6,964. ...

Nov. 26, 2025, 3:25 p.m.
China has "unprecedented number" of ships in U.S. Arctic waters, DHS says

The Department of Homeland Security says this year has seen an "unprecedented" presence of Chinese military and research vessels in the U.S. Arctic region.

China has "unprecedented number" of ships in U.S. Arctic waters, DHS says

The Department of Homeland Security says this year has seen an "unprecedented" presence of Chinese military and research vessels in the U.S. Arctic region.

Nov. 26, 2025, 3:22 p.m.
Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu Named Curators of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027

La Biennale di Venezia has announced that architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu will curate the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, opening in May 2027. Founders of Amateur Architecture Studio and leading voices in contemporary practice, the duo is known f…

Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu Named Curators of the Venice Architecture Biennale 2027

La Biennale di Venezia has announced that architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu will curate the 20th International Architecture Exhibition, opening in May 2027. Founders of Amateur Architecture Studio and leading voices in contemporary practice, the duo is known f…

Nov. 26, 2025, 2:46 p.m.
Trackers Say ZOOTOPIA 2 Is Headed For A Potential $500M+ Debut If China Estimates Are Accurate

Early ticket-sale forecasts for Disney Animation’s Zootopia 2 suggest the sequel is on track for a blockbuster debut, with the potential to break multiple opening-weekend records.

Trackers Say ZOOTOPIA 2 Is Headed For A Potential $500M+ Debut If China Estimates Are Accurate

Early ticket-sale forecasts for Disney Animation’s Zootopia 2 suggest the sequel is on track for a blockbuster debut, with the potential to break multiple opening-weekend records.

Nov. 26, 2025, 2:20 p.m.
$6 Fake iPhone Pocket Already Available

Days after Apple's iPhone Pocket sold out around the world, fake versions of the accessory have started to become available online. Earlier this month, Apple introduced the ‌iPhone‌ Pocket in collaboration with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE. The 3D…

$6 Fake iPhone Pocket Already Available

Days after Apple's iPhone Pocket sold out around the world, fake versions of the accessory have started to become available online. Earlier this month, Apple introduced the ‌iPhone‌ Pocket in collaboration with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE. The 3D…

Nov. 26, 2025, 1:46 p.m.
India-China in new spat over Arunachal Pradesh: What's it all about?

Tensions are reignited after Arunachal-born Prema Wangjom Thongdok is detained at a Chinese airport.

India-China in new spat over Arunachal Pradesh: What's it all about?

Tensions are reignited after Arunachal-born Prema Wangjom Thongdok is detained at a Chinese airport.

Nov. 26, 2025, 1:28 p.m.
Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to curate the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Chinese architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu have been revealed as the curators of the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to curate the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Chinese architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu have been revealed as the curators of the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Nov. 26, 2025, 1:02 p.m.
What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires

At least 13 people have been killed in the huge blaze, but what caused it is still unclear.

What we know about the Hong Kong apartment fires

At least 13 people have been killed in the huge blaze, but what caused it is still unclear.

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.