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Dec. 9, 2025, 10:55 a.m.
Steve Keen Warns Crash of 2026 Will Be Worse Than 2008

Steve Keen was one of the few economists to predict the 2008 crisis. His call for a 2026 crash looks all too credible.

Steve Keen Warns Crash of 2026 Will Be Worse Than 2008

Steve Keen was one of the few economists to predict the 2008 crisis. His call for a 2026 crash looks all too credible.

Dec. 9, 2025, 10:51 a.m.
China's cautious shoppers continue to challenge consumer brands

International and Chinese consumer brands will be forced to maintain a low-price strategy in mainland China amid persistent deflationary pressures, while looking to lower-tier cities and emerging sales channels for growth, according to a study by global consu…

China's cautious shoppers continue to challenge consumer brands

International and Chinese consumer brands will be forced to maintain a low-price strategy in mainland China amid persistent deflationary pressures, while looking to lower-tier cities and emerging sales channels for growth, according to a study by global consu…

Dec. 9, 2025, 10:50 a.m.
German FM urges China to press Russia over Ukraine war

Beijing (AFP) Dec 8, 2025 Germany's foreign minister said Monday he had pressed Chinese officials to use their influence to help end Russia's war in Ukraine, as diplomatic efforts on the conflict gathered pace. Johann Wadephul made the comments in Beijing…

German FM urges China to press Russia over Ukraine war

Beijing (AFP) Dec 8, 2025 Germany's foreign minister said Monday he had pressed Chinese officials to use their influence to help end Russia's war in Ukraine, as diplomatic efforts on the conflict gathered pace. Johann Wadephul made the comments in Beijin…

Dec. 9, 2025, 10:10 a.m.
DoJ takes down sophisticated network smuggling $160m worth of AI chips to China

Chips are still going to China, just not through illegal channels.

DoJ takes down sophisticated network smuggling $160m worth of AI chips to China

Chips are still going to China, just not through illegal channels.

Dec. 9, 2025, 9:44 a.m.
'A fight for our lives': Ford teams up with Renault to make EVs that can rival Chinese brands

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'A fight for our lives': Ford teams up with Renault to make EVs that can rival Chinese brands

Dec. 9, 2025, 9 a.m.
The rise of the electrostate: By dominating clean energy, China is leading on climate action

China’s massive lead in clean technologies has shifted the climate fight from one of big pledges and international diplomacy toward a technological revolution in cheaper energy, analysts say.

The rise of the electrostate: By dominating clean energy, China is leading on climate action

China’s massive lead in clean technologies has shifted the climate fight from one of big pledges and international diplomacy toward a technological revolution in cheaper energy, analysts say.

Dec. 9, 2025, 8:33 a.m.
South Korea scrambles jets as Russian, Chinese planes enter air defense zone

South Korea's air force scrambled fighter jets as nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered its air defense zone on Tuesday morning...

South Korea scrambles jets as Russian, Chinese planes enter air defense zone

South Korea's air force scrambled fighter jets as nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered its air defense zone on Tuesday morning...

Dec. 9, 2025, 7:50 a.m.
Israel's ex-PM Ehud Barak and Epstein had close relationship, emails reveal

Ehud Barak explored many business ventures with Jeffrey Epstein, including a deal to sell a US tycoon's oil empire.

Israel's ex-PM Ehud Barak and Epstein had close relationship, emails reveal

Ehud Barak explored many business ventures with Jeffrey Epstein, including a deal to sell a US tycoon's oil empire.

Dec. 9, 2025, 7:31 a.m.
Japan threatening China militarily, Wang tells German foreign minister

Japan is threatening China militarily which is "completely unacceptable", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart, after Japan said that Chinese fighter jets ‌had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft. Japan has denoun…

Japan threatening China militarily, Wang tells German foreign minister

Japan is threatening China militarily which is "completely unacceptable", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his German counterpart, after Japan said that Chinese fighter jets ‌had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft. Japan has denoun…

Dec. 9, 2025, 7 a.m.
Widely used solar tied brands to forced labor in China

Solar panels used widely across Ireland were sourced from companies linked to forced labor and environmental devastation in the Xinjiang region of China.

Widely used solar brands tied to forced labour in China

Solar panels used widely across Ireland were sourced from companies linked to forced labour and environmental devastation in the Xinjiang region of China.

Dec. 9, 2025, 6 a.m.
Gridlocked: A wake-up call for energy independence and grid resilience

America’s aging, centralized grid is dangerously vulnerable to cyberattacks, EMPs and unreliable “green” energy policies. Over-reliance on Chinese-made transformers and intermittent wind/solar power threatens national stability. The U.S. operates on three int…

Gridlocked: A wake-up call for energy independence and grid resilience

America’s aging, centralized grid is dangerously vulnerable to cyberattacks, EMPs and unreliable “green” energy policies. Over-reliance on Chinese-made transformers and intermittent wind/solar power threatens national stability. The U.S. operates on three int…

Dec. 9, 2025, 5:07 a.m.
New 144-hp Chinese superbike boasts Italian roots and bargain price tag

What’s the most common perception about Chinese-origin motorcycles? Poor build quality, clones of famous European bikes, questionable durability, and, of course, being dirt cheap. While affordability has always been a selling point, the rest of those assumpti…

New 144-hp Chinese superbike boasts Italian roots and bargain price tag

What’s the most common perception about Chinese-origin motorcycles? Poor build quality, clones of famous European bikes, questionable durability, and, of course, being dirt cheap. While affordability has always been a selling point, the rest of those assumpti…

Dec. 9, 2025, 3:18 a.m.
Trump clears way for sale of powerful Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump says chipmaker will be allowed to export to 'approved customers', in shift away from Washington's export controls.

Trump clears way for sale of powerful Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump says chipmaker will be allowed to export to 'approved customers', in shift away from Washington's export controls.

Dec. 9, 2025, 2:53 a.m.
Trump Announces That China Will Pay the U.S. '$25%' in Exchange for Advanced AI Chips

President Donald Trump announced on Monday night that he will allow chipmaker NVIDIA to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to "approved customers" in China The post Trump Announces That China Will Pay the U.S. ‘$25%’ in Exchange for Advanced AI Chips first appea…

Trump Announces That China Will Pay the U.S. '$25%' in Exchange for Advanced AI Chips

President Donald Trump announced on Monday night that he will allow chipmaker NVIDIA to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to "approved customers" in China The post Trump Announces That China Will Pay the U.S. ‘$25%’ in Exchange for Advanced AI Chips first appea…

Dec. 9, 2025, 2:35 a.m.
Trump says US will export Nvidia H200 chips to China

President Donald Trump's announcment marks a notable shift in the US policy of restricting Chinese access to high-tech chips over concerns of military applications.

Trump says US will export Nvidia H200 chips to China

President Donald Trump's announcmeent marks a notable shift in the US policy of restricting Chinese access to high-tech chips over concerns of military applications.

Dec. 9, 2025, 2:34 a.m.
SK Hynix secures 39 patents in China to strengthen memory and neuromorphic chip design

SK Hynix and battery subsidiaries within SK Group received approval for 68 core patents in China in November 2025. Many of these patents relate to highly integrated memory designs and solid-state battery stability technologies, which are expected to accelerat…

SK Hynix secures 39 patents in China to strengthen memory and neuromorphic chip design

SK Hynix and battery subsidiaries within SK Group received approval for 68 core patents in China in November 2025. Many of these patents relate to highly integrated memory designs and solid-state battery stability technologies, which are expected to accelerat…

Dec. 9, 2025, 2:30 a.m.
US allows NVIDIA to sell H200 chips to China with 25% US royalty, limits sales to approved customers

US President Donald Trump said on social media that the government will allow NVIDIA to sell its H200 AI chips to China, on the condition that the company pays a 25% royalty to the US government on each unit sold. The measure will also apply to Intel, AMD and…

US allows NVIDIA to sell H200 chips to China with 25% US royalty, limits sales to approved customers

US President Donald Trump said on social media that the government will allow NVIDIA to sell its H200 AI chips to China, on the condition that the company pays a 25% royalty to the US government on each unit sold. The measure will also apply to Intel, AMD and…

Dec. 9, 2025, 2:20 a.m.
China's trade surplus tops $US1 trillion for first time as exports surge

China's record trade surplus comes as manufacturers seeking to avoid US President Donald Trump's tariffs ship more to Europe, Australia and South-East Asia.

China's trade surplus tops $US1 trillion for first time as exports surge

China's record trade surplus comes as manufacturers seeking to avoid US President Donald Trump's tariffs ship more to Europe, Australia and South-East Asia.

Dec. 9, 2025, 1:49 a.m.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,384

These are the key developments from day 1,384 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,384

These are the key developments from day 1,384 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Dec. 9, 2025, 1:38 a.m.
Trump says U.S. will allow sale of Nvidia AI chips to China

President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The announcement marked a significant shift in U.S. export policy for advanced AI…

Trump says U.S. will allow sale of Nvidia AI chips to China

President Donald Trump said Monday he had reached an agreement with President Xi Jinping to allow US chip giant Nvidia to export advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. The announcement marked a significant shift in U.S. export policy for advanced AI…

Dec. 9, 2025, 12:38 a.m.
Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China

President Trump said the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.

Trump says he's letting Nvidia sell advanced chips to China

President Trump said the U.S. will take a 25% cut of sales of advanced Nvidia chips to China.

Dec. 9, 2025, midnight
Kisotopes trace temporal silicate weathering intensity

Seasonal variation in K isotopes of rivers that drain the Chinese Loess Plateau indicates that riverine K isotopes can trace changes in silicate weathering intensity over time, offering a tool to track Earth’s climate–rock interactions.

K isotopes trace temporal silicate weathering intensity

Seasonal variation in K isotopes of rivers that drain the Chinese Loess Plateau indicates that riverine K isotopes can trace changes in silicate weathering intensity over time, offering a tool to track Earth’s climate–rock interactions.

Dec. 8, 2025, 11:58 p.m.
Trump Says Nvidia Can Sell the H200 Chip to China

The U.S. government will take a 25% cut, according to the president.

Trump Says Nvidia Can Sell the H200 Chip to China

The U.S government will take a 25% cut, according to the president.

Dec. 8, 2025, 11:55 p.m.
Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China

Nvidia had been at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China

Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

Dec. 8, 2025, 11:19 p.m.
China makes boosting domestic demand top economic goal

China’s leaders made boosting demand at home their top economic priority in 2026, a reminder of Beijing’s domestic challenges even as its export engine roars ahead. The commitment from the Chinese Communist Party’s decision-making Politburo during its Decembe…

China makes boosting domestic demand top economic goal

China’s leaders made boosting demand at home their top economic priority in 2026, a reminder of Beijing’s domestic challenges even as its export engine roars ahead. The commitment from the Chinese Communist Party’s decision-making Politburo during its Decembe…

Dec. 8, 2025, 11:05 p.m.
Trump gives Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 chips in China

President Donald Trump said the US would allow Nvidia to sell its powerful H200 chips to China.

Trump gives Nvidia the green light to sell its H200 chips in China

President Donald Trump said the US would allow Nvidia to sell its powerful H200 chips to China.

Dec. 8, 2025, 8:41 p.m.
Trump announces $12bn package to aid farmers hurt by his tariffs

Farmers have been dogged by trade wars that have seen reduced purchases and increased prices on seeds and fertiliser.

Trump announces $12bn package to aid farmers hurt by his tariffs

Farmers have been dogged by trade wars that have seen reduced purchases and increased prices on seeds and fertiliser.

Dec. 8, 2025, 8:30 p.m.
China's Growth Is Coming at the Rest of the World's Expense

China has contributed less to global growth this year than the U.S. despite Beijing's frequent criticism of protectionism, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis citing new research from Goldman Sachs economists. U.S. imports are up 10% so far this year …

China's Growth Is Coming at the Rest of the World's Expense

China has contributed less to global growth this year than the U.S. despite Beijing's frequent criticism of protectionism, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis citing new research from Goldman Sachs economists. U.S. imports are up 10% so far this year …

Dec. 8, 2025, 8:05 p.m.
Nvidia reportedly wins H200 exports to China — US Department of Commerce set to ease restrictions for full Hopper AI GPU

The U.S. government is reportedly preparing to let Nvidia ship its H200 accelerators to China, a move that could restore Nvidia’s influence in the Chinese AI market and reinforce CUDA’s dominance, but the question is if Beijing agrees to accept this hardware.

Nvidia reportedly wins H200 exports to China — US Department of Commerce set to ease restrictions for full Hopper AI GPU

The U.S. government is reportedly preparing to let Nvidia ship its H200 accelerators to China, a move that could restore Nvidia’s influence in the Chinese AI market and reinforce CUDA’s dominance, but the question is if Beijing agrees to accept this hardware.

Dec. 8, 2025, 8 p.m.
'They can build a hospital in a weekend': Nvidia CEO warns about China's big AI advantages — as report reveals it now has 30% of global AI usage

Nvidia's CEO has again warned about China's swift progress and potential to move ahead in the AI ​​race.

'They can build a hospital in a weekend': Nvidia CEO warns about China's big AI advantages — as report reveals it now has 30% of global AI usage

Nvidia's CEO has again warned about China's swift progress and potential to move ahead in the AI race.

Dec. 8, 2025, 7:12 p.m.
Ecuadorean ex-President Lenin Moreno to stand trial for bribery charges

The former South American leader is accused of receiving bribes connected to the construction of a power plant.

Ecuadorean ex-President Lenin Moreno to stand trial for bribery charges

The former South American leader is accused of receiving bribes connected to the construction of a power plant.

Dec. 8, 2025, 7:01 p.m.
Why 'Zootopia 2' Is Setting Records In China At $436 Million Box Office

The animated franchise is already a beloved blockbuster in China, but how did Disney turn "Zootopia 2" into such a historic cultural phenomenon?

Why 'Zootopia 2' Is Setting Records In China At $436 Million Box Office

The animated franchise is already a beloved blockbuster in China, but how did Disney turn "Zootopia 2" into such a historic cultural phenomenon?

Dec. 8, 2025, 6:51 p.m.
Trump to announce $12 billion bailout plan for farmers, White House official says

President Donald Trump is set to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.

Trump to announce $12 billion bailout plan for farmers, White House official says

President Donald Trump is set to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.

Dec. 8, 2025, 6:50 p.m.
An Airwallex executive warned in 2023 that China staff were pushing to access client data; Keith Rabois accuses Airwallex of enabling Chinese access to US data (Lucas Baird/Australian Financial Review)

Lucas Baird / Australian Financial Review: An Airwallex executive warned in 2023 that China staff were pushing to access client data; Keith Rabois accuses Airwallex of enabling Chinese access to US data — An executive at Airwallex raised an alarm that deman…

An Airwallex executive warned in 2023 that China staff were pushing to access client data; Keith Rabois accuses Airwallex of enabling Chinese access to US data (Lucas Baird/Australian Financial Review)

Lucas Baird / Australian Financial Review: An Airwallex executive warned in 2023 that China staff were pushing to access client data; Keith Rabois accuses Airwallex of enabling Chinese access to US data  —  An executive at Airwallex raised an alarm that deman…

Dec. 8, 2025, 6 p.m.
Trump Planning $12 Billion Aid Package For Farmers—Here's What We Know

Up to $11 billion of the funds will be reserved for farmers of row crops, including soybeans, who were hit hard during a tariff dispute earlier this year.

Trump Planning $12 Billion Aid Package For Farmers—Here's What We Know

Up to $11 billion of the funds will be reserved for farmers of row crops, including soybeans, who were hit hard during a tariff dispute earlier this year.

Dec. 8, 2025, 5:49 p.m.
Debut rumors paint a merry Xiaomi 17 Ultra launch, and a steep price tag

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is rumored to land in consumers' hands right after Christmas, and its price tag might be high.

Debut rumors paint a merry Xiaomi 17 Ultra launch, and a steep price tag

Xiaomi 17 Ultra is rumored to land in consumers' hands right after Christmas, and its price tag might be high.

Dec. 8, 2025, 5:09 p.m.
The Senate's new SAFE bill is set to curb access to advanced chips to China, but that won't slow down the AI ​​war — training workloads still heavily rely on Nvidia, while alternatives remain inefficient

Even as U.S. and Chinese lawmakers make it harder for Nvidia to sell its chips to Chinese customers, the alternatives aren't able to offer a competitive product. With smuggling and obfuscated shipment routing making it possible to get around blocks and barrie…

The Senate's new SAFE bill is set to curb access to advanced chips to China, but that won't slow down the AI war — training workloads still heavily rely on Nvidia, while alternatives remain inefficient

Even as U.S. and Chinese lawmakers make it harder for Nvidia to sell its chips to Chinese customers, the alternatives aren't able to offer a competitive product. With smuggling and obfuscated shipment routing making it possible to get around blocks and barrie…

Dec. 8, 2025, 5:02 p.m.
6-year-old Chinese boy separated from father after ICE arrest

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Chinese man and his 6-year-old son at a scheduled check-in in New York City last week, separating them...

6-year-old Chinese boy separated from father after ICE arrest

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a Chinese man and his 6-year-old son at a scheduled check-in in New York City last week, separating them...

Dec. 8, 2025, 3:19 p.m.
Exercise discretion while traveling through China: MEA

India also hoped that regulations governing international air travel would be respected by the Chinese authorities.

Exercise discretion while travelling through China: MEA

India also hoped that regulations governing international air travel would be respected by the Chinese authorities.

Dec. 8, 2025, 3:10 p.m.
Trump to announce $12 billion in aid to farmers

President Donald Trump plans to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday, a White House official said

Trump to announce $12 billion in aid to farmers

President Donald Trump plans to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers on Monday, a White House official said

Dec. 8, 2025, 3 p.m.
5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing

Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.

5 key takeaways from Jared Isaacman's 2nd NASA chief nomination hearing

Private billionaire SpaceX astronaut Jared Isaacman appeared before a Senate committee Dec. 3 for consideration as NASA administrator. Here are 5 big takeaways from the hearing.

Dec. 8, 2025, 2:08 p.m.
China weighs in on Putin's India visit

Beijing has said its good ties with both Moscow and New Delhi contribute to security, stability, and prosperity globally Read Full Article at RT.com

China weighs in on Putin's India visit

Beijing has said its good ties with both Moscow and New Delhi contribute to security, stability, and prosperity globally Read Full Article at RT.com

Dec. 8, 2025, 1:45 p.m.
React2Shell RCE flaw exploited by Chinese hackers hours after disclosure

Chinese hackers are taking advantage of the 10/10 bug reported late last week.

React2Shell RCE flaw exploited by Chinese hackers hours after disclosure

Chinese hackers are taking advantage of the 10/10 bug reported late last week.