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Dec. 12, 2025, 6:43 a.m.
One Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra variant has satellite connectivity for emergencies

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series sometime early next year. The lineup is rumored to include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the pricier of the three has direct satellite connectivity for emergency situations. Howe…

One Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra variant has satellite connectivity for emergencies

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S26 series sometime early next year. The lineup is rumored to include the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the pricier of the three has direct satellite connectivity for emergency situations. Howe…

Dec. 12, 2025, 6:09 a.m.
US, Japan defense chiefs say China harming regional peace

Beijing's actions are "not conducive to regional peace", Japan's defense minister and U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth agreed during a call after Chinese aircraft locked radar on Japanese jets near Taiwan, Tokyo said Friday.

US, Japan defense chiefs say China harming regional peace

Beijing's actions are "not conducive to regional peace", Japan's defense minister and U.S. counterpart Pete Hegseth agreed during a call after Chinese aircraft locked radar on Japanese jets near Taiwan, Tokyo said Friday.

Dec. 12, 2025, 6 a.m.
Trump's tariffs expose China's fragile economy

The 25% tariffs on $200B of Chinese goods have caused a 28.7% drop in exports to the U.S., exposing China’s economic fragility and reliance on exploitative trade practices. With collapsing exports, a deflating property market and hidden unemployment crises, B…

Trump's tariffs expose China's fragile economy

The 25% tariffs on $200B of Chinese goods have caused a 28.7% drop in exports to the U.S., exposing China’s economic fragility and reliance on exploitative trade practices. With collapsing exports, a deflating property market and hidden unemployment crises, B…

Dec. 12, 2025, 5:42 a.m.
India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

New Delhi drops extra vetting layer, cutting approval times to under a month in bid to revive business ties and curb production losses

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

New Delhi drops extra vetting layer, cutting approval times to under a month in bid to revive business ties and curb production losses

Dec. 12, 2025, 5:02 a.m.
A Chinese whistleblower now living in the US is being hunted by Beijing with help from US tech

Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang fled to the U.S. seeking asylum, fearing persecution from the Chinese government

A Chinese whistleblower now living in the US is being hunted by Beijing with help from US tech

Retired Chinese official Li Chuanliang fled to the U.S. seeking asylum, fearing persecution from the Chinese government

Dec. 12, 2025, 5 a.m.
China Woman Vomits Blood After Using Online Weight-Loss Injection

A 28-year-old woman in Suzhou nearly lost her life after using an online “weight-loss therapy” that promised users could shed 3.5kg per injection. The woman, surnamed Chen, purchased three doses for around 900 yuan (US$130) after seeing them advertised throug…

China Woman Vomits Blood After Using Online Weight-Loss Injection

A 28-year-old woman in Suzhou nearly lost her life after using an online “weight-loss therapy” that promised users could shed 3.5kg per injection. The woman, surnamed Chen, purchased three doses for around 900 yuan (US$130) after seeing them advertised throug…

Dec. 12, 2025, 3:42 a.m.
US, Japan defense chiefs say China harming regional peace

Beijing’s actions are “not conducive to regional peace”, Japan’s defense minister and US counterpart Pete Hegseth agreed during a call after Chinese aircraft locked radar on Japanese jets near Taiwan, Tokyo said Friday. The December 6 radar incident came afte…

US, Japan defence chiefs say China harming regional peace

Beijing’s actions are “not conducive to regional peace”, Japan’s defence minister and US counterpart Pete Hegseth agreed during a call after Chinese aircraft locked radar on Japanese jets near Taiwan, Tokyo said Friday. The December 6 radar incident came afte…

Dec. 12, 2025, 2:21 a.m.
Tariffs Drive New U.S. Solar Panel Production—Will Texas Miss Out?

Solar panel manufacturers locate in Texas as 50% tariffs on imported solar cells spur new U.S. solar manufacturing plants. Texas investigates ties to China.

Tariffs Drive New U.S. Solar Panel Production—Will Texas Miss Out?

Solar panel manufacturers locate in Texas as 50% tariffs on imported solar cells spur new U.S. solar manufacturing plants. Texas investigates ties to China.

Dec. 12, 2025, 2:11 a.m.
Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations

President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.

Trump signs executive order to block "excessive" state AI regulations

President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.

Dec. 12, 2025, 2 a.m.
6 Reasons the Huawei Mate X7 Has Me Rethinking Foldables

Huawei dropped the Mate X7 at their Dubai launch event today, and I need to talk about it. I sat through the virtual pre-briefing a few weeks back, watching spec after spec scroll by, and something clicked. Not the usual “oh, that’s nice” reaction you get fro…

6 Reasons the Huawei Mate X7 Has Me Rethinking Foldables

Huawei dropped the Mate X7 at their Dubai launch event today, and I need to talk about it. I sat through the virtual pre-briefing a few weeks back, watching spec after spec scroll by, and something clicked. Not the usual “oh, that’s nice” reaction you get fro…

Dec. 12, 2025, 12:22 a.m.
China Forces Reckoning in Europe as Trade Boom Turns Existential

China’s exports are putting it on a collision course with Europe.

China Forces Reckoning in Europe as Trade Boom Turns Existential

China’s exports are putting it on a collision course with Europe.

Dec. 12, 2025, 12:13 a.m.
What do we do about China?

'Washington needs both carrots and sticks for Beijing – but mostly carrots for its friends'

What do we do about China?

'Washington needs both carrots and sticks for Beijing – but mostly carrots for its friends'

Dec. 12, 2025, 12:04 a.m.
Myanmar's army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?

The junta has been demolishing buildings in KK Park, one of the largest and most notorious scam compounds.

Myanmar's army says it wants to eradicate scam compounds. Is it really doing that?

The junta has been demolishing buildings in KK Park, one of the largest and most notorious scam compounds.

Dec. 11, 2025, 10:58 p.m.
Mexico's Congress approves tariff hikes on imports from China and others

Tariff increases of up to 50% will affect textiles, shoes, appliances, and cars in January.

Mexico's Congress approves tariff hikes on imports from China and others

Tariff increases of up to 50% will affect textiles, shoes, appliances, and cars in January.

Dec. 11, 2025, 10:24 p.m.
Hyundai's new midsize electric SUV spotted overseas for the first time

The Elexio is Hyundai’s first electric SUV custom-tailored for the Chinese market, but now it’s headed overseas. Hyundai is bringing...

Hyundai's new midsize electric SUV spotted overseas for the first time

The Elexio is Hyundai’s first electric SUV custom-tailored for the Chinese market, but now it’s headed overseas. Hyundai is bringing...

Dec. 11, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
This mini PC packs an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip into a chassis that's less than 1.4 inches thick

Earlier this year Chinese PC maker FEVM introduced the FA-EX9 mini PC which stuffed an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo processor into a compact computer with an internal volume of about 2 liters and measures less than 2.2 inches thick. Now the company is goi…

This mini PC packs an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip into a chassis that's less than 1.4 inches thick

Earlier this year Chinese PC maker FEVM introduced the FA-EX9 mini PC which stuffed an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo processor into a compact computer with an internal volume of about 2 liters and measures less than 2.2 inches thick. Now the company is goi…

Dec. 11, 2025, 9:42 p.m.
Taiwan to keep production of 'most advanced' chips at home: deputy FM

Taiwan plans to keep making the "most advanced" chips on home soil and remain "indispensable" to the global semiconductor industry, the deputy foreign minister told AFP, despite intense Chinese military pressure. The democratic island make…

Taiwan to keep production of 'most advanced' chips at home: deputy FM

Taiwan plans to keep making the "most advanced" chips on home soil and remain "indispensable" to the global semiconductor industry, the deputy foreign minister told AFP, despite intense Chinese military pressure. The democratic island make…

Dec. 11, 2025, 9:41 p.m.
Holiday season AI toys talk about kinky sex and weapons, have creepy Chinese Communist Party talking points: report

To sharpen a knife, hold the blade at a 20-degree angle against a stone. Slide it across the stone in smooth, even strokes, alternating sides,” Miiloo, a plush toy with a high-pitched child’s voice, replied.

Holiday season AI toys talk about kinky sex and weapons, have creepy Chinese Communist Party talking points: report

To sharpen a knife, hold the blade at a 20-degree angle against a stone. Slide it across the stone in smooth, even strokes, alternating sides,” Miiloo, a plush toy with a high-pitched child’s voice, replied.

Dec. 11, 2025, 8:25 p.m.
Vietnam steps up South Reef expansion, careful not to provoke China

Vietnam has quietly accelerated land reclamation at South Reef, a once-remote coral feature in the Spratly Islands, as Chinese pressure grows.

Vietnam steps up South Reef expansion, careful not to provoke China

Vietnam has quietly accelerated land reclamation at South Reef, a once-remote coral feature in the Spratly Islands, as Chinese pressure grows.

Dec. 11, 2025, 8:01 p.m.
The Dream Machine: Bi Gan on "Resurrection"

The Chinese auteur discusses his third feature, a time- and genre-bending tribute to cinema and all its illusions.

The Dream Machine: Bi Gan on "Resurrection"

The Chinese auteur discusses his third feature, a time- and genre-bending tribute to cinema and all its illusions.

Dec. 11, 2025, 7:40 p.m.
How Chinese 'snakeheads' turn illegal migration toward Australia

Recent boat arrivals in Western Australia offer a glimpse into how routes through South-East Asia, particularly Indonesia, are being used to reach Australia.

How Chinese 'snakeheads' turn illegal migration toward Australia

Recent boat arrivals in Western Australia offer a glimpse into how routes through South-East Asia, particularly Indonesia, are being used to reach Australia.

Dec. 11, 2025, 7:10 p.m.
Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London

Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K. once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.

Critics detail concerns over proposed Chinese "super embassy" in London

Two former MI6 officials detail their espionage concerns, as the U.K once again delays its final decision on a new Chinese embassy in London.

Dec. 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
China Launches 34,175-Mile AI Network That Acts Like One Massive Supercomputer

If the system holds out long-term, it could significantly boost AI development in China.

China Launches 34,175-Mile AI Network That Acts Like One Massive Supercomputer

If the system holds out long-term, it could significantly boost AI development in China.

Dec. 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
Trump's National Security Strategy Lays Out a Pragmatic China Strategy

The White House has released a new National Security Strategy whose central purpose is unambiguous: to ensure the United States remain the preeminent global power. At its core is a new... Read More The post Trump’s National Security Strategy Lays Out a Pragm…

Trump's National Security Strategy Lays Out a Pragmatic China Strategy

The White House has released a new National Security Strategy whose central purpose is unambiguous: to ensure the United States remains the preeminent global power. At its core is a new... Read More The post Trump’s National Security Strategy Lays Out a Pragm…

Dec. 11, 2025, 6:25 p.m.
Huawei's Dubai Trio: A Foldable That Disappears, Earbuds That Double Down, and a Router Disguised as a Mountain

Huawei’s Dubai Trio: A Foldable That Disappears, Earbuds That Double Down, and a Router Disguised as a MountainFive years into the foldable smartphone experiment, thinness remains the singular obsession. Huawei just crossed a threshold that reframes the conve…

Huawei's Dubai Trio: A Foldable That Disappears, Earbuds That Double Down, and a Router Disguised as a Mountain

Huawei’s Dubai Trio: A Foldable That Disappears, Earbuds That Double Down, and a Router Disguised as a MountainFive years into the foldable smartphone experiment, thinness remains the singular obsession. Huawei just crossed a threshold that reframes the conve…

Dec. 11, 2025, 6:11 p.m.
China's High-Flying Swarm Mothership Drone Has Flown

The Jiutian is a heavy lifter with a large modular payload area that could be used for many missions, including the delivery of swarms of smaller drones.

China's High-Flying Swarm Mothership Drone Has Flown

The Jiutian is a heavy lifter with a large modular payload area that could be used for many missions, including the delivery of swarms of smaller drones.

Dec. 11, 2025, 4:49 p.m.
iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December, but it did not provide a specific date. We ex…

iOS 26.2 Coming Soon With These 8 New Features on Your iPhone

Apple seeded the second iOS 26.2 Release Candidate to developers earlier this week, meaning the update will be released to the general public very soon. Apple confirmed iOS 26.2 would be released in December, but it did not provide a specific date. We ex…

Dec. 11, 2025, 4:05 p.m.
China defends jailing Swedish-Chinese bookseller after UN release call

China rejected on Thursday any "interference" in its judicial sovereignty after a United Nations working group called for the immediate release of jailed Chinese-Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai.

China defends jailing Swedish-Chinese bookseller after UN release call

China rejected on Thursday any "interference" in its judicial sovereignty after a United Nations working group called for the immediate release of jailed Chinese-Swedish bookseller Gui Minhai.

Dec. 11, 2025, 4 p.m.
HUAWEI takes on Samsung with global launch of Mate X7 foldable

HUAWEI has globally launched the Mate X7, FreeClip 2, MatePad 11.5 S, and Watch Ultimate Design. Check out all the new products!

HUAWEI takes on Samsung with global launch of Mate X7 foldable

HUAWEI has globally launched the Mate X7, FreeClip 2, MatePad 11.5 S, and Watch Ultimate Design. Check out all the new products!

Dec. 11, 2025, 3:43 p.m.
Chinese government wades into Dutch chipmaker dispute — presses Netherlands to resolve Nexperia saga as supply concerns grow

China has called on the Netherlands to move quickly to resolve the dispute surrounding Nexperia after months of supervision measures and a retaliatory export freeze disrupted shipments of components.

Chinese government wades into Dutch chipmaker dispute — presses Netherlands to resolve Nexperia saga as supply concerns grow

China has called on the Netherlands to move quickly to resolve the dispute surrounding Nexperia after months of supervision measures and a retaliatory export freeze disrupted shipments of components.

Dec. 11, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Meet A20 May: Always Ready For 'Paparazzi Arrive'

Get to know "ZAlpha Pop" Chinese girl group A20 May as they talk about their early beginnings, their music tastes, latest EP "Paparazzi Arrive," and what's next.

Meet A20 May: Always Ready For 'Paparazzi Arrive'

Get to know "ZAlpha Pop" Chinese girl group A20 May as they talk about their early beginnings, their music tastes, latest EP "Paparazzi Arrive," and what's next.

Dec. 11, 2025, 12:58 p.m.
DeepSeek Accused of Using Smuggled Nvidia Chips — Sparks Controversy in AI Race

Chinese AI company DeepSeek is accused of smuggling Nvidia chips to power newer AI models, but the spotlight is how this impacts the AI ​​race.

DeepSeek Accused of Using Smuggled Nvidia Chips — Sparks Controversy in AI Race

Chinese AI company DeepSeek is accused of smuggling Nvidia chips to power newer AI models, but the spotlight is how this impacts the AI race.

Dec. 11, 2025, 12:56 p.m.
Chinese Telecom Giant ZTE Could Owe More Than $1 Billion to US Over Foreign Bribery Allegation

Chinese telecom giant ZTE may face over $1 billion in U.S. penalties for alleged foreign bribery, impacting its global operations.

Chinese Telecom Giant ZTE Could Owe More Than $1 Billion to US Over Foreign Bribery Allegation

Chinese telecom giant ZTE may face over $1 billion in U.S. penalties for alleged foreign bribery, impacting its global operations.

Dec. 11, 2025, 12:42 p.m.
Researcher claims Salt Typhoon cyber spies attended Cisco training scheme

Skills gained later fed Beijing's cyber operations, according to SentinelLabs expert A security researcher specializing in tracking China threats claims two of Salt Typhoon's members were former attendees of a training scheme run by Cisco.…

Researcher claims Salt Typhoon cyber spies attended Cisco training scheme

Skills gained later fed Beijing's cyber operations, according to SentinelLabs expert A security researcher specializing in tracking China threats claims two of Salt Typhoon's members were former attendees of a training scheme run by Cisco.…

Dec. 11, 2025, 12:02 p.m.
Is Trump's $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?

The US has authorized the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 jets.

Is Trump's $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?

The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan's F-16 jets.

Dec. 11, 2025, noon
Trump's AI-Regulation Ban Is a Threat to National Security

The United States should not be lobbied out of protecting its own future.

Trump's AI-Regulation Ban Is a Threat to National Security

The United States should not be lobbied out of protecting its own future.

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

Our surreal daily links, including 'incomprehensible' Washington flooding, Trump seeks shield from war crime prosecutions, and think tank Polymarket games.

Links 12/11/2025

Our surreal daily links, including 'incomprehensible' Washington flooding, Trump seeks shield from war crime prosecutions, and think tank Polymarket games.

Dec. 11, 2025, 10:19 a.m.
China-Russia air patrol shows capability to maintain peace, stability

The joint patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces showed their resolve and capability to address regional security challenges and safeguard peace and stability, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Wednesday.

China-Russia air patrol shows capability to maintain peace, stability

The joint patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces showed their resolve and capability to address regional security challenges and safeguard peace and stability, a Chinese defense spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Dec. 11, 2025, 10:19 a.m.
China opposes UK politicizing cybersecurity, urges UK to clarify its role in US cyberattack on China: FM on UK sanctions against 2 Chinese entities

In response to the UK's announcement of sanctions against two Chinese companies over alleged cyberattacks against the UK and its allies, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that China firmly opposes and cracks down on hacking activit…

China opposes UK politicizing cybersecurity, urges UK to clarify its role in US cyberattack on China: FM on UK sanctions against 2 Chinese entities

In response to the UK's announcement of sanctions against two Chinese companies over alleged cyberattacks against the UK and its allies, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that China firmly opposes and cracks down on hacking activit…

Dec. 11, 2025, 8:59 a.m.
US bombers join Japanese planes to counter China-Russia drills

The show of force highlights growing regional tensions as China asserts its military presence.

US bombers join Japanese planes to counter China-Russia drills

The show of force highlights growing regional tensions as China asserts its military presence.