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Dec. 5, 2025, 6:59 a.m.
China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

French leader Macron says he was 'very touched' by Xi's gesture to accompany him to Chengdu - a departure from protocol.

China, France pledge cooperation as Xi joins Macron in trip to Chengdu

French leader Macron says he was 'very touched' by Xi's gesture to accompany him to Chengdu - a departure from protocol.

Dec. 5, 2025, 6 a.m.
COP30 Round-Up: Failure of a UN Climate Summit Is Great News for Humanity!

While the teeth knashing over the COP FLOP continues, we must never forget: Failure of a UN climate summit is great news for humanity!

COP30 Round-Up: Failure of a UN Climate Summit Is Great News for Humanity!

While the teeth knashing over the COP FLOP continues, we must never forget: Failure of a UN climate summit is great news for humanity!

Dec. 5, 2025, 6 a.m.
More than 100 Chinese warships deployed in Pacific â Is this a drill or a warning?

China has deployed more than 100 naval and coast guard vessels in its largest maritime show of force across East Asian waters. The unprecedented buildup follows rising tensions with Japan and Taiwan, sparking fears of potential conflict. Japan’s Prime Ministe…

More than 100 Chinese warships deploy in Pacific – Is this a drill or a warning?

China has deployed more than 100 naval and coast guard vessels in its largest maritime show of force across East Asian waters. The unprecedented buildup follows rising tensions with Japan and Taiwan, sparking fears of potential conflict. Japan’s Prime Ministe…

Dec. 5, 2025, 6 a.m.
Global arms industry hits record $679 billion revenue amid rising conflicts

The world’s top 100 arms manufacturers reached $679 billion in revenue in 2024, a 9% increase from 2023. Escalating conflicts, rising defense budgets, and geopolitical instability drive unprecedented demand for weapons. U.S. firms accounted for $334 billion (…

Global arms industry hits record $679 billion revenue amid rising conflicts

The world’s top 100 arms manufacturers reached $679 billion in revenue in 2024, a 9% increase from 2023. Escalating conflicts, rising defense budgets, and geopolitical instability drive unprecedented demand for weapons. U.S. firms accounted for $334 billion (…

Dec. 5, 2025, 5:43 a.m.
1989 | The Truth about the Beijing Turmoil

We have previously covered how the massacres at Tiananmen Square were featured on Western media. On the opposite side of the world, the Communist Party of China was also using power of images to shape the narratives around Tiananmen. Busy was the Chinese Comm…

1989 | The Truth about the Beijing Turmoil

We have previously covered how the massacres at Tiananmen Square were featured on Western media. On the opposite side of the world, the Communist Party of China was also using power of images to shape the narratives around Tiananmen. Busy was the Chinese Comm…

Dec. 5, 2025, 4:30 a.m.
Google Year In Search 2025: KPop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny Lyrics

Google shows which song lyrics people typed and songs they hummed, led by Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Doechii, Alex Warren, Ravyn Lenae and KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.

Google Year In Search 2025: KPop Demon Hunters, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny Lyrics

Google shows which song lyrics people typed and songs they hummed, led by Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Doechii, Alex Warren, Ravyn Lenae and KPop Demon Hunters soundtrack.

Dec. 5, 2025, 4:05 a.m.
Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad

Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have aided the spread of the second wave of the Black Death in E…

Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad

Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have aided the spread of the second wave of the Black Death in E…

Dec. 5, 2025, 3:08 a.m.
Taiwan to ban Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns

Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

Taiwan to ban Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns

Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

Dec. 5, 2025, 2:29 a.m.
Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns

The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is putting pressure on Beijing’s governance system in the city

Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns

The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is putting pressure on Beijing’s governance system in the city

Dec. 5, 2025, 2 a.m.
Chinese and Japanese Boats Have Standoff Near Disputed Islands as Tensions Increase

Earlier this year, Chinese cutters ram and use water cannons against Philippine fishery vessels near the Spratly Islands. The post Chinese and Japanese Boats Have Standoff Near Disputed Islands as Tensions Increase first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Chinese and Japanese Boats Have Standoff Near Disputed Islands as Tensions Increase

Earlier this year, Chinese cutters ram and use water cannons against Philippine fishery vessels near the Spratly Islands. The post Chinese and Japanese Boats Have Standoff Near Disputed Islands as Tensions Increase first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Dec. 5, 2025, 1:37 a.m.
Pandas and ping-pong: Macron to end China visit on lighter note

An ancient dam, pandas and ping-pong: French leader Emmanuel Macron concludes his fourth state visit to China on Friday, striking a more relaxed note after some tough discussions with his counterpart Xi Jinping the previous day on Ukraine and trade. The F…

Pandas and ping-pong: Macron to end China visit on lighter note

An ancient dam, pandas and ping-pong: French leader Emmanuel Macron concludes his fourth state visit to China on Friday, striking a more relaxed note after some tough discussions with his counterpart Xi Jinping the previous day on Ukraine and trade.     The F…

Dec. 5, 2025, 12:18 a.m.
China-nexus cyber threat groups rapidly exploit React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182)

Within hours of the public disclosure of CVE-2025-55182 (React2Shell) on December 3, 2025, Amazon threat intelligence teams observed active exploitation attempts by multiple China state-nexus threat groups, including Earth Lamia and Jackpot Panda. This critic…

China-nexus cyber threat groups rapidly exploit React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182)

Within hours of the public disclosure of CVE-2025-55182 (React2Shell) on December 3, 2025, Amazon threat intelligence teams observed active exploitation attempts by multiple China state-nexus threat groups, including Earth Lamia and Jackpot Panda. This critic…

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:02 p.m.
SMS Phishers Pivot to Points, Taxes, Fake Retailers

China-based phishing groups blamed for non-stop scam SMS messages about a supposed wayward package or unpaid toll fee are promoting a new offering, just in time for the holiday shopping season: Phishing kits for mass-creating fake but convincing e-commerce we…

SMS Phishers Pivot to Points, Taxes, Fake Retailers

China-based phishing groups blamed for non-stop scam SMS messages about a supposed wayward package or unpaid toll fee are promoting a new offering, just in time for the holiday shopping season: Phishing kits for mass-creating fake but convincing e-commerce we…

Dec. 4, 2025, 10:45 p.m.
Experts Warn of Tool China Is Using To Play 'Long Game' in New Cold War

America is in a new Cold War with China and ports are at the center of the conflict, according to foreign policy experts. “China has truly a global portfolio... Read More The post Experts Warn of Tool China Is Using To Play ‘Long Game’ in New Cold War appea…

Experts Warn of Tool China Is Using To Play 'Long Game' in New Cold War

America is in a new Cold War with China and ports are at the center of the conflict, according to foreign policy experts.   “China has truly a global portfolio... Read More The post Experts Warn of Tool China Is Using To Play ‘Long Game’ in New Cold War appea…

Dec. 4, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
Male human heads found in a 'skull pit' in an ancient Chinese city hint at sex-specific sacrifice rituals

A genetic study of 80 skulls found at a Stone Age city in China has revealed that the sacrificed people were mostly men, in contrast to previous assumptions.

Male human heads found in a 'skull pit' in an ancient Chinese city hint at sex-specific sacrifice rituals

A genetic study of 80 skulls found at a Stone Age city in China has revealed that the sacrificed people were mostly men, in contrast to previous assumptions.

Dec. 4, 2025, 10:10 p.m.
PRC spies Brickstormed their way into critical US networks and remained hidden for years

'Dozens' of US orgs infected Chinese cyberspies maintained long-term access to critical networks – sometimes for years – and used this access to infect computers with malware and steal data, according to Thursday warnings from government agencies and private …

PRC spies Brickstormed their way into critical US networks and remained hidden for years

'Dozens' of US orgs infected Chinese cyberspies maintained long-term access to critical networks – sometimes for years – and used this access to infect computers with malware and steal data, according to Thursday warnings from government agencies and private …

Dec. 4, 2025, 10:10 p.m.
PRC spies Brickstromed their way into critical US networks and remained hidden for years

'Dozens' of US orgs infected Chinese cyberspies maintained long-term access to critical networks – sometimes for years – and used this access to infect computers with malware and steal data, according to Thursday warnings from government agencies and private …

PRC spies Brickstromed their way into critical US networks and remained hidden for years

'Dozens' of US orgs infected Chinese cyberspies maintained long-term access to critical networks – sometimes for years – and used this access to infect computers with malware and steal data, according to Thursday warnings from government agencies and private …

Dec. 4, 2025, 9:37 p.m.
US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China

The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.

US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China

The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.

Dec. 4, 2025, 9:35 p.m.
Hua Xia state-linked Chinese bank tokenizes $600M in yuan bonds

Hua Xia Bank, a commercial bank operating in China, has successfully issued $600 million in tokenized yuan-backed bonds to onchain holders.

Hua Xia state-linked Chinese bank tokenizes $600M in yuan bonds

Hua Xia Bank, a commercial bank operating in China, has successfully issued $600 million in tokenized yuan-backed bonds to onchain holders.

Dec. 4, 2025, 6:51 p.m.
Global OnePlus AI Reportedly Affected by Chinese Censorship

OnePlus AI political censorship is reportedly hitting global phones with the system blocking output for terms sensitive to China's government.

Global OnePlus AI Reportedly Affected by Chinese Censorship

OnePlus AI political censorship is reportedly hitting global phones with the system blocking output for terms sensitive to China's government.

Dec. 4, 2025, 6:46 p.m.
Chinese Photographer Known for Human Rights Reporting Faces Five Years in Jail

Chinese photographer Du Bin, known for documenting human rights abuses in China, has been detained in Beijing and faces up to five years in prison. [Read More]

Chinese Photographer Known for Human Rights Reporting Faces Five Years in Jail

Chinese photographer Du Bin, known for documenting human rights abuses in China, has been detained in Beijing and faces up to five years in prison. [Read More]

Dec. 4, 2025, 5:52 p.m.
Beijing's Aggressive Campaign Against Japan's Iron Lady Backfires

Communist China and Japan have been engaging in a serious diplomatic dispute over Taiwan for almost a month. While Japan strives to de-escalate tensions, China’s aggressive stance—particularly toward newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi—only heightens …

Beijing's Aggressive Campaign Against Japan's Iron Lady Backfires

Communist China and Japan have been engaging in a serious diplomatic dispute over Taiwan for almost a month. While Japan strives to de-escalate tensions, China’s aggressive stance—particularly toward newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi—only heightens …

Dec. 4, 2025, 5:50 p.m.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Meets with Trump to Discuss AI Export Controls, State-by-State Regulation

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss AI chip export restrictions and voiced his opposition to state-level regulation of artificial intelligence. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Meets with Trump to Discuss AI Export…

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Meets with Trump to Discuss AI Export Controls, State-by-State Regulation

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with President Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss AI chip export restrictions and voiced his opposition to state-level regulation of artificial intelligence. The post Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Meets with Trump to Discuss AI Export …

Dec. 4, 2025, 5:25 p.m.
Silver Fox Uses Fake Microsoft Teams Installer to Spread ValleyRAT Malware in China

The threat actor known as Silver Fox has been spotted orchestrating a false flag operation to mimic a Russian threat group in attacks targeting organizations in China. The search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign leverages Microsoft Teams lures to…

Silver Fox Uses Fake Microsoft Teams Installer to Spread ValleyRAT Malware in China

The threat actor known as Silver Fox has been spotted orchestrating a false flag operation to mimic a Russian threat group in attacks targeting organizations in China. The search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign leverages Microsoft Teams lures to …

Dec. 4, 2025, 4:24 p.m.
Zhang stuns world champion Zhao at UK Championship

Zhang Anda produces a superb potting display to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-2 as he advances to the last eight at the UK Championship in York.

Zhang stuns world champion Zhao at UK Championship

Zhang Anda produces a superb potting display to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-2 as he advances to the last eight at the UK Championship in York.

Dec. 4, 2025, 4:03 p.m.
Japan Talks Tough

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, was not wrong when she recently said that the country must be prepared to defend itself even beyond its borders. But she would be in a stronger position to strengthen Japan’s military muscle if she were willing to r…

Japan Talks Tough

Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, was not wrong when she recently said that the country must be prepared to defend itself even beyond its borders. But she would be in a stronger position to strengthen Japan’s military muscle if she were willing to r…

Dec. 4, 2025, 4 p.m.
TikTok's Parent Company Debuts AI Assistant For Smartphones Rivaling Google And Apple

ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, is entering the smartphone intelligent assistant market. Unlike competitors such as Google and Apple, the company does not plan to launch its own smartphone. Instead, ByteDance aims to integrate its artificial …

TikTok's Parent Company Debuts AI Assistant For Smartphones Rivaling Google And Apple

ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant behind TikTok, is entering the smartphone intelligent assistant market. Unlike competitors such as Google and Apple, the company does not plan to launch its own smartphone. Instead, ByteDance aims to integrate its artificial …

Dec. 4, 2025, 3 p.m.
China Sweeps Top Scripted Categories at Asian Academy Creative Awards

China claimed top honors at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore, winning best feature film for “MuMu” and best drama series for “Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: To The West.” The drama series win proved particularly dramatic, with ‘Srange Tales’ edg…

China Sweeps Top Scripted Categories at Asian Academy Creative Awards

China claimed top honors at the Asian Academy Creative Awards in Singapore, winning best feature film for “MuMu” and best drama series for “Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty: To The West.” The drama series win proved particularly dramatic, with ‘Srange Tales’ edg…

Dec. 4, 2025, 2:52 p.m.
A new discrete gaming GPU evidently supports Windows on ARM for the first time — and it's not from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel

Windows on ARM gamers have been stuck with integrated graphics, but that could change now that China has shown off a new discrete GPU with WoA support.

A new discrete gaming GPU evidently supports Windows on ARM for the first time — and it's not from NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel

Windows on ARM gamers have been stuck with integrated graphics, but that could change now that China has shown off a new discrete GPU with WoA support.

Dec. 4, 2025, 1:14 p.m.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang isn't sure if China would buy its H200 chips if restrictions are relaxed as Beijing prioritizes homegrown AI solutions — 'We don't know. We have no clue.'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits that he has no idea whether Nvidia can sell its H200 chips in China even if Washington allows the company to export them.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unsure if China would buy its H200 chips if restrictions are relaxed as Beijing prioritizes homegrown AI solutions — 'We don't know. We have no clue.'

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits that he has no idea whether Nvidia can sell its H200 chips in China even if Washington allows the company to export them.

Dec. 4, 2025, 12:57 p.m.
Meet the US's drug running friends: A history of narcotics involvement

Trump claims to be cracking down on drug gangs in Venezuela but pardoned a Honduran drug lord serving time in the US.

Meet the US's drug running friends: A history of narcotics involvement

Trump claims to be cracking down on drug gangs in Venezuela but pardoned a Honduran drug lord serving time in the US.

Dec. 4, 2025, 12:52 p.m.
Chinese tech firm Cambricon looks to step into Nvidia void, triple AI chip production next year — seeks to rival Huawei, but production remains a concern

Chinese tech firm Cambricon Technologies has plans to triple its production of domestic AI chips in 2026, targeting the market dominance of national giant Huawei. Primarily set to rely on Semiconductor Manufacturing International for fabrication, it's not ent…

Chinese tech firm Cambricon looks to step into Nvidia void, triple AI chip production next year — seeks to rival Huawei, but production remains a concern

Chinese tech firm Cambricon Technologies has plans to triple its production of domestic AI chips in 2026, targeting the market dominance of national giant Huawei. Primarily set to rely on Semiconductor Manufacturing International for fabrication, it's not ent…

Dec. 4, 2025, 12:46 p.m.
Moscow and Chinese Regions to Cooperate in High-Tech Sectors

An international forum titled Dialogue for Development: Cooperation Between the City of Moscow and the Regions of the People’s Republic of China was held in Shenzhen, bringing together representatives of the Russian and Chinese business and expert communities…

Moscow and Chinese Regions to Cooperate in High-Tech Sectors

An international forum titled Dialogue for Development: Cooperation Between the City of Moscow and the Regions of the People’s Republic of China was held in Shenzhen, bringing together representatives of the Russian and Chinese business and expert communities…

Dec. 4, 2025, 12:15 p.m.
Nexperia's standoff puts a core part of the chip supply chain under strain — U.S. export controls and red tape may threaten consumer continuity without governance

Dutch intervention, China’s retaliation, and widening U.S. controls have turned a major European component supplier into the center of a three-way dispute.

Nexperia's standoff puts a core part of the chip supply chain under strain — U.S export controls and red tape may threaten consumer continuity without governance

Dutch intervention, China’s retaliation, and widening U.S. controls have turned a major European component supplier into the centre of a three-way dispute.

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
Links 12/4/2025

Our daily links, including affordability crisis, AI slop for babies, making war crimes constitutional, and living in a cosmic void.

Links 12/4/2025

Our daily links, including afforbaility crisis, AI slop for babies, making war crimes constitutional, and living in a cosmic void.

Dec. 4, 2025, 11:36 a.m.
Richard Gere Finally Speaks Out On Being Banned From The Oscars For Two Decades

Richard Gere, who was branded as “arrogant” by the show’s organizers, seemed to have no regrets about the move that got him banned from the Oscars for 20 years.

Richard Gere Finally Speaks Out On Being Banned From The Oscars For Two Decades

Richard Gere, who was branded as “arrogant” by the show’s organizers, seemed to have no regrets about the move that got him banned from the Oscars for 20 years.

Dec. 4, 2025, 9:57 a.m.
SoBA designs cafe in China as "a living container" with dynamic facades

Chinese architecture studio SoBA Architects has completed a cafe and florist shop in Kunshan, China, within a foldable box. Named The Bloom Box, the 40-square-metre building sits on a lakeside platform, previously used as a sunshade pavilion in an urban park…

SoBA designs cafe in China as "a living container" with dynamic facades

Chinese architecture studio SoBA Architects has completed a cafe and florist shop in Kunshan, China, within a foldable box. Named The Bloom Box, the 40-square-metre building sits on a lakeside platform, previously used as a sunshade pavilion in an urban park …

Dec. 4, 2025, 8:52 a.m.
No justification for UK to delay decision on Chinese Embassy once again, says Chinese FM spokesperson

In response to a media inquiry about the UK government once again delaying its decision on whether to approve China to build a new embassy in London, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China's application for the premises ha…

No justification for UK to delay decision on Chinese Embassy once again, says Chinese FM spokesperson

In response to a media inquiry about the UK government once again delaying its decision on whether to approve China to build a new embassy in London, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China's application for the premises ha…

Dec. 4, 2025, 8:52 a.m.
China deplores UK's repeated delay on new Chinese Embassy approval

In response to a media inquiry about the UK government once again delaying its decision on whether to approve the building of a new Chinese embassy in London, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China's application for the pr…

China deplores UK's repeated delay on new Chinese Embassy approval

In response to a media inquiry about the UK government once again delaying its decision on whether to approve the building of a new Chinese embassy in London, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that China's application for the pr…

Dec. 4, 2025, 8:52 a.m.
Chinese FM meets with French FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday in Beijing.

Chinese FM meets with French FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Wednesday in Beijing.