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Nov. 27, 2025, 8:12 p.m.
Trump Reportedly Told Key Ally to Back Off Support for Taiwan After Call With China's Xi

President Donald Trump reportedly called the new prime minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, and asked her to back off public statements of support for Taiwan following a long, “angry” call with China’s President Xi Jinping, reported the Wall Street Journal this…

Trump Reportedly Told Key Ally to Back Off Support for Taiwan After Call With China's Xi

President Donald Trump reportedly called the new prime minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, and asked her to back off public statements of support for Taiwan following a long, “angry” call with China’s President Xi Jinping, reported the Wall Street Journal this…

Nov. 27, 2025, 7 p.m.
Systemic Entropy and Power: Explaining the Breakdown of World Order

A theory of social systems, entropy, and power that explains the shifting world order and how the banking-state system may be adapting.

Systemic Entropy and Power: Explaining the Breakdown of World Order

A theory of social systems, entropy, and power that explains the shifting world order and how the banking-state system may be adapting.

Nov. 27, 2025, 6:22 p.m.
Cherry gives up German production and wants to sell core division

German manufacturer Cherry is in crisis. The peripherals division could go to another company.

Cherry gives up German production and wants to sell core division

German manufacturer Cherry is in crisis. The peripherals division could go to another company.

Nov. 27, 2025, 5:17 p.m.
This Free AI Model Might Be Faster Than ChatGPT-5 - Here's How You Can Use It

Is a free AI model really faster than ChatGPT-5? Here's what the benchmarks say about this new LLM -- and how you can test it out for yourself.

This Free AI Model Might Be Faster Than ChatGPT-5 - Here's How You Can Use It

Is a free AI model really faster than ChatGPT-5? Here's what the benchmarks say about this new LLM -- and how you can test it out for yourself.

Nov. 27, 2025, 4:39 p.m.
Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu appointed curators of the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu have been named as curators of the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale, scheduled to run from 8 May to 21 November 2027. The Chinese architects, who founded Amateur Architecture Studio in 1997, bring nearly three decades of practice and ac…

Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu appointed curators of the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale

Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu have been named as curators of the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale, scheduled to run from 8 May to 21 November 2027. The Chinese architects, who founded Amateur Architecture Studio in 1997, bring nearly three decades of practice and ac…

Nov. 27, 2025, 4:07 p.m.
'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze

Many residents are determined to look for their loved ones - no matter if they are dead or alive.

'Hang in there': Agonising wait for the missing after Hong Kong blaze

Many residents are determined to look for their loved ones - no matter if they are dead or alive.

Nov. 27, 2025, 4:03 p.m.
People in China lived alongside 'chicken-killing tigers' long before domestic cats arrived

Leopard cats were living alongside people in ancient China for more than 3,500 years before domestic cats arrived from Europe via the Silk Road.

People in China lived alongside 'chicken-killing tigers' long before domestic cats arrived

Leopard cats were living alongside people in ancient China for more than 3,500 years before domestic cats arrived from Europe via the Silk Road.

Nov. 27, 2025, 4:02 p.m.
Gaming PC with bizarre Chinese-made but AMD-derived 16-core x86 CPU and Nvidia graphics goes on sale, but only in China for now

AMD Zen-derived cores surely make for a licensing nightmare.

Gaming PC with bizarre Chinese-made but AMD-derived 16-core x86 CPU and Nvidia graphics goes on sale, but only in China for now

AMD Zen-derived cores surely make for a licensing nightmare.

Nov. 27, 2025, 3:54 p.m.
Tech giants bet consumers are finally ready to strap on smart glasses

Tech giants including Alibaba, Amazon and Meta are counting on AI as the "killer app" that convinces consumers to try smart glasses.

Tech giants bet consumers are finally ready to strap on smart glasses

Tech giants including Alibaba, Amazon and Meta are counting on AI as the "killer app" that convinces consumers to try smart glasses.

Nov. 27, 2025, 3:32 p.m.
Beijing urges France to foster closer China-EU relations

Beijing’s top diplomat told the French presidential adviser on Thursday he hoped Paris would promote closer China-EU relations, days before the two countries’ leaders meet. Wang Yi told Emmanuel Bonne in a scheduled phone call he hoped “France would encourage…

Beijing urges France to foster closer China-EU relations

Beijing’s top diplomat told the French presidential adviser on Thursday he hoped Paris would promote closer China-EU relations, days before the two countries’ leaders meet. Wang Yi told Emmanuel Bonne in a scheduled phone call he hoped “France would encourage…

Nov. 27, 2025, 2:09 p.m.
UBTech strikes deal with China to assist at border crossings, and this isn't a dystopian nightmare at all

UBTech Walker S2, one of the first mass-produced humanoid robots, is about to start a border patrol job in China. What does this mean for humanity?

UBTech strikes deal with China to assist at border crossings, and this isn't a dystopian nightmare at all

UBTech Walker S2, one of the first mass-produced humanoid robots, is about to start a border patrol job in China. What does this mean for humanity?

Nov. 27, 2025, 1:58 p.m.
Hong Kong fire that killed dozens 'under control'; hundreds still missing

Death toll rises to 65 as rescuers rush to reach victims trapped in upper apartments of high rises.

Hong Kong fire that killed dozens 'under control'; hundreds still missing

Death toll rises to 65 as rescuers rush to reach victims trapped in upper apartments of high rises.

Nov. 27, 2025, 1:45 p.m.
Japan denies report Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan

Takaichi's suggestion earlier this month that Tokyo could intervene militarily if Taiwan is attacked enrages Beijing.

Japan denies report Trump told PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan

Takaichi's suggestion earlier this month that Tokyo could intervene militarily if Taiwan is attacked enrages Beijing.

Nov. 27, 2025, 1:31 p.m.
Tesla's ex-global sales chief says Chinese EV makers use a 'super smart' technique that even Tesla has applied to its cars

Jon McNeill, Tesla's ex-global sales chief, said Tesla applied Chinese EV makers' technique on reusing parts for its Model 3 and Y.

Tesla's ex-global sales chief says Chinese EV makers use a 'super smart' technique that even Tesla has applied to its cars

Jon McNeill, Tesla's ex-global sales chief, said Tesla applied Chinese EV makers' technique on reusing parts for its Model 3 and Y.

Nov. 27, 2025, 1:16 p.m.
Hiring 'daughter': Chinese woman offers a flat, nearly Rs 40 thousand monthly salary

To the right person, she is willing to offer one of her two apartments, her possessions, and her monthly pension of US$420 (Rs 37,500) as a salary.

Hiring 'daughter': Chinese woman offers a flat, nearly Rs 40 thousand monthly salary

To the right person, she is willing to offer one of her two apartments, her possessions, and her monthly pension of US$420 (Rs 37,500) as a salary.

Nov. 27, 2025, 1:07 p.m.
China's Alibaba giant enters the smart glasses race with removable batteries

Chinese tech giant Alibaba entered the AI-powered smart glasses race on Thursday with the release of its Quark headsets in China. Notably, the batteries can be swapped out for all day usage unlike competitors. Alibaba said the Quark AI glasses come in two va…

China's Alibaba giant enters the smart glasses race with removable batteries

Chinese tech giant Alibaba entered the AI-powered smart glasses race on Thursday with the release of its Quark headsets in China. Notably, the batteries can be swapped out for all day usage unlike competitors.  Alibaba said the Quark AI glasses come in two va…

Nov. 27, 2025, 1 p.m.
Chinese Robot Sets Guinness World Record With 66-Mile Walk

The U.S.-China robot race is getting more literal.

Chinese Robot Sets Guinness World Record With 66-Mile Walk

The U.S.-China robot race is getting more literal.

Nov. 27, 2025, 12:12 p.m.
Chinese startup founded by Google engineer claims to have developed its own TPU chip for AI — custom ASIC reportedly 1.5 times faster than Nvidia's A100 GPU from 2020, 42% more efficient

A Chinese startup founded by an ex-Google engineer has developed its own tensor processing unit (TPU) that it claims can offer performance over 1.5 times that of the Nvidia A100 GPU released in 2020, with up to 42 percent greater efficiency.

Chinese startup founded by Google engineer claims to have developed its own TPU chip for AI — custom ASIC reportedly 1.5 times faster than Nvidia's A100 GPU from 2020, 42% more efficient

A Chinese startup founded by an ex-Google engineer has developed its own tensor processing unit (TPU) that it claims can offer performance over 1.5 times that of the Nvidia A100 GPU released in 2020, with up to 42 percent greater efficiency.

Nov. 27, 2025, 12:11 p.m.
China Warns Trump Over 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense Plans

China warned the United States that it would "resolutely counter" the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system, saying it undermines its legitimate security interests. The remarks were made on Thursday in a Chinese white paper on arms control, disarmament …

China Warns Trump Over 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense Plans

China warned the United States that it would "resolutely counter" the proposed Golden Dome missile defense system, saying it undermines its legitimate security interests. The remarks were made on Thursday in a Chinese white paper on arms control, disarmament …

Nov. 27, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
Links 11/27/2025

Our stuffed daily links, including Thanksgving economics, the AI ​​bailout begins, UK budget, and Europe no longer matters.

Links 11/27/2025

Our stuffed daily links, including Thanksgving economics, the AI bailout begins, UK budget, and Europe no longer matters.

Nov. 27, 2025, 11:22 a.m.
Puma Stock Soars On Chinese Sports Brand Takeover Rumors

A perceived undervaluation of the share price at Germany's Puma appears to have attracted Asian multi-brand sports firms, sending its stock value up amid takeover rumors.

Puma Stock Soars On Chinese Sports Brand Takeover Rumors

A perceived undervaluation of the share price at Germany's Puma appears to have attracted Asian multi-brand sports firms, sending its stock value up amid takeover rumors.

Nov. 27, 2025, 10:34 a.m.
Trump 'advises' Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan's sovereignty, the Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 27, after a diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing.

Trump 'advises' Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan's sovereignty, the Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 27, after a diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing.

Nov. 27, 2025, 10:18 a.m.
Sony just launched the 'world's largest' 200MP smartphone sensor – here's which phones could get it

The new Sony LYTIA LYT-901 sensor has 200 megapixels, is capable of 4x zoom, and is very large, but your favorite brands might not use it.

Sony just launched the 'world's largest' 200MP smartphone sensor – here's which phones could get it

The new Sony LYTIA LYT-901 sensor has 200 megapixels, is capable of 4x zoom, and is very large, but your favorite brands might not use it.

Nov. 27, 2025, 10:03 a.m.
ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Malware, Voice Bot Flaws, Crypto Laundering, IoT Attacks — and 20 More Stories

Hackers have been busy again this week. From fake voice calls and AI-powered malware to huge money-laundering busts and new scams, there’s a lot happening in the cyber world. Criminals are getting creative — using smart tricks to steal data, sound real, and h…

ThreatsDay Bulletin: AI Malware, Voice Bot Flaws, Crypto Laundering, IoT Attacks — and 20 More Stories

Hackers have been busy again this week. From fake voice calls and AI-powered malware to huge money-laundering busts and new scams, there’s a lot happening in the cyber world. Criminals are getting creative — using smart tricks to steal data, sound real, and h…

Nov. 27, 2025, 9:59 a.m.
Chinese FM responds to whether China requested US to convey messages to Japan during China-US leaders' phone call

When asked whether China requested the US to convey any messages to Japan during the phone call between the two leaders given the US-Japan leaders' call took place after the China-US leaders' call, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at the pr…

Chinese FM responds to whether China requested US to convey messages to Japan during China-US leaders' phone call

When asked whether China requested the US to convey any messages to Japan during the phone call between the two leaders given the US-Japan leaders' call took place after the China-US leaders' call, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at the pr…

Nov. 27, 2025, 9:58 a.m.
Chinese FM responds to question about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines exploring possibility of developing relations with China

In response to a question about whether the Chinese Foreign Ministry can confirm that Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been in contact with the Chinese side and is exploring the possibility of developing relations with Ch…

Chinese FM responds to question about Saint Vincent and the Grenadines exploring possibility of developing relations with China

In response to a question about whether the Chinese Foreign Ministry can confirm that Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been in contact with the Chinese side and is exploring the possibility of developing relations with Ch…

Nov. 27, 2025, 7:38 a.m.
China-EU urges an internal resolution of Nexperia dispute

China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and European Commission Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic held a video conference on November 26, 2025, to address the ongoing dispute involving Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer with headqua…

China-EU urge an internal resolution of Nexperia dispute

China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and European Commission Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic held a video conference on November 26, 2025, to address the ongoing dispute involving Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer with headqua…

Nov. 27, 2025, 7:34 a.m.
China's top paper urges U.S. to rein in Japan over Taiwan

China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, as a war of words with Tokyo grows over the Japanese prime minister's remarks …

China's top paper urges U.S. to rein in Japan over Taiwan

China urged the U.S. on Thursday to rein in Japan and prevent any "actions to revive militarism" in an editorial published by the newspaper of the ruling Communist Party, as a war of words with Tokyo grows over the Japanese prime minister's remarks …

Nov. 27, 2025, 7:30 a.m.
Naver To Acquire Korean Crypto Exchange Giant Dunamu In $10 Billion Deal

Naver’s purchase of Dunamu is set to create a fintech heavyweight that offers everything from payments to crypto and stock trading.

Naver To Acquire Korean Crypto Exchange Giant Dunamu In $10 Billion Deal

Naver’s purchase of Dunamu is set to create a fintech heavyweight that offers everything from payments to crypto and stock trading.

Nov. 27, 2025, 7:11 a.m.
New Delhi and Beijing clash over detention of Indian citizens

India has protested what it calls China’s “arbitrary actions” in detaining a woman born in a state claimed by Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi and Beijing clash over detention of Indian citizen

India has protested what it calls China’s “arbitrary actions” in detaining a woman born in a state claimed by Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com

Nov. 27, 2025, 6:23 a.m.
China Cycle 2026: Building An Innovation Driven, Intelligence-led Future

China Cycle 2026: Building An Innovation Driven, Intelligence-led Future

China Cycle 2026: Building An Innovation Driven, Intelligence-led Future

China Cycle 2026: Building An Innovation Driven, Intelligence-led Future

Nov. 27, 2025, 6 a.m.
Taiwanâs $40 billion defense surge: A last stand against Beijingâs aggression?

Taiwan approves historic $40 billion defense budget to counter China’s invasion threats with AI missiles, drones, and air defense upgrades. Beijing dismisses the move as reckless, warning it will bring disaster while escalating military and economic pressure.…

Taiwan’s $40 billion defense surge: A last stand against Beijing’s aggression?

Taiwan approves historic $40 billion defense budget to counter China’s invasion threats with AI missiles, drones, and air defense upgrades. Beijing dismisses the move as reckless, warning it will bring disaster while escalating military and economic pressure.…

Nov. 27, 2025, 4:52 a.m.
Why UAE, Saudi Arabia and Morocco Are Winning Chinese Tourists

Chinese travelers are driving a sharp tourism surge in the Middle East and North Africa. The growth hinges on simple fixes: easier visas, more flights, and clear safety signals. The places that cut the hassle are winning.

Why UAE, Saudi Arabia and Morocco Are Winning Chinese Tourists

Chinese travelers are driving a sharp tourism surge in the Middle East and North Africa. The growth hinges on simple fixes: easier visas, more flights, and clear safety signals. The places that cut the hassle are winning.

Nov. 27, 2025, 4:40 a.m.
Trump advises Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan: Report

The Chinese embassy in Japan again warned people to be careful, saying there had been a surge in crime and that Chinese citizens had reported "being insulted, beaten and injured for no reason".

Trump advises Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan: Report

The Chinese embassy in Japan again warned people to be careful, saying there had been a surge in crime and that Chinese citizens had reported "being insulted, beaten and injured for no reason".

Nov. 27, 2025, 4:28 a.m.
China's BEV Trucks and the End of Diesel's Dominance

Cheap Chinese battery electric heavy trucks are no longer a rumor. They are real machines with real price tags that are so low that they force a reassessment of what the global freight industry is willing to pay for electrification. Standing in a commercial v…

China's BEV Trucks and the End of Diesel's Dominance

Cheap Chinese battery electric heavy trucks are no longer a rumor. They are real machines with real price tags that are so low that they force a reassessment of what the global freight industry is willing to pay for electrification. Standing in a commercial v…

Nov. 27, 2025, 3:31 a.m.
2026 iCaur V23 EV launched in Malaysia – up to 211 PS, 430 km NEDC; 2WD fr RM119,800, iWD RM132,800

After two previews, the iCaur V23 has finally made its launch debut in Malaysia. The Chinese brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) for our market goes on sale here just a few months after the 03, […] The post 2026 iCaur V23 EV launched in Malaysia – up to 211…

2026 iCaur V23 EV launched in Malaysia – up to 211 PS, 430 km NEDC; 2WD fr RM119,800, iWD RM132,800

After two previews, the iCaur V23 has finally made its launch debut in Malaysia. The Chinese brand’s second electric vehicle (EV) for our market goes on sale here just a few months after the 03, […] The post 2026 iCaur V23 EV launched in Malaysia – up to 211 …

Nov. 27, 2025, 3:11 a.m.
US extends China product exclusions under Section 301 through November 2026

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the extension of 178 product exclusions from additional tariffs on Chinese goods, originally imposed under the Section 301 investigation of China's technology transfer, intellectual property, and …

US extends China product exclusions under Section 301 through November 2026

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has announced the extension of 178 product exclusions from additional tariffs on Chinese goods, originally imposed under the Section 301 investigation of China's technology transfer, intellectual property, and …

Nov. 27, 2025, 2:07 a.m.
Trump blindsides key ally with stunning demand

President Donald Trump privately told the prime minister of Japan to back off its aggressive stance against China invading Taiwan, reported the Wall Street Journal — a move that blindsided an allied leader whom Trump generally praises for hawkishness."Days af…

Trump blindsides key ally with stunning demand

President Donald Trump privately told the prime minister of Japan to back off its aggressive stance against China invading Taiwan, reported the Wall Street Journal — a move that blindsided an allied leader whom Trump generally praises for hawkishness."Days af…

Nov. 27, 2025, 1:15 a.m.
The US Navy Can't Find Workers To Build Warships, And It's Pretty Clear Why

Careers in the armed forces can be dangerous and demand high levels of skill, but they often offer lower wages than more mundane employment.

The US Navy Can't Find Workers To Build Warships, And It's Pretty Clear Why

Careers in the armed forces can be dangerous and demand high levels of skill, but they often offer lower wages than more mundane employment.

Nov. 27, 2025, 12:10 a.m.
Trump, After Call With China's Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Trump, After Call With China's Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan — Japan, a U.S. ally that had angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying — Chinese leader Xi Jinping was angry, and President Trump was listening. —…

Trump, After Call With China's Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Trump, After Call With China's Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan  —  Japan, a U.S. ally that had angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying  —  Chinese leader Xi Jinping was angry, and President Trump was listening.  —…

Nov. 27, 2025, midnight
Benchmarking Chinese CPUs

When it comes to PCs, Westerners are most familiar with x86/x64 processors from Intel and AMD, with Apple Silicon taking up a significant market share, too. However, in China, a relatively new…

Benchmarking Chinese CPUs

When it comes to PCs, Westerners are most most familiar with x86/x64 processors from Intel and AMD, with Apple Silicon taking up a significant market share, too. However, in China, a relatively new…

Nov. 26, 2025, 11:38 p.m.
Can Chinese Authoritarianism Stay Smart?

Beijing’s continued economic growth depends on a fragile balance of control and freedom.

Can Chinese Authoritarianism Stay Smart?

Beijing’s continued economic growth depends on a fragile balance of control and freedom.