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Dec. 18, 2025, 4:54 p.m.
Ex-ASML workers reverse-engineered state of the art chipmaking machines to get China far closer than previously thought to independence from foreign tech

Ex-ASML workers reverse engineered advanced machines for the country.

Ex-ASML workers reverse-engineered state of the art chipmaking machines to get China far closer than previously thought to independence from foreign tech

Ex-ASML workers reverse engineered advanced machines for the country.

Dec. 18, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
China Prepares to Wreck US AI Industry

There are three ways China is poised to leap ahead in artificial intelligence. The United States faces many headwinds in creating AI infrastructure.

China Prepares to Wreck US AI Industry

There are three ways China is poised to leap ahead in artificial intelligence. The United States faces many headwinds in creating AI infrastructure.

Dec. 18, 2025, 2 p.m.
Chinese Solar Firms Trim Losses as Beijing Tackles Overcapacity

China’s efforts to reduce overcapacity in the solar manufacturing sector looks to have yielded the first results as domestic firms narrowed their losses in the third quarter. The solar manufacturing industry in China slashed total losses by 46.7% in the thi…

Chinese Solar Firms Trim Losses as Beijing Tackles Overcapacity

China’s efforts to reduce overcapacity in the solar manufacturing sector looks to have yielded the first results as domestic firms narrowed their losses in the third quarter.   The solar manufacturing industry in China slashed total losses by 46.7% in the thi…

Dec. 18, 2025, 2 p.m.
How China Built Its 'Manhattan Project' To Rival the West in AI Chips

Chinese scientists have built a working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine in a high-security Shenzhen laboratory, a development that represents exactly what Washington has spent years and multiple rounds of export controls trying to prev…

How China Built Its 'Manhattan Project' To Rival the West in AI Chips

Chinese scientists have built a working prototype of an extreme ultraviolet lithography machine in a high-security Shenzhen laboratory, a development that represents exactly what Washington has spent years and multiple rounds of export controls trying to prev…

Dec. 18, 2025, 1:39 p.m.
US must 'immediately stop' arms sale to Taiwan – China

China has condemned Washington’s approval of its largest-ever arms package for Taiwan, worth over $11 billion Read Full Article at RT.com

US must 'immediately stop' arms sale to Taiwan – China

China has condemned Washington’s approval of its largest-ever arms package for Taiwan, worth over $11 billion Read Full Article at RT.com

Dec. 18, 2025, 1:11 p.m.
Why Americans Could Pay More as Nissan Collapse Looms and China Tightens EV Grip

Nissan faces potential collapse following Honda's failed merger, reporting a $4.5 billion loss amid US tariffs threatening $3.1 billion annually. The CEO warns of difficult decisions ahead.

Why Americans Could Pay More as Nissan Collapse Looms and China Tightens EV Grip

Nissan faces potential collapse following Honda's failed merger, reporting a $4.5 billion loss amid US tariffs threatening $3.1 billion annually. The CEO warns of difficult decisions ahead.

Dec. 18, 2025, 12:34 p.m.
Japan raises its UN presence to counter China's influence

Japan is taking a greater interest in the United Nations as fears grow that rival nations, including China, are using the organization for their own ends.

Japan raises its UN presence to counter China's influence

Japan is taking a greater interest in the United Nations as fears grow that rival nations, including China, are using the organization for their own ends.

Dec. 18, 2025, 12:16 p.m.
Autos demand fall and global competition weigh on rubber markets

As a result of falling demand in the automotive and tire sectors, global butadiene and synthetic rubber prices are declining.

Autos demand fall and global competition weigh on rubber markets

As a result of falling demand in the automotive and tyre sectors, global butadiene and synthetic rubber prices are declining.

Dec. 18, 2025, noon
U.S. announces $11.1B weapons package for Taiwan, angering China

The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion US in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China.

U.S. announces $11.1B weapons package for Taiwan, angering China

The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion US in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest ever U.S. weapons package for the island which is under increasing military pressure from China.

Dec. 18, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan

The Trump administration's announcement of plans to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.

China fumes as White House announces record $10B in arms sales to Taiwan

The Trump administration's announcement of plan to sell Taiwan a record $10 billion worth of weapons draws an angry response from China.

Dec. 18, 2025, 11:34 a.m.
China Backs Venezuela's Request for Urgent UN Security Council Meeting Over US Actions

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China opposes any unilateral acts of intimidation and supports Venezuela's request to convene an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council in response to US actions, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a p…

China Backs Venezuela's Request for Urgent UN Security Council Meeting Over US Actions

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China opposes any unilateral acts of intimidation and supports Venezuela's request to convene an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council in response to US actions, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated at a p…

Dec. 18, 2025, 8:44 a.m.
Meta made over $3 billion from ad fraud on Facebook and Instagram: Reuters

A Reuters investigation alleges that Meta allowed fraudulent ads to run on its platforms, generating billions in revenue despite internal warnings.

Meta made over $3 billion from ad fraud on Facebook and Instagram: Reuters

A Reuters investigation alleges that Meta allowed fraudulent ads to run on its platforms, generating billions in revenue despite internal warnings.

Dec. 18, 2025, 7:58 a.m.
China Pursues Independent Foreign Policy & Clear Position on Ukraine - Foreign Ministry

China pursues an independent and peaceful foreign policy, with Beijing's position on the Ukraine crisis remaining consistent and clear, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

China Pursues Independent Foreign Policy & Clear Position on Ukraine - Foreign Ministry

China pursues an independent and peaceful foreign policy, with Beijing's position on the Ukraine crisis remaining consistent and clear, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

Dec. 18, 2025, 7:19 a.m.
China hikes drone part prices to Russia amid growing reliance

Chinese suppliers have significantly increased the prices of drone components and dual-use technology exported to Russia, according to trade data that highlights Moscow's growing vulnerability as the conflict in Ukraine continues. Analysis of figures from Chi…

China hikes drone part prices to Russia amid growing reliance

Chinese suppliers have significantly increased the prices of drone components and dual-use technology exported to Russia, according to trade data that highlights Moscow's growing vulnerability as the conflict in Ukraine continues. Analysis of figures from Chi…

Dec. 18, 2025, 7:16 a.m.
G7 calls for Jimmy Lai's release, China slams 'interference' in its affairs

G7 governments call on Hong Kong authorities to 'end such prosecutions', release pro-democracy media tycoon immediately.

G7 calls for Jimmy Lai's release, China slams 'interference' in its affairs

G7 governments call on Hong Kong authorities to 'end such prosecutions', release pro-democracy media tycoon immediately.

Dec. 18, 2025, 7 a.m.
Another Starship Clone Pops Up In China

Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from Ars Technica: Every other week, it seems, a new Chinese launch company pops up with a rocket design and a plan to reach orbit within a few years. For a long time, the majority of these companies revealed d…

Another Starship Clone Pops Up In China

Longtime Slashdot reader schwit1 shares a report from Ars Technica: Every other week, it seems, a new Chinese launch company pops up with a rocket design and a plan to reach orbit within a few years. For a long time, the majority of these companies revealed d…

Dec. 18, 2025, 6:01 a.m.
US approves largest ever weapons spending for Taiwan

The United States has approved its largest ever weapons package for Taiwan which is under increasing military pressure from China.

US approves largest ever weapons spending for Taiwan

The United States has approved its largest ever weapons package for Taiwan which is under increasing military pressure from China.

Dec. 18, 2025, 6 a.m.
A new kind of national security threat: Surrogacy and the making of American-born dynasties

Wealthy Chinese nationals are using largely unregulated U.S. surrogacy services to mass-produce American-born children, citing desires to build family dynasties. Cases involve individuals seeking dozens to over one hundred children, with one confirmed instanc…

A new kind of national security threat: Surrogacy and the making of American-born dynasties

Wealthy Chinese nationals are using largely unregulated U.S. surrogacy services to mass-produce American-born children, citing desires to build family dynasties. Cases involve individuals seeking dozens to over one hundred children, with one confirmed instanc…

Dec. 18, 2025, 4:47 a.m.
AMD CEO pledges greater investment in China amid efforts to boost US-China chip cooperation

AMD CEO Lisa Su has announced plans to increase investment in China during a recent visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors between China and the US. Su met with Chinese officials and industry leader…

AMD CEO pledges greater investment in China amid efforts to boost US-China chip cooperation

AMD CEO Lisa Su has announced plans to increase investment in China during a recent visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in the semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors between China and the US. Su met with Chinese officials and industry leader…

Dec. 18, 2025, 4:32 a.m.
The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Bill Gurley (#840)

Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with Bill Gurley, venture capitalist and general partner at Benchmark. We discuss investing in the AI ​​era, 10 Days in China, important life lessons from Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, and MrBeast, and much more. Full b…

The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Bill Gurley (#840)

Please enjoy this transcript of my interview with Bill Gurley, venture capitalist and general partner at Benchmark. We discuss investing in the AI era, 10 Days in China, important life lessons from Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld, and MrBeast, and much more. Full b…

Dec. 18, 2025, 4:10 a.m.
Cisco Warns of Active Attacks Exploiting Unpatched 0-Day in AsyncOS Email Security Appliances

Cisco has alerted users of a maximum-severity zero-day flaw in Cisco AsyncOS software that has been actively exploited by a China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) actor codenamed UAT-9686 in attacks targeting Cisco Secure Email Gateway and Cisco Secure …

Cisco Warns of Active Attacks Exploiting Unpatched 0-Day in AsyncOS Email Security Appliances

Cisco has alerted users of a maximum-severity zero-day flaw in Cisco AsyncOS software that has been actively exploited by a China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) actor codenamed UAT-9686 in attacks targeting Cisco Secure Email Gateway and Cisco Secure …

Dec. 18, 2025, 2:29 a.m.
The price of 'China Speed': Auto suppliers squeezed in a brutal price war

For the global automotive electronics industry, the Chinese market has become a glittering trap: a massive, indispensable arena of innovation that is simultaneously cannibalizing the profit margins of the very companies that sustain it.

The price of 'China Speed': Auto suppliers squeezed in a brutal price war

For the global automotive electronics industry, the Chinese market has become a glittering trap: a massive, indispensable arena of innovation that is simultaneously cannibalizing the profit margins of the very companies that sustain it.

Dec. 18, 2025, 2:22 a.m.
Can India catch up with the US, Taiwan and China in the global chip race?

India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.

Can India catch up with the US, Taiwan and China in the global chip race?

India aims to be an additional manufacturing hub for companies wanting to expand production beyond China.

Dec. 18, 2025, 1 a.m.
North Korea-Linked Hackers Steal $2.02 Billion in 2025, Leading Global Crypto Theft

Threat actors with ties to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) have been instrumental in driving a surge in global cryptocurrency theft in 2025, accounting for at least $2.02 billion out of more than $3.4 billion stolen from Januar…

North Korea-Linked Hackers Steal $2.02 Billion in 2025, Leading Global Crypto Theft

Threat actors with ties to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) have been instrumental in driving a surge in global cryptocurrency theft in 2025, accounting for at least $2.02 billion out of more than $3.4 billion stolen from Januar…

Dec. 18, 2025, 12:35 a.m.
China shoots itself in foot with current sanctions against Japan

"Lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot" is a well known Chinese aphorism that's roughly equivalent to the English expression of shooting oneself in the foot. On November 7, Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, had been asked durin…

China shoots itself in foot with current sanctions against Japan

"Lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot" is a well known Chinese aphorism that's roughly equivalent to the English expression of shooting oneself in the foot. On November 7, Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, had been asked durin…

Dec. 18, 2025, 12:08 a.m.
The TikTok Ban Was Set for Dec. 16. It Didn't Happen, and Here's Why

President Donald Trump has postponed the ban on TikTok five times this year.

The TikTok Ban Was Set for Dec. 16. It Didn't Happen, and Here's Why

President Donald Trump has postponed the ban on TikTok five times this year.

Dec. 18, 2025, midnight
Publisher Correction: Covalent targeted radioligands potentiate radionuclide therapy

Nature - Publisher Correction: Covalent targeted radioligands potentiate radionuclide therapy

Publisher Correction: Covalent targeted radioligands potentiate radionuclide therapy

Nature - Publisher Correction: Covalent targeted radioligands potentiate radionuclide therapy

Dec. 17, 2025, 11 p.m.
Man crashes new car before leaving showroom

A SELF-DRIVING car in China got into an accident and knocked down a car salesperson before the owner could drive it out of the sales gallery, reported China Press. Read full story

Man crashes new car before leaving showroom

A SELF-DRIVING car in China got into an accident and knocked down a car salesperson before the owner could drive it out of the sales gallery, reported China Press. Read full story

Dec. 17, 2025, 9:43 p.m.
Report: Chinese Military Exploiting U.S. Nuclear Research Partnerships

A report released on Wednesday by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce warned that China is exploiting joint nuclear research partnerships financed by the Department of Energy (DOE) a…

Report: Chinese Military Exploiting U.S. Nuclear Research Partnerships

A report released on Wednesday by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce warned that China is exploiting joint nuclear research partnerships financed by the Department of Energy (DOE) a…

Dec. 17, 2025, 9:25 p.m.
Trump Said His Tariffs Would Reduce the Trade Deficit and Bring Back Manufacturing. Here's What the Data Show.

These metrics are bad proxies for prosperity, but they reveal just how flawed the president's arguments have been.

Trump Said His Tariffs Would Reduce the Trade Deficit and Bring Back Manufacturing. Here's What the Data Show.

These metrics are bad proxies for prosperity, but they reveal just how flawed the president's arguments have been.

Dec. 17, 2025, 9:18 p.m.
Wuhan Sues Missouri in Retaliation for Coronavirus Lawsuit

Missouri is being sued by the municipal government of Wuhan, China, in retaliation for Missouri’s 2020 pandemic lawsuit against China. The post Wuhan Sues Missouri in Retaliation for Coronavirus Lawsuit appeared first on Breitbart.

Wuhan Sues Missouri in Retaliation for Coronavirus Lawsuit

Missouri is being sued by the municipal government of Wuhan, China, in retaliation for Missouri’s 2020 pandemic lawsuit against China. The post Wuhan Sues Missouri in Retaliation for Coronavirus Lawsuit appeared first on Breitbart.

Dec. 17, 2025, 8:20 p.m.
Texas Sues TV Makers, Claiming They Can Collect Images of What Viewers Are Watching

Texas AG Ken Paxton claims the companies are “illegally recording Americans’ devices inside their own homes.”

Texas Sues TV Makers, Claiming They Can Collect Images of What Viewers Are Watching

Texas AG Ken Paxton claims the companies are "illegally recording Americans’ devices inside their own homes."

Dec. 17, 2025, 8:17 p.m.
China Exploiting US-Funded Research To Boost Nuclear Tech, Report Reveals

Beijing has tapped into U.S.-funded scientific research to advance its military and strategic capabilities, including nuclear technology.

China Exploiting US-Funded Research To Boost Nuclear Tech, Report Reveals

Beijing has tapped into U.S.-funded scientific research to advance its military and strategic capabilities, including nuclear technology.

Dec. 17, 2025, 8:05 p.m.
A Chinese man who filmed secret footage in Xinjiang risks reporting from the U.S.

Guan Heng sailed to the U.S. by boat from the Bahamas after publishing footage he filmed of purported detention camps in China. He has been held in immigration detention since August.

A Chinese man who filmed secret footage in Xinjiang risks deportation from the U.S.

Guan Heng sailed to the U.S. by boat from the Bahamas after publishing footage he filmed of purported detention camps in China. He has been held in immigration detention since August.

Dec. 17, 2025, 6:53 p.m.
China Retaliates Against Missouri With $50 Billion Lawsuit In Escalating Covid Battle

China is escalating its legal fight with Missouri after the state secured a massive court victory earlier this year over Beijing’s role in the COVID pandemic.

China Retaliates Against Missouri With $50 Billion Lawsuit In Escalating Covid Battle

China is escalating its legal fight with Missouri after the state secured a massive court victory earlier this year over Beijing’s role in the COVID pandemic.

Dec. 17, 2025, 6:47 p.m.
Japan Could See Big Financial Hit as Chinese Tourist Numbers Cool

Chinese travelers tend to be big spenders in Japan, so Japanese tourism officials are surely eager for Tokyo and Beijing to find ways to defuse the tensions between the two countries quickly before the industry — and the economy — takes a major hit.

Japan Could See Big Financial Hit as Chinese Tourist Numbers Cool

Chinese travelers tend to be big spenders in Japan, so Japanese tourism officials are surely eager for Tokyo and Beijing to find ways to defuse the tensions between the two countries quickly before the industry — and the economy — takes a major hit.