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Dec. 17, 2025, 4:16 a.m.
CHR Hangko expands South Korea base to penetrate local rechargeable supply chain

China-based battery equipment maker CHR Hangko is actively expanding its production base in South Korea, aiming to deepen its presence in the local rechargeable battery supply chain amid growing advances of Chinese firms into battery equipment sectors.

CHR Hangko expands South Korea base to penetrate local rechargeable supply chain

China-based battery equipment maker CHR Hangko is actively expanding its production base in South Korea, aiming to deepen its presence in the local rechargeable battery supply chain amid growing advances of Chinese firms into battery equipment sectors.

Dec. 17, 2025, 3:18 a.m.
Watch: China has a new AI humanoid robot in charge of traffic control

Hangzhou is the latest city in China to take traffic control to a new level, rolling out a new AI-powered robot police officer to direct vehicles and pedestrians at a major intersection and issue polite warnings to law-breakers.Continue ReadingCategory: AI an…

Watch: China has a new AI humanoid robot in charge of traffic control

Hangzhou is the latest city in China to take traffic control to a new level, rolling out a new AI-powered robot police officer to direct vehicles and pedestrians at a major intersection and issue polite warnings to law-breakers.Continue ReadingCategory: AI an…

Dec. 17, 2025, 2:35 a.m.
AMD CEO Lisa Su visits Lenovo Beijing headquarters

Lisa Su, CEO of US chipmaker AMD, recently led a senior executive delegation to Lenovo Group’s global headquarters in Beijing. Accompanied by several Lenovo executives, Su and her team toured a range of the company’s latest products and technological achievem…

AMD CEO Lisa Su visits Lenovo Beijing headquarters

Lisa Su, CEO of US chipmaker AMD, recently led a senior executive delegation to Lenovo Group’s global headquarters in Beijing. Accompanied by several Lenovo executives, Su and her team toured a range of the company’s latest products and technological achievem…

Dec. 17, 2025, 1:30 a.m.
HashKey shares start trading in Hong Kong, as the city increasingly embraces crypto

Hong Kong has tentatively embraced cryptocurrencies and digital assets as a way to shore up its status as an international financial center.

HashKey shares start trading in Hong Kong, as the city increasingly embraces crypto

Hong Kong has tentatively embraced cryptocurrencies and digital assets as a way to shore up its status as an international financial center.

Dec. 17, 2025, 1 a.m.
The most exciting crime drama on HBO Max isn't even marketed as a crime drama

It's not categorized correctly on Netflix, either. I will not stand for any streaming service disrespecting Warrior like this!

The most exciting crime drama on HBO Max isn't even marketed as a crime drama

It's not categorized correctly on Netflix, either. I will not stand for any streaming service disrespecting Warrior like this!

Dec. 17, 2025, 12:56 a.m.
Expanding demand; Real Estate; US-China drug co-op; Panama Ports deal at risk; MetaX Mu Xi IPO; EU pork tariffs

The Wall Street Journal reports that the PRC is now demanding state-owned firm Cosco get a controlling stake in the consortium that has been negotiating to buy dozens of ports from Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison, including the two facilities on either side of th…

Expanding demand; Real Estate; US-China drug co-op; Panama Ports deal at risk; MetaX 沐曦 IPO; EU pork tariffs

The Wall Street Journal reports that the PRC is now demanding state-owned firm Cosco get a controlling stake in the consortium that has been negotiating to buy dozens of ports from Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison, including the two facilities on either side of th…

Dec. 17, 2025, 12:50 a.m.
Meta Tolerates Rampant Ad Fraud From China To Safeguard Billions In Revenue

A Reuters investigation found that Meta knowingly tolerated large volumes of scam and illegal ads from China worth billions in revenue. Reuters reports: Though China's authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chinas…

Meta Tolerates Rampant Ad Fraud From China To Safeguard Billions In Revenue

A Reuters investigation found that Meta knowingly tolerated large volumes of scam and illegal ads from China worth billions in revenue. Reuters reports: Though China's authoritarian government bans use of Meta social media by its citizens, Beijing lets Chines…

Dec. 17, 2025, 12:33 a.m.
EU 2035 Reversal: Playing for Time Won't Make European Carmakers Great Again

Extending the sales of combustion engines would divert investment from EVs while China races further ahead. Reversing the EU’s 2035 phase-out of combustion engine sales sends a confusing signal to the European car industry and consumers, T&E has said. Carmake…

EU 2035 Reversal: Playing for Time Won't Make European Carmakers Great Again

Extending the sales of combustion engines would divert investment from EVs while China races further ahead. Reversing the EU’s 2035 phase-out of combustion engine sales sends a confusing signal to the European car industry and consumers, T&E has said. Carmake…

Dec. 17, 2025, midnight
Mazdutide versus placebo in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

Nature - Mazdutide versus placebo in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

Mazdutide versus placebo in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

Nature - Mazdutide versus placebo in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

Dec. 17, 2025, midnight
Mazdutide versus dulaglutide in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

Nature - Mazdutide versus dulaglutide in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

Mazdutide versus dulaglutide in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

Nature - Mazdutide versus dulaglutide in Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes

Dec. 17, 2025, midnight
Author Correction: Neuroimmune cardiovascular interfaces control atherosclerosis

Nature - Author Correction: Neuroimmune cardiovascular interfaces control atherosclerosis

Author Correction: Neuroimmune cardiovascular interfaces control atherosclerosis

Nature - Author Correction: Neuroimmune cardiovascular interfaces control atherosclerosis

Dec. 16, 2025, 11:19 p.m.
China's Ink Dragon hides out in European government networks

Misconfigured servers are in, 0-days out Chinese espionage crew Ink Dragon has expanded its snooping activities into European government networks, using compromised servers to create illicit relay nodes for future operations.…<!--#include virtual='/data_centr…

China's Ink Dragon hides out in European government networks

Misconfigured servers are in, 0-days out Chinese espionage crew Ink Dragon has expanded its snooping activities into European government networks, using compromised servers to create illicit relay nodes for future operations.…<!--#include virtual='/data_centr…

Dec. 16, 2025, 11:17 p.m.
OnePlus confirmed that it's about to launch a gaming beast

"Frighteningly strong"

OnePlus confirmed that it's about to launch a gaming beast

"Frighteningly strong"

Dec. 16, 2025, 10:16 p.m.
What's It Like to Be a Chinese Soldier?

Behind the parades, recruits face long deployments, strict rules, and limited opportunities.

What's It Like to Be a Chinese Soldier?

Behind the parades, recruits face long deployments, strict rules, and limited opportunities.

Dec. 16, 2025, 9:43 p.m.
China reiterates demand that Takaichi retract Taiwan remarks

China on Tuesday ‌reiterated its demand that Japan retract Prime Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi's remarks about ‍Taiwan, more than ‍a ‍month after ⁠Takaichi said an attack on ​the democratically governed island could be deemed an existential threat to Japan. &quot;…

China reiterates demand that Takaichi retract Taiwan remarks

China on Tuesday ‌reiterated its demand that Japan retract Prime Minister Sanae ⁠Takaichi's remarks about ‍Taiwan, more than ‍a ‍month after ⁠Takaichi said an attack on ​the democratically governed island could be deemed an existential threat to Japan. &quot;…

Dec. 16, 2025, 8:09 p.m.
OpenAI announces upgrades for ChatGPT Images with '4x faster generation speed'

OpenAI announced upgrades for its ChatGPT Images platform on Tuesday, saying the program can now make more precise edits and produce images more quickly.

OpenAI announces upgrades for ChatGPT Images with '4x faster generation speed'

OpenAI announced upgrades for its ChatGPT Images platform on Tuesday, saying the program can now make more precise edits and produce images more quickly.

Dec. 16, 2025, 8:02 p.m.
When People Realize How Good The Latest Chinese Open Source Models Are (And Free), The GenAI Bubble Could Finally Pop

Although the field of artificial intelligence (AI) goes back more than half century, its latest incarnation — generative AI — is still very new: ChatGPT was launched just three years ago. During that time a wide variety of issues have been raised, ranging from…

When People Realize How Good The Latest Chinese Open Source Models Are (And Free), The GenAI Bubble Could Finally Pop

Although the field of artificial intelligence (AI) goes back more than half century, its latest incarnation — generative AI — is still very new: ChatGPT was launched just three years ago. During that time a wide variety of issues have been raised, ranging fro…

Dec. 16, 2025, 6:52 p.m.
Ban on gas car sales walked back by EU

A new proposal is watering down the original plan to have all new cars sold in Europe be electric by 2035, following pressure from carmakers and member states with automotive industries.

Ban on gas car sales walked back by EU

A new proposal is watering down the original plan to have all new cars sold in Europe be electric by 2035, following pressure from carmakers and member states with automotive industries.

Dec. 16, 2025, 6:45 p.m.
Jimmy Lai's Family Looks to Trump, World Leaders

Family members and friends of Jimmy Lai, a businessman and a pro-democracy newspaper owner in Hong Kong, are holding out hope that he can still... Read More The post Jimmy Lai’s Family Looks to Trump, World Leaders appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Jimmy Lai's Family Looks to Trump, World Leaders

Family members and friends of Jimmy Lai, a businessman and a pro-democracy newspaper owner in Hong Kong, are holding out hope that he can still... Read More The post Jimmy Lai’s Family Looks to Trump, World Leaders appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Dec. 16, 2025, 6:30 p.m.
VW Closes German Plant for First Time Ever. Plant Will Pivot to AI Research

The auto industry continues its push into an AI-driven future

VW Closes German Plant for First Time Ever. Plant Will Pivot to AI Research

The auto industry continues its push into an AI-driven future

Dec. 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
How a DIY fashion show united Manchester and China for one night only

Fashion students from Salford and Ningbo came together to stage a guerrilla show, and its organizers let us know why the cross-cultural exchange is so important

How a DIY fashion show united Manchester and China for one night only

Fashion students from Salford and Ningbo came together to stage a guerrilla show, and its organisers let us know why the cross-cultural exchange is so important

Dec. 16, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
iRobot filed for bankruptcy: How the Roomba maker got here

Before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, iRobot's dominance was waning and an Amazon acquisition failed. A timeline shows the Roomba maker's decline.

iRobot filed for bankruptcy: How the Roomba maker got here

Before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, iRobot's dominance was waning and an Amazon acquisition failed. A timeline shows the Roomba maker's decline.

Dec. 16, 2025, 3:47 p.m.
He Made an Epic Journey to the U.S. to Share Evidence of a Genocide. We're Deporting Him Anyway.

Heng Guan risked everything to record evidence of the Uyghur genocide in China, and came to the U.S. to share it. Now he's being deported.

He Made an Epic Journey to the U.S. to Share Evidence of a Genocide. We're Deporting Him Anyway.

Heng Guan risked everything to record evidence of the Uyghur genocide in China, and came to the U.S. to share it. Now he's being deported.

Dec. 16, 2025, 3:38 p.m.
Texas is suing all of the big TV makers for spying on what you watch

Texas is suing five of the biggest TV makers, accusing them of "secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes." In separate lawsuits filed on Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the TVs made by Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL ar…

Texas is suing all of the big TV makers for spying on what you watch

Texas is suing five of the biggest TV makers, accusing them of "secretly recording what consumers watch in their own homes." In separate lawsuits filed on Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims the TVs made by Sony, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and TCL ar…

Dec. 16, 2025, 3:05 p.m.
Fake Christmas tree prices are up, but Americans keep buying them. Here's why

On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a custom-made machine that’s nearly a century old, churning out strands of bright silver tinsel along its 35-foot (…

Fake Christmas tree prices are up, but Americans keep buying them. Here's why

On a recent December day, Mark Latino and a handful of his workers spun sheets of vinyl into tinsel for Christmas tree branches. They worked on a custom-made machine that’s nearly a century old, churning out strands of bright silver tinsel along its 35-foot (…

Dec. 16, 2025, 3 p.m.
Exclusive Footage Shows Filipino Personnel Wielding Knives At Xianbin Jiao

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday revealed that Philippine personnel threatened Chinese law enforcement officers with knives during a recent, organized provocation near Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea.

Exclusive Footage Shows Filipino Personnel Wielding Knives At Xianbin Jiao

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday revealed that Philippine personnel threatened Chinese law enforcement officers with knives during a recent, organized provocation near Xianbin Jiao in the South China Sea.

Dec. 16, 2025, 1:47 p.m.
Language reform and script reform

Around the turn of the 19th to the 20th century, there were countless Chinese intellectuals and common citizens who perceived that their nation was in such desperate straits that something drastic had to be done or it would collapse altogether. Many of these…

Language reform and script reform

Around the turn of the 19th to the 20th century, there were countless Chinese intellectuals and common citizens who perceived that their nation was in such desperate straits that something drastic had to be done or it would collapse altogether.  Many of these…

Dec. 16, 2025, 12:13 p.m.
China's New Medium Airlifter Has Flown for the First Time

China’s new turboprop-powered medium airlifter built by Xi’an Aircraft Corporation, dubbed Y-30, has flown for the first time. A long-rumored medium-class airlifter was seen flying for the first time at the XAC airfield (Xi’an Aircraft Corporation) in the cit…

China's New Medium Airlifter Has Flown for the First Time

China’s new turboprop-powered medium airlifter built by Xi’an Aircraft Corporation, dubbed Y-30, has flown for the first time. A long-rumored medium-class airlifter was seen flying for the first time at the XAC airfield (Xi’an Aircraft Corporation) in the cit…

Dec. 16, 2025, noon
15 Visits To Theme Parks That Ended Tragically

A list to completely forget before your next rollercoaster ride

15 Visits To Theme Parks That Ended Tragically

A list to completely forget before your next rollercoaster ride

Dec. 16, 2025, 11:55 a.m.
Links 12/16/2025

Our frogmarching daily links: Plant based diet reservations? moar Covid = more infections, Trump white matter disease? China consumption debate, US hits more ships, Ukraine lights out, ICC case v. Israel, new Oz gun controls, elite delegimation, ICE spying, b…

Links 12/16/2025

Our frogmarching daily links: Plant based diet reservations? moar Covid = more infections, Trump white matter disease? China consumption debate, US hits more ships, Ukraine lights out, ICC case v. Israel, new Oz gun controls, elite delegimation, ICE spying, b…

Dec. 16, 2025, 11 a.m.
Roomba maker iRobot announces bankruptcy — brand will live on under ownership of former supplier

Roomba maker iRobot goes bankrupt; now owned by former supplier Picea

Roomba maker iRobot announces bankruptcy — brand will live on under ownership of former supplier

Roomba maker iRobot goes bankrupt; now owned by former supplier Picea

Dec. 16, 2025, 10:52 a.m.
China slashes EU pork tariffs to 19.8% from 62.4%

China will impose tariffs of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union, a drastic drop from preliminary tariffs of up to 62.4%, its Commerce Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry’s announcement followed an investigation the Chinese side launched into…

China slashes EU pork tariffs to 19.8% from 62.4%

China will impose tariffs of up to 19.8% on pork imports from the European Union, a drastic drop from preliminary tariffs of up to 62.4%, its Commerce Ministry said Tuesday. The ministry’s announcement followed an investigation the Chinese side launched into …

Dec. 16, 2025, 10 a.m.
Tech companies want flying taxis on the battlefield

Archer, Beta, and Joby are developing autonomous, gas-electric hybrid air taxis in hopes of clinching defense contracts.

Tech companies want flying taxis on the battlefield

Archer, Beta, and Joby are developing autonomous, gas-electric hybrid air taxis in hopes of clinching defense contracts.

Dec. 16, 2025, 9:52 a.m.
Chinese man who documented alleged Uyghur camps risks removal from US

Washington, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 A Chinese man who left his country after filming at sites of alleged human rights violations against Uyghurs now faces the risk of removal from the United States, his lawyer and mother told AFP. Guan Heng, 38,…

Chinese man who documented alleged Uyghur camps risks removal from US

Washington, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 A Chinese man who left his country after filming at sites of alleged human rights violations against Uyghurs now faces the risk of removal from the United States, his lawyer and mother told AFP. Guan Heng, 38,…

Dec. 16, 2025, 9:52 a.m.
Arab Satellite 813 launch deepens UAE China space partnership

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2025 A Kinetica 1 rocket has placed the Arab Satellite 813 into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking a new phase of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and China in space activities, according to the Sh…

Arab Satellite 813 launch deepens UAE China space partnership

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 16, 2025 A Kinetica 1 rocket has placed the Arab Satellite 813 into orbit from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking a new phase of cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and China in space activities, according to the Sh…

Dec. 16, 2025, 9:52 a.m.
Trump says has asked Xi to release Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai

Washington, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Monday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul's conviction. "I feel so badly. I spoke to President Xi a…

Trump says has asked Xi to release Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai

Washington, United States (AFP) Dec 15, 2025 US President Donald Trump said Monday he wanted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to free Jimmy Lai as he voiced sadness over the Hong Kong media mogul's conviction. "I feel so badly. I spoke to President Xi a…

Dec. 16, 2025, 9:44 a.m.
The OnePlus Turbo has been teased – and it might include an astonishingly big battery

OnePlus has announced the OnePlus Turbo line, highlighting strong performance and battery life.

The OnePlus Turbo has been teased – and it might include an astonishingly big battery

OnePlus has announced the OnePlus Turbo line, highlighting strong performance and battery life.

Dec. 16, 2025, 8:02 a.m.
Philippine personnel threatened CCG officers with knives: Chinese FM on US claims regarding Chinese measures against Philippines' provocation at Xianbin Jiao

The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in maritime matters among the countries concerned, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Monday, in response to a question about the US State Depar…

Philippine personnel threatened CCG officers with knives: Chinese FM on US claims regarding Chinese measures against Philippines' provocation at Xianbin Jiao

The US is not a party to the South China Sea issue and has no right to interfere in maritime matters among the countries concerned, Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Monday, in response to a question about the US State Depar…

Dec. 16, 2025, 8:02 a.m.
China-Pakistan "Warrior-IX" joint anti-terrorist exercise wraps up

The Chinese troops participating in the China-Pakistan "Warrior-IX" joint anti-terrorist exercise completed their 10-plus-day mixed-group training and live-force drills in Pakistan, and returned to China on December 14, 2025.

China-Pakistan "Warrior-IX" joint anti-terrorist exercise wraps up

The Chinese troops participating in the China-Pakistan "Warrior-IX" joint anti-terrorist exercise completed their 10-plus-day mixed-group training and live-force drills in Pakistan, and returned to China on December 14, 2025.

Dec. 16, 2025, 7:43 a.m.
Japan defense minister reiterates concern over China-Russia bomber flight

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday reiterated his concern about a joint bomber flight by China and Russia off the Shikoku region in western Japan a week earlier, describing it as saber-rattling. &quot;I can't give a definite answer as to th…

Japan defense minister reiterates concern over China-Russia bomber flight

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday reiterated his concern about a joint bomber flight by China and Russia off the Shikoku region in western Japan a week earlier, describing it as saber-rattling. &quot;I can't give a definite answer as to th…

Dec. 16, 2025, 6 a.m.
Trump declares fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction," announces death penalty pact with China

President Trump declared fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” and announced a pact with China to execute manufacturers/distributors sending fentanyl to the U.S., targeting chemists and cartels exploiting legal loopholes. The Trump administration escalat…

Trump declares fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction," announces death penalty pact with China

President Trump declared fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” and announced a pact with China to execute manufacturers/distributors sending fentanyl to the U.S., targeting chemists and cartels exploiting legal loopholes. The Trump administration escalat…

Dec. 16, 2025, 6 a.m.
A strategic strike in the desert: Utah mineral find ignites new front in U.S.-China tech war

A Utah mining company has discovered a major deposit of rare earth and critical minerals, comparable to key Chinese sources. The find includes 16 elements vital for defense, AI, aerospace and energy technologies. The project is fully permitted and located nea…

A strategic strike in the desert: Utah mineral find ignites new front in U.S.-China tech war

A Utah mining company has discovered a major deposit of rare earth and critical minerals, comparable to key Chinese sources. The find includes 16 elements vital for defense, AI, aerospace and energy technologies. The project is fully permitted and located nea…

Dec. 16, 2025, 6 a.m.
A strategic gambit or a dangerous concession? Trump's Nvidia decision splits GOP, fuels AI arms race

The Trump administration has reversed a policy to allow Nvidia to sell its most advanced AI chips, the H200 GPUs, to China, sparking significant bipartisan concern in Congress over national security. Critics argue the sale directly boosts China’s AI capabilit…

A strategic gambit or a dangerous concession? Trump's Nvidia decision splits GOP, fuels AI arms race

The Trump administration has reversed a policy to allow Nvidia to sell its most advanced AI chips, the H200 GPUs, to China, sparking significant bipartisan concern in Congress over national security. Critics argue the sale directly boosts China’s AI capabilit…

Dec. 16, 2025, 6 a.m.
Manila to protest China's âdangerousâ actions at shoal as U.S. reaffirms defense treaty

China fired water cannons at Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal, injuring three civilians and damaging vessels. Beijing claims the Philippines staged the confrontation, calling its own actions lawful and restrained. This follows months of escalating cla…

Manila to protest China's “dangerous” actions at shoal as U.S. reaffirms defense treaty

China fired water cannons at Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal, injuring three civilians and damaging vessels. Beijing claims the Philippines staged the confrontation, calling its own actions lawful and restrained. This follows months of escalating cla…

Dec. 16, 2025, 5:48 a.m.
Lend Lease

Podcast Transcript Before the United States entered the Second World War in late 1941, the US wasn’t an active combatant, but it wasn’t entirely neutral. In December 1940, after the Nazi invasion of France, President Franklin Roosevelt initiated a program to…

Lend Lease

Podcast Transcript Before the United States entered the Second World War in late 1941, the US wasn’t an active combatant, but it wasn’t entirely neutral.  In December 1940, after the Nazi invasion of France, President Franklin Roosevelt initiated a program to…