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Nov. 21, 2025, 10:42 a.m.
APT24 Deploys BADAUDIO in Years-Long Espionage Hitting Taiwan and 1,000+ Domains

A China-nexus threat actor known as APT24 has been observed using a previously undocumented malware dubbed BADAUDIO to establish persistent remote access to compromised networks as part of a nearly three-year campaign. "While earlier operations relied on broa…

APT24 Deploys BADAUDIO in Years-Long Espionage Hitting Taiwan and 1,000+ Domains

A China-nexus threat actor known as APT24 has been observed using a previously undocumented malware dubbed BADAUDIO to establish persistent remote access to compromised networks as part of a nearly three-year campaign. "While earlier operations relied on broa…

Nov. 21, 2025, 9:39 a.m.
Nvidia Chips Export Plot Involving Americans and Chinese Nationals Exposed

Four individuals, including two Americans and two Chinese nationals, face federal charges for secretly exporting Nvidia AI chips to China.

Nvidia Chips Export Plot Involving Americans and Chinese Nationals Exposed

Four individuals, including two Americans and two Chinese nationals, face federal charges for secretly exporting Nvidia AI chips to China.

Nov. 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Taiwan president lunches on sushi in support of Japan; Taiwan charges 7 with spying

Taipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2025 Images of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te holding a plate of sushi were posted on social media on Thursday in a show of support for Tokyo after reports that China will halt Japanese seafood imports. The row between Japan and Chi…

Taiwan president lunches on sushi in support of Japan; Taiwan charges 7 with spying

Taipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2025 Images of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te holding a plate of sushi were posted on social media on Thursday in a show of support for Tokyo after reports that China will halt Japanese seafood imports. The row between Japan and Chi…

Nov. 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
Chinese experiment tests lunar construction bricks after space exposure

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 China has advanced its lunar exploration program with the return of experimental lunar regolith bricks, which spent a year exposed to the space environment aboard China's space station. These bricks, developed by Ding Lieyun …

Chinese experiment tests lunar construction bricks after space exposure

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 20, 2025 China has advanced its lunar exploration program with the return of experimental lunar regolith bricks, which spent a year exposed to the space environment aboard China's space station. These bricks, developed by Ding Lieyun …

Nov. 21, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
US national in German court over China spying offer

Berlin (AFP) Nov 19, 2025 A US citizen went on trial in Germany on Wednesday accused of offering sensitive information to China while he was working for a civilian contractor at a US military base. The suspect, partially named as Martin D., worked for a U…

US national in German court over China spying offer

Berlin (AFP) Nov 19, 2025 A US citizen went on trial in Germany on Wednesday accused of offering sensitive information to China while he was working for a civilian contractor at a US military base. The suspect, partially named as Martin D., worked for a U…

Nov. 21, 2025, 9:12 a.m.
As Hollywood Flops Pile Up, China's Storytelling Giant Yuewen Tries A Different Approach

“We balance the art of storytelling and the science of crowdsourced insight to discover what resonates,” Yuewen CEO Hou Xiaonan recently told Forbes China.

As Hollywood Flops Pile Up, China's Storytelling Giant Yuewen Tries A Different Approach

“We balance the art of storytelling and the science of crowdsourced insight to discover what resonates,” Yuewen CEO Hou Xiaonan recently told Forbes China.

Nov. 21, 2025, 8:57 a.m.
AI drives accounting transformation in China: CPA Australia survey

The organizations are placing increased emphasis on achieving stronger ROI from their AI initiatives.

AI drives accounting transformation in China: CPA Australia survey

The organisations are placing increased emphasis on achieving stronger ROI from their AI initiatives.

Nov. 21, 2025, 8:48 a.m.
US moves to bar CHIPS Act recipients from purchasing Chinese chipmaking equipment for 10 years

US lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to prohibit companies receiving federal semiconductor subsidies from purchasing chipmaking equipment manufactured in China for the next decade. The proposal aims to harden supply chain security and ensure that…

US moves to bar CHIPS Act recipients from purchasing Chinese chipmaking equipment for 10 years

US lawmakers are advancing bipartisan legislation to prohibit companies receiving federal semiconductor subsidies from purchasing chipmaking equipment manufactured in China for the next decade. The proposal aims to harden supply chain security and ensure that…

Nov. 21, 2025, 8:33 a.m.
Nexperia shockwaves hit auto industry as Europe and Japan slash output

The Dutch government recently suspended its administrative order against Nexperia and returned control of the chipmaker to its Chinese parent company, Wingtech Technology. While the move has softened diplomatic friction between the Netherlands and China, the …

Nexperia shockwaves hit auto industry as Europe and Japan slash output

The Dutch government recently suspended its administrative order against Nexperia and returned control of the chipmaker to its Chinese parent company, Wingtech Technology. While the move has softened diplomatic friction between the Netherlands and China, the …

Nov. 21, 2025, 8:01 a.m.
Chinese, Kyrgyz FMs hold first strategic dialogue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held their first strategic dialogue here on Wednesday.

Chinese, Kyrgyz FMs hold first strategic dialogue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Jeenbek Kulubaev, held their first strategic dialogue here on Wednesday.

Nov. 21, 2025, 6:46 a.m.
How Trump's absence marks leadership opportunity for China at G20

Beijing is expected to strike a conciliatory tone at this year's G20 and expand its foothold in the African continent.

How Trump's absence marks leadership opportunity for China at G20

Beijing is expected to strike a conciliatory tone at this year's G20 and expand its foothold in the African continent.

Nov. 21, 2025, 6:27 a.m.
Human Gene Editing and the CRISPR Revolution

An overview of recent progress with the gene-editing CRISPR technology, its promises and risks.

Human Gene Editing and the CRISPR Revolution

An overview of recent progress with the gene-editing CRISPR technology, its promise and risks.

Nov. 21, 2025, 6 a.m.
Four charged in $3.9 million scheme to smuggle advanced Nvidia AI chips to China through fake Florida real estate company

Two U.S. citizens and two Chinese nationals were charged for smuggling advanced Nvidia AI chips to China. They used a fake Florida real estate company as a front to conceal their illegal export activities. The sophisticated scheme routed the restricted microc…

Four charged in $3.9 million scheme to smuggle advanced Nvidia AI chips to China through fake Florida real estate company

Two U.S. citizens and two Chinese nationals were charged for smuggling advanced Nvidia AI chips to China. They used a fake Florida real estate company as a front to conceal their illegal export activities. The sophisticated scheme routed the restricted microc…

Nov. 21, 2025, 5:41 a.m.
Senior Chinese Military Officer Holds Talks With Russian Defense Minister

During his visit to Russia, General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), held talks with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov on November 20, 2025. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the relations betwe…

Senior Chinese Military Officer Holds Talks With Russian Defense Minister

During his visit to Russia, General Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission (CMC), held talks with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov on November 20, 2025. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the relations betwe…

Nov. 21, 2025, 5 a.m.
ANALYSIS: Are Greek ports becoming the first front in US-China new cold war?

A Chinese shipping giant bought 67% of the Piraeus port authority in 2016, making it the majority operator

ANALYSIS: Are Greek ports becoming the first front in US-China new cold war?

A Chinese shipping giant bought 67% of the Piraeus port authority in 2016, making it the majority operator

Nov. 21, 2025, 3:52 a.m.
Jefferies' Chris Wood called Japan's crash and the U.S. housing bubble. He's now warning of an 'AI capex arms race'

“Its completely unclear to me who’s going to monetize and make money out of all this capex,” said Wood at the Fortune Innovation Forum.

Jefferies' Chris Wood called Japan's crash and the U.S. housing bubble. He's now warning of an 'AI capex arms race'

“Its completely unclear to me who’s going to monetize and make money out of all this capex,” said Wood at the Fortune Innovation Forum.

Nov. 21, 2025, 2:35 a.m.
U.S. Citizens and Chinese Nationals Arrested for Exporting Artificial Intelligence Technology to China (US Department of Justice)

US Department of Justice: U.S. Citizens and Chinese Nationals Arrested for Exporting Artificial Intelligence Technology to China — For Immediate Release — Two U.S. citizens and two nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC)—all residing in the Unit…

U.S. Citizens and Chinese Nationals Arrested for Exporting Artificial Intelligence Technology to China (US Department of Justice)

US Department of Justice: U.S. Citizens and Chinese Nationals Arrested for Exporting Artificial Intelligence Technology to China  —  For Immediate Release  —  Two U.S. citizens and two nationals of the People's Republic of China (PRC)—all residing in the Unit…

Nov. 21, 2025, 2:34 a.m.
Graduate job roles under threat from AI, PwC boss says

The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.

Graduate job roles under threat from AI, PwC boss says

The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.

Nov. 21, 2025, 2:10 a.m.
Japan's PM said the quiet part out loud and unleashed Beijing's fury

China was already wary about Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, a renowned Beijing hawk, before she weighed in on one of its most sensitive issues: Taiwan. Now it's unleashing economic pain.

Japan's PM said the quiet part out loud and unleashed Beijing's fury

China was already wary about Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, a renowned Beijing hawk, before she weighed in on one of its most sensitive issues: Taiwan. Now it's unleashing economic pain.

Nov. 21, 2025, 2 a.m.
Japan Scrambles Jets After China Flies Drone Near Island Close to Taiwan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about a response about defending Taiwan sparks Chinese outrage and seafood boycotts. Meanwhile, Japan seems tired of Chinese antics in Asia. The post Japan Scrambles Jets After China Flies Drone Near Island Close to Tai…

Japan Scrambles Jets After China Flies Drone Near Island Close to Taiwan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about a response about defending Taiwan sparks Chinese outrage and seafood boycotts. Meanwhile, Japan seems tired of Chinese antics in Asia. The post Japan Scrambles Jets After China Flies Drone Near Island Close to Tai…

Nov. 21, 2025, 12:47 a.m.
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years for illegal Obama campaign contributions

Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.

Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years for illegal Obama campaign contributions

Rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.

Nov. 21, 2025, 12:15 a.m.
The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living-crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

The curious case of why Poundland is struggling during a cost-of-living-crisis

Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

Nov. 21, 2025, 12:08 a.m.
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov holds talks with Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China General Zhang Youxia

'This year, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of our common Victory over German fascism and Japanese militarism. Our memory helps preserve historical truth and perpetuate the names of heroes, and it's crucial today, when attempts to rewrite history are regul…

Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov holds talks with Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China General Zhang Youxia

'This year, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of our common Victory over German fascism and Japanese militarism. Our memory helps preserve historical truth and perpetuate the names of heroes, and it's crucial today, when attempts to rewrite history are regul…

Nov. 21, 2025, midnight
Twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) based fluorescent probes and imaging agents

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3CS01118F, Review Article Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yueci Wu, Han-Min Wang, Xi-Le Hu, Yi Zang, Jia Li, Hai-Hao Han, Xiao-Peng He, Si…

Twisted intramolecular charge transfer (TICT) based fluorescent probes and imaging agents

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3CS01118F, Review Article Open Access &nbsp This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yueci Wu, Han-Min Wang, Xi-Le Hu, Yi Zang, Jia Li, Hai-Hao Han, Xiao-Peng He, Si…

Nov. 20, 2025, 11:24 p.m.
DOJ charges 4 in scheme to export AI chips to China

Justice Department officials allege that the four conspired to illegally export advanced Nvidia graphics processing units to China through Malaysia and Thailand.

DOJ charges 4 in scheme to export AI chips to China

Justice Department officials allege that the four conspired to illegally export advanced Nvidia graphics processing units to China through Malaysia and Thailand.

Nov. 20, 2025, 11 p.m.
Don't Fall in the China Trap

This post Don’t Fall in the China Trap appeared first on Daily Reckoning. Jim Rickards warns investors to avoid China like the plague… The post Don’t Fall in the China Trap appeared first on Daily Reckoning.

Don't Fall in the China Trap

This post Don’t Fall in the China Trap appeared first on Daily Reckoning. Jim Rickards warns investors to avoid China like the plague… The post Don’t Fall in the China Trap appeared first on Daily Reckoning.

Nov. 20, 2025, 10:43 p.m.
Filipino 'Mayor' Who Was Actually Chinese National Sentenced To Life After Running Alleged Scam Operation

A Philippine court sentenced former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo — whom authorities later identified as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping — to life imprisonment.

Filipino 'Mayor' Who Was Actually Chinese National Sentenced To Life After Running Alleged Scam Operation

A Philippine court sentenced former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo — whom authorities later identified as Chinese national Guo Hua Ping — to life imprisonment.

Nov. 20, 2025, 9:50 p.m.
China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments

Trade cooperation between China and Japan has been "severely damaged", the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, urging the Japanese prime minister to retract her comments on Taiwan or face the consequences. A diplomatic spat between China and…

China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments

Trade cooperation between China and Japan has been "severely damaged", the Chinese commerce ministry said on Thursday, urging the Japanese prime minister to retract her comments on Taiwan or face the consequences. A diplomatic spat between China and…

Nov. 20, 2025, 9:44 p.m.
Japanese restaurant owners in China lament flare-up in diplomatic tensions

Takashi Ito, owner of a restaurant in Shanghai, had been looking forward to China's lifting of a ban on imports of Japanese seafood - only to have his hopes dashed this week amid an increasingly heated diplomatic spat between Beijing and Tokyo. Tensions betwe…

Japanese restaurant owners in China lament flare-up in diplomatic tensions

Takashi Ito, owner of a restaurant in Shanghai, had been looking forward to China's lifting of a ban on imports of Japanese seafood - only to have his hopes dashed this week amid an increasingly heated diplomatic spat between Beijing and Tokyo. Tensions betwe…

Nov. 20, 2025, 9:16 p.m.
China Arrests 18 Church Leaders in Crackdown on Religious Freedom

Chinese officials on Tuesday arrested 18 leaders of the underground Zion Church. Almost thirty pastors and staffers have been detained, without formal arrest, since the middle of October. The post China Arrests 18 Church Leaders in Crackdown on Religious Free…

China Arrests 18 Church Leaders in Crackdown on Religious Freedom

Chinese officials on Tuesday arrested 18 leaders of the underground Zion Church. Almost thirty pastors and staffers have been detained, without formal arrest, since the middle of October. The post China Arrests 18 Church Leaders in Crackdown on Religious Free…

Nov. 20, 2025, 8:14 p.m.
Nigeria Is Turning Into a U.S.-China Battleground

Trump’s threats leave Nigerians worried about superpower intentions.

Nigeria Is Turning Into a U.S.-China Battleground

Trump’s threats leave Nigerians worried about superpower intentions.

Nov. 20, 2025, 7:51 p.m.
Feds charge four with illegally smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China

Federal prosecutors have charged four people with illegally smuggling Nvidia GPUs and HP supercomputers with Nvidia GPUs from the US to China, according to a court filing spotted by Court Watch. The US government has placed restrictions that prevent Nvidia fr…

Feds charge four with illegally smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China

Federal prosecutors have charged four people with illegally smuggling Nvidia GPUs and HP supercomputers with Nvidia GPUs from the US to China, according to a court filing spotted by Court Watch. The US government has placed restrictions that prevent Nvidia fr…

Nov. 20, 2025, 7:32 p.m.
Open-World RPG Where Winds Meet Has It All: Evil Geese, AI Chatbots, And A $40,000 Skin

The wildly popular Wuxia game jams a lot into its world, to varying degrees of success The post Open-World RPG Where Winds Meet Has It All: Evil Geese, AI Chatbots, And A $40,000 Skin appeared first on Kotaku.

Open-World RPG Where Winds Meet Has It All: Evil Geese, AI Chatbots, And A $40,000 Skin

The wildly popular Wuxia game jams a lot into its world, to varying degrees of success The post Open-World RPG Where Winds Meet Has It All: Evil Geese, AI Chatbots, And A $40,000 Skin appeared first on Kotaku.

Nov. 20, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
How a mayor suspected of spying for China ended up in jail

Former mayor Alice Guo has generated headlines for years in the Philippines. Now, her story might have come to an end.

How a mayor suspected of spying for China ended up in jail

Former mayor Alice Guo has generated headlines for years in the Philippines. Now, her story might have come to an end.

Nov. 20, 2025, 7:14 p.m.
DOJ Charges Three Chinese Nationals With Shipping Chips To China

Federal prosecutors charged 3 Chinese nationals and an American with illegally smuggling advanced NVIDIA computer chips to China, according to court documents.

DOJ Charges Three Chinese Nationals With Shipping Chips To China

Federal prosecutors charged 3 Chinese nationals and an American with illegally smuggling advanced NVIDIA computer chips to China, according to court documents.

Nov. 20, 2025, 6:50 p.m.
Tides of Annihilation continues to look awesome in new dimension shattering gameplay

Fresh gameplay for Tides of Annihilation was shown at tonight's Xbox Partner Preview, showcasing its Dual Frontline Battle System in a dazzling boss fight. Read more

Tides of Annihilation continues to look awesome in new dimension shattering gameplay

Fresh gameplay for Tides of Annihilation was shown at tonight's Xbox Partner Preview, showcasing its Dual Frontline Battle System in a dazzling boss fight. Read more

Nov. 20, 2025, 6:50 p.m.
iOS 26.2 Adds These New Features to Your iPhone

iOS 26.2 is currently in beta testing. The upcoming update includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, including a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics for Apple Music, and more. In a recent press release…

iOS 26.2 Adds These New Features to Your iPhone

iOS 26.2 is currently in beta testing. The upcoming update includes a handful of new features and changes on the iPhone, including a new Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics for Apple Music, and more. In a recent press release…

Nov. 20, 2025, 5:12 p.m.
China has already won the green energy war

As Washington debates fossil fuels, Beijing builds the clean-energy systems of the next century Read Full Article at RT.com

China has already won the green energy war

As Washington debates fossil fuels, Beijing builds the clean-energy systems of the next century Read Full Article at RT.com

Nov. 20, 2025, 4:41 p.m.
Uyghurish Mandarin and shrimp-tongued barbarians

I, for one, don’t think it’s the least bit funny. Uyghur pronounciation The way Uyghurs speak Mandarin is now a jokeFor many it’s not funny, given the political heat around language choices Economist (Nov 13th 2025) The article begins with a viral joke, which…

Uyghurish Mandarin and shrike-tongued barbarians

I, for one, don't think it's the least bit funny. Uyghur pronounciation The way Uyghurs speak Mandarin is now a jokeFor many it’s not funny, given the political heat around language choices Economist (Nov 13th 2025) The article begins with a viral joke, which…

Nov. 20, 2025, 3:37 p.m.
Netherlands suspends Nexperia takeover order as China eases export curbs — de-escalation could be welcome break for automotive industry

The Dutch government has suspended its emergency order to oversee chipmaker Nexperia, returning operational control to Chinese parent company Wingtech.

Netherlands suspends Nexperia takeover order as China eases export curbs — de-escalation could be welcome break for automotive industry

The Dutch government has suspended its emergency order to oversee chipmaker Nexperia, returning operational control to Chinese parent company Wingtech.

Nov. 20, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
3 Chinese nationals charged with smuggling chips to China

The DOJ alleges they were involved in a scheme to ship chips to China.

3 Chinese nationals charged with smuggling chips to China

The DOJ alleges they were involved in a scheme to ship chips to China.

Nov. 20, 2025, 2:26 p.m.
The Netherlands suspends takeover of Nexperia, easing tensions with China

The Dutch government's decision to relinquish control of chipmakers comes after major disruption to automotive supply chains.

The Netherlands suspends takeover of Nexperia, easing tensions with China

Dutch government's decision to relinquish control of chipmaker comes after major disruption to automotive supply chains.

Nov. 20, 2025, 2:09 p.m.
Honor's 'Robot Phone' stuns sneak visitors with an early peek at an overseas event

Honor's Robot Phone was spotted and photographed at an overseas event well ahead of its due date.

Honor's 'Robot Phone' stuns visitors with an early sneak peek at an overseas event

Honor's Robot Phone was spotted and photographed at an overseas event well ahead of its due date.

Nov. 20, 2025, 1:25 p.m.
The TikTok 'Ban' Continues To Be One Of The Biggest Turds In Tech Policy History

After four years of hyperventilation about TikTok’s impact on privacy, propaganda, and national security, and a year after the app was to be banned from app stores via an act of Congress, TikTok remains widely available. The Trump administration insists they …

The TikTok 'Ban' Continues To Be One Of The Biggest Turds In Tech Policy History

After four years of hyperventilation about TikTok’s impact on privacy, propaganda, and national security, and a year after the app was to be banned from app stores via an act of Congress, TikTok remains widely available. The Trump administration insists they …

Nov. 20, 2025, 1:08 p.m.
Beijing demands further steps from Netherlands in Nexperia dispute

Beijing is demanding additional steps from the Netherlands to resolve a conflict over control of Dutch-based and Chinese-owned semiconductor maker Nexperia, ...

Beijing demands further steps from Netherlands in Nexperia dispute

Beijing is demanding additional steps from the Netherlands to resolve a conflict over control of Dutch-based and Chinese-owned semiconductor maker Nexperia, ...

Nov. 20, 2025, 12:38 p.m.
The sequel to one of 2025's best camera phones could have bonkers hardware

The outlandish camera phone with dual 200MP sensors has leaked again, revealing information about its upgrades.

The sequel to one of 2025's best camera phones could have bonkers hardware

The outlandish camera phone with dual 200MP sensors has leaked again, revealing information about its upgrades.