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Nov. 12, 2025, 5:05 p.m.
Where Winds Meet's PC performance Wing Chuns itself with technical and presentational problems

Not for the first time, there’s a new, wuxia-inspired RPG whose technical fortitude shatters faster than a bandit’s teeth. A few hours into the F2P, bear-brawling Where Winds Meet, it does at least seem to be arriving on Western PCs (it’s been out in China fo…

Where Winds Meet's PC performance Wing Chuns itself with technical and presentational problems

Not for the first time, there’s a new, wuxia-inspired RPG whose technical fortitude shatters faster than a bandit’s teeth. A few hours into the F2P, bear-brawling Where Winds Meet, it does at least seem to be arriving on Western PCs (it’s been out in China fo…

Nov. 12, 2025, 4:42 p.m.
Trump's Foreign Economic Policy in Disarray

In South America, US President Donald Trump’s administration is heavily exposed to a dubious effort to stabilize Argentina’s peso, while in Asia it is engaged in an on-again-off-again trade war with China, in which China has the upper hand. The administration…

Trump's Foreign Economic Policy in Disarray

In South America, US President Donald Trump’s administration is heavily exposed to a dubious effort to stabilize Argentina’s peso, while in Asia it is engaged in an on-again-off-again trade war with China, in which China has the upper hand. The administration…

Nov. 12, 2025, 4:27 p.m.
The Chinese Hotel Brand That Redefined Value For a Billion Travelers

No brand is more synonymous with the growth of modern Chinese travel than Hanting Hotels. As both the world’s largest hotel brand and a national icon, Hanting is celebrating its 20th anniversary by sharing its roadmap to making quality hospitality accessible …

The Chinese Hotel Brand That Redefined Value For a Billion Travelers

No brand is more synonymous with the growth of modern Chinese travel than Hanting Hotels. As both the world’s largest hotel brand and a national icon, Hanting is celebrating its 20th anniversary by sharing its roadmap to making quality hospitality accessible …

Nov. 12, 2025, 3:48 p.m.
Google Sues China-Based Hackers Behind $1 Billion Lighthouse Phishing Platform

Google has filed a civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) against China-based hackers who are behind a massive Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform called Lighthouse that has ensnared over 1 million users acros…

Google Sues China-Based Hackers Behind $1 Billion Lighthouse Phishing Platform

Google has filed a civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) against China-based hackers who are behind a massive Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform called Lighthouse that has ensnared over 1 million users acros…

Nov. 12, 2025, 3 p.m.
Morse Code for China

It is well known that pictographic languages ​​that use Hanzi, like Mandarin, are difficult to work with for computer input and output devices. After all, each character is a tiny picture that repres…

Morse Code for China

It is well known that pictographic languages that use Hanzi, like Mandarin, are difficult to work with for computer input and output devices. After all, each character is a tiny picture that repres…

Nov. 12, 2025, 2:58 p.m.
Leaked benchmarks suggest a new Motorola 'Ultra' flagship is coming soon, and with a new Snapdragon chipset

Motorola is reportedly preparing to launch a new flagship smartphone. Benchmarks suggest it will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Leaked benchmarks suggest a new Motorola 'Ultra' flagship is coming soon, and with a new Snapdragon chipset

Motorola is reportedly preparing to launch a new flagship smartphone. Benchmarks suggest it will be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.

Nov. 12, 2025, 2:05 p.m.
Another Billionaire 'Crypto Queen' Will Be Spending More Than a Decade Behind Bars

The latest queen fled to the United Kingdom to reap the rewards of a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme.

Another Billionaire 'Crypto Queen' Will Be Spending More Than a Decade Behind Bars

The latest queen fled to the United Kingdom to reap the rewards of a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme.

Nov. 12, 2025, 1:14 p.m.
Northeastern topolect expressions

All places in China have topolect terms, some more than others, and some are more influential outside of their own region than others. One regional variety whose speakers create numerous memorable expressions they are proud of is Dōngběihuà Northeastern…

Northeastern topolect expressions

All places in China have topolect terms, some more than others, and some are more influential outside of their own region than others.  One regional variety whose speakers create numerous memorable expressions they are proud of is Dōngběihuà 東北話 ("Northeaster…

Nov. 12, 2025, 1:12 p.m.
Brussels weighs banning China from major EU research scheme

Draft Horizon Europe plan cites lack of IP protections and Beijing's civil-military fusion strategy The European Commission is preparing to block Chinese institutions from significant portions of its €95.5 billion ($110 billion) Horizon Europe research progra…

Brussels weighs banning China from major EU research scheme

Draft Horizon Europe plan cites lack of IP protections and Beijing's civil-military fusion strategy The European Commission is preparing to block Chinese institutions from significant portions of its €95.5 billion ($110 billion) Horizon Europe research progra…

Nov. 12, 2025, 11:57 a.m.
China accuses Washington of stealing $13 billion worth of Bitcoin in alleged hack — 127,272 tokens seized from Prince Group after owner Chen Zhi was indicted for wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. alleges

China accuses the U.S. of being behind the largest cryptocurrency theft in history.

China accuses Washington of stealing $13 billion worth of Bitcoin in alleged hack — 127,272 tokens seized from Prince Group after owner Chen Zhi was indicted for wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. alleges

China accuses the U.S. of being behind the largest cryptocurrency theft in history.

Nov. 12, 2025, 11:35 a.m.
WATCH: Chinese 'cryptoqueen' jailed for scamming billions

A Chinese woman found with $6.6 billion in Bitcoin after defrauding more than 128,000 people in China was jailed in the U.K. for over 11 years

WATCH: Chinese 'cryptoqueen' jailed for scamming billions

A Chinese woman found with $6.6 billion in Bitcoin after defrauding more than 128,000 people in China was jailed in the U.K. for over 11 years

Nov. 12, 2025, 11:08 a.m.
Fast Fashion Could Face Levy In Bid To Stop Cheap Product Dumping

As Chinese retailers shift their focus towards Europe following a U.S. duty clampdown, French politicians are ready to act fast and slap an environmental levy on imports.

Fast Fashion Could Face Levy In Bid To Stop Cheap Product Dumping

As Chinese retailers shift their focus towards Europe following a U.S. duty clampdown, French politicians are ready to act fast and slap an environmental levy on imports.

Nov. 12, 2025, 11 a.m.
The Trans-Caspian Pipeline Is Resurrected as the U.S. Plots a Return to Central Asia

The Turkish Trojan Horse pressures Russia and Iran on new fronts, but China holds dominant position.

The Trans-Caspian Pipeline Is Resurrected as the U.S. Plots a Return to Central Asia

The Turkish Trojan Horse pressures Russia and Iran on new fronts, but China holds dominant position.

Nov. 12, 2025, 10:48 a.m.
The Chinese economy will slow in the year ahead

The Chinese economy will slow in the year ahead And it looks like the trade war will rumble on By Simon Cox, China economics editor, The Economist Three questions loom over China’s economy in 2026. Will retail sales suffer from a period of “payback”, as consu…

The Chinese economy will slow in the year ahead

The Chinese economy will slow in the year ahead And it looks like the trade war will rumble on By Simon Cox, China economics editor, The Economist Three questions loom over China’s economy in 2026. Will retail sales suffer from a period of “payback”, as consu…

Nov. 12, 2025, 10:47 a.m.
Stand-up comedy is providing an outlet for Chinese people's gripes

Stand-up comedy is providing an outlet for Chinese people’s gripes It’s a coping mechanism that is increasingly lucrative By Sarah Wu, China correspondent, The Economist A growing number of people in China feel their country’s future looks gloomy. Many young …

Stand-up comedy is providing an outlet for Chinese people's gripes

Stand-up comedy is providing an outlet for Chinese people’s gripes It’s a coping mechanism that is increasingly lucrative By Sarah Wu, China correspondent, The Economist A growing number of people in China feel their country’s future looks gloomy. Many young …

Nov. 12, 2025, 10:17 a.m.
Ford's CEO says there's one C-suite job people should aim for if they want to change the world — and it's not his

Jim Farley said it's "no surprise" that Apple's Tim Cook came from a supply chain background because it requires similar leadership skills as a CEO.

Ford's CEO says there's one C-suite job people should aim for if they want to change the world — and it's not his

Jim Farley said it's "no surprise" that Apple's Tim Cook came from a supply chain background because it requires similar leadership skills as a CEO.

Nov. 12, 2025, 10:17 a.m.
Tencent Music Entertainment Reports 27% Revenue Growth in Q3, Driven by Subscriptions and Live Events

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, China’s dominant online music and audio platform, reported strong third-quarter financial results, with online music service revenues climbing 27.2% year-over-year to RMB6.97 billion ($979 million) for the period ended Sept.…

Tencent Music Entertainment Reports 27% Revenue Growth in Q3, Driven by Subscriptions and Live Events

Tencent Music Entertainment Group, China’s dominant online music and audio platform, reported strong third-quarter financial results, with online music service revenues climbing 27.2% year-over-year to RMB6.97 billion ($979 million) for the period ended Sept.…

Nov. 12, 2025, 8 a.m.
Trump Defends Enrolling International Students

President Donald Trump stressed the value of international students in the U.S. during an interview aired on Fox News Monday. Fox News host Laura Ingraham pressed Trump on why he wouldn’t curb international student enrollments, particularly from China. Trump …

Trump Defends Enrolling International Students

President Donald Trump stressed the value of international students in the U.S. during an interview aired on Fox News Monday. Fox News host Laura Ingraham pressed Trump on why he wouldn’t curb international student enrollments, particularly from China. Trump …

Nov. 12, 2025, 6:10 a.m.
Malaysia's Media, Lumber Tycoon Tiong Hiew King Dies At 91

Tiong Hiew King, who started in the timber businesses, formed Media Chinese International in 2007 when he backed the merger of Malaysia’s Sin Chew Media and Nanyang Press Holdings and Hong Kong’s Ming Pao Enterprise.

Malaysia's Media, Lumber Tycoon Tiong Hiew King Dies At 91

Tiong Hiew King, who started in the timber businesss, formed Media Chinese International in 2007 when he backed the merger of Malaysia’s Sin Chew Media and Nanyang Press Holdings and Hong Kong’s Ming Pao Enterprise.

Nov. 12, 2025, 6 a.m.
Sigma's pared-back Shanghai showroom lets photography paraphernalia come into focus

Cameras and photographic lenses take center stage in this minimalist showroom that Chinese firm Onoaa Studio has created for manufacturer Sigma in Shanghai. Onoaa Studio wanted the 500-square-metre showroom to embody the heritage of Sigma, which has been prod…

Sigma's pared-back Shanghai showroom lets photography paraphernalia come into focus

Cameras and photographic lenses take centre stage in this minimalist showroom that Chinese firm Onoaa Studio has created for manufacturer Sigma in Shanghai. Onoaa Studio wanted the 500-square-metre showroom to embody the heritage of Sigma, which has been prod…

Nov. 12, 2025, 5:18 a.m.
Eric Schmidt said he worries that most governments will use Chinese AI models

Eric Schmidt warned that a majority of countries could end up using Chinese AI models because they are free.

Eric Schmidt said he worries that most governments will use Chinese AI models

Eric Schmidt warned that a majority of countries could end up using Chinese AI models because they are free.

Nov. 12, 2025, 4:47 a.m.
China hates crypto and scams, but is now outraged USA acquired bitcoin from a scammer

A new theory from the agency that brought us ‘America hacked itself to blame Beijing’ China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) has alleged a nation-state entity, probably the USA, was behind a 2020 attack on a bitcoin mining operation…

China hates crypto and scams, but is now outraged USA acquired bitcoin from a scammer

A new theory from the agency that brought us ‘America hacked itself to blame Beijing’ China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) has alleged a nation-state entity, probably the USA, was behind a 2020 attack on a bitcoin mining operation…

Nov. 12, 2025, 4:14 a.m.
UK sentences Chinese scammer after record-breaking Bitcoin seizure

Police seized 61,000 Bitcoin from Zhimin Qian, 47, as part of a years-long money laundering investigation.

UK sentences Chinese scammer after record-breaking Bitcoin seizure

Police seized 61,000 Bitcoin from Zhimin Qian, 47, as part of a years-long money laundering investigation.

Nov. 12, 2025, 4:05 a.m.
Australia spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecommunications, critical infrastructure

Australia's spy chief said hackers working for the Chinese government and military had probed Australia's telecommunications network and critical infrastructure, warning on Wednesday of the potential for disruption to the economy if a sabotage attack were car…

Australia spy chief says Chinese hackers probing telecommunications, critical infrastructure

Australia's spy chief said hackers working for the Chinese government and military had probed Australia's telecommunications network and critical infrastructure, warning on Wednesday of the potential for disruption to the economy if a sabotage attack were car…

Nov. 12, 2025, 3:44 a.m.
Silicon Valley startups turn to Chinese AI models amid performance and cost benefits

Several Silicon Valley startups and venture capitalists are increasingly adopting Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models for their products and services, citing practical advantages such as affordability, speed, and effectiveness. This shift marks a subt…

Silicon Valley startups turn to Chinese AI models amid performance and cost benefits

Several Silicon Valley startups and venture capitalists are increasingly adopting Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models for their products and services, citing practical advantages such as affordability, speed, and effectiveness. This shift marks a subt…

Nov. 12, 2025, 3:05 a.m.
How China stopped an NYC-based independent Chinese film festival, including pressing directors and moderators, as it largely erases independent films in China (Vivian Wang/New York Times)

Vivian Wang/New York Times: How China stopped an NYC-based independent Chinese film festival, including pressing directors and moderators, as it largely erases independent films in China — A showcase for independent Chinese films was scrapped after the …

How China stopped an NYC-based independent Chinese film festival, including pressuring directors and moderators, as it largely erases independent films in China (Vivian Wang/New York Times)

Vivian Wang / New York Times: How China stopped an NYC-based independent Chinese film festival, including pressuring directors and moderators, as it largely erases independent films in China  —  A showcase for independent Chinese films was scrapped after the …

Nov. 12, 2025, 2:59 a.m.
Australia's spy chief said Chinese state hackers probed telecom networks and critical infrastructure; Australia lost $8B+ last year to espionage

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Australia's spy chief said Chinese state hackers probed telecom networks and critical infrastructure; Australia lost $8B+ last year to espionage

Nov. 12, 2025, 2:43 a.m.
Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China

The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.

Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China

The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.

Nov. 12, 2025, 1:17 a.m.
Australia's spy boss says authoritarian nations ready to commit 'high-impact sabotage'

‘Elite teams’ are pondering cyber-attacks to turn off energy supply or telecoms networks The head of Australia’s Security Intelligence Organization (ASIO) has warned that authoritarian regimes “are growing more willing to disrupt or destroy critical infrastru…

Australia's spy boss says authoritarian nations ready to commit 'high-impact sabotage'

‘Elite teams’ are pondering cyber-attacks to turn off energy supply or telecoms networks The head of Australia’s Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) has warned that authoritarian regimes “are growing more willing to disrupt or destroy critical infrastru…

Nov. 12, 2025, midnight
Global greenhouse-gas emissions are still rising: when will they peak?

Scientists say emissions could begin to decline in the next several years. What happens in China could determine when.

Global greenhouse-gas emissions are still rising: when will they peak?

Scientists say emissions could begin to decline in the next several years. What happens in China could determine when.

Nov. 12, 2025, midnight
Chinese researchers reveal unexplored section of mysterious Arctic Ocean ridge

Oceanographers hope to find otherworldly ecosystems at hydrothermal vents on the seafloor.

Chinese researchers reveal unexplored section of mysterious Arctic Ocean ridge

Oceanographers hope to find otherworldly ecosystems at hydrothermal vents on the seafloor.

Nov. 11, 2025, 11:36 p.m.
WATCH: Chinese Hongqi bridge collapses months after opening

Video posted to social media shows part of a recently opened bridge collapsing in southwestern China on Tuesday. Authorities said there were no reports of any casualties.

WATCH: Chinese Hongqi bridge collapses months after opening

Video posted to social media shows part of a recently opened bridge collapsing in southwestern China on Tuesday. Authorities said there were no reports of any casualties.

Nov. 11, 2025, 11:12 p.m.
China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality

Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.

China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality

Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending.

Nov. 11, 2025, 11:01 p.m.
China's Hongqi Bridge Just Collapsed Into River Months After Opening

A bridge in China partially collapsed into a river after landslides hit the mountainside above the Hongqi Bridge, and local authorities reported no casualties.

China's Hongqi Bridge Just Collapsed Into River Months After Opening

A bridge in China partially collapsed into a river after landslides hit the mountainside above the Hongqi Bridge, and local authorities reported no casualties.

Nov. 11, 2025, 10:21 p.m.
Ford 'can't walk away from EVs' or it risks falling even further behind China

Ford’s CEO Jim Farley admitted he was humbled after tearing down the first Tesla and Chinese EVs. If it wants to compete globally, Ford can’t walk away from EVs altogether, so it’s planning to shake things up. more…

Ford 'can't walk away from EVs' or it risks falling even further behind China

Ford’s CEO Jim Farley admitted he was humbled after tearing down the first Tesla and Chinese EVs. If it wants to compete globally, Ford can’t walk away from EVs altogether, so it’s planning to shake things up. more…

Nov. 11, 2025, 10:18 p.m.
Thunderobot MIX G2 is a mini gaming PC with up to Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5090 mobile

The Olares One isn’t the only new mini PC with NVIDIA RTX 50 Series graphics. Chinese PC maker Thunderobot has introduced a compact PC that looks more like a game console than a traditional computer. But under the hood it has the guts of a high-performance ga…

Thunderobot MIX G2 is a mini gaming PC with up to Core Ultra 9 275HX and RTX 5090 mobile

The Olares One isn’t the only new mini PC with NVIDIA RTX 50 Series graphics. Chinese PC maker Thunderobot has introduced a compact PC that looks more like a game console than a traditional computer. But under the hood it has the guts of a high-performance ga…

Nov. 11, 2025, 8:45 p.m.
COP30 President Embraces China's 'Red Tech' As It Bombards Energy Market

The president of this year's UN climate conference argued that it is "good news" China is flooding the energy market with their green tech, the NYT reported.

COP30 President Embraces China's 'Red Tech' As It Bombards Energy Market

The president of this year's UN climate conference argued that it is "good news" China is flooding the energy market with their green tech, the NYT reported.

Nov. 11, 2025, 8:27 p.m.
Ex-NY state aide who lived the high life as alleged secret Chinese agent heads to trial

A jury in Brooklyn federal court is set to hear opening statements in the case — which could expose a brazen Chinese foreign influence campaign in the highest reaches of Albany — Wednesday morning.…

Ex-NY state aide who lived the high life as alleged secret Chinese agent heads to trial

A jury in Brooklyn federal court is set to hear opening statements in the case — which could expose a brazen Chinese foreign influence campaign in the highest reaches of Albany — Wednesday morning.…

Nov. 11, 2025, 7:59 p.m.
US Congressional Budget Office Hacked: China Suspected in Ongoing Breach Threat

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) faces an ongoing cyberattack, with suspected Chinese state-backed hackers targeting sensitive US budget and policy data.

US Congressional Budget Office Hacked: China Suspected in Ongoing Breach Threat

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) faces an ongoing cyberattack, with suspected Chinese state-backed hackers targeting sensitive US budget and policy data.