China
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Chinese Students Turn to AI for High-Stakes College Applications
As college application windows narrow, millions of Chinese students are using AI tools like Alibaba’s Qwen to navigate high-stakes university selection processes.
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Canadian NATO Intern Arrested Over Alleged Espionage for China
A Canadian intern at NATO’s Supreme Headquarters in Belgium was arrested following an investigation into alleged espionage and ties to a criminal organization.
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Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 Release Strains U.S.-China Tech Competition
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 release challenges U.S. dominance with high-performance, low-cost models, sparking IP theft claims and intensifying the global AI race.
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iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) Faces ‘Sell’ Pressure Amid Chinese DUV Advancements
Investors are reassessing the iShares Semiconductor ETF as China’s DUV lithography progress sparks fears of long-term competition for US chipmakers.
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China Lodges Formal Protest After Violent Maritime Clash at Ren’ai Jiao
China has summoned the Philippine Ambassador following a violent maritime confrontation at Ren’ai Jiao, further straining regional diplomatic relations.
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Ubtech Launches ‘World’s First’ Mass-Produced Humanoid Companion Robot in China
Chinese firm Ubtech has released the Uworld U1 series, a line of humanoid robots designed for companionship, amid questions over their social utility and high cost.
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Trump Claims Election Vulnerabilities in Primetime Address, Sparking Pushback
President Trump alleged election system vulnerabilities in a primetime speech, drawing swift pushback from state officials and foreign powers.
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Trump Claims Election Vulnerabilities in Primetime Speech; Documents Released
President Trump delivered a primetime address alleging Chinese interference in the 2020 election and pushing for the stalled SAVE America Act.
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China’s Economy Hits Three-Year Low as Domestic Demand Stagnates
China’s GDP growth fell to 4.3% in the second quarter as domestic consumption struggles to keep pace with the nation’s high-tech export boom.
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China Constructs Full-Scale US Warship Replica for Missile Target Testing
Satellite imagery reveals China has constructed a full-scale US Arleigh Burke-class destroyer replica in the Xinjiang desert to refine its anti-ship missile targeting.
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Hubei tornado outbreak causes significant infrastructure damage
Severe weather conditions in China’s Hubei province have resulted in widespread destruction, triggering emergency response efforts across affected regions.
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Russia Deploys ‘Arena-M’ Tank Defenses Amid Reports of Secret Tech Pact with China
Russia has begun fielding upgraded tanks with Arena-M protection to counter FPV drones, amid leaked reports of a deep military-tech partnership with China.
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China’s Submarine-Launched Missile Test Signals Strategic Nuclear Shift
China’s rare test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile into the Pacific signals a significant expansion of its nuclear triad and regional military posture.
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Chinese Air Conditioner Exports to Europe Surge Amid Record Heatwaves
European imports of Chinese cooling appliances rose by 43% in early 2026, as Beijing uses the surge to critique EU trade policies and industrial tariffs.
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China’s Tianwen-2 Probe Captures First Close-Up of Earth’s ‘Quasi-Moon’
China’s Tianwen-2 probe has imaged the asteroid Kamo’oalewa, revealing a fragile, rubble-pile surface that complicates planned sample collection.