In a quiet but unmistakable wave, Labubu - the mischievous, wide-grinned character from Hong Kong-based toy studio Pop Mart - is carving out a niche for itself in the American cultural imagination.
In a sweeping new proclamation issued late Wednesday night, President Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban on the enrollment of new Chinese and other foreign students at Harvard University.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. Ambassador David Perdue on Tuesday in a meeting that underscored both the hope for improved bilateral relations and the mounting strain over critical mineral exports.
China has restated its steadfast support for Pakistan during high-level talks in Beijing, even as it calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts and enhanced regional cooperation in South Asia, where tensions have been on the rise.
China and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear-powered lunar base by 2036 at the Moon’s south pole. The International Lunar Research Station will support scientific research and resource exploration, marking a major step in their joint space efforts amid shifting global space priorities.
Beijing is accelerating efforts to attract Chinese-born scientists working in the United States back home with lucrative incentives, as concerns grow over the research climate in America.
As trade tensions with the United States reach new heights, China has issued a firm rebuke to the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports, dismissing the measures as a “tariff numbers game” and vowing not to yield to external pressure.
In response to the recent imposition of substantial U.S tariffs on Chinese imports, several American companies are actively relocating their manufacturing operations to mitigate financial risks and maintain competitive pricing.
China is offering subsidies and benefits to boost birthrates, but experts doubt their impact amid economic and societal challenges.
Taiwan is reportedly in talks to buy $7-10 billion in U.S. weaponry, including missiles and HIMARS, to bolster its defences amid rising Chinese military pressure. The move could further strain U.S.-China ties, as Beijing opposes foreign arms sales to Taiwan.
China has integrated DeepSeek AI to boost efficiency, automating 60% of administrative tasks and improving public services. The AI system enhances decision-making, reduces congestion, speeds up project evaluations, and cuts costs, aligning with China’s digital transformation goals.
China has launched a planetary defense team to address the potential threat of asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a 2.2% chance of impact in 2032. Led by SASTIND, the initiative focuses on asteroid tracking and impact prevention, marking China's growing role in global space defense efforts.
The U.S. is cutting aid to Africa, but China’s economic challenges and focus on loans make replacing it uncertain.
DeepSeek faces major cyberattacks traced to the US, escalating AI tensions. As the model gains traction, security concerns grow, fueling the global AI rivalry between China and the US.
Trump's re-election shakes global trade, leaving EU-China ties in limbo as Europe balances U.S. alliances and economic interests with China amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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