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Trump reportedly discussing crackdown on Chinese drugs

The Trump administration is considering implementing severe restrictions on drugs from China, including Chinese-invented experimental treatments, The New York Times reported this morning.

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US President Donald Trump speaks as, from left, White House “AI and Crypto Czar” David Scahs, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and first lady Melania Trump listen during a White House dinner on September 4. Photo: Getty Images/Tribune News Service

White House adviser calls for US to defend its AI lead against Chinese advances

The White House on Wednesday reiterated its call to defend its artificial intelligence lead against a quickly advancing China by exporting “cohesive AI tech stacks” that integrate not just chips but also algorithms and applications to foreign countries. Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, told a Senate subcommittee

11 September 2025

China Solar Flood Light Suppliers Showcase Cutting-Edge Tech

The China International Energy Storage Exhibition & Conference (CIES Expo) has once again proven to be a pivotal platform for showcasing the latest advancements in sustainable energy. This year, the spotlight was firmly on the solar sector, with Chinese suppliers of solar floodlights(https://www.jxsolarlight.com/juxing-new-item-jx-500l-solar-led-flood-light-200w-product/) and other solar-powered lighting solutions presenting a compelling vision for a greener,

11 September 2025

China Telecom Global Shines at the 10th Belt and Road Summit, Empowering the New Silk Road via AI for Good

HONG KONG, Sept. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From September 10 to 11, 2025, the 10th Belt and Road Summit was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. China Telecom Global (CTG) participated prominently under the theme “Empowering the New Silk Road via AI for Good,” highlighting three core areas: the OneGrowth Global Partnership Initiative, AI

11 September 2025

Acting Nasa administrator Sean Duffy has said that beating China in the space race was “critically important”. Photo: AFP

Nasa blocks Chinese citizens with US visas from its facilities

Nasa has barred Chinese nationals on US visas from its facilities and networks, in the latest reflection of Washington’s mounting concern over Beijing’s progress in space and other advanced technologies. Although the space agency has typically restricted the employment of Chinese citizens, Chinese nationals on US visas have long been able to contribute as contractors,

10 September 2025

Pope Leo XIV creates ‘new’ China diocese amid diocesan border dispute

Pope Leo XIV has created a new Catholic diocese in northern China with the same name as one established decades ago by Beijing without Vatican approval, underscoring ongoing tensions over how China has redrawn Catholic diocesan borders independently of Rome. The Vatican announced Wednesday that the pope has suppressed two historic dioceses of Xiwanzi and

10 September 2025

Roland Berger: China assumes technology leadership in the automotive industry – Markets are increasingly decoupling

Roland Berger Automotive Disruption Radar: China in pole position, dominating on electric vehicle (EV) preference (95%), EV market share (25%) and development speed The global automotive industry has reached an inflection point. As the new edition of Roland Berger’s Automotive Disruption Radar (ADR 14) shows, China is increasingly pulling into the lead on technology, placing

10 September 2025

Beijing-based Roborock launches a new robot vacuum at IFA Berlin 2025. Photo: Ben Jiang

Chinese consumer electronics brands flock to European tech fair amid Trump’s trade war

Chinese consumer electronics makers, from power bank manufacturers to robot cleaner vendors, are showing unprecedented enthusiasm for Europe amid trade uncertainties stemming from US President Donald Trump’s policies, according to business representatives at IFA Berlin, the world’s oldest tech trade fair. Exhibitors from China took centre stage during the five-day event, which wrapped up on

10 September 2025

China Reacts to Nepal’s Gen Z Revolt

China said it hopes Nepal can restore order soon after deadly protests led by disaffected Gen Z erupted and brought down the government. The parliament and other official buildings were torched, along with the homes of political leaders. Why It Matters Nepal is a Himalayan buffer state between the geopolitical rivals China and India and

10 September 2025