Hong Kong CNN  —  Taiwan has added China’s tech titan Huawei and chip giant Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) to its export control list, stepping up efforts to align with Washington’s crackdown on companies driving Beijing’s artificial intelligence ambitions. Citing “concerns over weapons proliferation and national security,” Taiwan’s International Trade Administration updated its list of

According to Reuters, during talks held in London last week, sources indicate that Beijing has yet to commit to approving exports of certain specialized rare-earth magnets used by U.S. military contractors in fighter jets and missile systems. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to enforce export restrictions on China’s access to advanced AI chips, the report adds.

Veselovaelena/Getty Images For many American families, the holiday dinner table wouldn’t be complete without a ham. And for decades, if you wanted a particular kind of cured pork, you bought a Smithfield ham. Known for its smoky, savory flavor and traditional Southern roots, Smithfield has been a

Illustration: Chen Xia/GT The inaugural meeting of the China-Malaysia joint laboratory on oils and fats processing and safety, under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), was held recently, the Science and Technology Daily reported on Sunday. This first-of-its-kind laboratory between China and Malaysia within the BRI framework is expected to bolster the palm oil trade