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Real or AI? Viral China Village Video Leaves Viewers Stunned as Real People Shatter the Miniature Model Illusion

Viral China cave village video sparks debate as viewers question if surreal miniature-style settlement is real or AI-generated.

International Business Times UK

India among top AI-ready nations, one of world's least concentrated equity markets: J.P. Morgan

India has emerged as one of the top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) readiness, trailing only the U.S. and China, while remaining one of the world's least concentrated equity markets, according to a recent report by J.P. Morgan.

The Economic Times

Singling out Huawei, China's premier defends tech rise, rejects subsidy claims

China's Premier Li Qiang has pushed back against claims that state subsidies fuel the nation's tech advancements in areas like AI and EVs. Speaking at a World Economic Forum summit, he attributed China's innovation to substantial firm investments, citing Huawei's resilience against foreign restrictions. Analysts warn of a potential European…

The Economic Times

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Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan's military is conducting "immediate combat readiness" drills, simulating a sudden Chinese attack, as Defence Minister Wellington Koo warns of a shrinking warning time. These exercises focus on rapid response and shifting to wartime status. Beijing, however, decried the drills as "malicious intent" by Taiwan's ruling party to seek independence,…

The Economic Times

US remains global leader in AI, but China rapidly closing gap with cheaper models: JP Morgan

The United States stands at the forefront of AI development, yet China is swiftly closing the gap with cost-efficient AI systems. Chinese companies are making headway in corporate environments by offering significantly lower operational costs than their American counterparts. This trend may accelerate as organisations prioritise cost-cutting, despite the continued…

The Economic Times

India's textile industry poised for long-term growth as global sourcing shift gathers pace: Siddhartha Khemka

India's textile sector is poised for significant growth, driven by a global shift in sourcing away from China and a cyclical recovery in demand. Experts highlight that geopolitical risks and rising costs are pushing brands to diversify, creating a multi-year opportunity for India. Proposed free trade agreements with the UK…

The Economic Times

Chinese EV makers are shut out of India - but their tech isn't

Despite India's restrictions on Chinese automakers, their electric vehicle technology is finding its way into the Indian market. Tata Motors and JSW Motor are partnering with Chinese firm Chery, utilizing their platforms for EV production. This strategy allows Indian companies to accelerate EV launches while Chinese firms tap into India's…

The Economic Times

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Japan PM heckled at World War II memorial

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo's further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance, television footage showed.

Bangkok Post

Qualcomm in talks to provide custom chip-design services to ByteDance

US chip giant Qualcomm is reportedly in talks with Chinese tech behemoth ByteDance, parent of TikTok, to design custom chips. This move signals Qualcomm's bid to diversify beyond its core smartphone market and highlights continued US-China tech business engagement despite geopolitical tensions. The potential deal could involve video processing units,…

The Economic Times

First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists

A recently opened, first of its kind Chinese queer museum in San Francisco is already having an impact on the surrounding community

The Independent UK

Alibaba sues US government over Pentagon blacklist linking firm to Chinese military

Alibaba, Chinese e-commerce and tech giant, has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, seeking removal from a Pentagon blacklist that labels the company as having links to China’s military, a designation the firm says is unfounded and damaging.

The Times of India

Chinese supercomputer leapfrogs best US machines to be ranked world’s fastest

China’s LineShine debuts at number one in Top500 – a list sometimes viewed as a national measure of global tech prowess

The Guardian - AU

Nvidia's Long Term Outlook In China Will Depend On Its Ability To Compete With Local Alternatives

The short and medium-term outlook for NVIDIA in China depends heavily on U.S. export policy. In the long run, it will depend on its ability to compete with local alternatives.

International Business Times

The US is leading the new space race – but other countries are close behind

When NASA administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled the crew of the Artemis III mission at Johnson Space Center in Houston earlier this month, he was ebullient.

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China's space plane appears to have released a mystery object in orbit

China's Shenlong space plane appears to have released a mystery object while in orbit, according to a private space surveillance firm.

The Guardian - UK

Francis Markus obituary

Other lives: BBC Shanghai correspondent with a particular concern for humanitarian issues

The Economic Times

A giant rail bridge across the Gobi Desert in China is making people ask one big question: How?

A massive rail bridge rising above China’s Gobi Desert is drawing global attention. Built to overcome shifting sands, powerful winds, and extreme temperatures, the engineering project showcases how modern rail technology is transforming one of the world’s harshest landscapes while boosting trade and transportation.

The Economic Times

India launches anti-dumping probe into electrical steel imports from China, 3 other nations

India has launched an anti-dumping investigation into electrical steel imports from China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. This move, prompted by a complaint from JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik, aims to protect domestic manufacturers from alleged cheap imports that are reportedly causing significant harm. The probe will determine if dumping has…

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WTO to set up dispute panel in China's case against India's solar, IT goods measures

China has successfully established a World Trade Organization panel to challenge India's solar cell, module, and IT goods policies. Beijing alleges these measures, including tariffs and incentives, unfairly target Chinese products. India had previously blocked the request, but the WTO body accepted China's second attempt. The panel will now scrutinize…

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war

Iran's president is in Pakistan to talk with mediators as negotiations between Tehran and Washington proceed on ending the war

The Times of India

Iran has billions of frozen assets in India, China, Iraq; but why removing sanctions isn't easy

Iran stands to gain access to billions of dollars in oil revenues after the United States granted a 60-day sanctions reprieve as part of a newly signed US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU). But actually unlocking decades of frozen assets and fully dismantling the sanctions regime could prove far more difficult…

The Independent UK

China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through the Taiwan Strait

China's newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry

The Independent UK

Supreme Court kills suit claiming Cisco’s technology helped China persecute Falun Gong members

The Supreme Court has granted tech giant Cisco’s bid to shut down a lawsuit claiming that the company’s technology was used to persecute members of the Falun Gong spiritual movement in China

The Economic Times

Foreign influence increasing over India's fintech sector: GTRI on Meta's investment in Cred

Think tank GTRI said that the deal gives Meta a foothold in one of the country's richest repositories of consumer financial-behaviour data, covering credit cards, loans, investments, insurance, and UPI transactions. On the other hand, it said China built its digital payments ecosystem through domestic champions such as Alipay and…

Tom’s Hardware

China's LineShine supercomputer dethrones US' El Capitan, secures first place in Top 500 list — first machine in the rankings to sustain more than 2 ExaFLOPS of double-precision performance using only CPUs

China's LineShine supercomputer is now officially the world's fastest FP64 machine, but its mixed-precision results are behind those of El Capitan, Frontier, and Aurora.

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